
Nick Johns-Wickberg
Nick Johns-Wickberg is the editor of AIRAH’s Ecolibrium and HVAC&R News magazines.
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ASHRAE and UNEP approve new life-cycle refrigerant management plan
ASHRAE and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have approved a new two-year work plan titled Life Cycle Refrigerant Management (LCRM).
QUT researchers use AI to optimise urban greening
Researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed an AI-powered tool for optimising the location and type of urban greenery, potentially cooling cities by up to 3.5°C.
IWBI launches two new WELL ratings
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has expanded its WELL program with two new ratings.
Daikin launches turnkey refrigeration solution
Daikin has released its new DeVap series of evaporators, which it says completes its turnkey refrigeration solution.
Mike Lenton retires from HydroChem
After six years at the helm, Mike Lenton, M.AIRAH, has retired from his role as CEO of Australian independent water specialist HydroChem.
Report forecasts skyrocketing energy use in Australian data centres
A report authored by Baringa and commissioned by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has found that data centres could use as much as 11% of Australia’s energy by 2035.
Cundall appoints new building services director
Global engineering consultancy Cundall has announced the appointment of Stewart Mann as Director of Building Services.
Connection point: how Industry Nights helped this company grow
As AIRAH’s Industry Nights expand to 13 locations in 2026, we speak to a regular exhibitor about what they’ve gained from these events.
HVAC&R tops earnings among Australian trade businesses
A new report from Tradify has found that HVAC&R businesses bring in the most revenue among all major Australian trades.
Huge attendance for 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference
ASHRAE’s 2026 Winter Conference has concluded, with indoor environmental quality (IEQ), healthy buildings and the evolving role of HVAC&R professionals in focus.
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