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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 […]
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New EP&A Act to commence March 1
The recent changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 commenced on Thursday, March 1. Read more >>
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AIRAH’s Ventilation in Buildings Seminar Series
AIRAH is presenting a seminar series in April and May around Australia, highlighting the key principles, design opportunities and common oversights when applying the AS 1668 series of Standards. There will be an overview of: AS/NZS 1668.1 – The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings. Fire and smoke control in buildings; AS 1668.2 – […]
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Recover $100 from Appion!
In a special deal running this month, Appion is offering a $100 trade-in on its G5Twin recovery unit. “The Appion G5Twin is still the most reliable and fastest recovery unit in real world conditions,” the company says. “While other manufacturers constantly try to replicate the Appion G5Twin, none have taken the time to understand the application of […]
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The City of Melbourne receives the 6 Star Green Star – Communities accreditation
The City of Melbourne has become the first Australian local government to receive the 6 Star Green Star – Communities accreditation for its visionary Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal program. Acting Lord Mayor Arron Wood said the Green Building Council of Australia awarded its highest rating following an assessment of the renewal master plan against […]
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Project Bank Accounts
The first phase of Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) is underway from March 1. Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) are the centre of the Government’s building industry fairness reforms and a key part to help make sure subcontractors are paid in full, on time, every time. This first phase applies to Queensland Government building projects valued at […]