Mark Vender

February 21, 2019

Bitzer: Product pirates beware

Business

Compressor specialist Bitzer is fighting back against product pirates by adding QR codes to the packaging of its original spare parts. By scanning the code, users can check the authenticity of their products and access other relevant information. According to the company, product pirates not only sell counterfeit compressors, but also fake oils and fake […]

February 21, 2019

Australian Passive House Association’s first CEO

News

The Australian Passive House Association (APHA) has named Paul Wall as its first chief executive officer. “I see it as one of the most compelling initiatives within the industry,” Wall says. “So much great work has been done already and it’s very exciting to join at this phase of the journey,” The APHA is a […]

February 20, 2019

RACCA industry breakfast

Events and conferences

RACCA’s 2019 NSW U&E ITAB Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Breakfast is being held at the Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney on March 20. The event has been organised by the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (RACCA) and the Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITAB). Invited speakers will discuss training and other initiatives that could help […]

February 19, 2019

DFC looks to a ‘regenerative’ future

Events and conferences

The Design Futures Council (DFC) has announced a leadership summit on sustainable design and ecological stewardship. The summit will take place in Sydney on March 28–29. Titled Towards a Regenerative Future, the event will pull together a “unique range of action-oriented, inspirational and aspirational stories, from global leaders from across the spectrum of architecture, engineering, […]

February 14, 2019

Schneider announces Innovation Day

Events and conferences

Energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric is holding a free Innovation Day on Tuesday, April 2 at the Hilton Sydney. This will be followed by Expert Learning Sessions on Wednesday, April 3. “Innovation Day 2019 is Schneider Electric’s premier IT, data centre and built environment technology event experience in Australia,” says the company. The […]

February 14, 2019

Aurecon debuts Engineering Reimagined podcast

GeneralNews

Global engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon has announced its foray into podcasting with the release of Engineering Reimagined. In it, Aurecon employees interview experts on topics that are “changing our world”. The series will focus on people’s envisioning of the future, as well as their roles within it. “We want our audience, and ourselves, […]

February 12, 2019

Trajectory on track, but focus is on fire

NewsRegulations

The Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) met in Hobart on February 8 to discuss issues ranging from safety to energy efficiency. The BMF oversees policy and regulatory issues affecting Australia’s building and construction industries. It is made up of federal and state and territory government ministers who have responsibility for building and construction. It was thought […]

February 7, 2019

Standards Australia to ‘move beyond’ SAI Global

NewsRegulations

Standards Australia has announced it will look to improve access to standards in the wake of a ruling that SAI Global will no longer have exclusive distribution rights. In late December 2018, an independent arbitration determined that any extended distribution agreement with SAI Global will be non-exclusive. This means that Standards Australia can now take […]

February 4, 2019

Incoming: New AC energy-efficiency standards

NewsRegulations

As reported last month, the Australian government is changing energy efficiency regulations for air conditioners up to 65kW in capacity. A draft version of the new “determination” (the instrument that regulates energy efficiency) is now available, and more details of the changes have been confirmed. The first major change is the introduction of a more […]

February 1, 2019

Heatcraft renews support for WorldSkills

Events and conferencesNews

WorldSkills Australia (WSA) partner Heatcraft has announced its major sponsorship of the Refrigeration category for both the 2019 round of regional competitions and the 2020 WSA National Refrigeration Competition. It marks a 23-year association between Heatcraft and WSA. “This is a long-established affiliation that aligns firmly with our core business and values, being a heritage of […]