The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is holding a webinar on dispute resolution processes for defective building work complaints on Wednesday, October 25. The webinar has been designed to complement six videos produced to give building contractors some quick and simple insights into the QBCC’s dispute resolution process for such complaints. The video series […]
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) scientists have proposed a new technique which might help prevent “short-circuits” that can cause geothermal power plants to halt production. According to the researchers, the technique has the potential to improve the efficiency of geothermal power. “The public perception of geothermal is that since it’s renewable we should be able […]
Danfoss, Google, Microsoft and Schneider Electric have created a new data centre innovation hub in Fredericia, Denmark. The group – together with the Danish Data Center Industry – is launching the Net Zero Innovation Hub For Data Centers with a view to speed up common solutions for the green transition of data centres. According to […]
A new research institute will offer advice to industry on how to assess and respond to climate change. Experts and industry leaders in the field of climate change gathered together recently for the launch of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR). The new institute will support the activities of UNSW researchers from the faculties […]
TSI Incorporated, a global leader in performance measurement solutions, has introduced a new indoor air quality (IAQ) monitor to help maintain healthy and sustainable buildings – the TSI AirAssure 8144. According to TSI Incorporated, the link between poor indoor air quality and decreased productivity among occupants is undeniable. AirAssure aims to bridge this gap by […]
All-Energy Australia, in partnership with the Clean Energy Council, is holding an exhibition and conference on October 25–26 on advancing Australia’s transition to a clean energy future. A highly anticipated event in the clean energy sector calendar, the free event provides delegates with access to the latest technology, information and trends relevant to those working or […]
Vertiv – the former Emerson Network Power business, owners of Liebert-brand chillers and provider of equipment and services for data centres – has acquired the patents and other assets of German company Efficient Energy GmbH. Efficient Energy, the manufacturer of chillers that use water as a refrigerant, entered administration on June 2 after the collapse […]
Mirvac has achieved a 6 star Green Star Buildings V1 certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for its Heritage Lanes project in Brisbane. According to AECOM, the consulting firm that worked on the project, Heritage Lanes is an Australian first. A 74,000m2, 35-storey premium office tower in Brisbane’s CBD, It retains […]
Retriever Communications has launched what it says is an intuitive, end-to-end job management software platform. The 100 per cent Australian owned and operated Servis software platform was built exclusively for trade service businesses, says Retriever Communications. The global business in field service management software says customers will benefit from reliable, powerful, cutting-edge technology that will […]
University of Queensland researchers have demonstrated how dairy cows can be kept cool 24/7, helping to prevent heat stress, adding to the cows’ welfare, and increasing milk production. With hot weather often impacting dairy cattle health, wellbeing, and overall milk production, dairy producers will use a variety of cooling strategies to prevent heat stress in […]