May 4, 2026 in News
A.G. Coombs has been named a finalist in the Major Project Excellence category at the 2026 ARBS Industry Excellence Awards, recognising its contribution to the landmark Sydney Metro Martin Place development.
April 30, 2026 in News
ARBS 2026 will bring Australia’s HVAC&R and building services sector together at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5-7 May.
April 28, 2026 in News
Tuesday 28 April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a global initiative by the International Labour Organisation to promote safe, healthy and decent working conditions worldwide.
April 27, 2026 in News
The Victorian State Government’s Building and Plumbing Commission has issued an Industry Alert confirming that National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 will commence in Victoria on 1 May 2026, making Victoria the first state to adopt the change. The ACT is scheduled to transition to NCC 2025 by 1 November 2026, while NSW and Queensland have deferred adoption until 1 May 2027. Adoption timelines for the remaining states and territories are yet to be confirmed.
April 24, 2026 in News
Today, along with Australians everywhere, we gather to remember those who have defended our country’s interests and gone to the aid of others. In Wars, conflicts and peace operations.
April 22, 2026 in Advisory Notes
As commercial buildings progress electrification programs, understanding how existing heating systems perform at lower operating temperatures has become a critical step in retrofit planning. In response, low temperature heating hot water (HHW) testing is increasingly being used to complement traditional engineering assessments and building energy modelling.
April 1, 2026 in News
When the founders of the Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) welcomed the first cohort of 60 students to their East Melbourne school in 1875, they could never have imagined that 150 years later, the college would host a world-class sports and aquatic centre at its campus home in Burwood.
March 19, 2026 in News
In the traditionally male-dominated building services industry, A.G. Coombs Group is writing a new narrative – one where diversity and inclusion is welcomed and cultivated. The company understands that meaningful change requires bold action, sustained commitment and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
March 13, 2026 in News
Partnering with First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing, Nairm Marr Djambana and Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, the community will gather at Frankston Foreshore on Saturday 21 March 2026 for the Get Your Reconciliation On! Fun Run and Community Event — with support from A.G. Coombs.
March 12, 2026 in News
Data Driven Maintenance will take centre stage at AIRAH’s HVAC26 Conference, with A.G. Coombs’ National Data Driven Maintenance (DDM) and Analytics Leader, Andrew Smith, contributing as a panelist in this key session on Day 2 of the event.
