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AIRAH’s Air Conditioning 101 re-developed
AIRAH’s Air Conditioning 101 has been re-developed to offer participants a better educational experience. The new release was recently introduced, six years after the original version. The online course has been designed to offer a basic understanding of how air conditioning and ventilation works in buildings, and to familiarise you with the language and terms […]
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Chemours Acquires ICOR International
The Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in titanium technologies, fluoroproducts, and chemical solutions, has announced that Chemours has acquired ICOR International, a privately-owned leading supplier of branded, ozone safe refrigerants and related products for HVACR applications in North America. Read more >>
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ARC Smart Card
In the coming months the ARC (Australian Refrigeration Council) are planning to introduce “smart card” technology for the licence cards provided to licensed technicians. The new ‘smart card’ technology would be used in conjunction with a free phone App. The smart card will not only identify technicians as being licensed, it will also enable improved […]
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GBI’s free webinars on Green Globes
Green Building Initiative™ (GBI) is holding free webinars on Green Globes® for New Construction (NC) and Green Globes® for Sustainable Interiors (SI). The Green Globe tools are user-friendly web applications that help architects, engineers, construction professionals, owners, and building operators evaluate, quantify, and improve the environmental friendliness and sustainability of new building projects, major renovations […]
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ASHRAE calls for papers
ASHRAE has announced a call for papers for its 2019 Winter Conference, from January 12–16 in Atlanta at the Omni Hotel Atlanta CNN Center. The 2019 AHR Expo, taking place from January 14–16 at the Georgia World Congress Center, is expected to attract 70,000 registered visitors and exhibitor personnel. Read more >>
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Free Calculating Cool training
Calculating Cool is a free online tool that measures how efficient your building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is and identifies potential areas for improvement. Even buildings with high NABERS energy ratings can improve their HVAC performance and save on energy costs. In conjunction with Team Catalyst, the Department will be providing three […]
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Beijer Ref is acquiring Heatcraft Australia Pty
Beijer Ref is planning to buy Heatcraft Australia Pty. Heatcraft Australia is part of the Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration group, and is one of the largest refrigeration wholesalers in the region. Read more >>
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AIRAH’s Ventilation in Buildings Seminar Series
AIRAH is presenting a seminar series in April and May around Australia, highlighting the key principles, design opportunities and common oversights when applying the AS 1668 series of Standards. There will be an overview of: AS/NZS 1668.1 – The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings. Fire and smoke control in buildings; AS 1668.2 – […]
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The City of Melbourne receives the 6 Star Green Star – Communities accreditation
The City of Melbourne has become the first Australian local government to receive the 6 Star Green Star – Communities accreditation for its visionary Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal program. Acting Lord Mayor Arron Wood said the Green Building Council of Australia awarded its highest rating following an assessment of the renewal master plan against […]