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Tag: UniSA
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Could a new tool save lives on construction sites?
A research team from the University of South Australia has developed a knowledge graph that can predict hazards on construction sites.
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Bob Ellis, F.AIRAH, announces retirement
After more than 50 years working in the Australian HVAC&R industry, Bob Ellis, F.AIRAH, has announced his retirement.
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UniSA and Glaciem make CO2 refrigeration breakthrough
The University of South Australia and Glaciem have built an indirect evaporative (dew point) carbon dioxide (DP-CO2) refrigeration system.
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Measuring costs saved by modular construction
Researchers from the University of South Australia and Aston University in the UK have calculated the potential cost savings for builders using modular production techniques, where much of the construction happens offsite in controlled conditions. The cost model calculated by the researchers estimated the impact of weather on each building activity, including portions of the […]
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Poor rental standards putting residents at risk
New research indicates that the poor condition of Australian rental properties, particularly with respect to heating, cooling and moisture management, are putting residents’ health and wellbeing at risk. The paper, authored by researchers from the University of South Australia, University of Adelaide, and University of Melbourne, reviewed rental housing standards, housing and health policy in […]
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Eye-tracking tech identifies building defects using laser focus
New eye-tracking technologies are being developed by Australian engineers to identify building defects early in the construction process. The tech could potentially save millions of dollars in time and resources. Embedded in 3D headsets, the technology is designed to help construction workers undertake more thorough checklists, cutting down on the estimated 60 per cent of […]
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Industry awareness key to preventing suicide
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) are investigating the reasons behind the high rates of suicide in the construction sector. Construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than from a workplace accident. Supported by the industry body MATES in Construction and the Alison Milner Memorial Scholarship, the research will […]
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Seeley International joins RACE for 2030
Seeley International has become the first air conditioning manufacturer to join a new collaborative research centre (CRC) focused on clean energy – RACE for 2030. The company formalised a partnership with other industry, research and technology partners to incorporate innovative air conditioning solutions into projects aimed at boosting energy productivity and demand flexibility, cutting energy […]
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Cool solution for renewable refrigeration
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced Glaciem Cooling Technologies Pty Ltd (Glaciem) is receiving $2 million in funding to demonstrate the technical and economic value of integrating thermal energy storage with renewable energy into HVAC&R applications. Glaciem and the University of South Australia (UniSA) have been developing a low-cost thermal energy storage technology […]