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Author: Matt Dillon
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Finalists named for AIRAH Awards 2022
AIRAH has named the finalists for the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards celebrate the leading projects, people and products driving Australia towards a sustainable future. “Over the past few years we’ve seen how the COVID pandemic has shifted attention to the importance of the HVAC&R industry to Australia’s health, comfort and productivity,” says AIRAH […]
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The gamechangers to boost Australia’s race to zero
The Climate Council has named 10 actions Australian governments can immediately begin to fast-track emissions reductions, tackle the energy and cost-of-living crises, and create new jobs. The Power Up: 10 Climate Gamechangers report is designed to provide a roadmap for the federal government to speed up its climate action in the 2020s, to ensure Australia […]
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In-depth IAQ seminar set for Sydney
An indoor air quality (IAQ) seminar boasting prominent international speakers will take place over October 17–18 in Sydney. Titled Assessing and Reducing Exposure Risk From Airborne Pathogens, the special IAQ seminar is hosted by AIRAH and IBEC. It will feature international speakers Kenneth F Martinez (Idaho National Laboratory) and Dr Claire Bird (Litmas). Covered across […]
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New type of AC replaces refrigerant with water
A multidisciplinary team at Harvard University is working on a design for a new type of air conditioner that it says uses a fraction of the energy typically needed by current models. The device uses water in place of refrigerants. Dubbed ColdSNAP (SNAP stands for “superhydrophobic nano-architecture process”), the design incorporates a coating that, inspired […]
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2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference calls for papers
Paper abstracts are now being accepted for the 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference to be held in Tampa, Florida over June 24–28, next year (2023). With a focus on decarbonising buildings, the conference addresses the future of the built environment and the process to make it more sustainable and compatible with the natural environment. “The 2023 […]
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Gill named to senior role at The Carbon Trust
Steve Gill, the head of the World Refrigeration Day secretariat, has been appointed head of sustainable cooling at The Carbon Trust. In this new role, Gill will lead global initiatives to address critical climate change challenges. He’ll also be charged with developing new propositions to address gaps and opportunities globally where The Carbon Trust can […]
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Attention clean energy leaders
Clean energy leaders from around the world are slated to gather at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum (Global Energy Forum) in Pittsburgh over September 21–23. To be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the conference aims to bring climate professionals together to accelerate the clean energy transition while responding to global energy […]
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Women of AIRAH to host leadership breakfast
The Women of AIRAH Special Technical Group is hosting a special leadership breakfast, coinciding with ARBS 2022. The breakfast is open to AIRAH members and industry. The hosts promise an inspiring discussion about how to contribute to making industry culture more inclusive, with special guest Kathryn Howard delivering a presentation. Disputes Partner at high-profile law […]
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Nationwide ABCB seminars explore NCC 2022
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is running a nationwide series of face-to-face seminars exploring 2022 NCC – Volumes One and Two. “This is an important event for you to learn about what has changed, and what it means to you and your industry,” the ABCB says. “You’ll hear from experts about key changes to […]
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Game-changing solutions for cold chains
A virtual exhibition has been launched to demonstrate potential game-changing systems solutions for cold chains. Organised by the Ozone Secretariat and the OzonAction Programme of the United Nations Environment Programme, the exhibition promotes and highlights sustainable cold chain solutions for food loss and waste reduction, ozone layer protection, and climate change mitigation. “The exhibition mainly […]
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The CanDuit clamp from S-5!
S-5! has introduced the CanDuit clamp, designed to secure and support chases and raceways, cable trays, gas piping, condensate lines and other round-shaped objects to metal roofs. It can be used in combination with other S-5! clamps or brackets, including the GripperFix utility mounting system. Made from electro-zinc coated steel, the CanDuit clamp features two […]
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Carole O’Neil named global Managing Partner for Cundall
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has named Carole O’Neil as its new Managing Partner. O’Neil will lead the practice as it embraces a new strategy and the next stage in its development, including a clear focus on people and culture. Having been with Cundall for 15 years, O’Neil takes over from Tomás Neeson, who will now […]
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Building Simulation Conference to address climate crisis
AIRAH and the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) Australasia are hosting a joint Building Simulation Conference in Brisbane from July 20–21. Boasting a theme of “Carbon and climate responsive – Getting it done”, the conference will explore the possibility of using building simulation to help ameliorate some of the profoundly challenging issues climate change […]
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New chair Tony Arnel appointed to ARBS board
Professor Tony Arnel has been appointed to chair the ARBS Exhibitions board, replacing Ian Hopkins. A professor at Deakin University, Arnel is a former president of the Energy Efficiency Council, Green Building Council of Australia and World Green Building Council. He was also the Victorian Building and Plumbing Industry Commissioner for 12 years. “I feel […]
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Eurovent Summit 2022 to be held in Turkey
The 2022 Eurovent Summit will take place from October 25–28 in Antalya, Turkey. There will be four seminar days and three evening flagship events. Boasting a 2022 theme of “Building bridges”, the summit is jointly organised by the Eurovent Association, Eurovent Certita Certification, Eurovent Market Intelligence, AEFYT, and AFEC. “Join us in building bridges between […]
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ESG in Real Estate Summit opens registrations, possibilities
The ESG in Real Estate Summit will be held at the Pullman Hyde Park Sydney over June 8–9 as in-person and hybrid event. Short for environmental social governance, ESG is the next step in corporate governance. Simply put, it represents an approach to evaluating the extent to which a corporation works on behalf of social […]
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Applications open for small business ventilation program
The Victorian government is supporting public-facing small businesses to improve ventilation in areas accessible to customers, and thus reduce the spread of COVID-19. Applications are now open for the Small Business Ventilation Program, which provides $500 rebates and matched grants of up to $5,000 to support eligible small businesses’ investment in equipment, works and services […]
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AREA names Coen van de Sande as President
At its recent annual general assembly held in Athens, European contractors’ association AREA unanimously elected the Netherlands’ Coen van de Sande as President, replacing Marco Buoni from Italian Association ATF. Grzegorz Michalski from Poland was named Vice President. ‘’Legislation and standardisation became more and more an EU playing field in the last two decades,” says […]
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Green Building Day to celebrate all things Green Star
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is poised to hold its annual gathering and information-sharing event, Green Building Day. “Green Building Day is an annual event that celebrates all things Green Star and explores our strategy areas through real-life Green Star case study examples,” the GBCA explains. “Our in-person events will be held in […]
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Aurecon strengthens infrastructure team
Design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has appointed two new leaders to shape its global infrastructure advisory business. Georgia Gosse joins as Infrastructure Advisory Principal and Queensland Regional Service Group Leader, working across all sectors. Julian Mitton joins as Principal in the firm’s New South Wales Infrastructure Advisory. An infrastructure sustainability and risk-management consultant, Gosse […]