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William Bahnfleth to speak at AIRAH webinar
William Bahnfleth will present an AIRAH Streamline session on integrating IAQ and energy-efficient buildings on June 8 at 12.30pm (AEST). As awareness increases about the need for better indoor air, and as we strive to reduce energy consumption in buildings, one of the biggest challenges is how to achieve both goals at the same time. […]
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Supporting mental health through mateship
R U OK? is sharing free resources that encourage trainees and apprentices to foster supportive friendships by regularly checking in with their mates and paying attention to life events and any signs that might indicate they are struggling. The campaign is titled “Be a mate, it’s worth it”. The Wellbeing at work: Apprenticeships and Mental […]
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The search for Australia’s best tradie
Australian tradies are set to battle it out for recognition as the best of the best at the inaugural Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, to be held at Western Sydney Conference Centre, Penrith in Sydney on Friday September 22, 2023. The aim of the awards is to support and celebrate the vital contribution that […]
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Victoria tables ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target
The Victorian Government has tabled in parliament its formal determination of Victoria’s 2035 emissions reduction target under its Climate Change Act 2017. The Act sets a framework to keep developing new policies to meet the targets, or sector pledges. The 2035 target aims to reduce Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions by 75–80 per cent below 2005 levels. […]
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Measuring costs saved by modular construction
Researchers from the University of South Australia and Aston University in the UK have calculated the potential cost savings for builders using modular production techniques, where much of the construction happens offsite in controlled conditions. The cost model calculated by the researchers estimated the impact of weather on each building activity, including portions of the […]
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WRD 2023: The future is in our hands
World Refrigeration Day has announced its theme for 2023: “Next Generation Cooling: The Future is in our hands”. World Refrigeration Day celebrates the people and technologies responsible for creating and maintaining a world dependent upon temperature-controlled environments. Taking place on June 26, the event is supported globally by industry, professional groups, scientific and engineering associations, […]
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Hunt Heating acquires HydroHeat Supplies
Hunt Heating has announced its acquisition of HydroHeat Supplies, with a goal of expanding the existing business Australia-wide and offering more products. HydroHeat will continue to trade independently and expand its product range to embrace the latest technologies in new residential and commercial hydronic heating and cooling solutions fit for the future, says Hunt Heating. […]
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Getting to grips with the energy-efficiency workforce
Australia is in a better position to evaluate its energy-efficiency workforce thanks to a new report that provides definitions of energy efficiency work. Energy efficiency definitions for the Australian Energy Employment Report was developed by the RACE for 2030, alongside the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) and the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC). […]
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Australian views on US pathogen mitigation standard
On May 15, the eyes of the global HVAC&R community were trained on the US, as ASHRAE released the first draft of Standard 241P Control of Infectious Aerosols. The standard provides minimum requirements for HVAC-related measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, influenza, and other airborne viruses in homes, offices, schools, and hospitals […]
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IPD reveals master distribution agreement with ABB
IPD has extended its partnership with ABB as its master distributor for HVAC drives. A leading electrical product distributor, IPD says this is a major milestone in the company’s growth journey, as it reveals its master distribution agreement with ABB’s motion business for the supply and sale of ABB HVAC drives within Australia. Since it […]
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Sydney Opera House achieves rare sustainability feat
Sydney Opera House has become one of the first UNESCO World Heritage-listed buildings to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), signifying global leadership in environmental and social sustainability operations. Representatives from the Opera House say, “the 6 Star premiere is the culmination of 10 years of […]
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Sojitz Corporation acquires Ellis Air
Sojitz Corporation has announced it will acquire Australian air conditioning and mechanical services company Ellis Air Group. Sojitz is a Japanese company working across a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, automotive, transportation, and consumer industries. It describes the acquisition of Ellis Air as a step into the energy conservation market in Australia. It is […]
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Woolworths scales up effort for World Refrigeration Day
Woolworths is scaling up its World Refrigeration Day (WRD) efforts in 2023, hosting plant room familiarisation tours in mainland capital cities across Australia on June 26. Recognising the pivotal role refrigeration plays in our lives, Woolworths has been an important agent for promoting World Refrigeration Day since the event’s inception in 2019. WRD is an […]
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Poor rental standards putting residents at risk
New research indicates that the poor condition of Australian rental properties, particularly with respect to heating, cooling and moisture management, are putting residents’ health and wellbeing at risk. The paper, authored by researchers from the University of South Australia, University of Adelaide, and University of Melbourne, reviewed rental housing standards, housing and health policy in […]
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New micromodules for NCC education
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced that NCC continuing professional development (CPD) micromodules are now available for CPD providers to deliver as part of their own activities. “Our aim is to complement existing programs and increase National Construction Code (NCC) content in education,” says the ABCB. “This will ultimately improve practitioner understanding and […]
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Johnson Controls acquires Gordon Brothers Industries
Johnson Controls has announced it will acquire Gordon Brothers Industries (GBI), an Australian solutions provider of industrial refrigeration system design, construction, services and parts. The addition is intended to strengthen Johnson Controls’ growth in the region and beyond. “The acquisition of GBI is one that ensures that Australian businesses are served by the best technology,” […]
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Carel records positive first quarter
CEO of Carel Industries, Francesco Nalini has announced that the company’s board of directors has approved Carel’s consolidated results as of March 31, 2023, which recorded an increase of 24.8 per cent. “Carel’s 50th anniversary year, 2023, opens with double-digit percentage organic revenue growth for the ninth consecutive quarter,” says Nalini. “This was due to […]
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AC testing standards ‘inadequate’, says RMI
With the world predicted to soon face the hottest year on record, clean energy not-for-profit the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has highlighted the need for better air conditioning testing standards and performance ratings. According to RMI, today’s testing standards and performance ratings are more aligned with the climate profiles of the global north, which experience […]
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Series IDPT industrial differential pressure transmitter
Dwyer has released a new industrial differential pressure transmitter – the Series IDPT. The company says the transmitter features a rugged housing for a long service life in most industrial settings, which include semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, laboratories, fume hoods, HVAC pressure, critical measurement, and high purity applications. According to Dwyer, the Series IDPT Industrial Differential Pressure […]
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Mitsubishi Electric names 2023 Dealer Award Winners
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the winners of its 2023 Diamond Dealer awards. Originally organised to recognise the success of specialist air conditioning dealers across Australia, this year the Dealer Awards Weekend included Auckland for the first time. There were many winners on the night, along with the prestigious General Manager Award winners, who were: RAC: […]