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Lendlease named Platinum Employer of Choice for LGBTI Inclusion
Lendlease has become Australia’s first property and infrastructure company to achieve the nation’s highest level of recognition for its efforts to truly embrace the contribution of its LGBTI workers. The company has been named as a Platinum Employer of Choice for LGBTI Inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index, awarded by Pride in Diversity. The […]
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Sustainability Victoria offers money for HVAC upgrades
Sustainability Victoria is offering funding of up to $30,000 to boost the performance of commercial buildings and realise the huge savings in energy and greenhouse gas emissions it has identified in a new report. The report, Next Wave Refresh 2018, analyses Victorian commercial building stock, including retail, healthcare and accommodation in Melbourne metro and regional […]
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Global AC stock to triple by 2050
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that the global stock of air conditioners in buildings will rise from 1.6 billion to 5.6 billion by 2050 – amounting to 10 new ACs sold every second for the next 30 years. While that might sound like good news for the HVAC&R industry, the […]
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Share your experiences of working in RAC
OzonAction, in cooperation with UN Women, is seeking short “stories” about women working in the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector. OzonAction is launching a global initiative to raise awareness of the opportunities available to women in the industry, and to highlight the particular experiences and successes of women working in the sector. The aim […]
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WELL Workshop
What is the WELL Building Standard and how can it nurture health and well-being? The WELL Building Standard marries best practice design and construction with evidence-based health and wellness interventions to support human health, well-being and comfort. The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is holding a full-day workshop to explore the concepts behind the WELL […]
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Applications are open for the Young Leaders Program
Standards Australia’s Young Leaders Program selects emerging industry and technical experts and provides them with an exciting opportunity to become involved in the national and international standardisation processes supporting Australian industry and government. Applications are now open until June 30 for the 2018/19 Young Leaders Program. Through the program, participants will access training and gain […]
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A trade cooler than the rest
The Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE (GOTAFE) in Victoria has produced a fantastic video to promote the industry and the benefits of choosing a career in air conditioning and refrigeration. “Typically, people wanting to become tradies select the more commonly known trades such as plumbing, carpentry and electrical,” says Kate Storer from GOTAFE. “Being a […]
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A.G. Coombs issues advisory note
After a very dry start to the year across much of mainland southeastern Australia, A.G. Coombs has issued an advisory note: Managing Resilient Buildings – Preparing for Dust Storms. “It is important particularly during the drier months in Australia to plan for extreme weather events such as dust storms,” the company says. “In September 2009 […]
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Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2018
Nominations are open until June 7 for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards. The Premier’s Sustainability Awards recognise and celebrate Victorians who are leading the way to a sustainable future. The awards reflect the action that is happening across industry, business and community from regional to metropolitan Victoria. The Awards have 10 award categories to enter in […]
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Green Globe Awards
The 2018 Green Globe Award nominations are now open. The awards showcase people and projects making real progress toward sustainability across NSW. Minister for the Environment, Gabrielle Upton MP announced that nominations for the 19th Green Globe Awards are open now until June 8, 2018. The Green Globe Awards honour the people and projects making […]
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Chemours Acquires ICOR International
The Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in titanium technologies, fluoroproducts, and chemical solutions, has announced that Chemours has acquired ICOR International, a privately-owned leading supplier of branded, ozone safe refrigerants and related products for HVACR applications in North America. Read more >>
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ASHRAE calls for papers
ASHRAE has announced a call for papers for its 2019 Winter Conference, from January 12–16 in Atlanta at the Omni Hotel Atlanta CNN Center. The 2019 AHR Expo, taking place from January 14–16 at the Georgia World Congress Center, is expected to attract 70,000 registered visitors and exhibitor personnel. Read more >>
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ARBS 2018 Awards finalists announced
ARBS 2018, Australia’s only international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, has announced its industry awards finalists for 2018. Read more >>
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Romilly Madew featured in Vogue
Romilly Madew, CEO of the Green Building Council, has been voted a 2018 Game Changer by Vogue. Madew has been CEO of the Green Building Council (GBCA) for 12 years, and has championed pushing the building industry towards a more sustainable future. Read more >>
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Gender parity by 2025 at BVN
BVN has committing to gender parity across all levels and areas of the studio by 2025. BVN is made up of 53 per cent men and 47 per cent women, but there is work to be done in some areas of the studio to address gender parity. James Grose, CEO at BVN, said that BVN […]
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New EP&A Act to commence March 1
The recent changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 commenced on Thursday, March 1. Read more >>