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Professional registration expanding to Western Australia
Western Australia has taken the next step towards implementing professional registration requirements for engineers, with the release of a Decision Regulatory Impact Statement (DRIS) on registration of building engineers. As it is laid out in the DRIS, the proposed scheme is similar to schemes in other jurisdictions, but also has some important differences. To begin […]
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Five reasons to attend ARBS
ARBS 2022 is fast approaching, with the southern hemisphere’s largest HVAC&R and building services trade show set to open its doors on August 16. And, as it only comes around once every two years, there’s a few key reasons to attend. Everything under one roof ARBS organisers say the event is a fantastic opportunity to […]
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Mitsubishi Electric announces Diamond Dealer winners
Mitsubishi Electric Australia recently hosted its Diamond Dealer Awards weekend at Daydream Island, marking the annual celebration of the company’s dealer network. The three-night event gathered business owners from across the nation and included a “white island party” and sports-themed evening featuring keynote speakers. Among the speakers were Australian broadcast sports presenter, Erin Molan, who […]
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Victoria to revise energy upgrades program
The Victorian government is seeking input to update two incentives available under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program: space heating and cooling, and water heating. The VEU program households access discounted energy efficient products and services. This is done through accredited providers who operate across the state. As well as equipment such as low-flow showerheads, […]
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IICA to hold Technology Expo in Albury
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is holding a Technology Expo on Wednesday, August 3 in Albury, NSW. “Come explore and meet with industry leaders and technology experts, all under one roof at the IICA Technology Expo,” say the organisers. “IICA excitedly presents to you a wide range of exhibitors showcasing the latest […]
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Winners announced in Cooling Solutions Challenge
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the winners of the Cooling Solutions Challenge prize competition. The initiative offered a total of US$195,000 (AU$290,000), for climate-friendly cooling innovations to protect people against extreme heat. Solutions were sought to help first responders, individuals, households, or displaced populations keep cool during extreme heat events, which […]
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Webinar to explore unequal access to cooling
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is hosting a webinar series on global and regional populations at risk from the lack of access to sustainable cooling in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. A recent report titled Chilling Prospects: Tracking Sustainable Cooling for All 2022 has revealed the cooling access challenges that countries face today […]
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Government backs hydrogen for home heating
Representatives from Victorian and federal governments were present for the unveiling of two new technologies from Rinnai Australia that are designed with future energy in mind. The first is a continuous flow hot water system developed by Rinnai Japan for the domestic market, which uses 100 per cent hydrogen combustion technology. Rinnai plans to start […]
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Australian HVAC&R inventor receives national recognition
Ron Conry, L.AIRAH, has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the HVAC&R industry, in particular the development of the high-speed and oil-free centrifugal compressor. A refrigeration technician by trade, Conry started in the industry in the 1960s. He worked for around 25 years with traditional HVAC&R equipment, before […]
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Nationwide ABCB seminars explore NCC 2022
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is running a nationwide series of face-to-face seminars exploring 2022 NCC – Volumes One and Two. “This is an important event for you to learn about what has changed, and what it means to you and your industry,” the ABCB says. “You’ll hear from experts about key changes to […]
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Indoor air quality risks
AIRAH is holding a Streamline webinar about indoor air quality risks on Thursday, July 14. It will explore the indoor air quality risks that can arise by focusing on the indicators that can be tracked in a world with increasing concern for the health of building occupants, and building resilience to the impacts of climate […]
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ATO offers tax time guide for trades
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has developed a range of resources to help workers get their tax returns right – including a guide specifically for trades. From car and travel expenses to tools and protective gear, the tax time guide has been created to help work out what they can and can’t claim. An ATO […]
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Cundall announces new appointments
Cundall has announced the appointment of two new partners within its global leadership team, among several other promotions. The appointment of Rob Turner in Manchester and Alejandro (Alex) Saez in Singapore brings the number of partners in the business to 44. At the same time, David Collins will become a director within Cundall Australia, and […]
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Lessons in circular economy
Construction group Built is hosting an event on Thursday, July 28 called “Circular Economy: Lessons for Australia and the built environment”. Being held both face to face in Sydney and online, the event will be headlined by Dr Jaqueline Cramer, Chair of the Holland Circular Hotspot. She will discuss the Netherlands’ experience in developing circularity […]
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New podcast delves into critical role of data ontologies
AIRAH’s Big Data STG has released a new podcast focusing on the role of data ontologies and the need for a common naming system for building data. The release follows on from the Big Data and Analytics Forum held last week in Sydney and online. There, keynote speaker Brian Turner from Buildings IOT highlighted the […]
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Building owners may carry cost of new servicing rules
Industry has warned that building owners and operators may face a financial burden as a result of amendments to the Gas Safety Regulation 2022 in Victoria and the new requirements for maintenance of gas-fired equipment that came into effect on June 1, 2022. With the amendments, two major changes have taken place. First, AS 4575 […]
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Australasian Indoor Building Management Symposium
The Australasian Indoor Building Management Symposium is being held from September 22–23 in Mackay, Queensland. The Symposium will take place as part of the Coach8 Spring Break festival. Hosted by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), it will offer an opportunity to hear from top instructors in the restoration industry. The event […]
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Alfa Laval joins ‘world first’ energy storage project
Cleantech start-up company RayGen has selected Alfa Laval to provide heat exchangers for its world-first PV ultra and thermal energy storage power plant in Victoria, Australia. RayGen is an Australian technology company that focuses on solar power technology and renewable energy storage. It uses a combination of PV ultra (solar and heat co-generation) and thermal […]
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Game-changing solutions for cold chains
A virtual exhibition has been launched to demonstrate potential game-changing systems solutions for cold chains. Organised by the Ozone Secretariat and the OzonAction Programme of the United Nations Environment Programme, the exhibition promotes and highlights sustainable cold chain solutions for food loss and waste reduction, ozone layer protection, and climate change mitigation. “The exhibition mainly […]
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Survey open on energy audit standards
A survey is under way to provide feedback on Australia’s energy auditing standards, and ultimately help businesses identify and implement high-quality energy-efficiency projects. Standards Australia released a series of standards for energy auditing in 2014 that set out the minimum requirements for commissioning and conducting three prescribed types of audits that identify opportunities for cost-effective […]