Mark Vender
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Sydney to host WELL Flagship Summit
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is holding a Flagship Summit in Sydney on August 20.
Commission to reveal priority productivity reforms
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.
Building commissioning standard open for comment
A new Australian Standard for building commissioning, AS 5342, is open for public comment.
Doing the groundwork for prefabricated and modular construction
The ABCB is exploring how prefabrication and modular construction could boost productivity.
The world gears up for Building Simulation 2025
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.
Have your say on the future of HVAC&R qualifications
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.
Painting the plant room green
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.
All systems go for Building and Plumbing Commission
Victoria’s new Building and Plumbing Commission has begun operations, with the goal of strengthening building regulation in Victoria.
NSW seeks input on path to net zero
The NSW Net Zero Commission is seeking public comment to help shape the climate change and adaptation advice it gives to the NSW government.
Refrigerants Australia releases statement on PFAS
Refrigerants Australia has released a draft statement containing information on the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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