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After two years of consultation and six months of design and development, AIRAH has launched a new brand identity and website that better reflect the Institute’s commitment to leading innovation within the Australian HVAC&R industry.
AIRAH’s Western Australian division has held its first face-to-face event of the year, taking attendees on a site visit to Reside on Money
AIRAH will hold its Melbourne Central Industry Night next Tuesday, February 20, from 3:30–7pm at Building 16 of RMIT’s Storey Hall.
HVAC&R stakeholders have raised concerns about updates to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
Mitsubishi Heavy, AIRAH, and Superior Training Centre are hosting a carbon dioxide refrigerant training course.
Applications are now open for presenters at AIRAH’s Indoor Air Quality Conference 2024, to be held on July 15 and July 16 in Melbourne.
AIRAH’s February training courses are now open for registration, with three online and two in-person events on offer.
The winners of the AIRAH Awards 2023 were announced at a glittering gala dinner held on Thursday, November 30 in Sydney. More than 250 members of Australia’s HVAC&R community gathered on AIRAH’s night of nights to recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies within the sector. The annual awards gala is one of the […]
A group of 18 peak bodies from the HVAC&R and sustainable construction industries around the world has written an open letter to government representatives attending the COP28 summit in Dubai from November 30 to December 12. The letter urges governments to consider the significant carbon impact of the global building industry and the need to […]
After a thorough executive search, Sami Zheng has been appointed to the position of AIRAHChief Executive Officer. Having joined the Institute seven years ago to work in finance, Zheng has most recently served as Chief Operating Officer. AIRAH President Paul Jackson, F.AIRAH, says that in her seven years with AIRAH, Zheng has shown all the […]
Thursday November 30 will see the who’s who of HVAC&R head to the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to celebrate excellence in the industry. The awards recognise 2023’s high achievers, stand-out projects, and ground-breaking research. The black-tie gala dinner is an opportunity for attendees to meet with other industry professionals, become familiar with the latest developments […]
A new course has become available for HVAC&R technicians maintaining or signing off mechanical services for Annual Fire Safety Statements.
The second annual World Ventilation Day (World Ventil8 Day) on November 8 will draw a direct link between ventilation in buildings and people’s health. The initiative, which is supported by professional bodies, universities, and environmental groups worldwide, aims to raise awareness of the vital role played by ventilation in maintaining people’s health, wellbeing, and productivity. […]
AIRAH has opened a survey to assess how HVAC&R building services engineers around the country are being impacted by the introduction of professional registration schemes. In particular, the peak industry body hopes to gauge the degree to which the qualifications requirements of the schemes are locking out highly experienced and knowledgeable practitioners. AIRAH is supporting […]
The ACT government has confirmed that its scheme for professional registration of engineers will begin on March 6, 2024. The scheme is underpinned by the Professional Engineers Act 2023, passed in March this year. There will be a phased approach for different areas of engineering: civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire safety. The government says […]
AIRAH has named the finalists for its 2023 industry awards. The AIRAH Awards celebrate the leading projects, people, products and initiatives at the vanguard of HVAC&R. “The AIRAH Awards program provides another avenue to highlight and celebrate the tremendous work being done by the talented teams and individuals within our critical industry,” says AIRAH’s Education […]
Western Australia celebrated the achievements in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry on Wednesday, August 30. Hosted by AIRAH, South Metropolitan TAFE and the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Industry Association of WA (RACIAWA), the two-hour cocktail event was held at the Novotel Langley in Perth. Over 80 attendees gathered to celebrate the future talent of the […]
The push for improving indoor air quality in Australia appears to be gaining traction. At recent industry conferences, within large Australian research projects, and this week at a roundtable event at Parliament House, leaders from a wide range of sectors are joining forces to advocate for action. At AIRAH’s recent IAQ Conference held over two […]
Nominations are now open for the ARBS 2024 Industry Awards, a celebration of distinguished contributions in Australia’s HVAC&R and building services sector. The awards are an integral component of ARBS 2024, Australia’s largest exhibition for air conditioning, refrigeration, and building services, and span a variety of categories, including: ARBS Young Achiever ARBS Product Excellence ARBS […]
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) has prosecuted a case involving an interstate engineer providing professional engineering services for a building in Queensland. According to the BPEQ, the engineer worked outside of Queensland and did not register as a registered professional engineer of Queensland (RPEQ). Unregistered engineers can face serious consequences for providing […]