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Category: News
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Registration open for Living Future Accreditation
The Living Future Institute of Australia (LFA) has opened registrations for its Living Future Accreditation.
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EPA targets illegal import of HFCs
The Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with Resonac after the company imported hydrofluorocarbons into the USA.
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Blueprint for mandating indoor air quality
A group of international experts has presented a blueprint for national indoor quality standards for public buildings.
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ARC highlights essential refrigeration tool
The ARC has recommended refrigerant analysers become an essential workshop item for refrigeration technicians and businesses.
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Heat index outpacing actual temperature increases
New research has shown that not only are temperatures rising, but the heat index might be intensifying at an even greater rate.
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A coordinated approach to embodied carbon
On March 22, the DBI initiative ran a workshop at University of Melbourne to coordinate action on embodied carbon.
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Standards Australia names new CEO
Standards Australia has appointed Emma Harrington as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing outgoing CEO Adrian O’Connell.
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Industry leaders unite to advance IAQ action
More than 50 industry leaders advocating for better indoor air quality have gathered in Canberra for a Clean Indoor Air Forum.
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Turning tradies into educators
TAFE SA’s Tradie to Trainer program provides free education – and a salary – for experienced tradespeople to become lecturers.
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The future of trades
The Future Tradie Report is a research project that explores the ambitions and priorities of Australian tradespeople for the next five years.
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Australian Passivhaus Association Incubator
The Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) is debuting a program called the Passivhaus Incubator in 2024.
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Waste heat initiative seeks industry partners
A new Australian research project is seeking industry partners to help harness potentially the largest available energy source on the planet: waste heat.
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Ziehl-Abegg earns record revenue
Europe-based electric motor and fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg saw revenue growth of 9.5 per cent to AUD$1.6 billion (€955 million) in 2023.
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Engineers Australia and Energy Networks Australia ink pact
Engineers Australia and Energy Networks Australia have signed a partnership to build competency and recognition of engineers in Australia.
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Report shows dangers of heat in the home
A report by the Australian Council of Social Service has shown that prolonged exposure to heat is detrimental to human health and wellbeing.
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Beijer Ref buys majority share in Quality Air Equipment
Beijer Ref has acquired 60 per cent of the shares in Quality Air Equipment, with an option to acquire the remaining shares.
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Australian, US and UK green building bodies partner
The BRE, the GBCA and the USGBC have announced an international alliance to unlock sustainable finance for the built environment.
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Women in construction program inspires future leaders
The graduation event for the inaugural ASBEC Women in Construction Future Leaders Pilot Program took place this week.
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Sponsorship needed for award-winning NT students
Three award-winning year 12 students from Darwin need to raise $30,000 to bring their HVAC breakthrough to the world stage.
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Professional registration opens in ACT
The ACT government has opened its registration scheme for professional engineers, making it the fourth jurisdiction in Australia to establish such a scheme, alongside Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.