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Category: News
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NCC pause not as disruptive as first feared
The federal government has announced a pause on updates to the National Construction Code, but only after NCC 2025 is finalised.
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ASHRAE publishes 2025 fundamentals handbook
The 2025 ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals is now available for purchase from the ASHRAE website.
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Second round of Kirby CO₂ training set for September
The 2025 Kirby Apprentice Fund CO₂ Training Scholarship Program will take place from September 23–25 at the Beijer Ref premises in Bankstown, NSW.
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Business coalition calls for 75% emissions reduction by 2035
With the federal government looking to set Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target ahead of COP30 in November, the Business for 75% movement is calling for decisive action.
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New scope for AIRAH’s Healthcare and Controlled Environment STG
Co-Chair of AIRAH’s Healthcare and Controlled Environment Special Technical Group (STG) William Garbett, Affil.AIRAH, welcomes the STG’s new remit.
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Report highlights hidden impacts of HFOs
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has released a report that explores the upstream and downstream impacts of HFOs, the latest generation of fluorinated refrigerants.
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Low-cost pre-approved housing designs available in NSW
The NSW government’s planning department has released a selection of pre-approved housing designs, each available for $1.
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Exemplary Energy releases complete 34-year weather data
Exemplary Energy has published full 34-year weather records for 225 sites across Australia.
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Australia’s cold storage vacancy hits 0.6%
New modelling shows pressures as obsolescence and rising demand widen the supply gap.
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Commission to reveal priority productivity reforms
Since last year, the Productivity Commission has been consulting and developing a response to Australia’s slowing productivity – now it is ready to release its interim reports.
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Study exposes health burden from wood heating
New research has shown just how badly wood heaters are affecting Australians’ health.
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Free access to Australian Standards on the agenda
Australian construction leaders have met with Standards Australia at Parliament House in Canberra to address access to Australian Standards.
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Australian trades make gender equality pledge
Ten trades organisations have pledged to improve gender equality in plumbing and adjacent fields, including HVAC&R.
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Doing the groundwork for prefabricated and modular construction
The ABCB is exploring how prefabrication and modular construction could boost productivity.
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Expressions of interest open for NABERS independent design review panel
NABERS has opened an expression of interest to refresh and expand its pool of independent design reviewers under the NABERS commitment agreement process.
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ARC receives gold medallion from WorldSkills Australia
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has been honoured with a WorldSkills Australia gold medallion.
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Solar Heat Worldwide report released
The newly released Solar Heat Worldwide 2025 report presents the latest data across key applications of solar heating and cooling.
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Have your say on the future of HVAC&R qualifications
The training courses for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians are under review, and industry stakeholders are invited to share their views via a short survey.
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ASHRAE releases 2025–28 strategic plan
ASHRAE has unveiled its 2025–28 strategic plan, which focuses on creating a more sustainable built environment.
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All systems go for Building and Plumbing Commission
Victoria’s new Building and Plumbing Commission has begun operations, with the goal of strengthening building regulation in Victoria.