Mark Vender
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National occupation licensing back on the table
Australia’s Productivity Commission is considering occupational licensing schemes that will improve the mobility of trades across the country, and is seeking feedback from the public.
Seeking peer reviewers for cooling tower guide
AIRAH, with support from the ARBS Foundation, is updating its design application manual on cooling towers – DA17 – and is seeking peer reviewers.
AIRAH assessment scheme receives ministerial approval
The Queensland government has renewed AIRAH’s assessment scheme for professional engineers under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 for five years.
Changing of the guard at ABCB
Gary Rake has announced he is stepping down as CEO of the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) as of Friday, May 9.
Australians give a green light to tackle the big challenges
AIRAH has prepared a document outlining the Institute’s policy priorities for the freshly re-elected federal government.
Standards on indoor air measurement open for comment
Public comment is open on AS 16000.1 and AS 16000.34, which deal with sampling strategies for indoor air, and measurement methods for airborne particles.
Webinar on NCC implementation in WA
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety in Western Australia is running a free webinar on NCC 2022.
Victoria consulting on new regulations for apartments
The Victorian government has released a RIS on the introduction of building reforms for new apartment buildings.
Slow response to new filter standards
An important changeover of filter standards is underway in Australia, but industry has so far been slow to move.
ABCB announces quick-fire NCC 2022 amendment
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published an amendment for the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).
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