Building Services

In an era where speed, efficiency and reliability define success, one Australian company is disrupting an industry that has barely changed in decades.

The long-running running debate over the ideal city size has an answer, with a new study pinpointing the ‘magic number’ of residents where sustainability and liveability peak.

Building designers, services engineers and managers have had limited climate and weather data on which to base their simulations.

Researchers in South Korea have developed a new digital twin-based framework for Relocatable Modular Buildings (RMBs).

Berner International, North America’s leading manufacturer of air curtains, has launched its newly redesigned Intelliswitch digital controls across the entire Architectural Series.

Charles Dawin University (CDU) has proven it is possible to create little to no rubbish from building construction in regional towns.

The combination of bi-polar ionization technology and a low-MERV media filter can deliver high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter air cleaning performance, according to the findings of a new study.

SCSA comes of age

Specialised Controls Solutions Australia (SCSA) marked a major milestone, celebrating its 21st anniversary in style with a vibrant evening of entertainment, music, and recognition.

The impact of climate in assessing building energy efficiency will be covered by Dr Ramona Dalla Pozza, knowledge broker for the Climate Systems Hub, at Building Simulation 2025.

Honeywell has acquired from Nexceris its Li-ion Tamer business, a leading off-gas detection solution for lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries that detects thermal runaway events.

Specialised Controls Solutions Australia (SCSA) has officially been appointed a Reliable Controls Authorised Dealer in New South Wales, expanding their national footprint.

City of Sydney planning rules will require new residential buildings, large commercial buildings and hotels in the city to be all electric by January 1, 2027.

Cumberland City Council has constructed Australia’s first Green, Cool Carpark.

ASHRAE and the International Code Council have announced the opening of a second public review period for proposed Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings.

Honeywell has launched an AI-powered platform that integrates critical building software and technologies into a single interface to help enable more efficient operations.

Engineers at RMIT University have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement, opening a potential new market in sustainable construction materials.