Rachel Urquhart
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Sustainability entries open for Banksia Awards
Entries are now open for the 34th National Banksia Sustainability Awards, celebrating people and organisations working towards a net-positive future. The Banksia Awards are Australia’s longest-running sustainability awards, which recognise leadership in biodiversity, climate change, and First Nations people. The awards’ 15 categories highlight the diversity within the sustainability sector. “It’s time to amplify the […]
Updated energy standards for new NSW projects
NSW has introduced a 7-star energy efficiency rating standard for new homes and renovations costing more than $50,000, as of October 2023. The new measures extend to large commercial developments and state projects too, which will have to submit a “net-zero statement” showing buildings are either all-electric or can convert to 100 per cent renewable […]
New IAQ scorecard system
IAQ Ventilation has developed a self-assessment tool to rate the indoor air quality (IAQ) measures in place for a building – known as the Healthy Buildings Scorecard. The tool allows users to see where IAQ measures are succeeding and where improvements can be made. IAQ says its benchmark ratings – including Exceptional, Superior, Excellent and […]
Four years of wins for Mitsubishi Heavy
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioner Australia (MHIAA) was awarded Canstar Blue 2022 Most Satisfied Customer Award for the fourth year in a row. Consumer review and comparison site Canstar Blue runs yearly independent surveys on Australian consumers across 300 different goods and services. As part of the 2022 review, more than 1,000 consumers were asked […]
simPRO opens new global offices
Trade business management software company simPRO has opened two new office spaces in Singapore and the Netherlands. The two new offices employ six local team members in sales, business development and implementation consultant positions. simPRO also has locations in Brisbane, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; Broomfield, CO; and St. Ives, UK. “Our new office locations in […]
Dwyer adds options to transmitter
Dwyer Instruments has announced that its Series MSX Magnesense Differential Pressure Transmitter now has optional BACnet and Modbus communications, available immediately for use in building control applications. This option is selectable for the MSX under the optional feature designated as -COM. The option allows the MSX to communicate via selectable Modbus or BACnet communication. Dwyer says […]
National registration roll-out gathers pace
Western Australia and the ACT have both taken the next steps towards implementing registration schemes for professional engineers. The moves add momentum to a nationwide trend towards registration schemes in response to the recommendations of the Building Confidence Report, which highlighted the need for registration as a mechanism for providing public accountability. WA and the […]
Geothermal energy innovation on Metro Tunnel project
A project using geothermal energy has been selected as a finalist in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements in sustainability across the state. Rail Projects Victoria was nominated for its world-first pilot trial using geothermal technology to convert existing infrastructure foundations into renewable thermal energy. Rail Projects Victoria worked in partnership with the […]
Fake city shows heatwave weaknesses
Washington Post writers have constructed a hypothetical city to demonstrate the disastrous effects of extreme heat on infrastructure – building a cautionary tale in “Meltsville”. The project draws international inspiration from true examples of built environments that weren’t designed to endure extreme temperatures. Meltsville, through its article and accompanying dynamic graphics, illustrates that much of […]
Schneider Electric launches green switchgear range
Schneider Electric has launched its new digital medium voltage switchgear range locally. According to Schneider Electric, the SM AirSeT is a continuation of one of its most popular product ranges for secondary electrical distribution, SM6. The company says the new product represents a leap forward for sustainability, using pure air and vacuum interruption instead of […]
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