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Impact X aims to accelerate action for a net zero future
The second Impact X Summit Sydney will present an expanded three-day agenda of dialogue, workshops, and events, designed to accelerate action for a net zero, climate-positive future. The conference is scheduled to take place from November 9–11 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. It has been timed to coincide with the UN COP 27, allowing […]
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Summit takes on decarbonisation and disaster resilience
After a two-year hiatus from holding an in-person event, the Sustainability Summit and Awards has returned in a new hybrid format. As both an in-person event held in Sydney and an online broadcast via livestream, the event provides traditional networking opportunities while maintaining the previous years’ remote accessibility. Slated for November 10, the summit will […]
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Unequal economic impact of extreme heat
A new research article linking economic growth and extreme heat has highlighted that the worst impacted communities will likely be the least culpable when it comes to man-made climate impacts. According to researchers Christopher W. Callahan and Justin S. Mankin, “global inequality is both a cause and consequence of the unequal burden of climate change”. […]
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Worker shortage key concern for contractors
A recent report found that a shortage of skilled labour and supply chain disruptions are two of the major business issues impacting specialty contractors, with the skills shortage predicted to worsen. Released by construction management software provider Procore Technologies, in partnership with Dodge Construction Network, the 2022 Top Business Issues for Specialty Contractors Report aims […]
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Number of ARC-licenced technicians passes 100,000
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has announced that the total number of licensed HVAC&R technicians in Australia has topped the 100,000 mark, and has hailed this as a sign of continuing growth in the industry throughout Australia. The ARC confirms that more than 100,000 individuals now hold an ARCtick refrigerant handling licence (RHL). If refrigerant […]
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SA winery completes sustainable refrigeration upgrade
Jim Barry Wines recently upgraded its refrigeration plant to improve both the quality of its riesling, and also the operation’s environmental sustainability. Temperature control is a critical parameter in quality wine production, and is especially important operation in South Australian wineries, given the warm climate. Refrigeration addresses this need, but at a cost: it is […]
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Budget offers steady start, says AIRAH
AIRAH has welcomed the Federal Budget as a “steady first step” towards Australia’s longer-term goals. Among the investments announced were many aimed at addressing the housing crisis in Australia. Under the new National Housing Accord, the government expects one million new homes to be built over five years from 2024. The Accord also includes funding […]
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Johnson Controls expands manifold product line
Johnson Controls has expanded its Tyco RM-2 Riser Manifold product offering with the launch of two RM-2 Base models designed to complement the fully integrated RM-2 Riser Manifold. The riser manifolds support fire safety by supplying, monitoring, and regulating water flow to a building’s fire suppression piping system. Johnson Controls says the new base models […]
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Better meetings for better business
Sustainable leadership drives long-lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits for businesses, says the Institute for Sustainable Leadership (ISL), which has launched a new microcourse on leading better meetings. The ISL says that while meeting management may seem like a small procedural detail, it affects a range of other practices that influence performance, including employee engagement, […]
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Siemens promotes benefits of data-driven buildings
Siemens is promoting data-driven building service programs to identify issues earlier and achieve greater efficiencies and cost savings when compared to traditional building services. “Data-driven digital services leverage data and analytics for greater intelligence into systems and operations, such as energy usage and emissions, failure-causing anomalies, code compliance, building systems interaction and occupant experience that […]
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New controls tech at Regulator Automation
Regulator Automation is now stocking Distech Controls’ Allure Unitouch touchscreen sensors, designed for a range of HVAC, lighting and sunblind applications. Distech Controls says its sensor features an “intuitive interface for a modernised occupant experience”. “Elegant and compact design provides a modern appearance when installed in any environment,” says the company. “[This] distinctive solution offers […]
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Refrigerant management key to curbing emissions
Fluorocarbon emissions equivalent to 90 billion tonnes of CO2 could be avoided through minimising refrigerant leaks and maximising recovery and reclamation, according to a new report from US agencies. The report, The 90 Billion Ton Opportunity: Lifecycle Refrigerant Management, estimates that better life-cycle management can prevent fluorocarbon emissions equal to nearly three full years of global […]
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Solar cooling for the sunbelt regions
The IEA SHC Solar Academy is holding a webinar to look at solar cooling for the sunbelt regions. According to the SHC Solar Academy – an IEA program to promote solar heating and cooling worldwide – electricity demand for air conditioning is growing faster than any other energy consumption in buildings. “The main share of […]
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Policy levers to drive reductions in embodied carbon
The Material and Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (MECLA) is holding a spotlight event on October 27 to discuss government policies and programs that could cut construction-based embodied carbon emissions. “This is a relatively new field,” says MECLA, “yet highly influential in supporting Australia to achieve its 2030 and 2050 emission reduction targets. Government is both […]
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Vertiv launches new micro data centre
Critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider Vertiv has launched its new SmartCabinet 2M, a self-contained micro data centre designed for edge computing applications. Vertiv says the product was born largely out of demand from warehousing, education, government and retail customers who were looking for smaller, more eco-friendly micro data centres. According to the company, the SmartCabinet 2M uses […]
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Study stirs ambition for efficient and healthy homes
The authors of a new study hope their work will act as a catalyst for industry change as Australia moves to net-zero-carbon housing. As well as providing in-depth technical information on moisture management and airtightness, it recommends how construction practices need to change to achieve highly energy-efficient, durable and healthy buildings. An Australian Based Study […]
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New tool for measuring embodied carbon
CIBSE is holding an event about the recently launched TM65ANZ methodology for measuring embodied carbon in building services. Embodied carbon has been receiving increasing attention lately as countries make more detailed plans for achieving their net zero targets. As the grid decarbonises and operational emissions fall, embodied emissions – or those emissions associated with materials […]
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IICA Technology Expo comes to Newcastle
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is holding a Technology Expo on Tuesday, October 25 in Newcastle, NSW. “Come explore and meet with industry leaders and technology experts, all under one roof at the IICA Technology Expo,” say the organisers. “IICA excitedly presents to you a wide range of exhibitors showcasing the latest […]
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World Ventilation Day set for November 8
November 8 has been confirmed as World Ventilation Day, with the theme for the inaugural running to be “celebrating ventilation”. The initiative was established by a group of ventilation professionals in the UK from CIBSE, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), and academic researchers within the Future Urban Ventilation […]
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Chillventa celebrates successful return
After a four-year hiatus, the global HVAC&R industry gathered for Chillventa 2022, held in Germany on October 11–13. Organisers welcomed 844 exhibitors from 43 countries, and more than 30,000 trade visitors attended to discuss products, technology, and trending themes. The three-day event was held at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, and key topics included sustainability, energy […]