July 20, 2026 in News
Butler Electrical has been appointed to deliver electrical, data and communications, solar and electric vehicle charging services for the new Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Fraser Rise — a transformative community project in the City of Melton, one of Australia’s fastest growing regions.
July 20, 2026 in Advisory Notes
Building Management and Control Systems (BMCS) underpin the reliable and safe operation of commercial and institutional buildings. The technology controls air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, backup power supplies and often, building security and access.
July 10, 2026 in News
The feature explores how Murrungar is creating new pathways for Aboriginal participation in the building services sector.
July 9, 2026 in News
Many significant connections often begin with a mutual purpose. For First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing and A.G. Coombs, this connection was made through the Korin Gamadji Institute. What started as an informal conversation would result in a transformative project, demonstrating the power of industry collaboration in service of community need.
July 8, 2026 in News
Standards Australia has published the new Australian Standard AS 5342 - Building Commissioning to address the needs of various stakeholders including building owners, designers, contractors, installers, commissioning personnel, inspectors, regulators and facilities managers. David Odd, Leader of Independent Commissioning Agent (ICA) Services at A.G. Coombs Advisory assisted to bring AS 5342 to life as an expert contributor.
July 7, 2026 in News
NAIDOC Week 2026 marks a significant milestone, celebrating 50 years of recognising and honouring the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
June 26, 2026 in News
World Refrigeration Day 2026 will focus on the essential role of cooling and sustainable heating through this year’s global theme — Cool Intelligence.
June 23, 2026 in News
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), celebrated globally on 23 June, recognises the achievements and contributions of women engineers while encouraging greater participation across the...
June 11, 2026 in News
In the complex world of modern construction, where buildings are created with sophisticated technical ecosystems of interconnected services, one critical question emerges: when completed, how do you ensure all building systems perform as intended? The answer lies in the specialised expertise of Independent Commissioning Agents who bridge the gap between design intent and operational outcomes.
June 10, 2026 in News
Rakesh Ravichandran, Senior Engineer at A.G. Coombs Advisory, will co-present alongside Danielle Rostan-Herbert, Associate Director, Facilities Management[FR1.1][RR1.2] at the University of Melbourne, at the 2026 TEFMA Sustainability Workshop. This joint presentation highlights collaboration between industry and one of Australia’s leading universities — focused on translating climate risk into practical, operational outcomes across tertiary campuses.
