Mark Vender
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Study stirs ambition for efficient and healthy homes
The authors of a new study hope their work will act as a catalyst for industry change as Australia moves to net-zero-carbon housing. As well as providing in-depth technical information on moisture management and airtightness, it recommends how construction practices need to change to achieve highly energy-efficient, durable and healthy buildings. An Australian Based Study […]
New tool for measuring embodied carbon
CIBSE is holding an event about the recently launched TM65ANZ methodology for measuring embodied carbon in building services. Embodied carbon has been receiving increasing attention lately as countries make more detailed plans for achieving their net zero targets. As the grid decarbonises and operational emissions fall, embodied emissions – or those emissions associated with materials […]
IICA Technology Expo comes to Newcastle
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is holding a Technology Expo on Tuesday, October 25 in Newcastle, NSW. “Come explore and meet with industry leaders and technology experts, all under one roof at the IICA Technology Expo,” say the organisers. “IICA excitedly presents to you a wide range of exhibitors showcasing the latest […]
World Ventilation Day set for November 8
November 8 has been confirmed as World Ventilation Day, with the theme for the inaugural running to be “celebrating ventilation”. The initiative was established by a group of ventilation professionals in the UK from CIBSE, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), and academic researchers within the Future Urban Ventilation […]
Top talent on show at WorldSkills international competition
The WorldSkills international competition for Refigeration and Air Conditioning has been run and won in Nuremberg, Germany, as part of the giant Chillventa HVAC&R trade exhibition. Sixteen young technicians from around the world competed in the event as part of the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition. The event was organised after the international competition planned […]
AIRAH CEO Tony Gleeson to step down
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has announced its CEO Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, will be stepping down in early 2023. Appointed to the position of CEO in 2016, Gleeson has overseen a number of major achievements including the expansion and digitisation of AIRAH’s knowledge assets such as the Design Application (DA) […]
Ziehl-Abegg appoints new CEO
The Ziehl-Abegg Supervisory Board has appointed Dr Marc Wucherer as the new CEO. The 52-year-old will take up his new position in December 2022. A Doctor of Engineering with a degree in Business Administration, Dr Wucherer started his career at Siemens. During a series of management roles, he was responsible for various business units both […]
James Harrison in the spotlight at Geelong Show
A special exhibit about Australian refrigeration pioneer James Harrison features in the Royal Geelong Show, running from October 13–16. The exhibit forms part of the Pioneer Museum, a collection of vintage machinery including some equipment powered by two enormous steam engines. The James Harrison section of the Pioneer Museum features items provided by the Geelong […]
Plan to make Australia an energy-efficiency winner
The Australian federal government has kicked off work to develop a National Energy Performance Strategy. The announcement was made by Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister at the 2022 Energy Efficiency Summit in Sydney. “For too long, Australia’s efforts at reducing emissions and cutting energy costs have lacked a national plan that […]
Property Council chief to step down
The Property Council of Australia has announced that Chief Executive Ken Morrison will leave the organisation in December after eight years in the role to pursue other career opportunities. Morrison has served as Chief Executive of the Property Council of Australia since 2014. He has spent a collective 25 years in the organisation, having previously […]
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