Where are my female fridgies?
Michelle Popovski, M.AIRAH,
wonders what it will take to make
the role of HVAC&R technician
more appealing for women.
Category: Industry eye
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Mikaila Ganado has been named AIRAH President, replacing Paul Jackson, with Alan Fok and Chris Bong elected as new board directors.
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Capital improvement
AIRAH’s APER has been approved to register engineers in the ACT.
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Viva la resolution
Professor Gayle Avery explores the most effective methods for resolving conflict.
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Good management systems matter
The adoption of a prefabrication strategy in the design and construction of mechanical services systems at the new Victorian Heart Hospital in Clayton solved numerous challenges associated with the build and project timelines. As Sean McGowan reports, the approach is a precursor to future healthcare projects.
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A nationwide NCC freeze?
The Coalition has followed in the footsteps of the South Australian government, which earlier this year announced that it would not update the National Construction Code (NCC) for a decade.Opposition leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a suite of policies aimed at...
Transparency in the built environment
Standards Australia and the International Code Council have partnered to develop a new protocol that will enhance climate data transparency and operability internationally across the built environment.The two organisations joined forces at the 29th annual United...
Making air safe
A report launched at Parliament House in November has highlighted the human impact of poor indoor air quality, framing it as an access and inclusion issue. In November, the Safer Air Project brought together leaders from engineering, public health, facilities...
It’s time to talk about the F-word
Fluorinated “forever chemicals” such as PFAS and TFA are at the centre of global health concerns. Laura Timberlake investigates the HVAC&R industry’s role in addressing the issue. Concerns have been growing globally as reports come in of high quantities of...
Fighting the invisible enemy
When Ashak Nathwani arrived in Australia from Uganda in 1972 with 20 cents to his name, little did he imagine how much he would achieve in his life. Laura Timberlake reviews his recently released book and explores his astonishing career. As Australia struggles to meet...
Hidden hero: the importance of BMS
Building management systems are vital for HVAC performance and efficiency, but if they’re poorly designed or maintained, they can cause serious problems. Chris Stamatis, M.AIRAH, and Trevor Smith, Affil.AIRAH, showed Nick Johns-Wickberg and Mark Vender how these...
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