Technology
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Standards Australia test drives digital pilot
Standards Australia’s Incubator is now piloting a digital version of AS/NZS 3500.2:2018 Plumbing and Drainage, Part 2: Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage so readers can stream content ... -
Australia’s Energy Efficiency Council presents MAC Energy Efficiency Group with 2018 ‘Best Innovation in Energy Efficiency’ award
An online training platform from Melbourne-based MAC Energy Efficiency Group (MAC) that equips electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople to fully comply with government energy efficiency ... -
New standards to assist with energy efficient residential air conditioning
The installation and design of energy efficient residential air conditioning will be assisted by the publication of a new standard, according to a press release from ... -
REHAU to offer BIM files for plumbing and mechanical systems through UNIFI platform
REHAU has announced its building information modeling (BIM) library is now available on UNIFI, a BIM content management platform. This will allow architectural and engineering firms ... -
Victoria building smarter, more energy efficient homes
The Victorian Government has announced three building companies will develop energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable homes for sale in Melbourne’s high-growth suburbs. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio has ... -
Call for shake-up of Australia’s residential solar water heating industry
Australians require access to better quality and more reasonably-priced solar hot water systems if uptake is to increase, according to Murdoch University senior lecturer Dr Tania ... -
Caroma launches IoT solution for commercial bathrooms
Bathroom product designer and distributor Caroma has launched Smart Command, an IoT solution for water waste management. An industry-first for this technology, Caroma Smart Command, empowers ... -
Building a Conspiracy – Construction Industry Greenwash at its Best
In August 2017, Four Corners exposed waste contractors who disposed of trucking waste for recycling over the border from NSW to QLD and into landfill to ... -
Viega announces new distribution facility and showroom
Viega has announced new initiatives to expand its reach within the Australian market. Key among these is the opening of the Australian market to all merchants, ... -
Enware announces new bubbler and bottle filler range
Enware has announced the release of the new Blueline bubbler and bottle filler range. The new design incorporates a rubber mouthpiece with UV and bacteria resistant ...