Mark Vender
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ARC adjusts services for COVID-19
In response to the coronavirus situation, the ARC has put in place measures to keep the RAC industry permit scheme operating on a “business as usual” basis, with only minimal changes. Face-to-face permit condition checks (audits) will be replaced by electronic checks via email. For lodging and assessing online renewals, however, it will be business […]
Advisory note on COVID-19 and HVAC
A.G. Coombs has published an advisory note that explores how COVID-19 may interact with HVAC systems and the steps that should be taken to reduce the spread of the virus. Although the note confirms that – according to the most recent information – COVID-19 is mainly spread through respiratory droplets, it also indicates that there […]
Refrigeration 2020 suspended
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has suspended the Refrigeration 2020 Conference, scheduled for March 23–24 in Melbourne, due to concerns around the spread of COVID-19. “In this time of great upheaval for everyone, we ask for your patience as we work with attendees, speakers, sponsors and other stakeholders to reorganise,” […]
IICA Technology Expo
The NSW Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is preparing its first Technology Expo of 2020 on April 29 at Doylonson, on the Central Coast. The IICA is a not-for-profit institute that aims to further the science and practice of measurement, instrumentation and control. It describes the Technology Expo as “a one-stop shop, featuring […]
National Energy Efficiency Conference deferred
The Energy Efficiency Council has postponed the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2020, scheduled to take place in Melbourne from May 26–27. Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) CEO Luke Menzel says the decision was made to minimise the potential for transmission of COVID-19, and to deliver the highest quality event possible. “We did not make this decision […]
ARBS 2020 postponed
ARBS Exhibitions Ltd has held an extraordinary board meeting where it was decided that the ARBS 2020 exhibition scheduled to be held from May 19–21 will be postponed due to the COVID-19 virus. “Circumstances relating to the virus have triggered the postponement,” says ARBS Events Organiser Sue Falcke. She cites a number of factors as […]
FPAS accreditation now available
As reported previously, fire safety rules are changing in New South Wales from April. For HVAC practitioners, the major change at this stage is that only those who are accredited as competent fire safety practitioners (CFSPs) under the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) will be authorised to conduct the annual assessment of essential fire safety […]
Construction industry braces for coronavirus impact
Both the Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) and Master Builders Australia have flagged the serious fallout of the coronavirus for Australia’s construction industry. ACIF has urged industry and government collaboration to address the growing disruption to construction projects as a result of the coronavirus. The most pressing issue is the reduced supply of building products […]
Camfil acquires Airepure
Sweden-based clean air solutions manufacturer Camfil has announced the acquisition of Airepure Australia. “The acquisition will help strengthen Camfil’s position as a global leader in air filtration, offering innovative clean air solutions, which will benefit our customers across the industry in Australia and New Zealand,” says the company. “Airepure’s addition to the Camfil Group will […]
Hitachi introduces FrostWash Technology
In response to what it perceived as an unmet need for greater cleanliness in air conditioning systems, Hitachi has introduced “FrostWash Technology”. “Air is always travelling across the surface of the heat exchanger,” says Hitachi. “Dust, mould and bacteria can accumulate, leading to reduced performance and perceivable odours. Keeping the heat exchanger clean is the […]
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