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Category: Events and conferences
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Project Drawdown aiming for better than net zero
Project Drawdown has announced two launches and the plan to host its second international conference as a virtual event early next year. It will also be a focus locally, with a panel session in AIRAH’s Outlook 2020 International HVAC&R Conference. Founded in 2014, Project Drawdown is a non-profit organisation that seeks to help the world […]
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Ecolibrium’s top technical papers in 2019
With less than a month to go before the 2020 AIRAH Awards, HVAC&R News continues its weekly profiles of the finalists. The awards ceremony will be held as a virtual event on Tuesday, November 10, as part of AIRAH’s Outlook 2020 International HVAC&R Conference. The conference will be a full-day virtual event featuring three keynote […]
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Virtual trade shows – an exhibitor’s perspective
From conferences to festivals to grand finals, many noteworthy events have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus. Major HVAC&R shows such as ARBS 2020 and the 2021 AHR Expo have not been spared from this quagmire either. Some events are making a beeline to the digital space. But the virtual leap is not […]
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Green star course for contractors
The Green Building Council Australia (GCBA) will be running its Green Star for Contractors course online. Developed for those working on onsite projects – whether as a contractor, subcontractor or as part of the wider project team – the course focuses on how to ensure data sheets and documentation are compliant. It will also explore […]
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Winners announced in ARBS 2020 Industry Awards
ARBS has announced the winners of the ARBS 2020 Industry Awards in a gala online ceremony held on Wednesday, October 21. The awards celebrate and reward the exceptional work of the innovators in Australia’s HVAC&R industry, seeking out those individuals and organisations that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and ingenuity in an ever-challenging climate. […]
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2021 AHR Expo cancelled
The AHR Expo Show Management has announced the cancellation of the 2021 AHR Expo due to the pandemic. The next AHR Expo will take place from January 31 to February 2, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Originally planned to be held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, the […]
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Meet Australia’s leading researchers in HVAC&R
The finalists for the 2020 AIRAH Awards have been announced. This year, the awards ceremony will be held as a virtual event on Tuesday, November 10. The winners will be announced at the online awards ceremony, as part of AIRAH’s Outlook 2020 International HVAC&R Conference. The conference will be a full-day virtual event featuring three […]
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Vying for AIRAH’s innovation accolade
In the lead-up to the AIRAH Awards 2020, HVAC&R News is profiling finalists in the various categories. The AIRAH Awards recognise excellence and achievement in Australia’s HVAC&R industry. This year’s awards ceremony will be conducted online on Tuesday, November 10. Following an independent judging process, finalists across 11 categories have now been announced. The Excellence […]
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Property awards provides free ‘all access’ pass
The Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards will be held as a virtual event on Thursday, October 22. The event recognises exceptional projects, businesses, and professionals across the Australian property industry. For the first time, attendees will be given a free ‘access all areas’ pass to attend the property awards. Hosted […]
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Rethinking dyslexia in HVAC&R
The Dyslexia in Engineering Day was inaugurated on October 9, 2020. Speaking on a special RAC CoolingCast program, founder Steve Gill says the event was established to help change the conversation about the disorder. He hopes it will foster a more positive view of what it means to be dyslexic and working in highly technical […]
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AIRAH recognises outstanding students
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has a strong tradition of recognising outstanding students in HVAC&R at its annual awards presentation. This year is no exception. AIRAH recently announced the finalists for Student of the Year – Higher Education or Research for the AIRAH Awards 2020. The award recognises students who […]
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HVAC&R leaders of the future
The finalists for the 2020 AIRAH Awards have been announced. This year, the awards ceremony will be held as a virtual event on Tuesday, November 10. The winners will be announced at the online awards ceremony, as part of AIRAH’s Outlook 2020 International HVAC&R Conference. The conference will be a full-day virtual event featuring three […]
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AIRAH celebrates excellence in sustainability
As the annual AIRAH Awards draw closer, HVAC&R News will be showcasing the individuals and companies whose outstanding achievements have earned them a place in the final selection this year. The AIRAH Awards 2020 will be shown online on November 10, as part of AIRAH’s Outlook 2020 International HVAC&R Conference. The event celebrates outstanding achievements […]
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Practical course on achieving net zero buildings
How can the built environment work towards achieving the 2050 targets for net zero buildings? In collaboration with Monash University, the Green Building Council Australia (GCBA) has developed an online course to help answer that question. The course, titled “Realising net zero buildings”, will discuss industry challenges in emissions reduction and how to tackle them […]
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Roadmap to safe and quality insulation
The governments of New South Wales and Victoria, along with Insulation Australasia (IA) and the Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) are developing an industry-led roadmap to ensure that insulation is installed in Australia in a manner that is safe and delivers quality outcomes. The project team consists of the Energy Efficiency Council […]
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ARBS 2020 Industry Awards to be web-streamed
The ARBS 2020 Industry Awards will be presented as a virtual gala event via web stream on October 21. Hosted by Andrew Gill, this year’s event marks a decade of the ARBS Industry Awards. Award categories for 2020 include Young Achiever, Project Excellence, Product Excellence, Software/Digital Excellence, Outstanding Industry Education/Training and the Hall of Fame […]
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Free webinar on using PV for water and space heating
My-PV and Energy Smart Water will be co-hosting a free webinar on hot water and space heating from photovoltaics on October 1 from 4-5pm (AEST) | 3.30-4.30pm (ACST) | 2-3pm (AWST). The online session will be presenting solutions and how to use them to create new business opportunities and improved project designs. Attendees can look […]
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Advanced training in Green Star performance
The Green Building Council Australia (GCBA) will be running an advanced course to equip attendees with expertise in the Green Star – Performance rating tool. The “Green Star Advanced: Performance” course is part of GBCA’s continuing professional development (CPD) program. The online course represents the second step to gaining the Green Star Associate (GSA) or […]
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Finalists named for AIRAH Awards 2020
The finalists of the 2020 AIRAH Awards have been announced. The annual awards show organised by the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) will be held as a virtual event on November 10. The finalists were selected following an independent judging process. Nominations submitted by the Australian HVAC&R community were judged and […]
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2021 AHR Expo moves to March
The 2021 AHR Expo, a major Chicago-based HVAC&R event, has been postponed to March 15–17, 2021, due to the coronavirus. The show was originally planned to be held at the McCormick Place from January 25–27, 2021. The AHR Expo Show Management says the postponement reflects a survey it conducted showing that nearly 80 per cent […]