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The Facility Management Association (FMA) is holding Ideaction.2021 as a series of face-to-face events in Geelong, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth on Monday, May 31 and Tuesday, June 1. This year, the national conference and exhibition has the theme “Shining a Light on FM (facility management)”. FM professionals have been thrust into the spotlight in the past […]
The Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is calling for industry to take part in a series of surveys to help determine future energy needs in different sectors. A2EP is a partner of the RACE for 2030 Collaborative Research Centre (CRC), which aims to accelerate the transition to reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2030. The organisation is […]
With about four months to go before World Refrigeration Day on June 26, organisers of the annual event have announced this year’s theme: “Cooling Champions: Cool Careers for a Better World”. The WRD 21 campaign will focus on careers in the HVAC&R industry. “The goal of the campaign is to inspire students and young professionals – […]
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is holding a seminar series across Australia in May about the National Construction Code (NCC). The seminars will provide a deep-dive into selected NCC content, and an overview of some provisions proposed for NCC 2022. The presentation topics will be tailored towards industry-specific needs, and aimed at practitioners of […]
Shecco has announced a second virtual trade show for natural refrigerants, ATMO VTS 2.0, to be held from March 30–31, 2021. According to the organisers, the first ATMO VTS, which took place on September 1–2, attracted more than 4,500 registered attendees and 75 exhibitors from the natural refrigerants industry. “ATMO VTS 2021 will give that ‘real’ […]
Digital marketing specialist Netstripes is offering a series of free webinars designed to help businesses increase their digital responsiveness. “The economic disruption caused by COVID-19 has adversely affected so many small and medium businesses, and in some cases, forced closure,” says Netstripes. “We understand that you are under pressure to sustain your business, deliver value […]
Given that approximately 70 per cent of mobile data in Australia is consumed indoors, in-building connectivity will increasingly play a deciding role in where a business is located, with a flow-on effect on the occupancy rates of commercial buildings and real estate. This is the premise for Alex Fuershchke’s upcoming presentation at IBTech@ARBS 2022. Titled […]
The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has announced it is cancelling the face-to-face portion of the 2021 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference and Expo due to COVID-19. It will now be held online. The event was originally slated to be held in Palm Springs, California, USA, from June 21–23, 2021. The current regulations that affect meetings […]
NABERS Energy Ratings are set to change from July 1 this year to reflect the increasing decarbonisation of the grid. There are also plans to introduce a formal definition of “net zero” and recognise buildings that achieve this standard. Corine Mulet is Technical Projects Manager at NABERS and presented a session on the changes as […]
VASA, Australasia’s peak trade association for specialists in auto air conditioning, electrical and thermal management, has postponed its flagship Wire & Gas conference until 2022 due to logistical risks posed by ongoing pandemic-related disruptions. Wire & Gas, originally scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 2, 2020, was postponed until the equivalent weekend […]
Female leaders from Aurecon and the Australian Defence Force will share their success strategies in an event to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. As in previous years, IWD 2021 will be marked by global events that bring attention to the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The occasion will also […]
The Energy Efficiency Council and Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) are launching a research report to support an industry-led roadmap for healthy, comfortable buildings. Last year, the Energy Efficiency Council and ASBEC developed a research report to support an industry-led roadmap for quality control and safety in the installation of insulation in Australian buildings. […]
Testo has released a new crop of fully digital manifolds with protection class IP 54 and functions suitable for various measuring tasks. The new digital manifolds also come in multi-purpose kits. The Testo 550s and Testo 557s are smart digital manifolds with Bluetooth and 2-way or 4-way valve block. They feature a large graphic display, […]
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) will be holding Transform 2021 as a virtual event on March 17–18. Transform is the GBCA’s flagship event for sustainability in the built environment. Transform Online 2021 will explore how we can drive change and action for our places and people, as we aim for resilient, healthy, net […]
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is holding the winter conference online from February 9–11 (EST). The conference will feature eight tracks (streams), with 40 live presentations and over 80 on-demand sessions; which will be available for 18 months. There will also be virtual technical tours, social events, meet-ups, networking opportunities […]
A demonstrator project in Belgium has been set up to show how cryogenic energy storage could work at refrigerated warehouses. Three years in the making, the project was recently installed at Frigologix in the city of Lomell, and a free international webinar will be held on March 17 to share findings and results. The work […]
ARBS Seminar Series online has revealed its line-up of sessions for 2021. The schedule brings together some of Australia’s leading experts to present the latest trends, innovations, scientific research and technologies relevant to the HVAC&R and building service industry. Cold Hard Facts | Michael McCann, Expert Group | February 16, 1pm Now employing 14 years […]
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has extended the abstract deadline for its annual conference until January 29. The conference is being held online from April 21–22, 2021, and is called “The Journey to Net-Zero Heating and Cooling – Beyond Refrigeration 2021”. The IOR is inviting presentation papers that explore innovations or initiatives that will help […]
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has announced it will be holding 19 Industry Nights across Australia in 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, AIRAH was only able to hold two face-to-face Industry Nights in 2020. AIRAH also transitioned the traditional Industry Nights into the Virtual Industry Showcase, and held two exhibitor […]
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is calling on individuals involved in innovation or initiatives that will help achieve carbon reductions in the refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump field to share their findings at the Institute’s next annual conference. Titled “The journey towards net-zero heating and cooling – beyond refrigeration 2021,” the IOR Conference will […]