Mark Vender

July 6, 2021

QAE launches new range of glass touchpads

Business

Quality Air Equipment (QAE) has announced the release of a new range of Qline 8-zone and 6-zone glass touchpads. They are fully compatible with the company’s 24V motorised zone dampers, which are used to control airflow in HVAC heating or cooling systems. According to QAE, the main advantage of the new glass touchpads, aside from […]

July 6, 2021

Modest start for red-tape-reducing licence system

Regulations

On July 1, the Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) scheme took effect. The new system has been hailed as a way of cutting red tape and allowing Australians to work across borders without having to apply and pay for additional occupational licences, if they are already licenced for the work in their home state or territory. […]

July 5, 2021

Victoria seeks input on gas substitution roadmap

Regulations

The Victorian government is seeking community and industry input to help inform Victoria’s gas substitution roadmap and assist the gas sector to reach net zero emissions. The roadmap will detail the transition pathways and identify policy mechanisms to achieve Victoria’s emissions reduction targets through reduced fugitive emissions, more efficient use of gas, electrification and increased […]

July 2, 2021

Carel strengthens AHU offering with Enginia acquisition

Business

Carel, through its subsidiary Recuperator, has purchased 100 per cent of the share capital of Enginia, a company operating in the design, production and marketing of dampers and other plastic and metal components for air handling units. Enginia, operating in the aeraulic sector since 1997, has a 4,700m2 headquarters in Milan, Italy, and 46 staff. […]

July 2, 2021

Is this the HVAC system of the future?

News

A research collaboration between architecture firm BVN and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has created a 3D-printed air-diffusion system that has the potential to slash embodied carbon and installation costs – and disrupt the status quo of mechanical services. The Systems Reef 2 (SR2) is an alternative to traditional ductwork that is 3D printed […]

July 1, 2021

Pacific Ventilation acquires Ravenscroft Fire Dampers

Business

Pacific Ventilation has acquired Ravenscroft Fire Dampers, a New Zealand-based business that has been developing fire dampers for more than 23 years. Ravenscroft recently released an upgraded Series 2 fire damper range, which Pacific Ventilation will expand to the South Island of New Zealand and Australia. According to Pacific Ventilation, the Ravenscroft Series 2 fire […]

July 1, 2021

Apprentices take centrestage in SA

Events and conferencesNews

South Australia’s top refrigeration and air conditioning apprentices have been recognised at the annual AIRAH Apprentice Awards. This year’s event, held at the Adelaide Pavilion, saw industry members and guests gather to celebrate the achievements of apprentices in the HVAC&R industry. “It was a great success and honoured some really talented young men in the […]

July 1, 2021

NCC 2022 public comment extended

Regulations

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has extended consultation on stage 1 of National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 public comment draft until 11.59pm (AEST) July 11, 2021. “The ABCB is cognisant of the ongoing impact on industry of COVID-19, and the flow-on effect of the various lockdowns experienced in many jurisdictions,” says an ABCB statement. […]

July 1, 2021

New Daikin AHU features product integrated controls

Business

Daikin has introduced air handling units (AHU) with product integrated controls (AHU-PIC), which the company describes as “an industry-leading IoT-ready air-handling unit offering ultimate control straight out of the box”. “Delivering more efficient, technologically advanced and high-performing buildings is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the construction industry,” Daikin says. “Building owners, builders and consultants […]

June 30, 2021

Opinion: Time for a training levy

Features

Dr Michael Riese, M.AIRAH, is Business Development Manager – Defence & Research at Cold Logic. He shares his views on the need for an HVAC&R training levy. Last week, AIRAH’s South Australian division crowned the new apprentice of the year in HVAC&R. The standard of the eight candidates put forward by TAFE SA was excellent, […]