In an Australian-first, the City of Sydney will incorporate energy efficiency and renewable energy targets in development applications to ensure buildings are part of the transition to net-zero emissions.

The global cooling fan market in 2021 was valued at $US7.14 billion, according to ResearchandMarkets.com.

It covers topics such as AHU vs in-room strategy, psychrometrics, product sizing, technology selection, installation and hygiene management.

Weld Australia has revealed fabricators are being forced to turn down work due to a shortage of skilled welders.

Beijer Ref has signed an agreement to acquire 85 per cent of the shares in EID, with an option to acquire the remaining shares.

The Modine Manufacturing Company has commenced full scale production of chillers for the data centre market at their new production facility in Rockbridge, Virginia.

Tasmanian-based company Degree C has joined the Reliable Controls Australasian Dealer Network.

In August 2022, NABERS will launch energy and water rating tools for warehouses and cold stores.

Condair, has released an easy-to-follow 10-point guide to specifying humidifiers.

Johnson Controls has acquired zero trust cybersecurity provider, Tempered Networks, the creator of Airwall technology.

Nokia and Innventure have announced plans to commercialize high-performance cooling technology developed by Nokia Bell Labs for data centres.

Industrial thermal system manufacturer, Watlow, has signed an agreement to acquire Eurotherm from Schneider Electric.

Australian entrepreneur, Aaron Pascoe, has developed blueprints for a fuel free mechanical gearbox and is seeking partners to roll out the technology across the globe.

Building owners must stop blaming contractors for their own mismanagement and get behind payment security reforms.

The newly elected Labor government has promised to establish a new vocational education and training body called Jobs and Skills Australia during its first 100 days in office.

New economic research shows increasing women’s participation in the paid workforce would address Australia’s current skills shortage.