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Author: Laura Timberlake
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ARBS releases exhibition report, announces dates for ARBS 2026
It’s official: ARBS 2024 was the most successful rendition in the event’s history, with 353 exhibitors and 9,378 visitors.
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ASHRAE and WFI sign MoU
ASHRAE and the WFI have signed an MoU to formalise how the two organisations will work on common public affairs initiatives.
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Workshop: Building a sustainable future
James Cook University is hosting a workshop called “Building a Sustainable Future: Regional Approaches to Decarbonisation” on August 26 in Townsville.
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Perth Industry Night recap
AIRAH held its 2024 Perth Industry Night at Gloucester Park on July 25, with 60 exhibitor tables filling the Golden Nugget Room.
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Infrastructure Sustainability Council appoints Toby Kent as next CEO
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (IS Council) has appointed sustainability leader Toby Kent as its next Chief Executive Officer.
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Reliable Controls appoints Duncan as marketing manager
Reliable Controls has appointed Jason Duncan, Affil.AIRAH, as the new marketing manager, where he’ll develop and execute impactful marketing strategies.
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EEC releases roadmap for heat pump hot water systems
The Energy Efficiency Council has released a roadmap to help accelerate the take-up of heat pump hot water systems in Australia.
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Honeywell to provide energy-efficient refrigerants for condensing units
Actrol will use Honeywell’s energy-efficient and low global warming potential refrigerant Solstice L40X for its condensing units.
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Researchers create biodegradable aerogel with more than 100 per cent solar reflectivity
A team of researchers from Sichuan University in China has developed an aerogel that has a reflectivity of 104 per cent.
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Commemorating sustainability hero Jeff Robinson
Aurecon is hosting an industry event on Thursday, August 1 to commemorate Jeff Robinson, M.AIRAH, who passed away in April.
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Women in ASHRAE: Strategies for success
ASHRAE has released the technical program for the Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium, being held in Chicago, Illinois from September 26–27.
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ABCB to host forum in Sydney
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is hosting a forum about the ABCB business plan in Sydney on Tuesday, July 30.
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A window to improved thermal performance
As Australia heads into the depths of winter, consumers are looking for new ways to improve thermal efficiency and reduce energy costs.
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Stewardship award for ARCtick compliance announced
DCCEEW and ARC have introduced a new award to recognise ARCtick licensed businesses that are compliant at first audit.
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UNSW scientists fighting PFAS
A team of scientists at UNSW Sydney have developed a catalyst system that can break down the PFAS chemicals that contaminate water.
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Registrations open for Professional Diploma in Building Services
AIRAH has announced the opening of early-bird registrations for its Professional Diploma in Building Services – HVAC&R.
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VBA to host industry conference in Geelong
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is holding the Geelong leg of its industry conference at Novotel Geelong on Monday, August 12.
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ASHRAE announces new president
ASHRAE has announced M. Dennis Knight, P.E., BEMP, as the new president for the 2024–25 term.
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DCCEEW releases video about HVAC&R technicians
The DCCEEW has released a video that highlights the vital role industry technicians play in the fight against climate change.
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The next generation of “cool” computers
Californian technology company Nvidia recently became the world’s most valuable company, valued at approximately $5 trillion.