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Water-smart cooling
Global food security relies on water, and careful stewardship of the resource throughout the cold chain is becoming critical, according to experts speaking in a recent United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Cool Coalition webinar.
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Heads up on hacker risks for HVAC
Cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, Claroty, has issued a warning about vulnerabilities for data centre HVAC systems.
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Carel reports record-breaking revenue
The first half of 2026 has seen the global HVAC&R business generate its best bottom-line results ever, according to Carel Industries Group CEO, Francesco Nalini.
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HVAC filter market booms
Market research and business intelligence firm MarketsandMarkets has predicted the HVAC filter market will grow from AU$6.6 billion to AU$8.8 billion over the next five years.
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Public hospitals could save an electrifying amount
Healthy Futures and Lucid Consulting Australia have released a cost-benefit analysis report that calls on the Government to electrify nine pilot hospitals across every Australian state and territory.
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Next step in transforming development approaches in NSW
What the NSW Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 means for HVAC&R professionals.
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The proof is in for biosolar roof innovation
Research has demonstrated that the first substantial installation of a biosolar roof in Australia at Bradfield City in Sydney’s West delivers improved energy generation while supporting biodiversity.
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New report reveals what needs to change for apprentices
Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) has released The National First Year Experience Report, revealing new insights from apprentices and trainees.
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Technical advice for HVAC in humid regions
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new Technical Brief on Dehumidification in Air Conditioning, mapping the technologies and linking with corresponding energy management considerations.
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UNEP OzonAction releases briefing notes on life-cycle refrigerant management options
UN Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction has released three briefing notes to assist industry with managing refrigerants across their life cycle.
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Coolroom carbon calculator launches in the UK
Williams Refrigeration has released a coldroom embodied carbon calculator that enables users to generate verified embodied carbon figures for bespoke coldroom configurations.
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Rebate programs – too complicated or just what the customer ordered?
Government schemes that offer rebates for the purchase of energy efficient residential cooling and heating equipment might at first glance seem like a free kick for HVAC suppliers and installers. However, for some, concerns around potential paperwork and admin have been taking the sweetness out of the deal.
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Daikin’s WELL Platinum first
The Daikin Park Brisbane facility developed by Goodman has become Australia’s first industrial project to achieve WELL Platinum Core Certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
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Danfoss expands AB-QM range with higher nominal flows
Danfoss has redesigned and expanded the AB-QM range of Pressure Independent Control Valves (PICVs) in sizes DN 125–250.
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Clivet introduces series of VRF heat pump outdoor units
Clivet has released a new series of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump outdoor units called the VRF CVT9 (CVT9-Y).
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From panel van to boardroom – Noel Courtney’s awesome Airmaster adventure
It’s always a seismic shift when the founder of a business steps down from day-to-day operations. For Airmaster, the retirement of Noel Courtney, M.AIRAH, as CEO is part of yet another evolution of the company and its structure. It’s been quite a trajectory – a story of how three guys with panel vans went on to become one of Australia’s most innovative, award-winning HVAC&R service providers.
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Beijer Ref seeking new CEO
Global HVAC wholesalers, Beijer Ref AB is is now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer, after Christopher Norbye announced he is stepping down from the role.
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Why Plandroid’s newest update isn’t adding AI (yet)
When Mike Garrett first launched specialist HVAC&R digital design and takeoff platform, Plandroid 18 years ago, many people didn’t think it was possible to simplify the process for system design, procurement and installation.
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Lessons learnt the hard way
CIBSE ANZ is hosting a seminar on Thursday, August 13 titled “Lessons Learnt the Hard Way”, which will explore the issues that impact building services professionals every day.
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FPA Australia appoints new CEO
Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) has appointed Simon Rickard as its new Chief Executive Officer.