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Category: News
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Inspiring female fridgie on the right track
A refrigeration technician is among three female tradies to appear on the ‘Women Succeed in Trades’ tram promotion.
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GHD appoints new CEO
Global professional services company GHD has appointed Jim Giannopoulos as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Government releases National Energy Performance Strategy
The federal government has released the National Energy Performance Strategy (NEPS), with a focus on lowering energy bills.
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CIBSE to oversee administration of NABERS UK
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) will become the administrator for NABERS UK under a new partnership.
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$5,000 more needed to send pioneering students to global science fair
Three award-winning year 12 students from Darwin need to raise $5,000 by Wednesday, April 10 to attend an international science fair in LA.
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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.