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Author: Laura Timberlake
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Construction begins on new AI and cloud data centre in Sydney
Macquarie Data Centres has begun construction on its IC3 Super West data centre for high-density cloud and AI workloads in Sydney.
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VBA announces key dates for industry conference
The Victorian Building Authority has announced the key dates for its Industry Conference, being held across Vic from August 2024 until April 2025.
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WA gets first Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence
WA will establish Australia’s first TAFE Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence thanks to $70.5 million in funding.
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Refrigerated cold chains could cut food waste
Researchers from the University of Michigan estimate that nearly half of global food waste could be eliminated by improving cold chains.
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Tradies urged to protect their tools
The Crime Statistics Agency has released the recorded crime statistics from 2023, with over $33 million worth of tools stolen in Victoria.
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REHVA releases sustainability manifesto
(REHVA) has released the REHVA Manifesto for sustainable, healthy and affordable buildings – the “2050 ready building” pact.
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ASHRAE calls for IEQ25 papers
ASHRAE is calling for papers for the IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Conference, held from September 24–26, 2025 in Canada.
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Wilson releases Aqualux heat pump
Australian hot water system manufacturing company Wilson Industries has released the Wilson Aqualux heat pump.
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Carrier launches XCT8 variable refrigerant flow
Carrier Australia has launched a new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) into the Australian market called the XCT8.
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GBCA to hold air tightness masterclass
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is holding an online air tightness masterclass on Tuesday, June 18.
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Understanding the impacts of damp and mould
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have released a study exploring building-related symptoms (BRS) caused by damp and mould.
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Fujitsu celebrates 50 years in Australia
Fujitsu General Australia is celebrating 50 years of operations in Australia, after launching in the region in 1974.
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MATES in Construction scholarship winners announced
Mohsin Ali and Shanika Vidana Gamage have been awarded the 2024 MATES Allison Milner Memorial PhD scholarship.
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A cool milestone for refrigeration
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia has reached a milestone by recovering and disposing of 10,000,000kg of synthetic greenhouse gas refrigerants.
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New portal for automatic mutual recognition in Vic
The VBA has launched a new online portal allowing interstate building and plumbing practitioners to apply for automatic mutual recognition.
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Landmark ruling finds inaction on climate change violating human rights
The ECHR has found weak government policies in Switzerland have put older women at greater risk of death from heatwaves.
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Green Building Day 2024
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is holding the Green Building Day annual roadshow across Australia in May and June.
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New partners in sustainable building solutions
Building controls manufacturer Reliable Controls has welcomed Oztech Intelligent Systems to its global network.
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GBCA to hold Green Star course for contractors
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is holding a course on Tuesday, May 28 for those working on Green Star Buildings v1 projects.
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New Holyoake fire-smoke damper hits market
Holyoake has released an opposed-blade fire-smoke damper called the HFS Damper that complies with the National Construction Code.