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Author: Laura Timberlake
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Free mental health program to support apprentices
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, EML Group and Apprenticeship Support Australia are offering free half-day training sessions to support the mental health of apprentices. The courses are aimed at business owners, senior managers, HR and OHS professionals, return to work coordinators and people managers in businesses of any size that employ apprentices. Apprentices […]
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International Sustainable Cold Chain Conference goes virtual
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has decided to hold its International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain as a virtual event from April 11–13 in 2022. The conference was due to take place in Newcastle, UK, but the organisers decided to move the event online to encourage international registrations. Chairman of the Planning […]
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US set to cut HFCs
The Biden administration has announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will release a new rule to reduce the emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 85 per cent over 15 years. The move, signalled earlier this year, will bring the USA in line with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which has now been ratified by […]
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Reality TV to grow the market for sustainable homes
A new home makeover show called Renovate Or Rebuild is coming to 9Life on Monday, October 4, and represents a novel approach to growing the market for sustainable homes. If all goes according to plan, it could represent a key piece of work in Australia’s Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings. As the title suggests, the […]
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Finalists announced for AIRAH Awards 2021
AIRAH has announced the finalists for the 2021 AIRAH Awards, highlighting the leaders of the HVAC&R and building services industry across 12 categories. Due to the uncertainty around ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, AIRAH made the decision to reschedule the Awards Gala to Thursday, February 17, 2022 (to be held at Doltone House, Pyrmont Point, NSW). In […]
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Johnson Controls seeks BMS specialists
Johnson Controls is on the hunt for electricians and technicians seeking building management system experience to join a global training program. The Building Automation Systems (BAS) teams are experiencing a period of growth, and the company is looking to add Trainee Technicians in BMS across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. They are seeking people with an […]
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Workplace amenities creating barriers for women
A new report titled Nowhere to go has highlighted the issues women in the trade sector face finding workplace amenities. The report highlights that women in male-dominated industries are often provided with inadequate amenities. “Ensuring workplace amenities and in particular, workplace toilets, are regularly serviced, accessible, suitable, and open should be a priority for every […]
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WA Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Awards
The Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association Limited (AMCA) is hosting its annual Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Awards on Friday, November 5. The awards, held in conjunction with the Alan Robert Memorial Fund, the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) and South Metropolitan TAFE, celebrates the latest achievements in the air conditioning and refrigeration […]
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New course focuses on sustainable HVAC
AIRAH has released a new accredited course that delves into sustainable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and operations. Created with the support of the ARBS Foundation, the Professional Diploma in Sustainable HVAC Design and Operation is a modular online program that offers an advanced level of professional development for HVAC&R and building services […]
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Special offer on Survival of the fittest seminar series
CIBSE ANZ is hosting an online seminar series called “Survival of the Fittest” that will explore the latest research, best ventilation practices and indoor air quality from Australia, the US, UK and New Zealand. Those interested in attending can register with a $70 discount using the code “AIRAHSurvival2021”. The sessions will be held on the […]
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ASHRAE calls for abstracts
ASHRAE is accepting abstracts for its 2022 Annual Conference, being held in Toronto, Canada, next year from June 25–29. The conference will address the changes to buildings created by the pandemic and explore how this will affect the future of the built environment. The conference will cover eight major themes: Buildings in the aftermath of […]
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New incentives for energy efficient cold rooms
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has published the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Cold room) Regulations 2021 and the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Specifications 2018 Version 10.0. The Victorian Energy Upgrades program sets state-wide targets to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and offer businesses and households access to discounted energy-efficient products […]
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Reflective roads paving the way to cooler cities
Researchers in MIT’s Concrete Sustainability Hub have been modelling lighter-coloured and more reflective roads in a bid to lower air temperatures. Dark asphalt is known to raise the surrounding air temperature. Approximately 40 per cent of urban areas are paved, and by absorbing and reflecting heat it can increase the urban heat island effect. The researchers believe […]
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National Skills Week celebrates vital workers
Celebrating the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia, National Skills Week is taking place from August 23–29. National Skills Week is an initiative of SkillsOne, and highlights the talents and skills of apprentices and trainees across multiple industries. Industry and training organisations are encouraged to get involved. The theme this year encourages Australians to […]
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R U OK? launches Tradies Tools to Talk
R U OK? has released a resource called “Tradies Tools to Talk”, to help people understand when tradespeople might be struggling. The initiative has been launched ahead of R U OK? Day 2021, on September 9. Trades workers and technicians make up more than 13 per cent of the Australian workforce, with men filling 84 […]
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Focus on fire safety in new DAs
AIRAH is releasing two Design Application (DA) manuals that focus on fire, smoke, and (smoke exhaust) air dampers within the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. The DA manuals are titled DA05 Guide to Fire and Smoke Control in Buildings using AS 1668 Part 1, and DA06 Guide to Fire, Smoke and Air Dampers […]
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Shape-memory alloy could replace HFCs
A small company in Ireland has developed a new type of air conditioning system that could negate the need for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Researchers at Exergyn, based in Dublin, worked in secret collaboration with another company – believed to be Carrier – for two years on the project. The system uses a shape-memory alloy (SMA) called […]
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When refrigeration meets quantum physics
An international team of researchers has created a new cooling concept by combining thermodynamics with quantum theory. The team – consisting of researchers from TU Wien, in collaboration with FU Berlin, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and the University of Lisbon – have discovered quantum effects can be used to cool a cloud of ultra-cold […]
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New guide offers insight on moisture management
Pro Clima has released a book that explores a variety of construction systems, to help inform and guide simulations of the combined heat and moisture transport of residential and commercial façades. It also takes into account natural environmental impacts on the building envelope. The Blue Book is authored by Pro Clima’s building science manager Jesse […]
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Commercial building design in the post-pandemic world
The Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA) is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, August 19, where four experts will discuss commercial building design in the post-pandemic world. More than a year into the pandemic, new themes and trends are emerging in the design of commercial work spaces. The presenters include: Julia McPhersonMcPherson is a strategist and […]