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ABCB to host forum in Sydney
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is hosting a forum about the ABCB business plan in Sydney on Tuesday, July 30.
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We talk to Brendan Crabb ahead of IAQ24
AIRAH’s Indoor Air Quality Conference 2025 – the Institute’s first major conference of the year – takes place from July 15–16 in Melbourne.
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Improving energy performance in hotels
Cundall is hosting a webinar on July 23 about retrofits for improving energy performance and reducing emissions in the hospitality sector.
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A window to improved thermal performance
As Australia heads into the depths of winter, consumers are looking for new ways to improve thermal efficiency and reduce energy costs.
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Camfil moves to new Melbourne HQ
Camfil Australia has relocated its head office to a larger, more modern office space as part of the company’s strategic growth plan.
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GBCA releases scope 3 discussion paper
The Green Building Council of Australia has released a discussion paper on scope 3 emissions and is seeking feedback from professionals.
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Meet Abraham Corona, AIRAH’s new Industry Impact Manager
AIRAH has appointed Abraham Corona, M.AIRAH, as the Institute’s new Industry Impact Manager, taking over from Brendan Pejkovic.
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NAWIC NSW announces leadership scholarship winner
Jua Cilliers from the University of Technology Sydney has received the NAWIC NSW Executive Women’s Leadership Scholarship.
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Gold medal backflip: Olympics to provide air conditioning
The US team is the latest to announce that it will provide air conditioning for athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Stewardship award for ARCtick compliance announced
DCCEEW and ARC have introduced a new award to recognise ARCtick licensed businesses that are compliant at first audit.
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Holzheimer to present AIRAH Section J course
Sonia Holzheimer, M.AIRAH, will present a full-day course on changes to Section J of the National Construction Code (NCC) on Tuesday, July 30.
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Lack of demand and skills impacting Britain’s great gas boiler replacement
The UK’s desire to replace gas boilers with heat pumps is being adversely affected a lack of consumer demand and a shortage of workers.
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ASHRAE launches decarbonisation centre of excellence
ASHRAE has announced a new Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization (CEBD) that will aim to accelerate the adoption of climate change mitigation policies and reinforce ASHRAE’s commitment to achieving net zero GHG emissions in operation for all new buildings by 2030.
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Queensland offering free tools for first-years
The Queensland government is offering a rebate of up to $1,000 for first-year apprentices to cover the cost of tools.
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UNSW scientists fighting PFAS
A team of scientists at UNSW Sydney have developed a catalyst system that can break down the PFAS chemicals that contaminate water.
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Registrations open for Professional Diploma in Building Services
AIRAH has announced the opening of early-bird registrations for its Professional Diploma in Building Services – HVAC&R.
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VBA to host industry conference in Geelong
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is holding the Geelong leg of its industry conference at Novotel Geelong on Monday, August 12.
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ARENA funds renewable energy solutions for businesses
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is funding studies to help businesses incorporate renewable energy solutions.
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Could concrete function as a battery?
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a way to make a “concrete battery”.
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NABERS launches emission factors database
NABERS has launched its national emission factors database for measuring the embodied carbon of buildings in Australia.