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Queensland calls for more trades to move to “paradise”
A multi-million dollar promotional blitz is under way in three states in an effort to lure more trades to Queensland to help with flood recovery efforts. The Tradies in Paradise campaign is being promoted across a range of targeted advertising platforms as well as to spectators at AFL games in South Australia, Western Australia and […]
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Deadline for new training package extended to 2023
The adoption deadline for the new electrotechnology training package UEE11, which includes various refrigeration and air conditioning qualifications, has been extended from October 5, 2022 until January 31, 2023. Within the HVAC&R industry, there is particular interest in the roll-out of the new Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration qualification UEE32220. Importantly, it includes […]
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New method for dissipating heat in electronic devices
A research team from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and University of California (UC) Berkeley has published a paper that explores a new cooling method for electronic devices. Electronic devices often generate high temperates, and these need to be cooled to prevent the device being compromised or damaged. Traditionally, exisiting cooling methods can have […]
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Understanding acoustics and mechanical services
AIRAH is hosting a Streamline webinar about acoustics and mechanical services. This “acoustics 101” webinar will offer a basic understanding of key terminology and corresponding calculations; the standards/guidelines that govern acoustics criteria; basics of mechanical noise; good design tips/tricks; and lessons learnt. Senior acoustic consultant from Resonate, Jake Werden, will present on the topic. His […]
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Tax incentives for small businesses to go digital
Netstripes is running a free Futurise Insights webinar on May 31 to look at utilising tax incentives for small business digital adoption. “The federal government has announced a range of tax incentives for small businesses with key measures aimed at digital adoption in operations and skill training staff,” says Netstripes. “But what does it mean […]
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AREA names Coen van de Sande as President
At its recent annual general assembly held in Athens, European contractors’ association AREA unanimously elected the Netherlands’ Coen van de Sande as President, replacing Marco Buoni from Italian Association ATF. Grzegorz Michalski from Poland was named Vice President. ‘’Legislation and standardisation became more and more an EU playing field in the last two decades,” says […]
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Conex Bänninger launches new website
Conex Bänninger has launched a new website to share its expertise in HVAC&R and plumbing fittings. “Conex Bänninger has a 110-year history of delivering innovative and highly versatile fittings for the plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration sectors globally,” says the company. “The new digital hub has utilised this knowledge and expertise to give customers access to […]
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AC company fined for unlicensed electrical testing
Following the prosecution of a Perth air conditioning company, the Western Australian government is warning manufacturers that testing of electrical equipment above a certain voltage must only be carried out by licensed electricians. Westbury Holdings, trading as Air Group Australia and CoolBreeze Air Conditioning, was fined $15,000 at Perth Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to […]
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Days of R404A are numbered
High-GWP refrigerants may soon be in short supply and rising in price as stockpiles dwindle, international pressures hit our shores, and the HFC phase-down quotas start to bite. And according to experts at AIRAH’s Refrigeration 2022 conference this week, that means it’s time for contractors to urgently switch away from R404A. When the HFC phase-down […]
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Romilly Madew moves to Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia has announced Romilly Madew AO as its new CEO, following the retirement of Dr Bronwyn Evans in May. Madew was appointed CEO of Infrastructure Australia in early 2019, and before that was CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia for 13 years. In acknowledgment of her contribution to Australia’s sustainable building movement, […]
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Green Building Day to celebrate all things Green Star
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is poised to hold its annual gathering and information-sharing event, Green Building Day. “Green Building Day is an annual event that celebrates all things Green Star and explores our strategy areas through real-life Green Star case study examples,” the GBCA explains. “Our in-person events will be held in […]
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Tackling embodied carbon for building services
As Scope 3 emissions emerge as the next big obstacle on the road to net zero, new industry initiatives are looking at the way forward for building services. Until now, businesses have generally focused on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (or operational emissions) when making net zero commitments. Scope 1 covers direct emissions, for […]
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No decision yet on 7 star homes
Industry bodies are keeping up the call for higher energy efficiency standards in the National Construction Code 2022. Although the NCC 2022 is due to come into effect in September, there has still been no clear signal about whether one of the key changes will be included: the raising of minimum energy efficiency standards for […]
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Sustainability Pays
The Institute for Sustainable Leadership is hosting a free webinar about sustainable leadership on Tuesday, May 24. Dr Gayle Avery will cover the benefits of sustainable leadership, providing evidence and cases. She will explain why sustainable practices like trusting staff, being ethical and developing everyone on the team are behind business success. According to the […]
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Solar power after dark
A research team at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has discovered how to harness “night-time” solar power. The team, from the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, made the breakthrough by using a semi-conductor device called a thermoradiative diode to generate electricity from the emission of infrared light. The results of the study […]
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APCO launches recycled packaging pledge
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has launched an initiative to drive a greater uptake of recycled content in packaging. The Recycled Materials Pledge challenges major brands across all industries, including HVAC&R, to publicly commit the volumes of specific materials they will transition from virgin materials to recycled materials by 2025. It will play a […]
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NEXTgen program open for applications
Applications are now open to join Standards Australia’s NEXTgen program for 2022–23. The NEXTgen Program selects emerging industry and technical experts and provides them with an opportunity to become involved in the national and international standardisation processes. “Emerging leaders will share knowledge and collaborate, developing a deep understanding of what it takes to shape robust […]
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IICA Technology Expo 2022
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is holding its Technology Expo 2022 on June 8 in Sydney. “Technology Expos are a one-stop shop, featuring many companies showcasing their products or services related to the instrumentation, control and automation industry, over a drink in a friendly and relaxed environment,” says the IICA. The event […]
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Mitsubishi Electric launches sensible core heat exchanger
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched the LGH-RVS sensible core heat exchanger, the latest development in its Lossnay heat recovery ventilator (HRV) line-up. The company says the solution is aimed at Australians looking to bring fresh air into buildings and maximise ventilation. “Modern buildings have a high degree of thermal insulation and require some form of […]
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Clean-Air completes duct-sealing project with Aeroseal
Clean-Air Aust has completed a project to seal leaks in the air conditioning ductwork at a Queensland Health Hospital. The hospital system consisted of four AHUs supplying air (11,700L/s) to ground and first floor areas including oral health, cancer care, procedure rooms, administration and critical storage. The goal of the project was to avoid a […]