Mark Vender

April 21, 2022

Master Builders supports petition for free standards

News

A federal House of Representatives petition calling for free or affordable access to Australian Standards has received support from the Master Builders Association of Victoria. The petition claims that although essential to many jobs, Australian Standards are becoming “increasingly expensive and the restrictions on accessibility are increasing”. “The existing model is unsustainable and will potentially […]

April 20, 2022

International alliance to promote women in cooling

News

The International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC) has been launched to advance the engagement of women, promote career opportunities, and increase female participation in the HVAC&R sector. The initiative is led by the World Refrigeration Day (WRD) Secretariat and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction in cooperation with founding partners from around the […]

April 19, 2022

CIBSE Seminar Series open for registrations

Events and conferences

CIBSE has opened registrations for its 2022 Seminar Series. Titled Going from Great to Good, the series acknowledges that outstanding building performance at the forefront of sustainable design is aspirational, but that staying within our planetary boundaries means we need to find ways to raise the tide for all buildings, both new and old. The […]

April 14, 2022

Belimo offers integrated thermal energy management

Business

Belimo has released a new range of energy valves and thermal energy meters that integrate energy metering, energy control, and IoT-enabled billing in one device. The new thermal energy meters are certified according to EN 1434/MID and are equipped for direct, or remote IoT-based billing. They are approved according to MID for heat metering in […]

April 13, 2022

ABCB offers new fire protection courses

News

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released two courses on fire safety systems and passive fire protection, with discounted registration for a limited time. The ABCB notes that effective fire protection in buildings can save lives, and a good and up-to-date understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) plays a critical role in this […]

April 7, 2022

AIRAH Awards 2022 aim to inspire industry

Events and conferences

Nominations are open for the leading accolades of the HVAC&R building services industry: the AIRAH Awards 2022. Across 13 categories, the awards celebrate the projects, people and products that have raised the bar for the built environment. AIRAH Chief Executive Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, says the awards play a vital role in reminding us that we […]

April 6, 2022

GBCA releases guide to an all-electric future

News

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has published a guide that presents a compelling case for moving away from gas in new buildings – and lays out a straightforward method for doing so. Launched at the GBCA’s recent TRANSFORM conference, A Practical Guide to Electrification outlines the steps involved in delivering an all-electric new […]

April 6, 2022

NT weighs up Section J energy efficiency provisions

Regulations

The Northern Territory government is seeking industry feedback on potential changes to its energy efficiency provisions for buildings. Following a local industry investigation in 2020 into the potential adoption of NCC Section J in the Northern Territory and in response to industry feedback, a cost benefit analysis has been conducted by energy-efficiency specialists DeltaQ. The […]

April 5, 2022

Now or never for emissions reduction, says IPCC

News

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says that immediate and deep emissions reductions are required across all sectors to limit global warming to the levels set out in the Paris Agreement. The report, Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change, provides an updated global snapshot of actions and pledges to […]

April 5, 2022

Beijer Ref continues expansion in Australia

News

Beijer Ref has announced the acquisition of two Australian businesses: GMR Supplies and Mackay Air Supplies. GMR Supplies is a refrigeration wholesaler based in Perth, Western Australia. According to Beijer Ref, the company distributes high-quality refrigeration products and provides HVAC&R spare parts to metropolitan and country clients throughout Western Australia. Mackay Air Supplies is an […]