Matt Dillon

July 17, 2020

Northern Territory to be a net zero hero by 2050

News

The Northern Territory has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Recently the NT government released its Climate Change Response: Towards 2050 document and a three-year action plan, which are built around four key objectives. The objectives are: Slashing emissions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 Building a resilient Territory that adapts and […]

July 8, 2020

Jane MacMaster appointed as Chief Engineer

News

Engineers Australia has appointed Jane MacMaster to the newly created role of Chief Engineer. Engineers Australia CEO Dr Bronwyn Evans says MacMaster will lead Engineers Australia’s engagement and policy discussion with industry, government, academia and other key stakeholders. “The Chief Engineer will play an important part in delivering the organisation’s strategic vision, and we are […]

June 30, 2020

Rankine 2020 conference heads online

Events and conferences

The IIR International Rankine 2020 Conference – Advances in Cooling, Heating and Power Generation, will be held from July 27–31 as a virtual event. The conference celebrates the life and legacy of William Rankine (pictured above), the Scottish mechanical engineer who helped found the science of thermodynamics. This year the event will include more than […]

June 22, 2020

Female engineers shaping the world

Events and conferences

To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day on Tuesday, June 23, a panel of female industry leaders shared their experiences at an online event. International Women in Engineering Day is an internationally recognised day that aims to highlight the work done by women in engineering and technical roles. Hosted by Girls in Engineering, an outreach […]

June 16, 2020

IWBI launches WELL Health-Safety Rating

GeneralNews

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has launched the WELL Health-Safety Rating for all building and facility types. The tool is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating system focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols and design strategies to address a post-COVID-19 environment. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is one of the earliest outcomes of IWBI’s Task Force […]

June 9, 2020

US HVAC&R professionals weathering COVID-19 crisis

News

The results are in from a survey exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on US HVAC&R professionals. The survey was conducted by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). About 3,000 of its members replied to “ASHRAE’s Survey of the Impact of COVID-19 on Members Professionally and Their Businesses”, which explored […]

May 11, 2020

EEC’s Luke Menzel joins i-Hub Steering Committee

News

Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) CEO Luke Menzel has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling, or i-Hub. Established by AIRAH in association with the CSIRO and PRIME, the i-Hub has been designed to facilitate the HVAC&R industry’s transition to a low-emissions future, stimulate jobs growth, and showcase […]

May 4, 2020

WA government’s NCC delay criticised

NewsRegulations

In a move criticised by industry bodies, the Western Australia government has changed its building regulations and extended the provisional use of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2016 until May 2021. AIRAH (the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating) is one of the bodies that has questioned the strategy behind the decision. It […]

April 27, 2020

China and Thailand stop illegal R22 shipment

News

China and Thailand have collaborated using the OzonAction iPIC system to prevent a huge illegal consignment of ozone-depleting and climate-damaging R22 from going ahead.   Created and hosted by the United Nations, the informal Prior Informed Consent (iPIC) system enables countries to share details of eligible importers and exporters with other member countries through a […]

April 20, 2020

ISHRAE releases COVID-19 Guidance Document

News

It may have emerged originally in Wuhan, China, but the COVID-19 coronavirus has touched upon everyone almost everywhere, including in India. With the potential for casualties in the densely populated nation immense, and confusing abounding, the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers has released the ISHRAE COVID-19 Guidance Document. “India, with the […]