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Author: Nick Johns-Wickberg
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Purpose and place: Rula Karali’s HVAC&R journey
Nick Johns-Wickberg speaks with AIRAH Victorian division committee chair Rula Karali, M.AIRAH, about her HVAC&R journey.
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Report: 7-star homes not as costly as thought
A new study has revealed the average cost to upgrade new homes in Australian cities to achieve 7-star energy efficiency ratings is $4,311.
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Dewalt launches new jobsite storage solution
Dewalt has launched its new TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL jobsite storage system, which includes heavy-duty drawers, a rolling base and a work top.
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Verder acquires Sauermann
Verder, a global pumping and scientific solutions business, has announced its acquisition of HVAC&R supplier Sauermann.
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AIRAH’s finest shine at WA awards event
AIRAH has hosted its 10th annual WA Members Lunch in conjunction with the WA Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice Awards.
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Key messages from HVAC24
We take a look back at some of the highlights and key themes to emerge from last week’s HVAC24 conference in Brisbane.
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Bailey Loenneker wins Medallion for Excellence at WorldSkills Lyon
Bailey Loenneker, Stud.AIRAH, has won a Medallion for Excellence in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning at WorldSkills Lyon.
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IIR calls for abstracts for international conference
Abstract submissions are open for the first IIR International Conference on Refrigeration: Adapting to Rising Temperatures.
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Pathway program helps young Indigenous fridgies find success
Proud Bundjalung man Hayden Sneesby found a promising HVAC&R career thanks to the Precise Air Aboriginal Pathways program.
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Study: Poor planning exacerbates thermal discomfort
QUT researchers have found that ambiguous planning codes can lead to housing with poor thermal performance that isn’t climate-ready.
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$26m US refrigerant research centre announced
The US National Science Foundation has announced $26 million in funding for a cross-university research centre into sustainable refrigerants.
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The evolution of the fridgie’s toolbox
What can we expect from the toolbox of the future? We spoke to three HVAC&R technicians from around Australia to find out.
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AoFrio launches carbon-reduction refrigeration solution
AoFrio has launched INSIDE, a refrigeration software package designed to accelerate the industry’s journey towards net zero emissions.
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Cundall to host public health and climate adaptation webinar
Sustainable engineering consultancy Cundall is hosting a free World Green Building Week webinar event on Wednesday, September 11.
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ACA launches Attract initiative for women in construction
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) is set to launch its new Attract initiative with the support of the NSW government.
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Mitsubishi Electric raises half-century
HVAC manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric Australia is celebrating 50 years of operations in the Land Down Under.
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I got a home energy assessment: Here’s what I learnt
How can we improve household thermal performance and reduce our energy bills? I got a home energy assessment to find out.
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Quantifying the costs of long COVID
New research by a multi-university team has estimated that long COVID cost the Australian economy nearly $10 billion in 2022 alone.
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WGEA marks Equal Pay Day
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has declared August 19 to be Equal Pay Day, marking 50 days into the new financial year.
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Temperzone launches new Hitachi airHome and airCore ranges
Temperzone has announced the launch of Hitachi’s new airHome and airCore ranges, which use R32 refrigerant.