Laura Timberlake

June 13, 2019

GCP: Intent to Apply forms due soon!

Events and conferences

The US launch for the Global Cooling Prize (GCP) was held on May 15 (AEDT). It included keynotes from Gina McCarthy and John Roome, and panel discussions featuring experts and thought leaders. A full recording of the event is available here. Led by the Rocky Mountain Institute, the GCP is a global competition to develop breakthrough residential cooling technology. […]

June 12, 2019

Kirby launches Apprentice Fund

News

Kirby has announced the formation of the Kirby Apprentice Fund, established to support apprentices and strengthen the technical skills of the HVAC&R industry. The company plans to begin raising funds using a variety methods. The funds will then be used to provide trade tools and skills development training to industry apprentices. The fund will be launched […]

June 6, 2019

China denies illegal use of CFC-11

News

China’s environmental ministry has cast aspersions over claims that the country is responsible for a recent spike in emissions of CFC-11, a banned ozone-destroying gas. A recent report in science journal Nature found that China is responsible for approximately 40–60 per cent of the recent rise in CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) emissions. Researchers traced the increase to the northeastern […]

June 5, 2019

Standards Australia partners with Techstreet

News

Techstreet has entered into an agreement with Standards Australia to become a distributor of Standards Australia’s content. Earlier this year, Standards Australia announced it was looking to expand its options for distributing content, after a court ruled that SAI Global would no longer have exclusive rights. Techstreet positions itself as a “technical information superstore” and offers […]

May 31, 2019

Checklist for building energy efficiency

News

Master Builders Victoria has collaborated with CodeSafe, ICANZ, AIVAA, AIRAH, AWCINSW, IA and NECA to create two short videos that highlight good practices in building envelope integrity. Insulation and air tightness are two factors with a large impact on the energy efficiency of a house and the comfort of the people living inside. To function […]

May 30, 2019

DFC announces Transcend seminar series

Events and conferences

The Design Futures Council (DFC) is running an event series about the future of design, architecture, engineering and construction. Called Transcend, the seminars will run in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane during July. The series has been created as part of a wider dialogue around what the built environment will look like in the future, and […]

May 22, 2019

WA: Air-handling and water systems regulation review

Regulations

The Department of Health (DOH) is reviewing the Health (Air-handling and Water Systems) Regulations 1994. Since the Public Health Act 2016 was introduced, the Air-handling Regulations must be reviewed and either repealed or replaced with new regulations. The focus of this review is to obtain feedback on the most effective option for managing the public health risks […]

May 22, 2019

Putting the “R” in ASHRAE

News

ASHRAE has announced the launch of a web page to encourage the advancement of refrigeration technology and its application. The new web page, referred to as the “R” in ASHRAE, highlights the Society’s commitment to supporting the role of refrigeration worldwide. The web page features resources, information and publications concerning refrigeration and refrigerants such as […]

May 16, 2019

Sustainable fund goes national

News

The Sustainable Melbourne Fund has been renamed the Sustainable Australia Fund and is now working with businesses across the country to achieve their environmental upgrades. The Sustainable Melbourne Fund was originally established by the City of Melbourne in 2002 to progress sustainable development in greater Melbourne. The City of Melbourne agreed to divest from the […]

May 14, 2019

Future:Air ready to roll

Events and conferences

More major industry organisations have thrown their support behind the Future:Air seminar series, running throughout Australia next week. Associations ARBS and Refrigerants Australia have now joined AREMA and AMCA in supporting Future:Air. The seminar series will deliver information to help prepare businesses that own, manage or repair chillers and large air conditioning equipment for the […]