Louise Belfield
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GBCA gears up for Green Building Day 2023
Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is holding its latest Green Building Day at venues in five capital cities and online, starting Tuesday, May 23 in Perth and ending Thursday, June 22 in Sydney. Green Building Day 2023 will offer a deep dive into key local and national strategy areas, with an agenda that showcases plans […]
World-first thermal energy storage gigafactory
Israel-based thermal energy storage firm Brenmiller Energy claims it has created a world-first gigafactory, targeting 4GWh of annual production capacity by the end of 2023. In early May, Brenmiller Energy announced the opening of its thermal energy storage gigafactory in Dimona, Israel, saying the gigafactory will be its primary manufacturing hub. The company expects production […]
National Skills Agreement to lift VET completion rates
Boosting VET completion rates will be one of the key elements in a new National Skills Agreement, according to the Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor. O’Connor says that, together with other state and territory ministers, he will be looking at “myriad ways we can improve the completion rates”. “It’s going to be subject […]
Humidity may increase heat risk in urban climates
Researchers at Yale University have found that heat stress in urban areas is dependent on local climate, and that a humidifying effect can erase the cooling benefits that would come from trees and vegetation. According to the researchers, as temperatures across the globe reach record-level highs, it follows that urban areas are also facing increased […]
NABERS Renewable Energy Indicator preview
NABERS is holding a webinar to preview its Renewable Energy Indicator (REI) on Thursday, May 11. The REI is a new indicator displaying the proportion of renewable energy that a rated building is running on. Both onsite renewable energy generation and offsite renewable energy purchases are recognised. Expected to be launched in the first half […]
Fujitsu launches high static R32 ducted range
Fujitsu General has introduced a new high static R32 ducted air conditioning range which it says delivers an innovative blend of sustainability, compatibility, useability and high performance. The new range includes single-phase R32, single-phase R32 high performance (HP), and three-phase R32 models. Fujitsu says the indoor unitsall feature the same lightweight and compact chassis design, meaning […]
Viega announces new managing director
Systems solutions firm Viega has appointed Juliet Bosel as its new managing director for Viega Australia and New Zealand. With 12 years of senior leadership experience in the plumbing and HVAC industry in Australia, Bosel brings significant expertise and knowledge to her new role. Viega says it is confident that under Bosel’s leadership the business […]
Social media provides data on heat-vulnerable regions
New research into social media data at Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, has provided insight into what motivates people to buy air conditioners worldwide. With temperatures rising around the world, more and more people globally regard air conditioning as an essential part of living. But AC units are also likely to increase energy consumption. […]
Construction Specialties offers CPD on louvres
Louvre expert Construction Specialties has developed an online CPD module that focuses on louvres. The new CPD on-demand training module, created following repeated requests from industry, can be completed in under an hour, says Construction Specialties. According to the company, the module offers professionals a comprehensive introduction to the use, standards and specification requirements of […]
Automated Logic expands local footprint
Building management solutions provider Automated Logic has acquired Logical Electrical Solutions and Logical Service Solutions (collectively “Logical Electrical and Service Solutions”), the independent Automated Logic controls contractor operating in the Australian Capital Territory. Automated Logic is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider of building and cold chain solutions. The acquisition expands Automated […]
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