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Beating the heat on high rise sites
On Tokyo’s tallest construction project, Carrier Japan is partnering with lead contractor, Shimizu Corporation, to help workers stay cool as they deliver the 385m tall Torch Tower.
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Global reach, local innovation
In a global economy where air conditioners look the same in the eyes of the customer, whether they’re in Uttar Pradesh, Ulan Bator or Ulladulla, leading air conditioning manufacturer Daikin makes a strong case for localisation.
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Adam Morgan shines in Shanghai
Australia’s HVAC&R Skillaroo for 2026, Adam Morgan, has been recognised with a Medal for Excellence at WorldSkills in Shanghai.
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Next-gen solar
Engineers from UNSW Sydney have collaborated with high-tech energy company UtmoLight to achieve a world-record efficiency for a large-area perovskite solar submodule.
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Shaping the future of Building Energy Performance standards
Countries across the world are battling with extreme weather events, implementing sustainable energy strategies and driving better building performance. Amidst the chaos, European association of HVAC professionals, REHVA, is working to create common international definitions for building performance standards.
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How MMC could impact skilled trades
BuildSkills Australia has released a report examining the workforce and skills implications of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
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Automotive AC and thermal management under review
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is reviewing standards that impact automotive air conditioning and thermal management.
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IOR opens nominations for J&E Hall Gold Medal
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has opened nominations for the international award that recognises exceptional innovation.
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A hidden health risk
A new report by Australian medical experts reveals why transitioning away from gas needs to be a public health priority.
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New CEO for Construction Skills QLD
Industry training fund Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has announced Tara Diamond will be taking the helm as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Europe’s cooling energy demand skyrockets
The European Statistical Office (Eurostat) reports that energy consumption for space cooling in European households has doubled since 2018, reaching 80.4 thousand terajoules (TJ) in 2024.
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Warning bells for supply chains
Latest updates from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) indicate El Niño is now established, and experts including the Asian Development Bank are warning the escalating event could have major impacts on global supply chains.
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Nominations open for IIR scientific prizes
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is calling for nominations for scientific prizes to be awarded at the International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR 2027) in Korea.
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Fine-tuning thermal comfort
GENERAL Australia (formerly Fujitsu General) has launched a new Wi-Fi enabled zone control solution using anywAiR® technology, called Zoneconnex.
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Saharan ants inspire cooling breakthrough
In 2016, the founders of Hong Kong-based climate technology company i2Cool began researching passive radiative cooling technology, gathering inspiration from Saharan silver ants. A decade later, their products are helping human communities beat extreme heat.
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A TV reno show we can relate to
Forget the typical opulent bathrooms and gleaming expanses of stone kitchen benchtops – this new renovation show is all about the science of energy, thermal comfort and passive performance.
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IAQ26: That’s a wrap
AIRAH’s Indoor Air Quality Conference (IAQ26) in Cairns brought together the experts, the advocates and the problem-solvers to advance the cause of healthy indoor environments.
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High-energy coalition launch Electrify Australia
More than 30 organisations have joined forces to launch the Electrify Australia campaign, with the public kick-off held at Parliament House in Canberra.
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The Kigali climb – Managing risk in Australia’s ongoing refrigerant transition
The 10-year milestone of the Kigali Amendment is a fitting moment to reflect on the HFC phase-down journey so far – and what lies ahead. For Australia, this means re-examining key policy settings and industry practices relating to refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP) to ensure early progress is matched by future successes.
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New appointments to ARC board
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has appointed a new Chairperson to the board along with four other new Directors.