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Mandatory CPD for HVAC&R technicians in Victoria
Victoria’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has released a regulatory impact statement (RIS) to help determine whether or not to establish a compulsory CPD scheme for building practitioners and plumbers, including HVAC&R technicians.
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AIRAH WA division conducts site visit at Reside on Money
AIRAH’s Western Australian division has held its first face-to-face event of the year, taking attendees on a site visit to Reside on Money
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RMIT researchers produce nanodiamond cooling material
Researchers from RMIT University are using nanodiamonds to create smart textiles that can cool people down faster.
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Licensing changes to focus on compliance
DCCEEW and the ARC have finalised a new contract that introduces activities aimed at strengthening the ARCtick licensing scheme.
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Roadmap for women in construction
Building Commission NSW has released a report that makes key recommendations for boosting the number of women working in construction.
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Net zero summit to focus on construction
The Net Zero Construction Summit will explore the policies, strategies, materials and technologies necessary to decarbonise construction.
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Carel releases A3-ready residential heat pump components
Carel has announced the launch of two new A3-ready heat pump components targeting the residential market.
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Could HVAC help protect antiquities?
HVAC&R systems play a crucial role in many industries, but they may also be critical in preserving ancient artefacts.
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VASA to recognise talented young technicians
VASA has opened nominations for the REDARC Young Technician of the Year Award to be presented at the 2024 VASA Wire & Gas convention.
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A comprehensive guide to walk-in cold rooms
The IIR has collaborated with Efficiency for Access to produce a comprehensive guide to walk-in cool rooms in developing countries.
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Reducing infection transmission with ventilation
The Integrated Bioscience and Built Environment Consortium (IBEC) is running a free webinar that will look at ventilation as a strategy for infection transmission reduction.
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Heat pump sales set to spike
Nine states in America have signed an agreement to increase heat pump sales and accelerate the transition to pollution-free buildings.
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Condair appoints Phelps as managing director
Condair Australia has promoted Blake Phelps to the position of managing director after a 10-year tenure comprising a number of roles.
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A-Gas opens refrigerant testing lab in NZ
Refrigerant supplier A-Gas has launched a laboratory in New Zealand with the capability to test the quality of refrigerants against AHRI Standard 700. AHRI 700 specifies acceptable levels of contaminants (purity requirements) for fluorocarbon, hydrocarbon, and carbon dioxide refrigerants, regardless of source, and lists acceptable test methods. According to A-Gas, the new lab – located […]
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AIRAH gears up for Melbourne Central Industry Night
AIRAH will hold its Melbourne Central Industry Night next Tuesday, February 20, from 3:30–7pm at Building 16 of RMIT’s Storey Hall.
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Energy efficiency grants up for grabs
Businesses in Victoria could be eligible to receive up to $25,000 to purchase energy efficient equipment thanks to Energy Efficiency Grants.
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Opira appoints Vecchio as business development manager
Brisbane-based consultancy Opira Group has appointed Jason Vecchio, Affil.AIRAH, as its new laboratory business development manager.
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Government sets its sights on dodgy RTOs
A new bill has been introduced into federal parliament to address integrity and quality issues in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.
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Embraco launches integrated Sync it All package
Embraco has released its Sync it All package, consisting of the Embraco AIR fan and the Embraco SYNC controller.
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European views on the F-gas phase-out
HVAC&R News reached out to experts in Europe who have been closely engaged with the revision of the F-gas regulation for their views.