Mark Vender

June 13, 2022

Condair to show latest dehumidifiers at ARBS 2022

Business

Humidity-control specialist Condair will be exhibiting its recently extended dehumidifier range at the forthcoming ARBS 2022 exhibition on stand 607-608-609. The display will include the company’s additional desiccant models, wall and ceiling-mounted condensing models, including various condensing solutions for swimming pools. “Condair now has one of the most comprehensive ranges of commercial dehumidifiers available in […]

June 10, 2022

ARC offers free A2/A2L refrigerant training resources

News

The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has released a set of free A2/A2L refrigerant training resources for registered training organisations (RTOs). The resources, developed in partnership with Refrigerants Australia and selected TAFE colleges, build on the unit of competency for A2/A2L refrigerants that the ARC created in 2018. They have been designed to assist RTO teachers […]

June 8, 2022

i-Hub opens paths to low-emissions heating and cooling

Events and conferences

Industry innovators, designers, and educators came together in Sydney and online recently for the i-Hub Outcomes Summit. After three years and more than 50 activities and completed projects, it was an opportunity to share successes, pitfalls, and next steps. The Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling (i-Hub) is an initiative led by AIRAH in […]

June 6, 2022

Impressive line-up for ARBS 2022 Seminar Program

Events and conferences

ARBS 2022 has announced an extensive line-up of seminars and presentations to be held during the exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 16–18. The program incorporates the ARBS Seminar Program, a content-rich program for the entire HVAC&R and building services industry; the IBTech Insight Series, dedicated to intelligent building technologies; and the ARBS […]

June 2, 2022

Mid-tier maladies – new research offers vital insights

News

HVAC maintenance in Australia’s mid-tier is the focus for a trio of reports just released through the Better Ways To Work project. The result of extensive surveys and deep-dive interviews with workers and stakeholders, the new publications shine a light on key issues in the sector. The project was led by researchers at University of […]

June 2, 2022

New explosive gas atmospheres standard on the way

NewsRegulations

Industry is preparing for a new edition of AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009, Classification of areas – Explosive gas atmospheres, due to appear later this year. AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009 is a modified version of the IEC 60079-10-1 standard, published in 2008. Since then there have been two updates to the IEC standard, in 2015 and 2020. The Standards Australia […]

May 31, 2022

CO2 training shows an industry hungry for upskilling

News

Recent CO2 transcritical training carried out by CA Group with City Facilities Management (City FM) refrigeration mechanics at retail sites around the country has proved a success – and highlighted an appetite for upskilling in the trade. The training sessions took place at supermarkets supported by City FM in Victoria and South Australia, making use […]

May 31, 2022

Victoria eyes ban on non-compliant gas space heaters

Regulations

Energy Safe Victoria is assessing whether to exercise its powers to restrict the supply and sale of open-flued gas space heaters (OFGSHs) that do not comply with the current AS/NZS 5263.1.3 standard. After a consultation in 2020–21 to decide on the best approach to phasing out of OFGSHs that may pose safety risks for households, […]

May 27, 2022

Signs of Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Sydney CBD

News

NSW Health is advising those who have been in the Sydney CBD area in the past 10 days to be on the lookout for symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease, and advising building owners to check their cooling towers. Five people who have developed the disease spent time in the area in the past three weeks. All […]

May 26, 2022

Queensland calls for more trades to move to “paradise”

News

A multi-million dollar promotional blitz is under way in three states in an effort to lure more trades to Queensland to help with flood recovery efforts. The Tradies in Paradise campaign is being promoted across a range of targeted advertising platforms as well as to spectators at AFL games in South Australia, Western Australia and […]