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Category: News
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Hacker alert for HVAC&R – what you need to do
Cybersecurity experts in Europe and Australia are urging retailers and food manufacturers to address cyber security risks, after the latest spree by unknown hackers sends supermarket frozen food and refrigeration equipment across the EU into meltdown mode.
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Tell the ABCB how it can make compliance simpler
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) recently released the findings of its 2026 National Construction Code (NCC) user survey. Now it wants ideas from industry on simplifying the code.
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Opening the national policy reform window for indoor air quality
Stakeholders gathering in Canberra for Safer Shared Air 2026 were unanimous – indoor air quality (IAQ) is more than a building performance issue; it is a matter of public health, workplace safety and economic productivity.
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WA sets high bar for renewable energy target
The Cook Labor Government has released its Plan for Affordable Energy for Western Australia, which aims to tackle cost pressures facing the state from ageing coal-fired power stations while supporting a transition to more renewable energy in the grid.
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UPS expands cold chain capacity
A new shipping hub in the Phillipines with multiple refrigerator and shipping units will enable faster postage and handling times for temperature-sensitive shipments.
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South Australia’s HVAC&R Stars
In what is arguably one of Australia’s most demanding climate zones for HVAC&R, AIRAH’s South Australian State Awards celebrate and encourage the next generation of climate-control and refrigeration trade professionals.
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UNSW high achiever
A University of New South Wales (UNSW) building has achieved a 6-Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) – the first in New South Wales to attain this standard.
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Beijer Ref appoints new CEO
Jonas Steen has been appointed to the role of CEO, succeeding acting CEO and President, Joel Davidsson.
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Building ministers pledge NCC modernisation
Reform was on the table when the State, Territory and Commonwealth ministers responsible for Housing, Homelessness, Planning and Building met in Canberra (Ngunnawal Country) on October 16, 2026.
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Recognising and celebrating progress and change
AIRAH’s National Awards for Excellence showcase the technical achievements, intellectual daring and leadership capabilities of the Australian HVAC&R sector. Finalists from around the country have now been announced, and the Awards ceremony will take place on November 26, 2026, at Metropolis Events, Southbank, Melbourne.
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A2EP reveals a “hidden energy transition”
Heat pumps for industrial sites are part of an accelerating electrification trend, according to a new report from the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP).
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NZ announces refrigerant stewardship scheme
Synthetic F-gas refrigerants will be subject to a regulated product stewardship scheme in Aotearoa (New Zealand) from April 1, 2027.
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Seeing all-electric stars in the NABERS Annual Report
The NABERS Annual Report for 2025/26 shows collective progress is being made across energy efficiency, electrification, indoor environment, energy management innovation and embodied carbon.
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Delivering energy wins through cooling innovation
A research project by the Singapore Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has found available Alternative Cooling Technologies (ACTs) can deliver energy efficiency gains.
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Crooks cook French frozen food aisles
A cyberattack on supermarkets in France has caused tonnes of fresh food products to be discarded. The hackers exploited a smart control system on chilled and frozen food units, something security experts have previously suggested was a matter not of “if” but “when”.
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Beating the heat on high rise sites
On Tokyo’s tallest construction project, Carrier Japan is partnering with lead contractor, Shimizu Corporation, to help workers stay cool as they deliver the 385m tall Torch Tower.
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Adam Morgan shines in Shanghai
Australia’s HVAC&R Skillaroo for 2026, Adam Morgan, has been recognised with a Medal for Excellence at WorldSkills in Shanghai.
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Next-gen solar
Engineers from UNSW Sydney have collaborated with high-tech energy company UtmoLight to achieve a world-record efficiency for a large-area perovskite solar submodule.
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Shaping the future of Building Energy Performance standards
Countries across the world are battling with extreme weather events, implementing sustainable energy strategies and driving better building performance. Amidst the chaos, European association of HVAC professionals, REHVA, is working to create common international definitions for building performance standards.
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How MMC could impact skilled trades
BuildSkills Australia has released a report examining the workforce and skills implications of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).