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ARBS 2022 is calling for speakers to participate in the ARBS Seminar Series, and nominations for the ARBS Industry Awards. Slated for August 16–18, 2022 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), ARBS 2022 will showcase new products and technologies, with a focus on new and developing trends and technologies. These will include smart […]
A new guide, Best practice for energy management in government operations, provides advice to help governments put in place policies and programs that will drive systematic energy performance improvements in their own operations. The guide has been developed by the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC), the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC), the Green Building Council […]
Australian Industry Standards (AIS) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, December 9 about energy and electrotechnology industry skills. New skills and technologies are having an impact on sectors such as electricity generation, transmission, distribution and rail, and electrotechnology – including HVAC&R. They are also affecting the growth of renewable systems. The relevant industry reference committees […]
A team from the University of Wollongong (UOW) is conducting research to understand more about the career journeys of HVAC contractors, including their education and training, workplace experiences and perceptions of the future of the sector. Specifically, the researchers are interested in talking to contractors who work in the mid-tier commercial building sector. They are hoping […]
Along with celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is hosting the fourth iteration of its TRANSFORM conference from March 23–24, 2022. TRANSFORM 2022 will address how the built environment must change in order to keep up with climate change. Key influencers from the industry – including CEOs, thought leaders and […]
On November 25, the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC) Programme is presenting a free webinar on planning solar neighbourhoods. Representatives of IEA SHC Task 63 on Solar Neighbourhood Planning will discuss solar planning strategies for energy production, daylighting, and thermal comfort. The webinar will highlight the role of tools as a support for the […]
ClimateWorks Australia is holding a webinar on Tuesday, November 23 about how infrastructure can help deliver net zero after COP26. ClimateWorks Australia says infrastructure influences around 70 per cent of Australia’s annual greenhouse gas emissions. With pressure mounting from the private sector and public stakeholders to fulfil the net zero ambition, how can Australia adapt […]
One of Australia’s newest Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs), Building 4.0 CRC is looking to boost innovation in a sector that has traditionally been slow to change: the construction industry. According to Building 4.0 CRC’s website, for decades building has been plagued by rising costs, stagnant productivity, high waste and low margins. These problems are compounded […]
AIRAH and the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) Australasia are hosting the Australasian Building Simulation Conference in Brisbane, Australia from July 20–21, 2022. AIRAH and IBPSA Australasia are looking for technical papers that share and build the knowledge of industry on how simulation contributes to carbon- and climate-responsive outcomes both at a building and […]
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is hosting the 2021 Collective Impact Summit virtually on Thursday, November 18. The summit will run from 10am–1.30pm (AEDT) with include four sessions, and aims to identify and acknowledge the actions that are required for Australia to scale up and accelerate progress towards a circular economy for packaging. In […]
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, November 11 exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and big data can change the way buildings are managed. The online event will include insights into utilising data structuring and cloud connections. Panel speakers include: Robin Brimblecombe – Manager, Engineering & Sustainability, Monash University Dawn Beadle […]
AMCA Australia is hosting a BIM-MEPAUS online industry update on Tuesday, November 16. The briefing will explore the latest developments and updates within BIM-MEPAUS. Running from 10am–1.30pm (AEDT), the session will include: A review of how BIM-MEPAUS product data templates support asset information requirements An overview of the BIM-MEPAUS Revit template add-in A demonstration of […]
UK-based the Institute of Refrigeration has announced that its headline event, the 7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, or ICCC2022, has extended the call for abstracts to October 24. The event, which is due to take place online from April 11–13, 2022, will explore cold chain innovation, and developments in refrigeration technology […]
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is hosting a Technology Expo on Wednesday, November 17 at Rosehill Racecourse. The Expo will feature a variety of companies showcasing their products and services relating to the instrumentation, control and automation industry. The event is targeted at managers, electricians, engineers, maintenance managers, production planners, operational staff, […]
As part of its overall strategy to deliver increased value to the HVAC market, Masterflow has recently secured the distributorship of Alfa Laval heat exchangers. “Alfa Laval is world-renowned for its century-old approach to optimised designs and AHRI-certificated plate heat exchangers,” Masterflow says. Since its establishment more than 20 years ago, Masterflow has grown to […]
AIRAH and the Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling (i-Hub) are hosting a free Symposium about the Integrated Design Studios (IDS) initiative. The online event will feature three two-hour sessions from October 25–27. The Integrated Design Studios concept is about involving HVAC&R engineers at the early stages of the building design process. The conceptual design stage […]
The Energy Efficiency Expo Virtual Conference 2021 will held as a series of free-to-attend online sessions from October 19–28. Energy Efficiency Expo is dedicated to the discussion of energy efficiency, energy management and energy productivity in Australia. “Across seven sessions, the virtual conference will bring together over 40 leading experts to help businesses take control […]
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, EML Group and Apprenticeship Support Australia are offering free half-day training sessions to support the mental health of apprentices. The courses are aimed at business owners, senior managers, HR and OHS professionals, return to work coordinators and people managers in businesses of any size that employ apprentices. Apprentices […]
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has decided to hold its International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain as a virtual event from April 11–13 in 2022. The conference was due to take place in Newcastle, UK, but the organisers decided to move the event online to encourage international registrations. Chairman of the Planning […]
CoolAutomation is running a webinar on Tuesday, September 28 focusing on the latest developments in HVAC service and integration. In the webinar, former Daikin dealer David Aquilina will introduce participants to a set of devices and demonstrate how to easily integrate HVAC systems into a home automation system. He will also present new cloud-based remote […]