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Category: News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More movement on minimum rental standards
The ACT government is seeking feedback on reforms to residential tenancy and occupancy laws, including minimum standards for requirements to improve the efficiency and thermal comfort of rental homes.
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Update: two dead in Melbourne Legionnaires’ outbreak
A woman in her 90s and a man in his 60s have died from an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in metropolitan Melbourne.
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Last chance to comment on ABS occupation classifications
The ABS is reviewing the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, and the final round of consultation has begun.
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ACT opens registration for mechanical engineers
The ACT has opened applications for mechanical engineers under its Professional Engineers Registration Scheme.
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ASHRAE and WFI sign MoU
ASHRAE and the WFI have signed an MoU to formalise how the two organisations will work on common public affairs initiatives.
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Source of Legionnaires’ outbreak in Melbourne remains unknown
Victorian health authorities have issued a warning after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has infected 33 people in Melbourne.
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Have your say on best practice for refrigerant handling
Australia’s Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice are being updated, and the revised versions are now open for public comment.
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Infrastructure Sustainability Council appoints Toby Kent as next CEO
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (IS Council) has appointed sustainability leader Toby Kent as its next Chief Executive Officer.
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Reliable Controls appoints Duncan as marketing manager
Reliable Controls has appointed Jason Duncan, Affil.AIRAH, as the new marketing manager, where he’ll develop and execute impactful marketing strategies.
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EEC releases roadmap for heat pump hot water systems
The Energy Efficiency Council has released a roadmap to help accelerate the take-up of heat pump hot water systems in Australia.
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UniSA and Glaciem make CO2 refrigeration breakthrough
The University of South Australia and Glaciem have built an indirect evaporative (dew point) carbon dioxide (DP-CO2) refrigeration system.
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ARC introduces instant licence renewals
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has implemented a new automated licence renewal process designed to streamline applications.
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New commission to track net zero progress
The NSW government has established an independent, expert commission to monitor, review and report on the state’s progress towards its emissions reduction targets. These include a 50 per cent reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, a 70 per cent reduction by 2035, and net zero emissions by 2050. The Net Zero Commission will […]