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Tag: AMCA Australia
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Webinar on NSW fire safety reform and AS 1851
AIRAH, AMCA Australia and FPA Australia are running a free webinar on February 3, 2025, to explore mandatory compliance with AS 1851-2012.
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NSW braces for changes to fire safety
Fire safety practitioners and building owners in NSW are preparing for new requirements around routine maintenance of fire safety measures and accreditation. This represents the last phase of a suite of reforms aimed at improving fire safety in the state. Compliance with AS 1851 From February 13, 2025, building owners must ensure that inspection, testing […]
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Navigating fire safety reform
Explore the evolving landscape of NSW building reforms and the critical implications of mandatory compliance with AS 1851-2012 at a webinar on December 2.
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ARBS names new CEO
ARBS has named Amanda Searle as its new CEO, effective from October 30. Boasting more than 25 years of experience in marketing, communications, and events, Searle is poised to lead ARBS into its next phase. “Taking the lead at ARBS is both an honour and responsibility,” Searle says. “I’m looking forward to contributing to ARBS’ […]
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Industry calms fears around incoming NSW licence
The mechanical services licensing saga took another twist when NSW Fair Trading sent out an email earlier this month to contractors urging them to start applying for the new mechanical services licence, which comes into effect on March 1, 2023. The email warned that the licence will be legally required by those “testing and commissioning […]
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Reason prevails in mech services licence saga
After signs that air conditioning and refrigeration technicians in New South Wales could be excluded from key work when the new mechanical services licence goes live in March 2023, the government has confirmed that the scope of work for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians will not change with the introduction of the new licence. It […]
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ARBS 2022 Industry Awards winners announced
The winners of the ARBS 2022 Industry Awards were announced at a gala event held on Thursday, August 17 at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne. The ARBS Industry Awards are held every two years in association with the ARBS Exhibition, and attract nominees from across all sectors. A panel of industry experts evaluated the nominations […]
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ARBS 2022 Awards finalists announced
Ahead of ARBS 2022 in Melbourne on August 16–18, the finalists have been revealed for the ARBS 2022 Industry Awards. A panel of industry experts evaluated and selected the finalists based on various criteria such as leadership, sustainability, performance, and origination. The award winners will be announced and honoured at a gala dinner on Wednesday […]
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AMCA to hold virtual Building Ventilation Summit
AMCA Australia is hosting the Building Ventilation Summit as a virtual event on February 24 and 25. “With airborne transmission now widely acknowledged as the primary source of COVID-19 transmission, the building industry has a vital role to play in supporting Australians to return to workplaces and other indoor settings confidently, safely, and sustainably,” says […]
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Industry briefing on building information modelling
AMCA Australia is hosting a BIM-MEPAUS online industry update on Tuesday, November 16. The briefing will explore the latest developments and updates within BIM-MEPAUS. Running from 10am–1.30pm (AEDT), the session will include: A review of how BIM-MEPAUS product data templates support asset information requirements An overview of the BIM-MEPAUS Revit template add-in A demonstration of […]
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Peak bodies call for government-endorsed guidance
A coalition of nine industry peak bodies has called for the development of credible, government-endorsed, public information regarding the airborne transmission of COVID-19 and the importance of indoor air quality. A letter addressed to the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, has been signed by the Association of Consulting Architects, the Australian Institute […]
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New beginning for AMCA Australia
AMCA has officially switched from its previous state-based structure to operate as a single national industry association under the name AMCA Australia. The move comes following a comprehensive, three-year review of all association activities, upon which the organisation decided the time was right for AMCA state-based entities to formally join forces. “Over recent years, members […]