Page 6
Category: News
-
How the circular economy can reduce manufacturing waste
Monash University researchers have found businesses that adopt circular economy strategies could reduce manufacturing waste by 65 per cent.
-
Using art for IAQ
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan have created a unique way to improve indoor air quality.
-
Researchers raring to build IAQ knowledge
As Australia gradually wakes up to the immense opportunity of improving indoor air quality, research and pilot projects will play a critical role in building evidence and momentum. The ARC Training Centre for Advanced Building System against Airborne Infection Transmission (THRIVE), hosted by the Queensland University of Technology, is home to many such projects.
-
Study: Poor planning exacerbates thermal discomfort
QUT researchers have found that ambiguous planning codes can lead to housing with poor thermal performance that isn’t climate-ready.
-
Australia’s huge opportunity to cut embodied carbon
As the focus increases on how to reduce embodied carbon emissions in the built environment, a new government report highlights the opportunity for short-term wins, as well as the need to act now for long-term success.
-
$26m US refrigerant research centre announced
The US National Science Foundation has announced $26 million in funding for a cross-university research centre into sustainable refrigerants.
-
ACA launches Attract initiative for women in construction
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) is set to launch its new Attract initiative with the support of the NSW government.
-
No energy-efficiency upgrades for a decade, says SA
The South Australian government has announced that it will freeze housing standards for the next 10 years after October 2024
-
Government seeks industry views on CBD expansion
The Commercial Buildings Disclosure (CBD) Program is set to expand – and government is running a series of webinars to gather industry input.
-
Quantifying the costs of long COVID
New research by a multi-university team has estimated that long COVID cost the Australian economy nearly $10 billion in 2022 alone.
-
WGEA marks Equal Pay Day
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has declared August 19 to be Equal Pay Day, marking 50 days into the new financial year.
-
Local industry considers new refrigeration set-points
A global campaign to raise set-point temperatures for frozen foods is now generating conversation in Australia.
-
QUT launches Thrive lab
The Queensland University of Technology has launched the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Building Systems against Airborne Infection Transmission (Thrive).
-
CSIRO: Australian homes performing better than ever
New research from the CSIRO has revealed new Australian homes are up to 50 per cent more airtight than those tested in 2015.
-
Master Builders Australia calls for targeted construction visa
Master Builders Australia has called on the Federal Government to establish a dedicated building and construction visa pathway.
-
Records tumble: Earth records its hottest ever day
July 22, 2024 was Earth’s hottest ever day, reaching a daily global average temperature of 17.16°C as records continue to tumble.
-
Essential guidance for smart, sustainable buildings
AIRAH has published the Big Data Guideline, a free resource for industry professionals embarking on their big data journey.
-
Government initiates long-awaited action on IAQ
Despite repeated calls to government, it seemed that the issue of IAQ had fallen off the political radar. That changed over the past fortnight, with two major updates.
-
Opinion: HVAC&R enforcement on the rise?
Clearscope Legal’s Raphael Brown looks at some recent projects where HVAC&R has been in the compliance spotlight.
-
GBCA launches Green Star Performance v2
The Green Building Council of Australia has launched Green Star Performance v2, a comprehensive update to the sustainability rating tool.