A new global scorecard which looks at how countries integrate air quality considerations into their national climate plans has given Australia a dismal score of two out of 15 points.

Designing buildings with solar cleverly incorporated into the design has just become easier, thanks to software developed at RMIT University.

MHI has developed a new 40kVA-class 12ft container-type data centre with an immersion/air-cooled hybrid cooling system capable of simultaneously housing servers utilising three types of cooling methods.

Australia is experiencing a surge of heat pump sales that is expected to continue at least into the mid-2030s as heat pumps continue to replace gas appliances in both existing and new buildings.

Industry groups have welcomed the federal government’s ambitious education priorities which put vocational education and training on equal footing with higher education.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially declared an El Niño after months of heat extremes across the globe and dangerous fire conditions throughout parts of Australia.

CCN examines the ambitious global targets set out by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to reach net zero by 2050.

Hot off the press, the Climate Control News September 2023 issue is now on its way to you in the mail, and is also available online for your convenience.

A new policy will be introduced next month forcing architects and developers to measure embodied carbon in their designs.

The federal government’s plan to train, retrain or upskill Australians and tackle skills shortages is showing results with all 180,000 Fee-Free places filled within six months.

Engineers in Australia have found a way of making stronger concrete with roasted used-coffee grounds.

CCN editor, Sandra Rossi, talks exclusively to Johnson Controls general manager for buildings (Pacific), Craig Buettel, about the buyout and what it means for Australian customers.

To live on the moon or Mars, humans will need heat and air conditioning that can operate long term in reduced gravity and reach temperatures hundreds of degrees above or below those on Earth.

When it comes to commercial HVAC applications, expectations have never been greater. Building owners have a long list of expectations that go beyond simply maintaining comfortable indoor conditions.

The latest issue of Australia’s only independent publication servicing the HVACR and climate control sectors, Climate Control News, is out now, and is packed with all the latest news from the industry.

Industry, government and statutory bodies are working together to ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to reduce welder exposure to fumes and prevent long-term health effects.