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RectorSeal announces partnership with NAVTEK
RectorSeal Australia has announced a partnership with HVAC tool manufacturer NAVTEK Global.
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A2EP looks to fill board position
Kylie Hargreaves is stepping down as chair of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) after five years.
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IIR weighs in on refrigeration set point debate
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has released a position paper on frozen food set points.
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Tackling Australia’s productivity challenges
The Productivity Commission is seeking public comment on five key productivity challenges until June 6.
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Key talking points from IAQ25
We look back at the major discussions from AIRAH’s 2025 Indoor Air Quality Conference (IAQ25).
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Experts debate the use of CO2 as a marker for IAQ
As a special precursor to its 2025 IAQ Conference, AIRAH organised a hybrid workshop with experts from around the globe to thrash out one vital question: is setting a threshold value of 800ppm CO2 a good idea for maintaining adequate indoor air quality, or not?
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Further research into RE170 emerges
A study from Jaume I University in Spain has looked into the potential effectiveness of dimethyl ether (RE170) as a refrigerant.
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ARC reports record licensing growth
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) reports that its licence scheme is at record levels.
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AIRAH approved as accreditation body in WA
The AIRAH Professional Engineer Register (APER) has expanded to Western Australia after the scheme was approved by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
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AIRAH expands apprentice awards to 5 states, confirms 2025 dates
AIRAH’s state apprentice awards have expanded to cover five states: SA, Victoria, Queensland, WA, and NSW.
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ATMOsphere returns to Australia with new momentum
From May 12–13, the ATMOsphere conference returned to Australia to continue its work promoting the uptake of natural refrigerants.
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Discussing the future of HVAC&R skills training
AIRAH CEO Sami Zheng, Affil.AIRAH, reflects on learnings from a recent visit to TasTAFE.
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Engineers Australia launches program to attract young engineers
Engineers Australia’s Inspiring Future Engineers program is designed to attract the next generation of talent to the profession.
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IAQ25: Meet the keynote speakers
With less than two weeks to go until IAQ25, we meet the two international keynote speakers.
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National occupation licensing back on the table
Australia’s Productivity Commission is considering occupational licensing schemes that will improve the mobility of trades across the country, and is seeking feedback from the public.
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Seeking peer reviewers for cooling tower guide
AIRAH, with support from the ARBS Foundation, is updating its design application manual on cooling towers – DA17 – and is seeking peer reviewers.
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Reliable Controls RC-RemoteAccess achieves BTL certification
RC-RemoteAccess software from Reliable Controls has achieved BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) certification.
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ARC reports surge in online licence checks
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has reported a significant increase in consumer awareness of its ARCtick licensing scheme.
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Hussmann and Refra form partnership
Hussmann has partnered with Refra to provide exclusive supply of natural refrigeration systems in Australia.
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AIRAH assessment scheme receives ministerial approval
The Queensland government has renewed AIRAH’s assessment scheme for professional engineers under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 for five years.