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ECS Group organises BAS version 5.0 FIN trial
ECS Group is offering customers and industry associates a complimentary trial of the building automation systems (BAS) version of the FIN Framework 5.0 software. The free one-day event is called “Take FIN for a spin” and will be held at The Grand Hyatt Melbourne on March 20. ECS Group specialises in building automation and controls, […]
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Grosvenor appoints new COO
Grosvenor Engineering Group has announced the appointment of Graham Hindley to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Hindley is a qualified engineer, industrial relations and commerce professional. He spent 20 years in senior management roles in Sydney, Malaysia, China and Germany working for engineering and manufacturing companies. Managing Director at Grosvenor Engineering Group, Nicholas Lianos, […]
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NCPR assesses building product reliability
In the age of fake news, the building industry has encountered its fair share of falsehoods. There has been an increasing volume of misappropriate behaviour – be it in the filing of false evidence to support regulatory conformance or the use of inferior-quality materials. This consequently puts the profile of Australian buildings at risk. And […]
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AIRAH releases HVAC&R Search Compendium 2020
HVAC&R Search Compendium 2020 is now in circulation. The Compendium is a hardcopy version of the online HVAC&R Search directory, and provides a comprehensive listing of companies operating within the country’s HVAC&R sector. It is produced by the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH). The HVAC&R Search Compendium 2020 complements its digital […]
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FPAS accreditation now available
As reported previously, fire safety rules are changing in New South Wales from April. For HVAC practitioners, the major change at this stage is that only those who are accredited as competent fire safety practitioners (CFSPs) under the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) will be authorised to conduct the annual assessment of essential fire safety […]
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Leveraging infrastructure to lower emissions
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), ClimateWorks Australia and the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) have released an issues paper highlighting the foundational role of infrastructure in Australia’s quest for a net zero emissions future. The organisations point out that infrastructure is responsible for up to 70 per cent of Australia’s emissions. And […]
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25 King scores WELL Certification
25 King Street Brisbane has been awarded Queensland’s first WELL Core and Shell Certification at the Platinum level. Led by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), WELL is a global rating system for advancing health and wellbeing in buildings. The sustainable structure has also earned 6 star Green Star Design and As Built ratings. Dubbed […]
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ARER 2020 to be held in Sydney
The second iteration of the Australian Residential Energy Rating (ARER) conference will be held in Sydney at Doltone House from May 12–13. Hosted by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and supported by the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), the conference will feature sessions focused on energy efficiency, sustainability regulations and opportunities, […]
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Hitachi introduces FrostWash Technology
In response to what it perceived as an unmet need for greater cleanliness in air conditioning systems, Hitachi has introduced “FrostWash Technology”. “Air is always travelling across the surface of the heat exchanger,” says Hitachi. “Dust, mould and bacteria can accumulate, leading to reduced performance and perceivable odours. Keeping the heat exchanger clean is the […]
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Servicing disasters in a changing climate
The Indoor Air Quality Association of Australia (IAQAA) is holding a day seminar in Melbourne on Friday, March 27, titled Servicing Disasters in a Changing Climate. The workshop has been organised as a space for discussing the experiences of people working in extreme events such as bushfires and floods, many of whom are seriously impacted […]
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Dwyer launches AVPT series
Dwyer Instruments has released a new series of pencil-style air velocity transmitters. “The Series AVPT pencil-style air velocity transmitter uses thermal anemometer technology to provide high accuracy and stable air velocity measurements in imperial and metric units across ranges of 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, or 4,000FPM (5, 10, 15, or 20m/s),” says Dwyer. “The Series AVPT […]
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Females to take the lead
Danfoss is embarking on an ambitious plan to ensure that the number of female leaders increases significantly over the next five years. Women currently account for over a third of all the company’s employees, but only 20 per cent of its leaders are women. The aim is for 25 per cent of its leaders to […]
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Wire & Gas 2020 essential for knowledge future-proofing
The Automotive Air conditioning, Electrical and Cooling Technicians of Australasia (VASA) has slated its Wire & Gas 2020 conference for July 31 to August 2 on the Gold Coast, Queensland. “With a focus on the opportunities for our industry as vehicle electrification accelerates, Wire & Gas 2020 will be the Asia-Pacific region’s premier event for […]
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Survey on high-performance HVAC
The University of New South Wales is holding a survey that is part of the Low Carbon Living CRC project “Mainstreaming high performance commercial building HVAC” (RP1033). The purpose of the survey is to investigate the general barriers, drivers and options that affect the design decisions of standard and high-efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning […]
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Daikin offers camouflaged condensers
Daikin UK has come up with a new concept for home-owners who want to “hide” their outdoor air conditioning units: photographic wrapping. The service allows a unit to be merged with its background by wrapping it in a vinyl film based on a photograph provided by the customer. The wrap is a high-quality vinyl, 50 […]
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Free webinar on cooling tower technology
Models of Success and Sustainability (MOSS) is holding a free webinar on Thursday, February 20. MOSS presented the IVG–CT at Isle’s second Industrial TAG meeting on November 15, 2019. Vortex Processing Technology (VPT) is a new disruptive “CleanTechnology” that has been developed to improve commercial cooling tower (CT) performance, reduce maintenance inputs and operating costs. The […]
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Speaker opportunities with AIRAH
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is inviting industry experts to submit proposals for sessions at the Outlook 2020 conference, the Big Data and Analytics Forum, and the Building Physics Forum. Outlook 2020 will take place in Sydney from November 8–10 and is AIRAH’s headline event for the year. It brings […]
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ARBS Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the ARBS 2020 Industry Awards have been announced. This year marks a decade for the ARBS Awards, aimed at honouring and rewarding the talent in Australia’s HVAC&R industry. ARBS Exhibition Manager Sue Falcke says the list of finalists reflects the industry’s ability to evolve and meet the needs of a changing landscape. […]
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Free online refrigerant course
Industry groups have joined together to create a free online course called Real Alternatives 4 Life, to provide education on the safe use of alternative refrigerants such as ammonia, hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide. The course has been developed in response to the European F-Gas Regulation, which encourages wider adoption of refrigerants with a lower global […]
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Vale David Norman, engineering legend
Norman Disney & Young (NDY) founder David Norman passed away recently, aged 90. “David Norman, founder of Norman Disney & Young, was a pioneer of the engineering consultancy industry in Australia,” says NDY. “With a focus on service and communication, as well as innovative results, his methods proved well ahead of their time, and paved […]