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Queensland to review licence regulations
The Queensland government has confirmed it will work to address a loophole in its new licensing framework for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. At the beginning of 2020, a new HVAC&R licensing framework was introduced in Queensland. Workers now require a Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licence for mechanical services work. This includes air […]
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Speculation rife on airborne COVID-19
New studies have fuelled speculation about COVID-19 spreading through the air, and emphasised the vital role that HVAC systems will play in controlling the virus. Since the beginning of the outbreak, the World Health Organization has advised that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is mainly transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets. When someone with […]
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Reliable Controls launches RC-Reporter 3.7
RC-Reporter 3.7 is a building performance reporting solution from Reliable Controls that is designed to extract intelligence from building data and discover actionable insights to improve operational efficiency. “Everyone is talking about the power of data and a lot of people are not quite sure how to unleash that power,” says Reliable Controls Australasia Regional […]
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Emissions Reduction Fund under review
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has released a consultation paper on its 2020 review of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). To inform its review, the Authority is currently inviting input from organisations, businesses and individuals. Established in 2014, the ERF is a government policy to incentivise emissions reductions. It is key to Australia meeting its […]
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FPAS deadline extended
The Secretary of the NSW Department of Customer Service has advised that the start date for the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) in NSW has been delayed. The new date will be July 1, 2020. The scheme was expected to be gazetted in early April. This would have made it compulsory for competent fire safety […]
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Big Data and Analytics Forum moves online
AIRAH has announced the 2020 edition of Big Data and Analytics Forum will be hosted online. Originally scheduled to take place in Melbourne on August 6, this year’s event will instead be delivered entirely as a virtual forum. The 2020 Big Data and Analytics Virtual Forum will be a live-streamed half-day event to be held […]
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Have your say on HVAC&R support solutions
AIRAH is taking part in a Global Survey administered by Intellisurvey to collect input in to the future development of software products to help support HVAC&R companies to manage the scheduling, dispatching and activity tracking of field service technicians and how this could be better integrated in various financial packages. The survey will take less than 10 minutes to […]
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Condair design flair
Condair Configure is a web-based humidifier selection tool that lets customers design a humidification system from within the company’s own in-house air handling unit (AHU) design software. The software allows manufacturers to design and quote AHUs with a humidification element without needing to liaise directly with a Condair sales engineer. The system is connected to Condair’s in-house product selection software, so it is constantly updated. Features include humidity load […]
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Opportunity for work-day building maintenance
With many buildings across Australia currently empty, AIRAH board member and Country Leader, Integrated Technologies – Digital Solution, at Johnson Controls Australia, Ura Sarfejoo, has highlighted the opportunity for facilities to consider upgrades to improve building efficiencies, without disruption to tenants. Sarfejoo believes that with the current low occupancy rates in buildings, the maintenance of […]
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ARMA signals flaw in licence rules
The Australian Refrigeration Mechanics Association (ARMA) has highlighted an issue in the new QBCC licensing framework that allows the MEM30219 qualification to be accepted for air conditioning and refrigeration licences. The qualification is listed in the Technical qualifications for licensing document, published by the Department of Housing and Public Works, for unlimited design, limited design […]
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Green Building Day goes online
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is now holding Green Building Day online on Tuesday, June 16. It will be live streamed to attendees. Green Building Day examines how to drive change through the Green Star rating system, and is a chance to hear from sustainability experts, learn about Green Star projects and connect […]
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Designed to fit Aussie homes
Daikin has released new 18kW and 20kW inverter ducted systems that the company says are specifically designed and engineered to fit into the modern – and slightly more squeezy – Australian home. “The trend of maximising the home footprint on blocks has brought some challenges to the placement of air conditioning outdoor units,” says Daikin. “The new 18kW and 20kW […]
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China and Thailand stop illegal R22 shipment
China and Thailand have collaborated using the OzonAction iPIC system to prevent a huge illegal consignment of ozone-depleting and climate-damaging R22 from going ahead. Created and hosted by the United Nations, the informal Prior Informed Consent (iPIC) system enables countries to share details of eligible importers and exporters with other member countries through a […]
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ASHRAE issues statements on COVID-19
In response to “widening false statements” in the US advising people not to run residential or commercial HVAC systems because of COVID-19, ASHRAE has issued its own statements on the matter. “In light of the current global pandemic, it’s critically important that ASHRAE responds with guidance on mitigating the transmission of the virus, as well […]
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Exploring India’s cold-chain opportunities
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, April 28 about the challenges and commercial opportunities for sustainable cooling and the cold-chain in India. The webinar is called The cold-chain imperative – Food saved is as important as food produced, and will explore how the UK can support solutions in this growth […]
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Get ahead of the game
The Facility Management Association of Australia (FMA) is hosting its annual conference and exhibition as a virtual event on Monday, June 1. The event is titled Ideaction.2020 – Ahead of the Game 2020: Virtualising the FM Industry, and will focus on what is ahead in the facilities management industry, and how to embrace new technologies and […]
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New appointments at Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has announced two new appointments within the company across the technology and product departments. Ari Grimekis has been promoted to technical manager. With over 15 years’ experience in the HVAC industry, he is highly skilled in HVAC engineering, business development, project engineering, and electrical engineering. Grimekis will be based at the company’s […]
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IAQAA guide to decontaminating buildings of COVID-19
The Indoor Air Quality Association Australia (IAQAA) has developed a set of draft guidelines on the validation of post-cleaning work in buildings where a person infected with COVID-19 was present. Titled Post Cleaning Validation of Buildings Contaminated with SARS-CoV-2, the IAQAA says the publication is designed to provide information and assurance to workers, those with […]
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ISHRAE releases COVID-19 Guidance Document
It may have emerged originally in Wuhan, China, but the COVID-19 coronavirus has touched upon everyone almost everywhere, including in India. With the potential for casualties in the densely populated nation immense, and confusing abounding, the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers has released the ISHRAE COVID-19 Guidance Document. “India, with the […]
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Better building sealing
A new series of videos has been released to help builders and homeowners get a handle on making more airtight buildings for better health, comfort, durability, and energy efficiency. “Two topics that often get overlooked in Australian construction are air tightness and insulation completeness,” says John Konstantakopoulos, Affil.AIRAH, from Effiency Matrix. Konstantakopoulos says Australian standards […]