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Tag: sustainability
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What we learnt at RefCon25
AIRAH’s 2025 Refrigeration Conference was billed as the hottest conference for the coolest industry, and it didn’t disappoint.
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GBCA and GHD launch free circular economy guide
The GBCA and GHD have launched a free guide to turning circular economy principles into real-world applications.
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Ready for RefCon25
We speak to René Le Miere ahead of RefCon25, which will take place on Monday, March 24 at Rydges Melbourne.
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Electrification lessons from 101 Collins
AIRAH Victorian division chair Rula Karali, M.AIRAH, reflects on the Institute’s recent site visit to 101 Collins in Melbourne.
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Schneider Electric wins sustainability gong
Schneider Electric has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knights, having previously won in 2021.
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Cundall to host public health and climate adaptation webinar
Sustainable engineering consultancy Cundall is hosting a free World Green Building Week webinar event on Wednesday, September 11.
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ebm-papst announces sustainability credentials at ARBS 2024
Fan manufacturer, supplier and distributor ebm-papst has achieved carbon neutral accreditation for its local A&NZ business.
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New Energy Apprenticeships Program for green skills expands
The federal government is expanding the New Energy Apprenticeships Program, which incentivises tradies to upskill in sustainability.
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Abstract submissions open for Building Simulation 2025
The organising committee for the Building Simulation Conference 2025 is calling for abstracts. Slated for August 24–27 next year in Brisbane, Building Simulation 2025 will explore how building performance simulation can contribute to a climate-positive future via industry and academic transformation. “We are looking for papers and presentations that explore the issue from many different […]
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Women in construction program inspires future leaders
The graduation event for the inaugural ASBEC Women in Construction Future Leaders Pilot Program took place this week.
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Cundall releases A-Z sustainability glossary
Global multi-disciplinary engineering and sustainability consultancy Cundall has released a glossary of sustainability terms.
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Embraco aims to double sales with sustainability focus
Refrigeration supplier Embraco has announced a bold plan to double its net sales by 2027, with the brand shifting its focus towards sustainability and interconnectivity. The move will see the company – a subsidiary of Brazilian-owned Nidec Global Appliance – change its approach to both product development and branding, with Embraco hoping that highlighting its […]
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ASHRAE releases guide on grid interactivity
US engineering organisation ASHRAE has released a guide focusing on the essential role of grid interactivity in the decarbonisation process. The second in a series of guides developed by the ASHRAE Task Force For Building Decarbonization (TFBD), the Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation Resource Guide is designed to provide information on maximising carbon […]
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Sydney Opera House achieves rare sustainability feat
Sydney Opera House has become one of the first UNESCO World Heritage-listed buildings to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), signifying global leadership in environmental and social sustainability operations. Representatives from the Opera House say, “the 6 Star premiere is the culmination of 10 years of […]
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Smart tech for sustainable buildings webinar
Fredon and uHoo will host a free, one-hour webinar titled A Comprehensive Approach to Making Buildings Smart, Healthy and Sustainable, on Tuesday, February 7. Guest speakers will explore the uses and importance of smart technologies, and the ways in which the built environment can improve sustainability by maximising opportunities presented by these smart technologies. According […]
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ASBEC appoints new president
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has appointed new president Tanya Cox, as architect Professor Ken Maher AO steps down after seven years in the role. Cox is a non-executive director of various ASX-listed and unlisted boards. She is the former chair of the Green Building Council of Australia and World Green Building Council […]
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New path for PV-powered cooling
An Australian-Indian group of researchers is exploring the combined use of thermoelectric modules (TEMs) and rooftop photovoltaics (PV) in HVAC for buildings. Using air as the thermal fluid for the rooftop PV, the scientists designed a system that uses a primary TEM wall to deliver room air conditioning. Traditionally, TEMs have not been used in […]
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Launch event: NABERS for Warehouses and Cold Stores
NABERS is launching a new energy rating tool, NABERS Energy for Warehouses and Cold Stores. The ratings tool was developed with input from organisations involved in the industrial and supply chain economy. NABERS consulted with providers, peak bodies and experienced consultants, gathering data from more than 150 facilities. NABERS says its expansion into warehouses and cold stores […]
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Woolworths seeking refrigeration apprentices
Woolworths is looking for motivated individuals to join its next cohort of refrigeration apprentices in January 2023. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to install the latest refrigeration systems into Woolworths supermarket stores, or support the facilities management team with proactive and reactive maintenance services. The facilities management division oversees energy management and maintenance of […]
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Sustainability entries open for Banksia Awards
Entries are now open for the 34th National Banksia Sustainability Awards, celebrating people and organisations working towards a net-positive future. The Banksia Awards are Australia’s longest-running sustainability awards, which recognise leadership in biodiversity, climate change, and First Nations people. The awards’ 15 categories highlight the diversity within the sustainability sector. “It’s time to amplify the […]