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Training Feature
Tradies are set to be one
of the biggest beneficiaries of this month’s federal election with both sides of politics promising big bucks to address the current skills shortage and provide TAFE with a complete makeover. Turn to page 40 for all
the details.
Climate Control News
May 2019
In the News
R290 unit 08
Polaris Technologies has launched
a ducted air-conditioning unit
based on R290 in a hydrocarbon blend.
Passive House 10
Monash University has set a new benchmark in Passive House certification.
Registration scheme 12
The Building Minister’s Forum supports a registration scheme for engineers.
New plant 16
Pirate Life Brewing gets a new 400kW refrigerant plant designed and installed by Cold Logic.
2019 awards 18
Tradies get recognition at the launch of the 2019 HVACR Leadership Awards.
This month
Daikin expansion 20
Daikin Australia expands its local manufacturing operations.
200 issues 24
To commemorate 200 issues, CCN revisits the first magazine published in April, 2002.
Industry trends 26
Where to next? Industry executives examine future trends in this special edition roundtable.
Special feature 32
The high cost of doing nothing. Why inaction is just too costly.
Global coalition 50
UN Environment acting executive director, Joyce Msuya, outlines the role of the Cool Coalition.
Cover
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the company continues to achieve unrivalled success in Australia and New Zealand.
For further information visit www. mhiaa.com.au or call 1300 138 007.
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