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No lockdown for HVAC&R, says AIRAH
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has written to federal, state and territory ministers and called on the government to clearly identify HVAC&R, building maintenance and support as essential services. As governments across Australia order non-essential services to shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19, AIRAH has signalled the need […]
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HVAC&R Maintenance webinar
AIRAH is hosting a webinar about HVAC&R maintenance on Thursday, March 26. It will be the first in a series of webinars that highlight key changes to the newly updated DA19. The series will discuss: The key changes to DA19’s 2019 edition How to use the manual in everyday practice Why maintenance of HVAC&R systems […]
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Advisory note on COVID-19 and HVAC
A.G. Coombs has published an advisory note that explores how COVID-19 may interact with HVAC systems and the steps that should be taken to reduce the spread of the virus. Although the note confirms that – according to the most recent information – COVID-19 is mainly spread through respiratory droplets, it also indicates that there […]
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AIRAH statement on COVID-19
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has suspended all scheduled events up until May 31, 2020, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. AIRAH CEO Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, says the Institute is closely monitoring developments regarding the coronavirus. “Unfortunately, as a result of COVID-19, AIRAH has had to make the decision to […]
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NSW Net Zero Plan
The NSW government has released its Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020–2030. It is the foundation for NSW’s action on climate change and goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Under the plan, the NSW economy will see over $11.6bn of private investment and 2,400 new jobs. Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean says […]
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Refrigeration 2020 suspended
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has suspended the Refrigeration 2020 Conference, scheduled for March 23–24 in Melbourne, due to concerns around the spread of COVID-19. “In this time of great upheaval for everyone, we ask for your patience as we work with attendees, speakers, sponsors and other stakeholders to reorganise,” […]
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National Energy Efficiency Conference deferred
The Energy Efficiency Council has postponed the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2020, scheduled to take place in Melbourne from May 26–27. Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) CEO Luke Menzel says the decision was made to minimise the potential for transmission of COVID-19, and to deliver the highest quality event possible. “We did not make this decision […]
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ARBS 2020 postponed
ARBS Exhibitions Ltd has held an extraordinary board meeting where it was decided that the ARBS 2020 exhibition scheduled to be held from May 19–21 will be postponed due to the COVID-19 virus. “Circumstances relating to the virus have triggered the postponement,” says ARBS Events Organiser Sue Falcke. She cites a number of factors as […]
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Construction industry braces for coronavirus impact
Both the Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) and Master Builders Australia have flagged the serious fallout of the coronavirus for Australia’s construction industry. ACIF has urged industry and government collaboration to address the growing disruption to construction projects as a result of the coronavirus. The most pressing issue is the reduced supply of building products […]
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ASHRAE addresses coronavirus concerns
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has developed a guide to address concerns about the novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV). HVAC practitioners have been fielding queries from clients since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus a public health emergency. The COVID-19 Preparedness Resources webpage is a reference for building industry […]
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Camfil acquires Airepure
Sweden-based clean air solutions manufacturer Camfil has announced the acquisition of Airepure Australia. “The acquisition will help strengthen Camfil’s position as a global leader in air filtration, offering innovative clean air solutions, which will benefit our customers across the industry in Australia and New Zealand,” says the company. “Airepure’s addition to the Camfil Group will […]
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Nominations open for the 2020 AIRAH Awards
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is inviting nominations from industry leaders for the 2020 AIRAH Awards. AIRAH is celebrating its centenary in 2020, and this year the Awards gala dinner will be celebrated in conjunction with the Future of HVAC Conference during Outlook 2020. Each year the Awards recognise excellence […]
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‘Cooling gap’ to drive global demand
It is estimated that 4.8 billion new units of cooling equipment will be sold globally between 2019 and 2030. Annual sales are expected to hit 460 million units, up from 336 million unit sales in 2018. The forecasts appear in a report titled The Cooling Imperative, produced by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and sponsored…
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Aussie Centre of Excellence wins international award
The HVAC Centre of Excellence at Holmesglen’s Chadstone campus in Melbourne has won a prestigious CIBSE Building Performance Award in the Learning and Development category. The awards, open to any organisation internationally, recognise the people, products and projects that demonstrate engineering excellence in the built environment. The 2020 awards were presented at a gala dinner […]
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ARC flags ‘sub-standard’ Queensland licence
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has called out Queensland for putting consumers at risk with a “sub-standard RAC licence”. The licence is part of the new mechanical services regulations that came into effect on January 1 this year. “The major issue is that one of the qualifications required for the Queensland licence does not specify […]
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New rules for Queensland fridgies
A new licensing framework has been introduced in Queensland. Workers now require a Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licence for mechanical services work. According to the QBCC, “improperly installed and maintained heating and cooling systems can lead to dangerous bacteria growing and spreading through systems in facilities such as aged care, hospitals and shopping […]
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Grant funding for better buildings
Applications are open for round one of the City of Sydney environmental performance grants. Through the grants and sponsorship program, the City aims to enable residents and businesses to improve their environmental performance. The City provides funds to reduce carbon emissions, save water and cut operating costs in buildings. Recipients can commission energy and/or water […]
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Coronavirus and HVAC
Since the first case was detected in China in December 2019, the novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has spread rapidly. On January 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus a public health emergency. Although the vast majority of coronavirus patients have been in China, cases have been confirmed in Australia. Not surprisingly, local […]
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Sneak peek: ARBS Speaker Series
ARBS has released details of its 2020 Speaker Series. ARBS 2020 is taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 19–21. The Speaker Series is still in its final stages of development, but some highlights have already been confirmed. Infrastructure Without Tears: How to transition from commercial to industrial contracts without losing your […]
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Speakers announced for Refrigeration 2020
As AIRAH heads into its centenary year, the first celebration off the ranks will be the Refrigeration Conference 2020. An impressive list of speakers has been announced for the conference, taking place in Melbourne from March 23–24. The keynote speakers are Thomas Lund of Danfoss Industrial Refrigeration from Denmark, and Bruce Nelson, M.AIRAH, of Colmac […]