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Category: News
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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.
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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.