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NSW to invest in ventilation systems for schools
Automatic fresh air ventilation systems will be rolled out to more than 10,000 public school classrooms in New South Wales to bolster protection against COVID-19. With winter approaching, case loads are expected to increase. Considering that in Australia, 2022 has already seen more than double the number of COVID-related deaths in 2020 and 2021 combined […]
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Industry faces new deadline for fire testing
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has issued a corrigendum for NCC 2019 that delays the changeover to new testing requirements for passive fire protection systems. Previously, as of May 1, 2022, these systems were to be tested to the latest version of AS 1530.4; this has now been pushed back to September 1, 2022, […]
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Shanghai showdown for WA fridgie
Perth-based refrigeration and air conditioning technician Tom Clancy has been selected to represent Australia at the 46th Worldskills International Competition in Shanghai in October 2022. Selected for the Australian Skills Squad after an impressive performance at both regional and national competitions, Clancy is aiming for a top 10 spot at the international event, due to […]
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Government survey on Victoria’s HVAC sector
The Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts, and Regions (DJPR) is running a survey to analyse the capabilities of the HVAC sector in Victoria. The survey has been created in response to the combined challenges of supply-chain disruptions and greater demand for improved HVAC systems to prevent the airborne spread of COVID-19. The survey takes less […]
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Master Builders supports petition for free standards
A federal House of Representatives petition calling for free or affordable access to Australian Standards has received support from the Master Builders Association of Victoria. The petition claims that although essential to many jobs, Australian Standards are becoming “increasingly expensive and the restrictions on accessibility are increasing”. “The existing model is unsustainable and will potentially […]
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Engineers Australia CEO earns prestigious plaudit
Engineers Australia CEO Dr Bronwyn Evans AM has been honoured with the Women in Industry Excellence in Engineering Award at a recent gala dinner in Melbourne. The first woman to graduate from electrical engineering at Wollongong University, Dr Evans was acknowledged as an outstanding engineer and trailblazer in her field. Her career has included stints […]
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International alliance to promote women in cooling
The International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC) has been launched to advance the engagement of women, promote career opportunities, and increase female participation in the HVAC&R sector. The initiative is led by the World Refrigeration Day (WRD) Secretariat and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction in cooperation with founding partners from around the […]
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CIBSE Seminar Series open for registrations
CIBSE has opened registrations for its 2022 Seminar Series. Titled Going from Great to Good, the series acknowledges that outstanding building performance at the forefront of sustainable design is aspirational, but that staying within our planetary boundaries means we need to find ways to raise the tide for all buildings, both new and old. The […]
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i-Hub Outcomes Summit
The Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling (i-Hub) is holding the i-Hub Outcomes Summit online and in Sydney on Tuesday, May 17 from 12 noon–5pm. i-Hub brings together leading universities, researchers, consultants, building owners, and equipment manufacturers to create a connected research and development community in Australia. Taking place in conjunction with AIRAH’s Refrigeration Conference […]
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Belimo offers integrated thermal energy management
Belimo has released a new range of energy valves and thermal energy meters that integrate energy metering, energy control, and IoT-enabled billing in one device. The new thermal energy meters are certified according to EN 1434/MID and are equipped for direct, or remote IoT-based billing. They are approved according to MID for heat metering in […]
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ABCB offers new fire protection courses
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released two courses on fire safety systems and passive fire protection, with discounted registration for a limited time. The ABCB notes that effective fire protection in buildings can save lives, and a good and up-to-date understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) plays a critical role in this […]
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University to use food waste for heating
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UW-Oshkosh), USA, is planning to install a biogas-powered hot water boiler to generate heat in the coming winter. The university already has a biodigester that generates approximately 8 per cent of the campus’s electricity through capturing methane campus food waste and grass clippings. The school submitted an application last autumn […]
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Purdue calls for papers
Purdue University’s Herrick Conferences deadline for paper submissions has been extended to April 18, 2022. Herrick Labs has hosted international conferences on compressor engineering, refrigeration, air conditioning, and high-performance buildings since 1972. These include the International Compressor Engineering Conference, the International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference and the International High Performance Buildings Conference. The conferences […]
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AIRAH Awards 2022 aim to inspire industry
Nominations are open for the leading accolades of the HVAC&R building services industry: the AIRAH Awards 2022. Across 13 categories, the awards celebrate the projects, people and products that have raised the bar for the built environment. AIRAH Chief Executive Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, says the awards play a vital role in reminding us that we […]
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Breakthrough material for heat storage
Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Leipzig have developed a new heat storage material that could improve energy efficiency in buildings. The material can both store heat and send it back into the environment as needed. While similar materials exist, this new one is more stable, made from non-harmful substances, […]
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ABC celebrates ‘forgotten’ godfather of refrigeration
Australian refrigeration pioneer James Harrison has featured in an episode of ABC rural affairs program Landline. Ahead of the Scotland-born innovator’s birthday on April 17, the program charted Harrison’s exploits in creating an ice machine in his adopted Victorian home of Geelong in the mid-1800s. Landline also explored reasons for Harrison’s lack of renown given […]
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National Energy Efficiency Conference 2022
The Energy Efficiency Council is partnering with the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to host the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2022 in Melbourne on May 26 and 27. The conference will focus on the critical role of energy management as our energy system transitions to net zero, with the major theme […]
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GBCA releases guide to an all-electric future
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has published a guide that presents a compelling case for moving away from gas in new buildings – and lays out a straightforward method for doing so. Launched at the GBCA’s recent TRANSFORM conference, A Practical Guide to Electrification outlines the steps involved in delivering an all-electric new […]
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NT weighs up Section J energy efficiency provisions
The Northern Territory government is seeking industry feedback on potential changes to its energy efficiency provisions for buildings. Following a local industry investigation in 2020 into the potential adoption of NCC Section J in the Northern Territory and in response to industry feedback, a cost benefit analysis has been conducted by energy-efficiency specialists DeltaQ. The […]
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Now or never for emissions reduction, says IPCC
The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says that immediate and deep emissions reductions are required across all sectors to limit global warming to the levels set out in the Paris Agreement. The report, Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change, provides an updated global snapshot of actions and pledges to […]