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Program announced for Building Simulation 2025
The full program for the 2025 Building Simulation Conference – which will take place in Brisbane from August 24–27 – is now available.
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News
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Australian trades make gender equality pledge
Ten trades organisations have pledged to improve gender equality in plumbing and adjacent fields, including HVAC&R.
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Doing the groundwork for prefabricated and modular construction
The ABCB is exploring how prefabrication and modular construction could boost productivity.
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Expressions of interest open for NABERS independent design review panel
NABERS has opened an expression of interest to refresh and expand its pool of independent design reviewers under the NABERS commitment agreement process.
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ARC receives gold medallion from WorldSkills Australia
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has been honoured with a WorldSkills Australia gold medallion.
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Solar Heat Worldwide report released
The newly released Solar Heat Worldwide 2025 report presents the latest data across key applications of solar heating and cooling.
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Have your say on the future of HVAC&R qualifications
The training courses for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians are under review, and industry stakeholders are invited to share their views via a short survey.
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ASHRAE releases 2025–28 strategic plan
ASHRAE has unveiled its 2025–28 strategic plan, which focuses on creating a more sustainable built environment.
Events
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Program announced for Building Simulation 2025
The full program for the 2025 Building Simulation Conference – which will take place in Brisbane from August 24–27 – is now available.
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Final call for speakers for HVAC World Forum & Exhibition 2025
The HVAC World Forum & Exhibition 2025 is accepting speaker abstracts until Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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The world gears up for Building Simulation 2025
A much-anticipated international event focusing on simulation and sustainability in the built environment is set to take place in Brisbane from August 24–27 – the Building Simulation Conference.
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Nominations open for Renewable Heat Awards
Nominations are open until Friday, August 1 for the Australian Renewable Heat Awards.
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GBCA to hold refrigerant webinar
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) will host its “Insights into refrigerants” webinar on Wednesday, August 20 from 12:30–2pm AEST.
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RWTA confirms details of annual conference
The Refrigerated Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia is holding its annual conference in August.
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Painting the plant room green
Refrigerants were in the spotlight at Green Building Day this year. AIRAH’s Advocacy and Policy Manager Mark Vender shares his perspective from the Melbourne event.
Regulations
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Doing the groundwork for prefabricated and modular construction
The ABCB is exploring how prefabrication and modular construction could boost productivity.
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Way open for RAC trade licensing in Tasmania
Tasmania is making strides towards introducing occupational licensing for HVAC&R technicians.
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All systems go for Building and Plumbing Commission
Victoria’s new Building and Plumbing Commission has begun operations, with the goal of strengthening building regulation in Victoria.
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NSW seeks input on path to net zero
The NSW Net Zero Commission is seeking public comment to help shape the climate change and adaptation advice it gives to the NSW government.
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Victoria sets course for all-electric future
As part of its gas substitution roadmap, the Victorian government has announced new building electrification regulations, new minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes, and funding for manufacturing of heat pumps.
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New restrictions for multi-head splits and VRF systems
From July 1, 2025, Australia is implementing a general ban on the import and manufacture of multi-head split and VRF systems that use refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) over 750 and have a refrigerant charge of 2.6kg or less.
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NatHERS coming soon to existing homes
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) has released further details of how it will be expanded to existing homes.
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Features
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The world gears up for Building Simulation 2025
A much-anticipated international event focusing on simulation and sustainability in the built environment is set to take place in Brisbane from August 24–27 – the Building Simulation Conference.
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Painting the plant room green
Refrigerants were in the spotlight at Green Building Day this year. AIRAH’s Advocacy and Policy Manager Mark Vender shares his perspective from the Melbourne event.
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Residential heating and cooling efficiency: Who should take charge?
AIRAH CEO Sami Zheng, Affil.AIRAH, reflects on residential energy efficiency and the important role HVAC can play.
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Commission: Possible
William Lane, F.AIRAH, makes the case for how formal accreditation could improve commissioning practices across Australia’s HVAC and building services sectors.
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The pair coil problem
Louise Belfield investigates recent problems with pair coil that have caused frustration and financial losses for Australian fridgies.
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Key talking points from IAQ25
We look back at the major discussions from AIRAH’s 2025 Indoor Air Quality Conference (IAQ25).
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ATMOsphere returns to Australia with new momentum
From May 12–13, the ATMOsphere conference returned to Australia to continue its work promoting the uptake of natural refrigerants.
Business
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Giant Hygiene Services launches in NSW and ACT
Giant Hygiene Services is an independent occupational hygiene consultancy specialising in the scientific assessment of air, water, and indoor environments.
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LG launches AI-powered HVAC solution
LG Electronics has launched its Multi V i Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) solution in Australia.
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Ford & Doonan celebrates 40 years
Western Australian HVAC&R company Ford & Doonan is marking its 40th anniversary in 2025.
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IOTechnic announces release of new VAV unit
IOTechnic will stock the iSMA Controlli VAV14-IP variable air volume unit in Australia.
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Allvent launches HVLS Hyperblade series
Allvent Ventilation Products has introduced the HVLS Hyperblade series, which it says transforms comfort and climate control in large spaces.
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Alceon invests in part ownership of TVH
Alceon Private Equity has signed an agreement with Total Ventilation Hygiene (TVH) to become a ~49% owner.
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Sauermann launches digital manifold range
Sauermann has launched two new manifolds, along with their probes and connected accessories.