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Keynotes named for AIRAH’s The Future of HVAC 2021
Three keynote speakers have been announced for AIRAH’s Future of HVAC 2021 conference, which will be live-streamed over two days, November 23 and 30. The conference was originally scheduled to be held in Sydney, but has altered due to continuing precautions and restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic. The three keynotes are Ninotschka Titchkosky from BVN […]
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Industry awareness key to preventing suicide
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) are investigating the reasons behind the high rates of suicide in the construction sector. Construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than from a workplace accident. Supported by the industry body MATES in Construction and the Alison Milner Memorial Scholarship, the research will […]
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Fujitsu General extends partnership with Essendon Football Club
Fujitsu General has announced it is recommitting as co-major partner with AFL club Essendon Bombers for another four years. This extension will take the partnership to 12 consecutive years. Fujitsu General says the partnership, which began in 2014, is based on “common organisational values and mutual respect”, and is an example of the company’s willingness […]
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Workplace amenities creating barriers for women
A new report titled Nowhere to go has highlighted the issues women in the trade sector face finding workplace amenities. The report highlights that women in male-dominated industries are often provided with inadequate amenities. “Ensuring workplace amenities and in particular, workplace toilets, are regularly serviced, accessible, suitable, and open should be a priority for every […]
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WA Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Awards
The Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association Limited (AMCA) is hosting its annual Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Awards on Friday, November 5. The awards, held in conjunction with the Alan Robert Memorial Fund, the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) and South Metropolitan TAFE, celebrates the latest achievements in the air conditioning and refrigeration […]
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Home building industry urged to adopt green certification system
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is calling on the volume home building industry to adopt the Green Star Homes Standard certification system now, ahead of a planned consumer release in 2022. “The Green Star Homes Standard is a game-changer that will bring more liveable, marketable, climate-positive new homes within reach of everyday Australians,” […]
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E-waste program could include HVAC&R equipment
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is running a work program to better understand e-waste in Australia and identify potential e-stewardship opportunities. Although electronic waste is generally thought of as electronic goods such as televisions, phones and computers, the program is contemplating a wider definition. Add to this the increasing digitisation of appliances, […]
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International framework for embodied and operational carbon
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is developing a common international reporting framework for embodied and operational carbon in the built environment. Embodied carbon is the total greenhouse emissions generated during the manufacture of the materials and products used in the construction and refurbishment of new and existing buildings and infrastructure. It is coming under […]
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QAE secures Australian Made certification
Quality Air Equipment (QAE) has been certified to use the Australian Made logo on its QPRO manufactured range of products including the Supaflex Flexible Duct range and ALP Duct. “As a proud 100 per cent Australian-owned and operated business, it gives Quality Air Equipment great pleasure to announce that we have been certified by Australian […]
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ARBS moves to August 2022 amid COVID-19 concerns
ARBS 2022, originally scheduled for April, 27–29 2022, will be moved to August 16–18, 2022 with consideration to the ongoing implications of COVID-19. “Given the current COVID-19 situation in Australia combined with the difficulty in predicting the outlook for early 2022, it was felt a short delay would bring about more certainty allowing ARBS to […]
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New course focuses on sustainable HVAC
AIRAH has released a new accredited course that delves into sustainable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and operations. Created with the support of the ARBS Foundation, the Professional Diploma in Sustainable HVAC Design and Operation is a modular online program that offers an advanced level of professional development for HVAC&R and building services […]
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Special offer on Survival of the fittest seminar series
CIBSE ANZ is hosting an online seminar series called “Survival of the Fittest” that will explore the latest research, best ventilation practices and indoor air quality from Australia, the US, UK and New Zealand. Those interested in attending can register with a $70 discount using the code “AIRAHSurvival2021”. The sessions will be held on the […]
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Infrastructure plan focuses on resilience and sustainability
Infrastructure Australia has published the 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan, calling for a new wave of infrastructure reform that contemplates sustainability and resilience to fully leverage the Australian government’s $110 billion infrastructure spend and drive the national COVID-19 recovery. The 2021 Plan provides Australia’s infrastructure sector with a 15-year roadmap that Infrastructure Australia says will drive […]
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Beijer Ref acquires Armcor Air Solutions
Beijer Ref is further diversifying its portfolio within Australia with the acquisition of Victorian-based climate and ventilation solutions business Armcor Air Solutions. According to Beijer Ref, the acquisition will strengthen its ability to provide a complete suite of HVAC equipment, extending on the residential and light commercial packages currently being offered through its wholesale businesses. […]
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Boom beckons for NSW Renewable Energy Zone
Australia’s largest Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has received more than 80 registrations of interest from potential renewable energy projects. The projects have the potential to produce an astonishing 34 gigawatts (GW) of energy for the REZ, which is located in New England in north-western NSW. NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean says the response demonstrates investor […]
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ASHRAE calls for abstracts
ASHRAE is accepting abstracts for its 2022 Annual Conference, being held in Toronto, Canada, next year from June 25–29. The conference will address the changes to buildings created by the pandemic and explore how this will affect the future of the built environment. The conference will cover eight major themes: Buildings in the aftermath of […]
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Australian authorities seize refrigeration equipment worth more than $200,000
A joint operation by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) has led to the seizure of more than $200,000 worth of refrigeration equipment imported without a licence. ABF officers seized 100 packages in Melbourne in May 2021 after a tip-off that the Victorian-based importer did not […]
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Pacific Ventilation introduces virucidal AHU air filters
Pacific Ventilation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Systemair AB Group Sweden, a global ventilation company, and Deltrian, a leading Belgian filter manufacturer, have joined forces to launch a new generation of virucidal filters for air handling units (AHUs). Pacific Ventilation says the DELTRI+ filters are Eurovent certified and contain advanced plasma technology capable of neutralising […]
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ASBEC applauds energy-efficiency ‘step change’ in NCC 2022
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has welcomed the release of the NCC 2022 public consultation draft as an important step change towards more healthy and comfortable homes for Australian families. ASBEC notes that minimum energy efficiency standards for housing haven’t shifted substantially for more than a decade. The proposed update is to ensure […]
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Draft NCC 2022 energy efficiency and condensation provisions
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is seeking comment on proposed amendments to energy efficiency and condensation technical provisions, for possible inclusion in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022. Some of the more significant amendments proposed in this second and final stage of the public comment draft include: A stringency increase in the thermal performance […]