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Melbourne-based startup Conry Tech is highlighting the increased costs of air conditioning this year, and predicts this will bring mainstream attention to what is typically an invisible issue. Conry Tech CEO and co-founder Sam Ringwaldt, M.AIRAH, estimates that power bills for air conditioning will be over $12.4 billion in 2023, given recent energy price rises. […]
The final report from the ASHRAE Global HVAC&R Summit held in Istanbul, Turkey last October has been released by the US-based engineering association. “The Summit was designed to create an environment of collaboration and strategic dialogue to address the critical issues of the day, which were determined via the results of an international survey developed […]
The Facility Management Association (FMA) invites speakers to submit presentations for its national summit, Compliance and Regulation in FM, to be held in Melbourne, March 28. The summit will explore the latest in compliance practices, trends and requirements through presentations and panels. The day will comprise two half-day sessions, focusing on regulations in the morning […]
In collaboration with the City of Melbourne, construction engineering firm Cundall is delivering a two-hour masterclass for building owners and asset managers on practical pathways for electrification of existing commercial buildings. The masterclass is slated for 4–6pm on Wednesday, February 7 at Melbourne’s Library at The Dock. Facilitated by Cundall Associate Director Benny Cheah, the […]
After its launch late last year, the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Building Systems Against Airborne Infection Transmission, has scheduled its first guest webinar. The free webinar will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, from 2–3pm and will be presented by Professor Tunga Salthammer of the Fraunhofer WKI, Germany. Professor Salthammer will discuss the […]
NABERS is seeking feedback on its embodied emissions discussion paper, and has scheduled a webinar as a key part of the process. “We know that Australia currently has no consistent method of measurement for embodied emissions,” says NABERS. “Over the past 12 months, NABERS has worked in partnership with the GBCA and collaborated with industry […]
Dr Helen Tope and Michael Bennett have been recognised for their work in environmental protection and the HVAC&R industry. Dr Tope was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her service to environmental protection, particularly of the ozone layer, through leadership, research and policy development. Dr Tope has worked on aerosols […]
The Property Council of Australia has announced the appointment of Mike Zorbas as the new Chief Executive of the organisation. Zorbas has jointly acted in the Chief Executive role since December. He previously served as Group Head of Government, Media and Industry Affairs at Lendlease Australia, Group Head of Strategy and Corporate Communications at Grocon, […]
AIRAH is seeking speakers to share ideas, research, and findings for the Institute’s 2023 conferences and forums. Events slated for 2023 include the Indoor Air Quality Conference (Brisbane, July 17–18); the Future of HVAC (September 13–14, Melbourne); the Building Physics Forum (September 13, Melbourne); and the Big Data and Analytics Forum (September 14, Melbourne). Those […]
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released a request for tender for case studies and analysis of energy efficiency for refrigerated spaces. This work will help determine whether such spaces will become regulated through the National Construction Code (NCC). The case studies will be site-specific, providing illustrative examples across the range of types of […]
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH WR Ahern Award recognises the best technical paper by an AIRAH member published in Ecolibrium over the previous year. This year’s winner was Stefan Jensen, F.AIRAH, for his paper “Best-practice energy performance benchmarked for refrigerated warehouses”, published in […]
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Innovative use of Renewable Energy in HVAC&R is open to all individuals, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises initiatives that, through the innovative use of renewable energy, significantly improve the performance of […]
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Award category for Student of the Year – Trade is open to all AIRAH members, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award is given to an outstanding student at any level in the HVAC&R industry’s trade sector. […]
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Future Leader is open to all AIRAH members who are actively engaged in the HVAC&R industry, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises emerging leaders in any facet of the HVAC&R industry, and […]
Peter Barry, M.AIRAH, has taken home the coveted WH Ahern Award at the AIRAH Awards 2023, held in Sydney.
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Student of the Year – Higher Education or Research is open to all AIRAH members, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award is given to a student demonstrating outstanding commitment to their studies and/or […]
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Excellence in HVAC&R Research is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. The award recognises outstanding achievements in research that have produced additional knowledge of […]
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion is open to all individuals and organisations who are actively engaged in the HVAC&R industry, recognising initiatives carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises and celebrates individuals and organisations that have […]
During the holiday period, HVAC&R News is featuring the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2022. The AIRAH Awards category for Product of the Year is open to all individuals, companies, corporate bodies, institutions and government authorities, recognising work carried out during 2020/2021. This award recognises excellence in product manufacture within the HVAC&R industry. Products will […]
The International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC) has appointed Colleen Keyworth as president for the 2023 year, with Dr Ina Colombo-Youla as president-elect to serve in 2024. INWIC was established in early 2022 to advance the engagement of women, promote career opportunities, and increase female participation in the HVAC&R sector. Keyworth is the 2022 […]