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Top chefs launch global campaign about cooling
To celebrate World Refrigeration Day, world-leading chefs have launched a campaign to remind people that cooling enables nutritional diets, helps reduce the number of undernourished, and can lower greenhouse gas emissions. The chefs are part of the Chefs4thePlanet network, which is joining with United Nations Environment Programme OzonAction and Global Food Cold Chain Council in […]
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Study reveals why women don’t choose engineering as a career
As Australia’s engineering skills shortage intensifies, Engineers Australia has released a new study revealing the reasons women aren’t entering the profession – and what can be done to change that. Findings from the Women in Engineering Report indicate the biggest reason girls don’t choose to study engineering is a lack of awareness of what engineering […]
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The CanDuit clamp from S-5!
S-5! has introduced the CanDuit clamp, designed to secure and support chases and raceways, cable trays, gas piping, condensate lines and other round-shaped objects to metal roofs. It can be used in combination with other S-5! clamps or brackets, including the GripperFix utility mounting system. Made from electro-zinc coated steel, the CanDuit clamp features two […]
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WRD 2022: Cooling matters … to reach net zero
To celebrate World Refrigeration Day (WRD) on June 26, AIRAH is sharing the keynote address from its Refrigeration 2022 Conference held earlier this year. The presentation, delivered by Dr Paul Bannister, L.AIRAH, looks at our climate change challenges and opportunities for refrigeration. Best known as the primary author of NABERS and the leader of the […]
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International Women in Engineering Day
International Women in Engineering Day is taking place on June 23 with the theme “Inventors and Innovators”. Also known as INWED, the event celebrates the achievements of female engineers around the world. The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) in the UK originally launched the initiative, which now has an international reach and UNESCO patronage. The idea […]
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Survey open on energy audit standards
A survey is under way to provide feedback on Australia’s energy auditing standards, and ultimately help businesses identify and implement high-quality energy-efficiency projects. Standards Australia released a series of standards for energy auditing in 2014 that set out the minimum requirements for commissioning and conducting three prescribed types of audits that identify opportunities for cost-effective […]
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Condair humidifies The Green Planet
Humidity control and evaporative cooling specialist Condair has supplied and installed a high-pressure humidification system to help protect the flora and fauna inside The Green Planet biodome in Dubai. This indoor rainforest contains over 2,000 species, including insects, plants, fish and mammals. A Condair ML humidification system sprays up to 750 litres per hour to […]
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Accredited CO2 training on offer at Beijer Ref Academy
Beijer Ref and Superior Training Centre have joined forces to offer what they say is the only nationally accredited CO2 course currently being run in Australia, on state-of-the-art equipment in a custom-built facility. “This is an important step forward in the upskilling of technicians in CO2 systems technology,” says Superior Training Centre head trainer Antonis […]
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Carole O’Neil named global Managing Partner for Cundall
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has named Carole O’Neil as its new Managing Partner. O’Neil will lead the practice as it embraces a new strategy and the next stage in its development, including a clear focus on people and culture. Having been with Cundall for 15 years, O’Neil takes over from Tomás Neeson, who will now […]
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CPD is go for electrical licence holders in Victoria
After a successful pilot program, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has officially announced the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for electrical licence holders. At its most simple, most licence holders, including electricians and restricted electrical licence (REL) holders, must now complete a day of CPD training, before their licence can be renewed. CPD can be completed […]
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NATSPEC offers training on specification writing
NATSPEC is hosting seminars across Australia in July and August to provide an introduction to specification writing. The seminars will cover the detailed use of SPECbuilder Live (for use on all operating systems) and Microsoft Word in specification writing, using NATSPEC and/or AUS-SPEC templates. Topics will include: The role of specifications as a tool for quality […]
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Lead times cut for heat exchanger manufacturing equipment
A global supplier of forming equipment for heat exchanger manufacturing has announced an improvement in its service for producers of HVAC equipment. Emerson & Renwick (E+R) has said it will now generally guarantee to supply M2 carbide form rolls for heat exchanger production machines – whether these were made by itself or competitors – within […]
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BuildTuff launches TuffSlab equipment bases
BuildTuff has long produced polymer products for the construction trade. Now the company has developed a new take on an accepted method of AC mini-split installations. “Other polymer bases are either imported, made from virgin material or not made in consultation with the OEMs and tradespeople to make it as efficient, durable and environmentally friendly […]
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Blauberg introduces Civic ERV units
Blauberg Ventilation has introduced Civic, a new range of German-designed wall-mounted ERV units. “COVID-19 and the 2019–20 bushfires raised major issues with insufficient quality ventilation in school classrooms and offices,” says the company. “Bad air quality, high humidity levels, high CO2 concentration, and low oxygen levels create a long-term unsafe study and work environment for […]
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Armcor launches XEP packaged air conditioning unit
Armcor Air Solutions has launched the XEP series packaged air conditioning unit, which it describes as a “total solution”. “Workspaces, theatres, aquatic centres, recreation areas, learning spaces, and gymnasiums all have fresh-air requirements, which cannot be simply or economically serviced with standard equipment,” says the company. “The Armcor XEP Series incorporates full fresh air capacity, […]
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Carel to showcase solutions for natural refrigerants
With the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort approaching in Italy from June 28–July 1, Carel is preparing a showing of high-efficiency solutions capable of improving indoor comfort in the home, while being friendly to the environment. “The air conditioning and refrigeration sector on average accounts for 17 per cent of global electricity usage, and an even higher […]
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Milieu Labs, launches award-winning smart AC controller
Australian company Milieu Labs has launched a new smart air conditioning controller that it says offers homeowners and businesses “unprecedented control” over their environments. The units have also won various awards, including a Best In Class Good Design Award. Milieu Labs founder Kevin Mundy says that after designing and working on different Australian air conditioning […]
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3D-printed homes coming to a street near you
Melbourne-based company Fortex has announced a partnership with COBOD International to bring the BOD2 3D construction printing technology to Australia. The company hopes it will be the start of a 3D-printing revolution. “Fortex is proud to be laying the foundation for a new construction paradigm in Australia with COBOD 3D printers,” says Fortex CEO David […]
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New partnership to raise awareness of mental health
Software company simPRO has announced a philanthropic partnership with MATES in Construction, a suicide awareness, prevention and support program serving Australia’s and New Zealand’s construction industry. According to MATES in Construction, Australia’s construction industry is losing one worker per week to suicide. Construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than a […]
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WorldSkills International Competition cancelled
The 46th WorldSkills International Competition scheduled to be held in Shanghai has been cancelled due to ongoing pandemic prevention and control restrictions in China. Scheduled for October 12–17, 2022, the competition was originally planned for 2021 and was postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic. “It is with deep disappointment that we announce the cancellation […]