International engineering firm, Syska Hennessy Group, has launched an app called the Ductulator, which helps architects, owners, contractors, and mechanical engineers easily determine and specify duct dimensions for HVAC systems. Read more
A Brisbane-based company combining AI, machine learning and automation technology will make its mark next month at Australia’s biggest construction expo.
KNX is stepping up its efforts in the fight against climate change announcing the first KNX Hackathon on the topic of sustainability.
A new peak body has been formed to facilitate the scalable adoption of green infrastructure such as green roofs, walls and facades in Australia and New Zealand.
A fire suppression company has been convicted and fined $450,000 after a worker suffered a fatal injury at a construction site in Sydney’s CBD in 2019.
Tougher regulations need to be introduced to improve insulation and the energy performance of residential buildings in Australia, according to tenant advocacy group Better Renting.
Global management consulting firm McKinsey has launched the Net Zero Built Environment Council, a cross sector coalition of industry stakeholders aiming to decarbonise the built world.
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has released a free best-practice guidel for operating commercial kitchen exhaust systems.
The built environment is changing with the focus of investment moving towards the adoption of new operational technologies.
The ECLYPSE APEX is a powerful HVAC / IoT Edge controller that offers enhanced performance and provides a dedicated space to IoT and AI developers.
Australia’s rigid occupational licensing and restrictive housing market are a handbrake on more Australians moving into jobs suited to their skills,” according to a Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) report released today.
Engineers Australia has partnered with the Office of The NSW Building Commissioner (OBC) to develop a suite of training courses for the construction industry.
DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), a leading manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, has launched a new online water testing miniseries.
Chatham Homes is delivering a new level of sustainable living with its Blackwood display home achieving an Australian-first Green Star Homes certification.
Federal Industry Minister Ed Husic said the National Construction Code (NCC) reforms will make Australian homes more liveable, accessible and energy efficient.
After four long years the world's leading tradeshow for home and building automation, Light & Building, will open its doors at the Frankfurt Messe, from 2 to 6 October.
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released an update to its forecasts for the building and construction industry out to 2026.