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Category: News
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NCVER publishes research on pre-apprenticeships
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has published a new study into the value of pre-apprenticeship programs.
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Vale Bev Hince, L.AIRAH
AIRAH is sad to inform members of the passing of Bev Hince, L.AIRAH, on Wednesday, June 4.
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Push for consistency in professional registration
Professional registration schemes have been rolling out across the country, but the regime in New South Wales remains something of an outlier. Calls are now growing to bring it into line with other jurisdictions.
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Who topped the NABERS sustainability scoreboard?
NABERS has released the 2025 edition of its Sustainable Portfolios Index (SPI), showing the best performing building portfolios across an expanded range of sectors and indicators.
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A2EP looks to fill board position
Kylie Hargreaves is stepping down as chair of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) after five years.
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IIR weighs in on refrigeration set point debate
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has released a position paper on frozen food set points.
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Experts debate the use of CO2 as a marker for IAQ
As a special precursor to its 2025 IAQ Conference, AIRAH organised a hybrid workshop with experts from around the globe to thrash out one vital question: is setting a threshold value of 800ppm CO2 a good idea for maintaining adequate indoor air quality, or not?
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Further research into RE170 emerges
A study from Jaume I University in Spain has looked into the potential effectiveness of dimethyl ether (RE170) as a refrigerant.
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ARC reports record licensing growth
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) reports that its licence scheme is at record levels.
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AIRAH approved as accreditation body in WA
The AIRAH Professional Engineer Register (APER) has expanded to Western Australia after the scheme was approved by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
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Engineers Australia launches program to attract young engineers
Engineers Australia’s Inspiring Future Engineers program is designed to attract the next generation of talent to the profession.
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National occupation licensing back on the table
Australia’s Productivity Commission is considering occupational licensing schemes that will improve the mobility of trades across the country, and is seeking feedback from the public.
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Seeking peer reviewers for cooling tower guide
AIRAH, with support from the ARBS Foundation, is updating its design application manual on cooling towers – DA17 – and is seeking peer reviewers.
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ARC reports surge in online licence checks
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has reported a significant increase in consumer awareness of its ARCtick licensing scheme.
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AIRAH assessment scheme receives ministerial approval
The Queensland government has renewed AIRAH’s assessment scheme for professional engineers under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 for five years.
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NABERS releases new prediction tools
NABERS has announced the release of its new prediction tools, which factor in the upcoming 2025 benchmark.
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Changing of the guard at ABCB
Gary Rake has announced he is stepping down as CEO of the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) as of Friday, May 9.
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Australians give a green light to tackle the big challenges
AIRAH has prepared a document outlining the Institute’s policy priorities for the freshly re-elected federal government.
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AIRAH’s election pointers
Ahead of Saturday’s federal election, AIRAH has released a policy document outlining recommendations the Institute would like to see implemented.
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Standards on indoor air measurement open for comment
Public comment is open on AS 16000.1 and AS 16000.34, which deal with sampling strategies for indoor air, and measurement methods for airborne particles.