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Ventilation failing thousands of remote workers
Much has been made of the poor ventilation in Australian classrooms, but the situation is even more dire for thousands of mining, construction and agriculture workers, according to experts in the field.
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Refrigerated cold chains could cut food waste
Researchers from the University of Michigan estimate that nearly half of global food waste could be eliminated by improving cold chains.
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Fan efficiency standard open for comment
Draft standard AS/NZS ISO 12759.1 Fans — Efficiency classification for fans, Part 1: General requirements is open for public comment through the Standards Australia website.
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IICA Technology Expo comes to Perth
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) will hold its IICA Technology Expo on Wednesday, June 19 in Perth.
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ebm-papst announces sustainability credentials at ARBS 2024
Fan manufacturer, supplier and distributor ebm-papst has achieved carbon neutral accreditation for its local A&NZ business.
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Extreme heat days surge as temperature records tumble
A new report has found a dramatic increase in extreme heat days around the world over the past year (from May 15, 2023 to May 15, 2024).
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Drop-a-JUG heads up A-Gas NZ recycling program
Refrigerant supplier A-Gas has launched what it describes as the first disposable refrigerant cylinder recycling program in New Zealand.
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Carl Balke talks WorldSkills and fridgie shortages
We peek into the highly competitive “Olympics of HVAC&R skills” to see how the Australian team is preparing for WorldSkills Lyon in September.
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Geelong to host World Refrigeration Day events
Geelong will host a series of events on World Refrigeration Day – Wednesday, June 26 – to honour refrigeration pioneer James Harrison.
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Woolworths to organise site visits for World Refrigeration Day
Woolworths will mark World Refrigeration Day on June 26 with a series of site visits to transcritical CO₂ refrigeration plant rooms.
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Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces DEPM pumps
Armstrong Fluid Technology introduced its range of design envelope permanent magnet (DEPM) pumps for the Australia and Asia-Pacific markets at ARBS 2024.
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Tradies urged to protect their tools
The Crime Statistics Agency has released the recorded crime statistics from 2023, with over $33 million worth of tools stolen in Victoria.
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Air conditioning mandatory in new rental standards
The Victorian government is calling for feedback on proposed new minimum standards for rental homes and rooming houses related to energy efficiency and safety. This includes, for the first time, a requirement for cooling.
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REHVA releases sustainability manifesto
(REHVA) has released the REHVA Manifesto for sustainable, healthy and affordable buildings – the “2050 ready building” pact.
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Improving sustainability in Australian cold storage
Are Australian cold storage facilities making the most of the latest practices and technology to improve their sustainability?
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Kirby expands line with Contractor condensing units
Kirby has introduced its Kirby Contractor condensing unit range – powered by Embraco and Copeland KCM – to the Australian market.
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NSW reviewing professional registration rules
The NSW government is reviewing the Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act, which requires engineers to be professionally registered.
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ASHRAE calls for IEQ25 papers
ASHRAE is calling for papers for the IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Conference, held from September 24–26, 2025 in Canada.
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AIRAH announces new president and board
AIRAH has announced the composition of its new seven-person board – including its new president – at its annual general meeting.
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ARBS 2024: Highlights from the industry’s biggest expo
After three days, more than 9,000 visitors and 360 exhibitors, ARBS 2024 – hailed the biggest ARBS ever – has drawn to a close.