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Category: News
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ACCU scheme invites new emissions reduction methods
DCCEEW has announced that it will receive suggestions for new methods of emissions reduction under the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU) scheme.
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Understanding the impacts of damp and mould
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have released a study exploring building-related symptoms (BRS) caused by damp and mould.
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Researching homeowners’ electrification journeys
Researchers at UTS are researching and documenting “typical journeys” of homeowners who are undertaking renovations, appliance upgrades and electrification.
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The hateful eight: Major challenges for SMBs in FY25
Small-to-medium businesses will face increasing challenges next financial year, with economic growth staying muted until the end of 2024.
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Aeroseal and Aramco seal deal
Air sealing energy efficiency solutions provider Aeroseal has been named by energy and chemicals company Aramco as the energy efficiency partner for building decarbonisation in the firm’s Saudi Arabian facilities. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to that effect. Joint efforts will include nationwide testing of building ductwork and envelopes, along with […]
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New Board leadership for Refrigerant Reclaim Australia
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) has named Greg Brooker, Affil.AIRAH, as its new Board Chair and Paul Campbell as Secretary/Treasurer.
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MATES in Construction scholarship winners announced
Mohsin Ali and Shanika Vidana Gamage have been awarded the 2024 MATES Allison Milner Memorial PhD scholarship.
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“Pipeline uncertainty” a risk for business confidence
Consultants working in the built environment are struggling with “pipeline uncertainty” – a lack of clarity around coming projects.
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Getting to grips with NCC 2025 – AIRAH’s view
We look at some of the key proposed changes in NCC 2025 for those working in HVAC&R building services – and AIRAH’s position on them.
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AIRAH responds to Federal Budget 2024–25
While welcoming the forward thinking in the Federal Budget 2024–25, AIRAH has urged the federal government to match its rhetoric with action.
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April 2024 marks 11 months in a row of record temperatures
Earth’s hot streak has stretched to 11 months, with April 2024 breaking yet another global temperature record.
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Call for comment on skilled migration list
Jobs and Skills Australia is seeking feedback on a draft Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), that will feed into the federal government’s revised migration strategy.
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A cool milestone for refrigeration
Refrigerant Reclaim Australia has reached a milestone by recovering and disposing of 10,000,000kg of synthetic greenhouse gas refrigerants.
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New portal for automatic mutual recognition in Vic
The VBA has launched a new online portal allowing interstate building and plumbing practitioners to apply for automatic mutual recognition.
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NIST scientists make major ultracold refrigeration breakthrough
Researchers have drastically reduced the time and energy required to cool materials to within a few degrees above absolute zero.
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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.