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Condair announces new managing director
Condair, a global manufacturer of commercial and industrial humidification systems, has appointed Virender Rana as its new managing director. Rana will succeed Ian Eitzen, Affil.AIRAH, who is taking on a new position in the company as senior technical advisor. Condair says that Rana brings more than 20 years’ experience in the HVAC industry to his […]
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CSR launches two new digital tools
Building products company CSR has launched two new online tools: the CSR System Selector and CSR Thermal Calculator. From selecting the optimum system for a project to understanding the thermal qualities of walls, roofs and floors, each platform is designed to offer comprehensive design information and complete system solutions, which are constantly updated with the […]
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Greenhouse gas evaluation standard under review
ASHRAE and the International Code Council have announced that an advisory public review is open for a proposed joint greenhouse gas (GHG) evaluation standard. Proposed ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P – Evaluating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Carbon Emissions in Building Design, Construction and Operation, aims to provide a methodology to quantify and document GHG emissions associated with […]
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Carrier acquires Viessmann Climate Solutions for $20 billion
Carrier Global Corporation will acquire Viessmann Climate Solutions, the largest segment of the German HVAC&R manufacturer the Viessmann Group, in a cash and stock transaction valued at AUD$20 billion, subject to working capital and other adjustments. “A privately held company with a 106-year legacy of innovation, Viessmann Climate Solutions provides Carrier with an iconic, premium […]
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Clean Air Accelerator seeks IAQ innovators
A new accelerator focused on clean air technologies is seeking 10 startups to receive mentoring and guidance from experienced startup founders and investors, and deep domain input from scientific and industry experts. The Clean Air Accelerator is a not-for-profit initiative that will support the development and implementation of technologies that can “provide clean air to […]
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Refrigerant roadshow confirms dates and locations
Venues and dates have now been confirmed for the Australian future:gas refrigerant roadshow, with sessions in all capital cities as well as Albury, Newcastle and Townsville. The roadshow will also travel to Papua New Guinea and New Zealand in July. Venues for these sessions will be announced in due course. Over May and June, the […]
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Passivhaus Conference to show the way
The Australian Passivhaus Association is holding a conference on Passivhaus building technologies and methodologies at the University of NSW in Sydney from May 5–6. The conference aims to demonstrate the importance of well-conceived and consistent action in the building sector for a successful transition to a sustainable energy future. Hands-on workshops and masterclasses will help […]
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Magnetic cooling technology attracts major funding
A magnetic cooling startup company in Darmstadt, Germany, has attracted the equivalent of more than $AU10 million in funding to begin mass production of its beverage refrigerators, which are cooled by a temperature-active metal. The company, MagnoTherm Solutions, was established in 2019 by a team of specialists in the field of permanent magnets and magnetic […]
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Demographic data shows workforce in its prime, says ARC
Australia’s HVAC&R workforce may not be as old as previously believed, with new figures released by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) showing that the dominant age group for refrigerant handling licence (RHL) holders is 30–39 years old. ARC CEO Glenn Evans says the figures challenge the concept of an ageing workforce, since more than half […]
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Ziehl-Abegg enjoys record sales and employee growth
German ventilation, control and drive technology company Ziehl-Abegg has posted record sales and growth in employee numbers. According to published figures for 2022, the company recorded an increase in sales of around 22 per cent compared to the previous year from AUD$1,190 million to AUD$1,450 million. It also increased its number of employees globally from […]
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Spray cooling to lower carbon footprint for data centres
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) researchers in Singapore say they have developed a more sustainable and green method for cooling down servers in data centres, potentially reducing both energy costs and carbon footprint by up to 26 per cent. Data centres in Singapore currently account for 7 per cent of the nation’s total electricity consumption. With […]
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SPI index reveals top sustainability performers
NABERS has released its Sustainable Portfolios Index for 2023, showing an increase in participation and high levels of performance. Now in its fifth year, the index was developed as a benchmarking tool to allow portfolios to compare their overall sustainability performance with their competitors. According to NABERS, the SPI offers the only publicly available, whole-of-portfolio […]
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AIRAH launches national mentorship program
AIRAH has launched a national mentorship scheme for those working in HVAC&R building services. The program connects highly experienced engineers and HVAC&R practitioners with those who are newer to the sector, or at a mid-career stage. AIRAH CEO Trish Hyde says the initiative is aimed at tackling the acute skills shortage in the industry. “Research […]
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Eye-tracking tech identifies building defects using laser focus
New eye-tracking technologies are being developed by Australian engineers to identify building defects early in the construction process. The tech could potentially save millions of dollars in time and resources. Embedded in 3D headsets, the technology is designed to help construction workers undertake more thorough checklists, cutting down on the estimated 60 per cent of […]
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Fujitsu marks Mark Taylor milestone with free money promotion
Fujitsu General is celebrating a 25-year partnership with cricket legend Mark Taylor. Taylor’s ambassadorship was established in 1998, and is one of the longest personal endorsement agreements in Australia, says Fujitsu. To mark the occasion, Fujitsu General is giving away $25,000 to 10 lucky winners* as part of this year’s free money promotion. “Mark has […]
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Industry seeks solution on pipework insulation
Tests conducted by a specialist refrigeration piping contractor have confirmed negligible energy benefits from using higher R-value – and thicker – insulation on refrigeration pipework for air conditioning systems. As a result, industry stakeholders are now calling for a revision of the relevant section of the National Construction Code (NCC) to address the issues associated […]
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ARC activates fully online licence applications
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has now activated a completely online licence application process. ARC chief executive officer Glenn Evans says the system has been built around improving convenience for applicants, enabling them to upload qualifications and photographs and then finalise payment by credit card online. “The system puts control of an application or renewal […]
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ASHRAE calls for conference presentations
ASHRAE is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, slated for October 25–27, 2023 Washington DC at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel. The conference is organised by ASHRAE, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), APPA, and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). […]
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Coconut and lemon composite to heat and cool homes
Researchers in Stockholm, Sweden have developed an eco-friendly material that they say can be used to cool and even heat homes. The team of researchers at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology – Sweden’s largest technical university – used coconuts, lemons, and modified wood, to create a “wood composite thermal battery.” According to the research […]
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Greater visibility coming for gender pay gap
A major step towards addressing the gender pay gap has been taken with the passing of the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2023 in federal parliament. From 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) will publish gender pay gaps by employer, in addition to publishing the gender pay gap at […]