Mark Vender

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August 12, 2025

Report highlights hidden impacts of HFOs

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has released a report that explores the upstream and downstream impacts of HFOs, the latest generation of fluorinated refrigerants.

August 6, 2025

Design competition seeks net zero heroes

Events and conferences

Design Matters has launched the 2026 version of the True Zero Carbon Challenge, billed as Australia’s most comprehensive challenge for creating carbon positive homes.

July 31, 2025

Sydney to host WELL Flagship Summit

Events and conferences

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is holding a Flagship Summit in Sydney on August 20.

July 31, 2025

Commission to reveal priority productivity reforms

News Regulations

Since last year, the Productivity Commission has been consulting and developing a response to Australia’s slowing productivity – now it is ready to release its interim reports.

July 30, 2025

Building commissioning standard open for comment

Regulations

A new Australian Standard for building commissioning, AS 5342, is open for public comment.

July 21, 2025

Doing the groundwork for prefabricated and modular construction

News Regulations

The ABCB is exploring how prefabrication and modular construction could boost productivity.

July 10, 2025

The world gears up for Building Simulation 2025

Events and conferences Features

A much-anticipated international event focusing on simulation and sustainability in the built environment is set to take place in Brisbane from August 24–27 – the Building Simulation Conference.

July 7, 2025

Have your say on the future of HVAC&R qualifications

News

The training courses for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians are under review, and industry stakeholders are invited to share their views via a short survey.

July 3, 2025

Painting the plant room green

Events and conferences Features

Refrigerants were in the spotlight at Green Building Day this year. AIRAH’s Advocacy and Policy Manager Mark Vender shares his perspective from the Melbourne event.