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Tag: Featured
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Geelong to host World Refrigeration Day events
Geelong will host a series of events on World Refrigeration Day – Wednesday, June 26 – to honour refrigeration pioneer James Harrison.
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Woolworths to organise site visits for World Refrigeration Day
Woolworths will mark World Refrigeration Day on June 26 with a series of site visits to transcritical CO₂ refrigeration plant rooms.
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Tradies urged to protect their tools
The Crime Statistics Agency has released the recorded crime statistics from 2023, with over $33 million worth of tools stolen in Victoria.
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Air conditioning mandatory in new rental standards
The Victorian government is calling for feedback on proposed new minimum standards for rental homes and rooming houses related to energy efficiency and safety. This includes, for the first time, a requirement for cooling.
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REHVA releases sustainability manifesto
(REHVA) has released the REHVA Manifesto for sustainable, healthy and affordable buildings – the “2050 ready building” pact.
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Improving sustainability in Australian cold storage
Are Australian cold storage facilities making the most of the latest practices and technology to improve their sustainability?
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NSW reviewing professional registration rules
The NSW government is reviewing the Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act, which requires engineers to be professionally registered.
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ASHRAE calls for IEQ25 papers
ASHRAE is calling for papers for the IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Conference, held from September 24–26, 2025 in Canada.
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GBCA to hold air tightness masterclass
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is holding an online air tightness masterclass on Tuesday, June 18.
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ACCU scheme invites new emissions reduction methods
DCCEEW has announced that it will receive suggestions for new methods of emissions reduction under the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU) scheme.
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Understanding the impacts of damp and mould
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have released a study exploring building-related symptoms (BRS) caused by damp and mould.
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Researching homeowners’ electrification journeys
Researchers at UTS are researching and documenting “typical journeys” of homeowners who are undertaking renovations, appliance upgrades and electrification.
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The hateful eight: Major challenges for SMBs in FY25
Small-to-medium businesses will face increasing challenges next financial year, with economic growth staying muted until the end of 2024.
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Podium place for Darwin students at international science fair
Three Darwin high school students have received third place honours at the International Science and Engineering Fair.
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Here’s to you Mr Robinson: Our electric future
The Australian Architects Declare (AAD) and Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) National Climate Action Sustainability Committee (NCASC) are delivering a practice-focused workshop on the importance of architecture in improving buildings as they achieve 100 per cent electrification.
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“Pipeline uncertainty” a risk for business confidence
Consultants working in the built environment are struggling with “pipeline uncertainty” – a lack of clarity around coming projects.
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Getting to grips with NCC 2025 – AIRAH’s view
We look at some of the key proposed changes in NCC 2025 for those working in HVAC&R building services – and AIRAH’s position on them.
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April 2024 marks 11 months in a row of record temperatures
Earth’s hot streak has stretched to 11 months, with April 2024 breaking yet another global temperature record.
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MECLA spotlight: Designing out carbon
The Materials and Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (MECLA) is hosting a spotlight event on removing carbon from design processes.
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A great trade: Jennah Halley on her move to HVAC&R
Jennah Halley took the scenic route to a career in HVAC&R, but the Cairns-based refrigeration technician has made up for lost time.