Building Services

There needs to be a greater emphasis on insulation and energy efficiency in Australia’s net zero plan, according to the Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ).

GHD appoints CEO

Global professional services company, GHD, has appointed Jim Giannopoulos to the role of CEO.

Distech Controls is increasing the capabilities of its ECLYPSE Connected Thermostat with a new scheduler.

Distech Controls has reported impressive growth in Australia and New Zealand in recent months with five new system integrator partners joining the company’s network.

RACV Solar has completed its largest solar panel installation in Victoria to date, at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)’s Australian Synchrotron in Clayton, Victoria.

Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Colette Munro to the role of Pacific Zone president, overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations in Australia and New Zealand.

RMIT University are using nanodiamonds to create cool clothing, it is a method that could also be applied to buildings.

The two leading representative bodies of the global cement industry have signed a milestone agreement to help accelerate decarbonisation of the sector across the world.

Researchers in Zurich have created the Zero Carbon Building Systems Lab which can simulate different climatic conditions to test new building systems, components and materials.

Liquid cooling lab

ResetData has installed the first liquid-cooled data server in an Australian commercial building.

The fee-free TAFE program has returned to Charles Darwin University with more than 60 courses on offer to ensure the Northern Territory has the skilled workforce it needs.

Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Limited has received its first commercial order in Australia from construction company Kapitol Group.

A collaborative project leveraging quantum computing has taken an important step in the realm of sustainable building design.

Australian smart building materials company, ClearVue Technologies, has developed advanced solar glass technology that generates renewable energy from windows and facades.

Stockland has established a new partnership with Energy Bay to manage the provision of energy across its property portfolio.

A new CSIRO report shows existing technologies will enable Australia to halve emissions by 2030 from 2020 levels.