Policies aligning renewables and energy efficiency are common in the buildings sector, but not in other parts of industry.

Training isn't getting any easier with an ever growing mix of new refrigerant types, components and controls.

The Smart Cities Council ANZ is working with the GBCA to build the Smart Buildings Centre of Excellence.

The discussion paper outlines the steps required for commercial, institutional and government buildings and fitouts to decarbonise.

The composition of the new refrigerant, which should be available in 2019, is 49% R32, 11.5% R125 and 39.5 % CF3I.

Australia is lagging behind developing nations such as India, Indonesia and China.

Chemours and Honeywell appealed the decision earlier this year but it was rejected. Now they have taken their fight to the Supreme Court.

This is a person that has a well established HVACR career and has contributed extensively to the development of the industry.

The federal government will tender later this year for the delivery of the apprenticeship network to commence from mid-2019.

Technicians from all parts of Australia competed for a chance to represent their country at the 45th WorldSkills Competition in Kazan, Russia in August, 2019.

Carel CEO, Francesco Nalini, said the listing will be positive for the company's long term performance.

The government plans to change the criteria for retrofitting older schools to include factors like humidity and classroom design.

The project comes as Cold Logic officially launches a dedicated defence division as part of its expansion plans.

Increased diversity makes HVACR a more attractive employment destination, thereby attracting the best technical and commercial talent coming out of trade schools and universities.

The aim is to support the training and development of future RAC technicians.

Construction will start at the end of this year creating more than 100 jobs.