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MECLA shines spotlight on embodied carbon
The Materials and Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (MECLA) is hosting a Spotlight event on measuring embodied carbon, featuring industry speakers and panellists discussing present and future challenges and opportunities. Awareness about the importance of embodied carbon has been increasing in recent times, but one of the central questions remains how to measure it accurately. MECLA […]
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Reliable Controls launches online news site
Reliable Controls has launched a new online platform to share industry news, product updates, videos, tech tips, best practices and more. Known as the Resource Newsroom, Reliable Controls’ new site continues the company’s 20-year tradition of publishing a monthly newsletter and quarterly magazine to facilitate an exchange of thoughts, provide corporate updates, and support Reliable Controls Authorised […]
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Panasonic reveals new HZ Series
Panasonic has launched a new range of reverse-cycle, wall mounted split system residential air conditioners. According to Panasonic, the latest HZ Series builds upon the success of its premium reverse-cycle series, providing “top-of-the-range efficiency, design and an operating range to meet the demands of the extreme Australian climate”. The HZ Series incorporates Panasonic’s new nanoeX […]
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New material adapts heat emission for energy savings
Chicago University researchers have designed a building material that adjusts its emission of infrared colour and heat according to outdoor temperatures, which could provide low-energy temperature regulation for buildings. In a recent paper published in Nature Sustainability, researchers explained that their non-flammable electrochromic building material contains a layer that can reversibly shift between solid […]
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Gender segregation worsening in critical industries
Australian construction and engineering industries continue to have a high level of occupational gender segregation despite more women entering the workforce, according to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA). Occupational gender segregation occurs when an occupation is dominated by either male or female workers. According to CEDA, this is worsening in critical industries […]
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Carel celebrates 50 years
Carel is celebrating its 50th business anniversary with a stand at Euroshop 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany, showcasing sustainable solutions and services for the commercial refrigeration market. Carel says its history of sustainability began when it was founded in 1973, with the group’s innovation driven by a strategy it defines as “sustainable success”. “This strategy guides […]
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Updated advice on indoor air quality
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) with support from AIRAH has released an updated handbook on indoor air quality. The handbook, last updated in 2021, has been revised to align with NCC 2022 and assist in understanding the indoor air quality (IAQ) verification methods in NCC Volume One and Volume Two. “The handbook contains explanations […]
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Aeroseal underused Down Under, says Clean-Air
HVAC hygiene experts Clean-Air are promoting the benefits of Aeroseal Duct Sealing technology, including the important role it can play in making buildings more energy efficient. Aeroseal is designed to reduce energy costs by increasing the efficiency of HVAC fans and by eliminating excess ventilation loads. “Sixty per cent of a building’s HVAC energy goes […]
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NSW strengthens fire safety regulations
The NSW government has made important changes to its fire safety regime to address shortcomings of the system. The Fire Safety Regulation 2022, published in December 2022, requires engineers to seek comment from the Fire Commissioner when developing performance solutions for Class 2–9 buildings, ensuring that the NSW fire authority is more engaged in the […]
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Updated guide on condensation management
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released an updated condensation management guide that explains the new provisions in the 2022 version of the National Construction Code (NCC 2022). NCC 2022 will be adopted by states and territories on May 1, 2023, with some requirements – including those relating to condensation management – commencing on […]
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Air conditioning costs to cause discomfort
Melbourne-based startup Conry Tech is highlighting the increased costs of air conditioning this year, and predicts this will bring mainstream attention to what is typically an invisible issue. Conry Tech CEO and co-founder Sam Ringwaldt, M.AIRAH, estimates that power bills for air conditioning will be over $12.4 billion in 2023, given recent energy price rises. […]
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A clearer view of Australia’s commercial building stock
A new national report on energy consumption of buildings has revealed that Australia’s commercial building stock is almost double what was previously thought – and offers important signposts for the journey towards net zero. The 2022 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Baseline Study, published by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), […]
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Final report from ASHRAE Global HVAC&R Summit released
The final report from the ASHRAE Global HVAC&R Summit held in Istanbul, Turkey last October has been released by the US-based engineering association. “The Summit was designed to create an environment of collaboration and strategic dialogue to address the critical issues of the day, which were determined via the results of an international survey developed […]
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Call for facility management summit speakers
The Facility Management Association (FMA) invites speakers to submit presentations for its national summit, Compliance and Regulation in FM, to be held in Melbourne, March 28. The summit will explore the latest in compliance practices, trends and requirements through presentations and panels. The day will comprise two half-day sessions, focusing on regulations in the morning […]
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New addition to Equans executive
Equans Australia and New Zealand has appointed Tony Ursini to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Ursini is an experienced leader in facilities management, technical services and energy solutions. After spending the past 13 years working with City Facilities Management in both Australia and the US, Ursini was most recently employed as CFO and Company […]
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Flame war ignites over gas stoves
A new report highlighting the health impacts from gas stoves and the subsequent suggestion of potential product bans has sparked radical reactions in the US. The brouhaha began with the release of a study from the Rocky Moutain Institue (RMI), which links gas stoves in US homes to 13 per cent of the country’s childhood […]
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Dwyer launches new transmitter
Dwyer Instruments has released a new carbon dioxide and temperature transmitter, the Series CDT-S. According to Dwyer, the transmitters accurately monitor the CO2 concentration and temperature in indoor environments. Built upon Dwyer’s standard carbon dioxide transmitter, the -S option has a front-facing LED that illuminates when the CO2 level exceeds 1,100ppm. Designed for schools and […]
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Reliable Controls adds PNG dealer to network
Reliable Controls has added a new dealer to its network: South Pacific Air Conditioning (SPAC), based in Papua New Guinea. According to Reliable Controls Regional Sales Manager Jason Duncan, Affil.AIRAH, SPAC passed all the qualification requirements to be approved as a Reliable Controls Authorised Dealer. “We are very excited about this new partnership and are […]
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Electrification masterclass for commercial buildings
In collaboration with the City of Melbourne, construction engineering firm Cundall is delivering a two-hour masterclass for building owners and asset managers on practical pathways for electrification of existing commercial buildings. The masterclass is slated for 4–6pm on Wednesday, February 7 at Melbourne’s Library at The Dock. Facilitated by Cundall Associate Director Benny Cheah, the […]
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AC installation rules changing in SA
As a result of demand response requirements, installation rules for air conditioners functions are set to change in South Australia from July 1, 2023. From July 1, technicians must not install or connect certain air conditioners unless they comply with the demand response requirements in the Technical Regulator’s new guideline. Air conditioners covered by these […]