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Thermal Delight podcast
The 99% Invisible website has produced a podcast dedicated to HVAC&R. The program starts with a brief history lesson and looks at the work of budding engineer Willis Carrier, who is credited with inventing modern air conditioning in 1902. It tracks the rise of air conditioning as a mainstream commodity, and its impact on building […]
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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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World Water Day
World Water Day is on March 22, and is about focusing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 is ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century. Damaged ecosystems affect the quantity and quality of water available for human consumption. […]
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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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Registrations are open for the ARBS Speaker Series
Registration is now open for the highly anticipated Speaker Series – don’t miss out on the opportunity to share expertise, innovation and best practice across all sectors of the industry. The Speaker Series runs across all three days of ARBS and is a key component of the exhibition, providing leading-edge education and networking for HVAC&R […]
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Rectorseal has released Pro-fit
Rectorseal has released the Pro-fit precision flaring kit, which contains a range of specially designed bits to help you get flaring done faster. The kit includes five bits (¼”, 3/8”, ½”, 5/8” and ¾”) which are colour-coded for easy identification. All have a standard ¼” hex shank that fits directly into most power tools – […]
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Permapipe has developed Strut Block
Permapipe has developed Strut Block, a new product to minimise pipe support deformation from sitting on uni strut, increasing the systems longevity. Strut block is designed for use with uni strut clamps, the rolled galvanised steel sleeve in the bottom of the block helps to distribute the point load from the unistrut across the surface […]
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Bitzer’s complimentary one-year warranty extension
Compressor specialist Bitzer has introduced a complimentary one-year individual warranty extension for its IQ products, extendable up to an overall guarantee of five years. For non-IQ products, specific warranty extension packages are now available in the 2018 official price list. All IQ products bought starting from January 1, 2018 benefit from the free one-year extra […]
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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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Green Building Day 2018
Green Building Day returns in 2018, exploring the theme: Shaping the Future State. The theme will examine the strategies in place to design and build our cities and communities in upcoming years, and assess the pathways to reaching our sustainability targets. Green Building Day is being held in Sydney (May 24), Melbourne (May 29), Perth […]
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ARBS 2018
ARBS (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Building Exhibition) is Australia’s only international trade exhibition for the HVAC&R and Building Services industries. Hosting over 350 exhibitors and in excess of 8,000 visitors ARBS 2018 will provide unrivalled access to everything HVAC & R in the southern hemisphere. Discover all the major national, international and multi-national exhibitors who […]
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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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ARBS 2018 Awards finalists announced
ARBS 2018, Australia’s only international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, has announced its industry awards finalists for 2018. Read more >>
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Aurecon acquires digital agency Studio Magnified
In a move that will diversify its digital engineering and advisory offering and continue to drive its own digital transformation, global engineering and infrastructure advisors Aurecon announced it is acquiring market leading digital agency Studio Magnified (formerly Squint Opera Australia). The team of 25 digital designers and creative strategists renowned for their work in infrastructure […]
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Section J, NCC 2019 Volume One is open for comment
NCC 2019 is currently open for public comment. For all items, except energy efficiency of commercial buildings, the public comment period for NCC 2019 closes Friday, April 13. For energy efficiency of commercial buildings, the public comment period closes Friday, April 20. Read more >>
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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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Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality and Cooling Workshop
The CRC for Low Carbon Living and the international Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre are holding a free, one-day workshop Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality and Cooling at UNSW Sydney’s CBD Campus on March 23. Read more >>
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Sydney’s sustainable office plan
Sydney’s sustainable office building plan calls on building owners and tenants to reap the benefits of efficient buildings running on renewable energy. Sydney’s commercial office building sector includes some of the most innovative buildings in the country and we have leading examples of environmental design and performance. However, the sector still has a significant environmental […]
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Romilly Madew featured in Vogue
Romilly Madew, CEO of the Green Building Council, has been voted a 2018 Game Changer by Vogue. Madew has been CEO of the Green Building Council (GBCA) for 12 years, and has championed pushing the building industry towards a more sustainable future. Read more >>
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Gender parity by 2025 at BVN
BVN has committing to gender parity across all levels and areas of the studio by 2025. BVN is made up of 53 per cent men and 47 per cent women, but there is work to be done in some areas of the studio to address gender parity. James Grose, CEO at BVN, said that BVN […]