Willow Aliento
Willow has been a journalist and editor in the construction, engineering, sustainability and design sectors for nearly two decades. Based in Wiradjuri Country, she is also a qualified environmental scientist.
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Medal-winning trade skills
In a warm-up for the major World Skills International Competition in Shanghai in September, HVAC&R apprentices from six countries converged on Wollongong, with Australia’s Adam Morgan taking home a silver medal.
Future-proofing the third space in Tokyo
Heat records are shattering around the world, including Japan, where Daikin is collaborating to trial new ways to keep outside areas safe and comfortable.
New hands on the helm at Cundall
Global multi-disciplinary engineering and sustainability consultancy, Cundall, has appointed UK-based building services engineer, Kevin Hayes, to the position of Managing Partner.
Incoming ASHRAE President brings retrofit focus
ASHRAE has installed its new Society President for 2026–27, Sarah E. Maston, P.E., BCxP, LEED AP.
Call for abstracts: Adaptation 2027 Conference
Hosted by the International Institute of Refrigeration, the second IIR International Conference of the Role of Refrigeration in Adapting to Rising Ambient Temperatures (Adaptation 2027) will be held from March 8–10 in Birmingham, UK.
It’s the festival of fridgies – AKA World Refrigeration Day
The annual World Refrigeration Day on June 26 is a chance to recognise the skills and contributions of professionals in the refrigeration, cooling and heating sectors. Here’s how AIRAH is celebrating the day.
MSAB becomes largest voting shareholder in Beijer Ref
Sweden-based family investment trust Melker Schörling AB (MSAB) has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares held by EQT in global refrigeration specialist Beijer Ref.
Mark Romage retires after 33 years at Hydrochem
From starting on the tools with Hydrochem in Victoria in 1992, through to heading up the Western Australian operation since 2009, in the past 33 years Mark Romage, Affil.AIRAH, has made his mark on the business.
Deemed engineers given 18-month extension
Engineers working in Victoria under deemed registration now have until the end of 2027 to complete the new registration process.
Global scheme helping laboratories reach net zero
The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) aims to address a significant gap in resources for lab buildings by developing performance assessment, performance improvement, and professional accreditation tools specific to the energy-intensive laboratory sector.
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