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Category: News
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ARC selected as finalist for sustainability award
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has been announced as a finalist in the National Banksia Sustainability Awards.
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We need action on apprenticeships – not another enquiry
Tony Palladino shares his views on the recently announced review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System.
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Vale Pat McInerney
Staunch environmental advocate and Australian representative at meetings of the Montreal Protocol Patrick McInerney has passed away, aged 61.
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AIRAH members receive free CO2 training
MHIAA and STC have collaborated to provide a one-day CO2 refrigeration training course free of charge to AIRAH members.
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Gender pay report shows widening gaps in trades
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has published a report showing that the gender pay gap is widening in some trade sectors.
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Weighing up the social value of buildings
A new discussion paper by the Green Building Council of Australia and Hassell explores the social case for buildings.
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Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System under review
The Australian Government has launched a strategic review into the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System.
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Standards Australia launches new mobile app
Standards Australia has launched a new mobile app to give users easy and affordable access to standards.
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AIRAH launches new website and brand identity
After two years of consultation and six months of design and development, AIRAH has launched a new brand identity and website that better reflect the Institute’s commitment to leading innovation within the Australian HVAC&R industry.
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RMIT researchers produce nanodiamond cooling material
Researchers from RMIT University are using nanodiamonds to create smart textiles that can cool people down faster.
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Licensing changes to focus on compliance
DCCEEW and the ARC have finalised a new contract that introduces activities aimed at strengthening the ARCtick licensing scheme.
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Roadmap for women in construction
Building Commission NSW has released a report that makes key recommendations for boosting the number of women working in construction.
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A comprehensive guide to walk-in cold rooms
The IIR has collaborated with Efficiency for Access to produce a comprehensive guide to walk-in cool rooms in developing countries.
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Heat pump sales set to spike
Nine states in America have signed an agreement to increase heat pump sales and accelerate the transition to pollution-free buildings.
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Condair appoints Phelps as managing director
Condair Australia has promoted Blake Phelps to the position of managing director after a 10-year tenure comprising a number of roles.
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A-Gas opens refrigerant testing lab in NZ
Refrigerant supplier A-Gas has launched a laboratory in New Zealand with the capability to test the quality of refrigerants against AHRI Standard 700. AHRI 700 specifies acceptable levels of contaminants (purity requirements) for fluorocarbon, hydrocarbon, and carbon dioxide refrigerants, regardless of source, and lists acceptable test methods. According to A-Gas, the new lab – located […]
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Energy efficiency grants up for grabs
Businesses in Victoria could be eligible to receive up to $25,000 to purchase energy efficient equipment thanks to Energy Efficiency Grants.
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Opira appoints Vecchio as business development manager
Brisbane-based consultancy Opira Group has appointed Jason Vecchio, Affil.AIRAH, as its new laboratory business development manager.
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Government sets its sights on dodgy RTOs
A new bill has been introduced into federal parliament to address integrity and quality issues in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.
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European views on the F-gas phase-out
HVAC&R News reached out to experts in Europe who have been closely engaged with the revision of the F-gas regulation for their views.