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Category: Events and conferences
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Webinar on operating room design
Price Industries is running a webinar on operating room design and going beyond ASHRAE 170 Design Minimums on May 17 at 12 noon (AEST). The live webinar will feature Jordan Enns from Price Industries. Enns is a registered professional engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Manitoba in Canada. After more […]
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simPRO announces ‘Simprosium’ Roadshow
SimPRO has locked in four Simprosium Roadshow events covering Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney from September 21 to October 12, 2023. The four events will cover all things tools, trades and tech with trade experts, business owners and teams. “Meet and chat with others who are chasing similar goals and facing similar challenges,” says simPRO. […]
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ASHRAE publishes zero energy and zero carbon standard
ASHRAE has released a new standard to measure zero net carbon and energy goals in buildings. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 228–2023, Standard Method of Evaluating Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Building Performance, sets requirements for evaluating whether a building or group of buildings meets a definition of “zero net energy” or a definition of “zero […]
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MECLA to bust myths about embodied carbon
The Material and Embodied Carbon Leaders Alliance (MECLA) is holding a Spotlight event at 3.30pm (AEST) on May 18 to bust myths about embodied carbon. “Low embodied carbon materials continue to be clouded by myths, which prevent large-scale uptake in the built environment,” say the organisers. “Some of these so-called myths claim that low embodied […]
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Construction Innovation Forum to explore digital transformation
A lineup of global thought leaders is coming together on May 17 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre to explore the seismic impact of digital transformation in construction – both in the future and in the now. “Technological advances in the building and construction industry allow organisations to design, construct and maintain buildings more efficiently, with […]
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NABERS Renewable Energy Indicator preview
NABERS is holding a webinar to preview its Renewable Energy Indicator (REI) on Thursday, May 11. The REI is a new indicator displaying the proportion of renewable energy that a rated building is running on. Both onsite renewable energy generation and offsite renewable energy purchases are recognised. Expected to be launched in the first half […]
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Refrigerant roadshow confirms dates and locations
Venues and dates have now been confirmed for the Australian future:gas refrigerant roadshow, with sessions in all capital cities as well as Albury, Newcastle and Townsville. The roadshow will also travel to Papua New Guinea and New Zealand in July. Venues for these sessions will be announced in due course. Over May and June, the […]
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Passivhaus Conference to show the way
The Australian Passivhaus Association is holding a conference on Passivhaus building technologies and methodologies at the University of NSW in Sydney from May 5–6. The conference aims to demonstrate the importance of well-conceived and consistent action in the building sector for a successful transition to a sustainable energy future. Hands-on workshops and masterclasses will help […]
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ASHRAE calls for conference presentations
ASHRAE is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, slated for October 25–27, 2023 Washington DC at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel. The conference is organised by ASHRAE, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), APPA, and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). […]
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Australian Manufacturing Week dates announced
Australia’s premier manufacturing solutions event, the Australian Manufacturing Week, will be held this year at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 9–12, 2023. An Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) initiative, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) is an industry exhibition encompassing all aspects of manufacturing in Australia. In May this year it will become […]
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EEC to launch flagship report on clean energy
The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) is launching a major new report on the changing role of energy management, in Sydney on April 5. Clean Energy, Clean Demand looks at how energy efficiency, electrification, renewables, storage, buildings and vehicles fit together as Australia transitions to zero emissions. It makes the case for energy efficiency and energy management […]
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Data-Driven Smart Buildings Symposium extends deadline
The Data-Driven Smart Buildings Symposium 2023 has extended its deadline for expressions of interest (EOI) to present on topics relating to data-driven smart buildings, with a focus on building operation. EOIs are open until Monday, April 3. Slated to take place Wednesday, May 24 at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, the Symposium will […]
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New home comfort rating system for Darwin homes
CSIRO and its project partners are holding a forum to launch a new home comfort rating system for Darwin residential building designs on Thursday, March 30. The industry and community forum will include presentations, a home comfort rating demonstration and a “where to from here?” discussion opportunity. This will include field validation of house energy […]
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Humidification and psychrometrics webinar
Condair’s Ian Eitzen, Affil.AIRAH, is presenting a free webinar on humidification and psychrometrics at 12.30pm (AEDT) on Thursday, March 23. The one-hour session will cover: An overview of commercial humidification Explanation of psychrometrics calculations Detailed analysis for all types of humidifiers with the pros and cons of each Best practice guide to humidifier selection. For […]
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future:gas roadshow returns to talk refrigerants
Tickets are now on sale for 17 industry-supported refrigerant education events aimed at those working in the stationary HVAC&R sector: the future:gas roadshow. “A lot of change has emerged in the world of refrigerants since the highly successful future:gas refrigerant seminar roadshows of 2016a and 2017,” say the organisers. “So it’s time for another. “Refrigerants […]
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Choosing the right parameter for humidity
AIRAH is holding a Streamline webinar about humidity control in HVAC on Thursday, March 23. The session will detail the basics of humidity theory and the factors influencing which humidity parameter is the best choice in HVAC Control. Mansour Nevon, an application engineer from Vaisala, will present the session. Nevon says humidity control is important […]
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Modular construction and prefabrication conference
The sixth Modular Construction and Pre-Fabrication ANZ conference, to be held as a virtual summit from March 27–29, will showcase the latest techniques and technology in modularisation and prefabrication. According to the organisers, modular construction now accounts for $4.5 billion of Australia’s $150 billion construction industry. The conference will highlight best practices from modular builders […]
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Employers’ gender pay gaps to be disclosed
Under a new federal government bill aimed at improving gender equity, the gender pay gaps for employers of 100 workers or more will be publicly disclosed. According to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), Australia’s national gender pay gap is 14.1 per cent. From May 2022, women in Australia earned $263.90 less than men each […]
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Building 4.0 CRC Annual Showcase 2023 comes to Melbourne
Melbourne will host the Building 4.0 CRC Annual Showcase 2023 on March 22. The Showcase is a mix of demonstrations, presentations and exhibitions. “The Building 4.0 CRC Annual Showcase profiles some of our current and completed projects,” say the organisers. “It’s an opportunity for partners and researchers to interact with one another, build relationships, see […]
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Wagga Wagga set to host IICA Technology Expo
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is holding its first Technology Expo of 2023 in Wagga Wagga on Wednesday, March 1, from midday to 6pm. The IICA provides an open forum for members to build their networks and knowledge with various types of events and courses. “We’re heading to the region of Wagga […]