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Author: Matt Dillon
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ARC introduces instant licence renewals
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has implemented a new automated licence renewal process designed to streamline applications.
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New leader for Plasma Shield
Ben Gill, Affil.AIRAH, has been named as Plasma Shield’s new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Dr Chris McGowan.
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Lack of demand and skills impacting Britain’s great gas boiler replacement
The UK’s desire to replace gas boilers with heat pumps is being adversely affected a lack of consumer demand and a shortage of workers.
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ASBEC releases issues paper about built environment embodied energy
ASBEC has released an issues paper about built environment embodied energy, with the aim of delivering a comprehensive policy framework later this year.
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Reliable lets Lutz lead marketing efforts
Reliable Controls has appointed Cameron Lutz to be its global Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
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Daikin commences construction on new Sydney facility
Global air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has begun construction on its new 7,500m2 facility in Sydney’s west.
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ebm-papst announces sustainability credentials at ARBS 2024
Fan manufacturer, supplier and distributor ebm-papst has achieved carbon neutral accreditation for its local A&NZ business.
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Drop-a-JUG heads up A-Gas NZ recycling program
Refrigerant supplier A-Gas has launched what it describes as the first disposable refrigerant cylinder recycling program in New Zealand.
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Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces DEPM pumps
Armstrong Fluid Technology introduced its range of design envelope permanent magnet (DEPM) pumps for the Australia and Asia-Pacific markets at ARBS 2024.
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Kirby expands line with Contractor condensing units
Kirby has introduced its Kirby Contractor condensing unit range – powered by Embraco and Copeland KCM – to the Australian market.
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The hateful eight: Major challenges for SMBs in FY25
Small-to-medium businesses will face increasing challenges next financial year, with economic growth staying muted until the end of 2024.
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Aeroseal and Aramco seal deal
Air sealing energy efficiency solutions provider Aeroseal has been named by energy and chemicals company Aramco as the energy efficiency partner for building decarbonisation in the firm’s Saudi Arabian facilities. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to that effect. Joint efforts will include nationwide testing of building ductwork and envelopes, along with […]
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New Board leadership for Refrigerant Reclaim Australia
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) has named Greg Brooker, Affil.AIRAH, as its new Board Chair and Paul Campbell as Secretary/Treasurer.
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“Pipeline uncertainty” a risk for business confidence
Consultants working in the built environment are struggling with “pipeline uncertainty” – a lack of clarity around coming projects.
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April 2024 marks 11 months in a row of record temperatures
Earth’s hot streak has stretched to 11 months, with April 2024 breaking yet another global temperature record.
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AIRAH to host webinar on NCC 2025 public comment draft
AIRAH is slated to host a webinar on the NCC public comment draft on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 12:30-1:45pm AEST.
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Abstract submissions open for Building Simulation 2025
The organising committee for the Building Simulation Conference 2025 is calling for abstracts. Slated for August 24–27 next year in Brisbane, Building Simulation 2025 will explore how building performance simulation can contribute to a climate-positive future via industry and academic transformation. “We are looking for papers and presentations that explore the issue from many different […]
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All in all, a new green brick in the wall
Newly invented energy-efficient bricks use scrap materials that would otherwise have headed straight for landfill.
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Building services under the embodied energy spotlight
The considerable embodied energy in building services was bought into the spotlight at a MECLA event held earlier this month.
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MHIAA to present bigger and better at ARBS 2024
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024 with a special offering at ARBS.