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Category: News
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Proposal to unshackle standards development from NCC
A new system is being proposed that would allow the most recent versions of Australian Standards to be called up in the National Construction Code.
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Academics call for carbon budgets in construction
Three experts from the University of Melbourne are calling for whole-of-life carbon budgets for construction projects.
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New Energy Apprenticeships Program for green skills expands
The federal government is expanding the New Energy Apprenticeships Program, which incentivises tradies to upskill in sustainability.
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Chemours discontinues US sales of R404A
Global chemistry company Chemours has announced its strategic decision to cease sales of R404A and R507 in the US.
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We observed transcritical CO2 training in action – here’s what we learnt
What does a one-day transcritical CO₂ training course involve? Nick Johns-Wickberg headed out to Airefrig in Melbourne’s west to find out.
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NCC 2025 open for public comment
The Public Comment Draft for the next edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) is open for comment until 11:59pm AEST on July 1, 2024.
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IAQ and energy – getting the balance right
The THRIVE research centre held a Future Buildings Forum in Sydney this week, focusing on the nexus between energy and indoor air quality.
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All in all, a new green brick in the wall
Newly invented energy-efficient bricks use scrap materials that would otherwise have headed straight for landfill.
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Government pulls green procurement lever
The Australian government is mandating the procurement of environmentally sustainable goods and services across the Commonwealth.
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New mobile app offers affordable access to Australian Standards
Standards Australia has launched a new low-cost mobile app for tradespeople, technicians, designers, and engineers.
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Australian IAQ legend elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska has been elected as a member of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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NABERS publishes 2024 Sustainable Portfolios Index
NABERS has released the 2024 iteration of its Sustainable Portfolios Index (SPI), which measures whole-of-portfolio performance.
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Landmark ruling finds inaction on climate change violating human rights
The ECHR has found weak government policies in Switzerland have put older women at greater risk of death from heatwaves.
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Building services under the embodied energy spotlight
The considerable embodied energy in building services was bought into the spotlight at a MECLA event held earlier this month.
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NCC changes to come into effect on May 1 in Victoria
NCC requirements for new livable housing and updated energy efficiency and condensation management will come into effect on May 1, 2024.
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Old climate data leaving Australian homes exposed
The use of outdated climate files in NatHERS could mean that today’s “energy efficient” homes are not fit for tomorrow’s climate, according to a new report produced by Sweltering Cities and Renew.
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RPEQ renewal now open in Queensland
The renewal period is now open for professional engineers with Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ) status.
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On James Harrison Day, AIRAH celebrates the “father of refrigeration”
James Harrison, widely regarded as the father of mechanical refrigeration, is remembered and celebrated every year on his birthday, April 17.
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Australia takes aim at 2035 emissions target
Australia, as a signatory of the Paris Agreement, is due to submit its 2035 emissions reductions target early next year. How ambitious will it be?
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Cundall announces new APAC leadership team
Global multi-disciplinary sustainability and engineering consultancy Cundall has announced new leadership for the Asia-Pacific region.