Industry News
Infrastructure Australia lists priorities
Infrastructure Australia's Priority List has brought national initiatives on water, waste and coastal inundation to the forefront. [ + ]
Pump industry awaits ARBS 2020
Targeting the HVAC&R and building services landscape, the event will host more than 300 exhibitors, a renowned industry awards program and comprehensive seminar program. [ + ]
SMC to showcase latest wastewater solutions at WIOA
April's WIOA Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition will showcase new technologies, equipment, services and ideas related to the water industry. [ + ]
Bubble tech blows contaminants out of the water
Australian water treatment company Evocra has developed an innovative technology that uses bubbles to remove contaminants such as microplastics from water. [ + ]
Arcadis is engineering partner on Daintree Renewable Microgrid Project
Arcadis will support Volt Advisory in designing a microgrid powered by 100% renewable energy sources on behalf of locally owned Daintree Renewable Energy. [ + ]
Greening the Green aims to boost soft plastics recycling
PepsiCo and Clean Up Australia have launched a three-year program aimed at educating consumers on soft plastics recovery and increasing soft plastics recycling across Australia. [ + ]
NZ motorists offset fuel emissions with Z App
NZ motorists can now offset their fuel emissions using the Carbon Count feature in Z Energy's Z App, supporting the protection of permanent, local forests. [ + ]
Qualitas launches build-to-rent fund
A fund has been announced by Qualitas to finance the construction and management of energy-efficient, low-emissions, build-to-rent residential buildings. [ + ]
AEMC issues paper wants the lowdown on EV prep
Australia needs a roadmap to get its energy system ready for an electric vehicle future, said the Australian Energy Market Commission. [ + ]
Smart Cities 2020
Smart Cities gathers Australia's city and place makers from all levels of government to connect the dots to create prosperous, livable cities. [ + ]
Report reconfirms need for better recycling standards
Another report has been released confirming that better recycling standards and specifications are needed in Australia. [ + ]
UNSW researchers awarded millions in funding
The CRC-P Program has awarded UNSW Sydney researchers with millions in grants across projects including recycled waste plastics, solar technology and cobalt production. [ + ]
Injection moulding company acquires Ausdrain
Sydney-based A Plus Plastics has acquired stormwater management company Ausdrain in a strategic move to expand its injection moulding manufacturing capacity. [ + ]
Cities call for climate change urgency
The City of Melbourne has called on state and federal governments to take urgent action on climate change and is considering fast-tracking initiatives that have the greatest impact on carbon emissions reduction. [ + ]
ARBS 2020 finalists revealed
The ARBS 2020 Industry Awards recognise the extraordinary talent within the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
