Mark Vender
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ABB and EEC join forces for energy efficiency
ABB will partner with Australia’s Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) to support an aligned mission to drive industrial energy efficiency. ABB will be involved in the Council’s initiatives related to policy and advocacy, business growth, and professional development Upcoming projects will facilitate a broader based platform for helping industry and infrastructure to acquire the information needed […]
Beating the heat at MENA Climate Week 2022
The first ever Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Climate Week is being held in March to accelerate collaboration and integrate climate action into global pandemic recovery. MENA Climate Week 2022 will provide a platform for governments, cities, private sector leaders, financial institutions and civil society to discuss opportunities to build forward from the […]
Report confirms massive demand for engineers
The latest Australian Engineering Employment Vacancy Report, produced by Engineers Australia, shows that demand for engineers is at a 10-year high. It also warns that this is exacerbating the existing skills crisis. According to the report, the number of jobs advertised increased 50 per cent nationally in 2021. Demand grew most strongly in Queensland, New […]
Refrigerant report underlines need for further efforts
The latest Cold Hard Facts report, just released, confirms that Australia has now very likely passed “peak bank” in terms of both total volume of refrigerant and its GWP value. But it also highlights segments of the refrigerant market that may require more attention, and the need for ongoing effort to restrict emissions. Since 2007, […]
Government offers ventilation vouchers
As the Victorian government announces a relaxing of rules for mask wearing, it has also unveiled a stimulus package to support businesses and entice people back into venues and workplaces. Although the incentives for dining, entertainment and travel have been offered before, this time there is new funding aimed specifically at ventilation. A $60 million […]
IICA to hold Technology Expo in Wollongong
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is holding a Technology Expo in Wollongong on Wednesday, March 30. IICA Technology Expos are organised as a “one-stop shop” for the instrumentation, control and automation industry, featuring companies showcasing their products or services over a drink in a friendly and relaxed environment. The event is aimed […]
Talking people and workplaces at ventilation summit
The AMCA Building Ventilation Summit, to be held as a virtual event on February 24 and 25, will be looking at the role the building industry will play in preventing the airborne spread of COVID-19, and supporting Australians to return to workplaces and other indoor settings confidently, safely and sustainably. One of the key sessions […]
AIRAH announces award winners
AIRAH has announced the winners of the AIRAH Awards 2021 at a black-tie gala event in Sydney. Leading figures from Australia’s HVAC&R building services industry took a long-awaited opportunity to reunite and raise a toast to the standout people, projects and products in the sector. The winners, selected across 13 categories, exemplify the industry’s efforts […]
Scholarships in sustainable leadership
The Institute for Sustainable Leadership is offering 10 scholarships in support of International Women’s Day. The 50 per cent fee scholarships are available to organisations within the design and construction industry, and are open to all applicants, irrespective of gender. The Foundations in Sustainable Leadership course teaches participants to apply sustainable leadership practices to achieve […]
Air quality protocol under development at QUT
International air quality expert Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, in liaison with facilities management at QUT, is developing a protocol to undertake air quality auditing within the university’s facilities. Prof. Morawska says the assessment aims to ensure excellent air quality, which would ensure a lower risk of infection of airborne viruses including COVID-19, as well as […]
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