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Tag: AIRAH
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Commission: Possible
William Lane, F.AIRAH, makes the case for how formal accreditation could improve commissioning practices across Australia’s HVAC and building services sectors.
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Victoria sets course for all-electric future
As part of its gas substitution roadmap, the Victorian government has announced new building electrification regulations, new minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes, and funding for manufacturing of heat pumps.
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Victoria reviewing Professional Engineers Registration Act
The Victorian government is reviewing the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 and is giving engineers, industry bodies and other stakeholders the opportunity to provide input.
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Vale Bev Hince, L.AIRAH
AIRAH is sad to inform members of the passing of Bev Hince, L.AIRAH, on Wednesday, June 4.
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Push for consistency in professional registration
Professional registration schemes have been rolling out across the country, but the regime in New South Wales remains something of an outlier. Calls are now growing to bring it into line with other jurisdictions.
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Key talking points from IAQ25
We look back at the major discussions from AIRAH’s 2025 Indoor Air Quality Conference (IAQ25).
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Experts debate the use of CO2 as a marker for IAQ
As a special precursor to its 2025 IAQ Conference, AIRAH organised a hybrid workshop with experts from around the globe to thrash out one vital question: is setting a threshold value of 800ppm CO2 a good idea for maintaining adequate indoor air quality, or not?
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AIRAH approved as accreditation body in WA
The AIRAH Professional Engineer Register (APER) has expanded to Western Australia after the scheme was approved by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
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AIRAH expands apprentice awards to 5 states, confirms 2025 dates
AIRAH’s state apprentice awards have expanded to cover five states: SA, Victoria, Queensland, WA, and NSW.
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Discussing the future of HVAC&R skills training
AIRAH CEO Sami Zheng, Affil.AIRAH, reflects on learnings from a recent visit to TasTAFE.
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IAQ25: Meet the keynote speakers
With less than two weeks to go until IAQ25, we meet the two international keynote speakers.
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Seeking peer reviewers for cooling tower guide
AIRAH, with support from the ARBS Foundation, is updating its design application manual on cooling towers – DA17 – and is seeking peer reviewers.
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AIRAH assessment scheme receives ministerial approval
The Queensland government has renewed AIRAH’s assessment scheme for professional engineers under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 for five years.
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Australians give a green light to tackle the big challenges
AIRAH has prepared a document outlining the Institute’s policy priorities for the freshly re-elected federal government.
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AIRAH’s election pointers
Ahead of Saturday’s federal election, AIRAH has released a policy document outlining recommendations the Institute would like to see implemented.
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Welcome to the new-look HVAC&R News!
AIRAH has launched new and improved versions of HVAC&R News both in print and online.
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Sydney Legionnaires’ outbreak claims one life
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Sydney’s CBD has resulted in tragedy, with one person losing their life and a further 11 infected.
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IAQ25 keynotes and program announced
AIRAH has announced two international keynote speakers and the full program for its 2025 Indoor Air Quality Conference on May 26–27.
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A tribute to Simon Hill, L.AIRAH
AIRAH sends its condolences to the family of Simon Hill, L.AIRAH, who passed away on April 3. Throughout his career, Simon was a major contributor to the Australian HVAC&R industry. His many achievements include developing and presenting training seminars on ventilation, fire and smoke control and fire damper installation on behalf of AIRAH, CIBSE and the AMCA, as well […]
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All eyes on Tasmania for licensing reform
In recent weeks Tasmania has attracted major interest from around the country because of its licensing framework for refrigeration and air conditioning technicians.