August 20, 2019 in News
Building Information Modelling (BIM) continues to revolutionise the building and construction industry. Hosted by the AMCA, the Construction Innovation 2019 Forum is designed to promote better understanding and preparation for the technological advances that are rapidly changing our industry.
August 19, 2019 in News
In 2018, the United Nations opened a campaign to call for women working in the HVAC&R industry around the world to share their stories.
August 16, 2019 in News
The Nicholas Timms Foundation, with the help of custom home builders, 'Carter Grange', and specialist contractors including A.G. Coombs & Walker Fire, are well into building a retreat designed to help families of children with cancer. The Nicholas Timms Foundation was started by parents Belinda and Michael Timms in memory of son, Nicholas.
August 5, 2019 in News
Monash University, Lendlease, the University of Melbourne and the Donovan Group have bid for $28 million to fund an initiative the group says will revolutionise the building industry.
August 1, 2019 in Advisory Notes
In modern buildings, Building Management and Control Systems (BMCS) are responsible for the operation of critical systems including air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, backup power supplies and, often, building security and access. These critical systems can be let down by a substandard computer, communications and power supply infrastructure, or by poor management and maintenance practices.
August 1, 2019 in Publications
Overlooking the nation’s capital, Australian Parliament House in Canberra is the heart of Australian parliamentary democracy and one of the largest public building projects to ever be built in the southern hemisphere.
July 30, 2019 in News
A.G. Coombs Drafting Trainee James Munson has been recognised as the AMCA NSW Apprentice of the Year. James joined A.G. Coombs in 2018 and is completing his Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting through the AMCA. James’ career to date at A.G. Coombs has included Revit® modelling and the use of Navisworks® for building services modelling and coordination. He has worked on a number of notable projects including the new Western Sydney Stadium.
July 12, 2019 in News
There is an enormous amount of information available on energy, yet it can be hard to work out what’s important to business and where to go with that.
July 9, 2019 in News
Like most technology products Building Management Systems undergo seemingly endless cycles of change. The demand for up to date, reliable and useful data is growing, and a multitude of new systems and providers are able to provide information feeds from buildings. And building owners, operators and users are demanding more from systems that used to be back-of-house.
July 4, 2019 in News
Voice. Treaty. Truth. July will see Australians from all walks of life come together to celebrate NAIDOC Week, an annual celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
