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In recent years, AIRAH’s Future of HVAC Conference has established itself as the leading event for identifying and exploring the emerging trends in the HVAC&R industry. This year the event will take place on September 12–13 at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium. Forty guest speakers have been announced, presenting topics ranging from carbon-neutral buildings and flammable refrigerants to […]
In the HVAC&R industry we usually think of air dynamics as the domain of engineers. But coming to Melbourne is an art exhibition that approaches the subject from new and creative angles. From September 14 to November 10, RMIT Gallery in partnership with the Goethe Institut is presenting Dynamics of Air, curated by Dr Malte […]
Energy productivity for manufacturers will be the focus at the Innovation X-Change conference on Monday, August 13 at Eithad Stadium in Melbourne. With energy prices at record levels and little sign of decline, the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) has identified the importance of energy productivity, particularly in manufacturing. The conference is therefore aimed […]
Hosted by prominent journalist and author Kerry O’Brien, Australian Industry Standards is holding a series of free Industry Skills Forums around the country to explore current and future skilling needs in the digital age. As more jobs become automated, industries will need to work together to tackle what our workforce of the future will need. […]
GBCA (Green Building Council Australia) is holding seminars about air tightness practices for existing and new buildings in Melbourne and Sydney in September. Air tightness is a big challenge that building performance faces. Ensuring that a whole building is well-sealed creates measurably better performance for both energy efficiency and control of the indoor environment. The […]
RMIT University and LEAP Australia are hosting a Hackathon for teams of students to solve some of the toughest problems from the world of IoT (Internet of Things) and AR (augmented reality) – including one related to HVAC&R. Using PTC’s ThingWorx, an award-winning platform for developing IoT applications, students will digitally solve real-world problems presented by companies from the […]
AIRAH is celebrating the achievements of South Australian apprentices at its annual Apprentice Awards dinner. The South Australian Apprentice Awards Night will be held on Friday, August 17 at the Hackney Hotel from 7-10pm. The Apprentice of the Year will be announced, as will the Runner-up Award, the Encouragement Award and the Airefrig Scholarship Award. […]
Nicki Parker is Sustainability Manager for Norman Disney & Young and is leading AIRAH’s inaugural Resilience Forum on July 26 in Sydney. We spoke to her about what resilience is and why it matters. Nicki, can you give us a “nutshell” definition of resilience? It’s the ability to bounce back from an extreme event or […]
The Department of the Environment and Energy is holding an information session in Darwin on July 19 about the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phase-down. The session will cover what it means for HFC users, including equipment owners and technicians. The session will also cover other changes to the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Program to reduce […]
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), in partnership with Forrestfield-Airport Link, is holding a one-day conference on July 18 about sustainable infrastructure in Western Australia. The conference will feature innovations, inspiration and exemplar case studies of sustainable infrastructure, and will include a site tour of the progress of the Forrestfield-Airport Link tunnel, keynote speakers […]
Important changes to the registration system for household air conditioning units are set to take effect on June 30. Under the Electrical Equipment Safety System, all units must be declared with the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) and documented to AS/NZS 60335.2.40 with registration before selling. The new rules state that for units that use […]
Mitsubishi Electric Australia held their annual Dealer Awards in Brisbane CBD on May 19. Over 300 Mitsubishi Electric specialists’ dealers and VIPS from Japan attended the gala dinner, hosted by MC Andrew O’Keefe. Guests were entertained during the event by award winning performances from salsa dancers and the Supergroup, featuring Richard Clapton, Joe Camilleri and […]
IBPSA Australasia and the Australian Passive House Association are holding a seminar in Melbourne on May 31. Guest speakers and presentations include: Designing a high-speed train station in the south of France Pablo Sepulveda, AECOM Sepulveda will present on the key design challenges associated with designing a new high-speed train station in Montpelier, France. He […]
The much-anticipated ARBS Awards ceremony was held at the ICC Grand Ballroom in Sydney on Wednesday, May 9. A panel of industry experts evaluated the nominations based on various criteria such as leadership, sustainability, performance and innovation. The award winners were: The ARBS Young Achiever Award 2018 Jason Harrison, Airmaster Australia The ARBS Product Excellence […]
It’s the biggest HVAC&R show in Australia and it kicks off today at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour, Sydney! AIRAH pick out the 7 must-see attractions at ARBS 2018. 1. MORE DISPLAYS THAN YOU CAN POKE A SELFIE STICK AT Once every two years the attention of the HVAC&R industry in Australia and […]
The Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association WA (AMCA), the Alan Robert Memorial Fund, the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) and South Metropolitan TAFE are jointly presenting the 2018 West Australian Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Awards Ball. The ball is on Friday, July 20. Last year the event attracted more than 300 industry representatives from all sectors including […]
With ARBS less than a week away and more than 300 exhibitors set to fill the main hall of the International Convention Centre in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the AIRAH team have been busy preparing a plan of attack. That job has been made a lot easier by the ARBS app, downloadable from the ARBS website. […]
RMIT is collaborating with its industry partners to conduct an IoT (Internet of Things) hackathon. Hack teams are invited to ThingWorx to take on real IoT and AR problems presented by our industry partners. Problems that industry nominate will be placed a pool. Competing teams can then select a problem or combination of problems from […]
Interested in Soft Landings? Whether it is falling down, the economy or the commissioning of buildings, a soft landings would be preferred. With occupants at the centre of the building experience, their satisfaction drives many decisions. FMA, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and AIRAH are working together to bring the expert advice of […]
Nominations are open until June 7 for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards. The Premier’s Sustainability Awards recognise and celebrate Victorians who are leading the way to a sustainable future. The awards reflect the action that is happening across industry, business and community from regional to metropolitan Victoria. The Awards have 10 award categories to enter in […]