The hospital was supposed to open in 2015 but will now open in 2018.

A series of recommendations have been developed to help government and industry understand how the HVAC and property sectors can best transition to managing net zero energy buildings.

The phaseout of R-22 units will be completed by 2020, encouraging HVAC system owners to replace their existing units before the phaseout.

The study, which has been awarded a grant from NASA, will examine the delicate relationship between cooling and water consumption.

A-Gas is planning to add to the workforce and invest in new equipment.

The guide provides practical guidance for built environment professionals and regulatory agencies.

Last year the company established its headquarters in South Australia's capital, Adelaide.

The number of people living in medium and high density housing has increased 32 per cent since 2011.

First time awards, including Contractor of the Year and Tradie of the Year, were also popular.

Precision Mechanical Services manager, Pam Rogers, is a HVAC technician with a Cert IV in OH&S.

Abdelahad is best known as the driving force leading the team developing Optergy Enterprise to help building managers better monitor and manage their building, mechanical and electrical systems.

The second finalist is Jindabyne Refrigeration owner operator, Andrew Solomon.

Crest Air Conditioning mechanical engineer, Brian Lieu, undertakes engineering design and calculations for projects in HVAC and building services.

The second innovation from Green HVAC Solution director, Vahid Vakiloroaya, is a smart thermal controller which came to market earlier this year.

Heine has been involved in a long list of exceptional projects involving energy saving fan upgrades.

Wiseman is currently chair of the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association's OH&S Committee.