Mark Vender
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Government to extend apprentice wage subsidy
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has targeted trades as a key area for investment ahead of the Federal Budget, by announcing an extension to the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements and Completing Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidies. The end date for the program will now be extended to June 30, 2022. Through the subsidy, businesses that engage an Australian […]
Dwyer releases Series PMI particulate matter transmitter
Amid greater general interest in measuring indoor air quality, Dwyer Instruments has launched its Series PMI particulate matter transmitter. The transmitter is designed to measure indoor air quality by detecting particulate matter in an office environment or HVAC duct. According to Dwyer, the Series PMI uses laser scattering technology to measure particles as small as […]
Fujitsu strengthens dealer and commercial teams
Fujitsu General Australia has appointed John Bourke (left) and Alex Turner (right) to national roles that the company says will be instrumental in directing its dealer and commercial channel activity Australia-wide. Bourke has been appointed to the position of National Commercial Manager. Turner is the newly appointed National Dealer Manager. “Fujitsu General is eager to […]
Compliance crunch coming for fire dampers?
A small note to the schedule of referenced documents in the National Construction Code that is set to activate on May 1 could cause big non-compliance risks with fire dampers, according to some industry sources. The issue relates to the testing standard AS 1530.4 for fire dampers called up in the National Construction Code (NCC). […]
Daikin launches R32 Altherma system
Daikin Australia has launched its new R32 Altherma Mono-Bloc system, which it describes as “a highly flexible, energy-efficient home heating and cooling system that creates consistent, controllable comfort for homes”. Daikin’s Altherma range of hydronic heating and cooling systems are designed to provide energy-efficient, even, radiant and draught-free heat. As well as using a lower-GWP […]
TA-Smart valve from IMI Hydronic now available
TA-Smart is the latest control valve from IMI Hydronic Engineering, and according to Australian distributor Hydroflow, its most intelligent to date. “The new valve offers a unique combination of functions and communication possibilities,” says Hydroflow. “TA-Smart relies on three main pillars: outstanding performance measurement with unparalleled accuracy; fast and accurate control capability; and versatility of […]
US government launches National COVID-19 Plan
The US government has released its National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, laying out a roadmap for dealing with the pandemic and getting back to more normal routines. It includes measures such as vaccination, accurate advice on the use of masks and PPE, and ongoing monitoring of the virus, as well as a focus on ventilation. Strong […]
Registrations open for ARBS 2022
Registration is now open for ARBS 2022, to be held over three days from August 16–18, 2022, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The focus for this year’s event is on emerging trends and technologies, including smart IoT solutions, automation and control, refrigerants, energy efficiency, sustainability. After the 2020 event was postponed due to […]
Built environment mega-event coming to Melbourne
BE Summit, DesignBUILD, Total Facilities and Digital Construction Week will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre over one week from May 10–13. Covering industries ranging from planning and construction to technology and facilities management, the well-known conferences will join forces to create what organisers are describing as “a unique built environment event […]
Victoria approves assessment scheme for HVAC&R engineers
The Victorian Business Licensing Authority has approved the AIRAH Professional Engineer Register (APER) program under the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019. This follows the approval for the APER in Queensland in 2021, and represents the next step of AIRAH’s plan to provide a professional registration scheme for HVAC&R building services engineers across the country. AIRAH […]
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