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Category: News
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Daikin commences construction on new Sydney facility
Global air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has begun construction on its new 7,500m2 facility in Sydney’s west.
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World Refrigeration Day theme announced
In honour of Lord Kelvin’s achievements, the theme of World Refrigeration Day 2024 is “temperature matters”.
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Refrigerated cold chains could cut food waste
Researchers from the University of Michigan estimate that nearly half of global food waste could be eliminated by improving cold chains.
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Fan efficiency standard open for comment
Draft standard AS/NZS ISO 12759.1 Fans — Efficiency classification for fans, Part 1: General requirements is open for public comment through the Standards Australia website.
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ebm-papst announces sustainability credentials at ARBS 2024
Fan manufacturer, supplier and distributor ebm-papst has achieved carbon neutral accreditation for its local A&NZ business.
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Extreme heat days surge as temperature records tumble
A new report has found a dramatic increase in extreme heat days around the world over the past year (from May 15, 2023 to May 15, 2024).
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Drop-a-JUG heads up A-Gas NZ recycling program
Refrigerant supplier A-Gas has launched what it describes as the first disposable refrigerant cylinder recycling program in New Zealand.
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Carl Balke talks WorldSkills and fridgie shortages
We peek into the highly competitive “Olympics of HVAC&R skills” to see how the Australian team is preparing for WorldSkills Lyon in September.
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Tradies urged to protect their tools
The Crime Statistics Agency has released the recorded crime statistics from 2023, with over $33 million worth of tools stolen in Victoria.
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Air conditioning mandatory in new rental standards
The Victorian government is calling for feedback on proposed new minimum standards for rental homes and rooming houses related to energy efficiency and safety. This includes, for the first time, a requirement for cooling.
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REHVA releases sustainability manifesto
(REHVA) has released the REHVA Manifesto for sustainable, healthy and affordable buildings – the “2050 ready building” pact.
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Improving sustainability in Australian cold storage
Are Australian cold storage facilities making the most of the latest practices and technology to improve their sustainability?
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NSW reviewing professional registration rules
The NSW government is reviewing the Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act, which requires engineers to be professionally registered.
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AIRAH announces new president and board
AIRAH has announced the composition of its new seven-person board – including its new president – at its annual general meeting.
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Living beyond our means: Australia’s refrigerant reckoning
Australia is using more refrigerant than it imports and will face a reckoning when stockpiles run out, according to Cold Hard Facts 4.
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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 […]