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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 […]
AIRAH has announced the finalists for the 2021 AIRAH Awards, highlighting the leaders of the HVAC&R and building services industry across 12 categories. Due to the uncertainty around ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, AIRAH made the decision to reschedule the Awards Gala to Thursday, February 17, 2022 (to be held at Doltone House, Pyrmont Point, NSW). In […]
A range of speakers covering matters critical to building performance has been named for the Building Physics Forum 2021. Originally scheduled to take place in Brisbane, the Forum will now be held as a live-streamed virtual event on Tuesday, October 12. As an applied science, building physics addresses air movement, thermal performance, control of moisture, […]
Three keynote speakers have been announced for AIRAH’s Future of HVAC 2021 conference, which will be live-streamed over two days, November 23 and 30. The conference was originally scheduled to be held in Sydney, but has altered due to continuing precautions and restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic. The three keynotes are Ninotschka Titchkosky from BVN […]
The Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association Limited (AMCA) is hosting its annual Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Awards on Friday, November 5. The awards, held in conjunction with the Alan Robert Memorial Fund, the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) and South Metropolitan TAFE, celebrates the latest achievements in the air conditioning and refrigeration […]