UQ is the first university in the world to offset 100 per cent of its electricity needs from its own renewable energy asset.

Apana has helped companies achieve water reductions as high as 25 per cent at more than 500 sites globally.

The manual also covers Victoria’s climate zones and how they affect a home’s heating and cooling requirements.

The estimated value of the contract is $A450 million.

The technology alerts the crane operator if workers move into the danger zone under heavy loads

Between now and 2050 an estimated two million new homes will be built in Victoria.

Poor maintenance and poor-upkeep can compromise the whole HVAC system.

Australians live in one of the world’s most urbanised nations. This places Australia at the forefront of the smart cities movement.

NSW Health is developing a training course on Legionella Control in Cooling Water Systems with TAFE.

Government needs to commit to a longer term plan with targets and a clear process for code updates out to 2030.

Spies serves on the Technical Advisory Board of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

Advances in virtual reality technology are changing architecture and the methods employed in designing buildings.

In trend terms private sector house approvals are at their highest level since 2003, according to ABS data.

Proposed changes will be incorporated into the current Green Star Future Focus review.

Australia will help in the development of smart and sustainable cities across Southeast Asia.

Master Builders Australia will consult with its 32,000 members.