We and our Quality Service Providers attempt to simultaneously provide only Quality and Value.

To air condition (cool and or heat) any home or building requires careful and competent guidance by experienced consultants or engineers. It is a complex area, with many options, technologies (eg. inverter) and considerations.

Whether it is residential, business or corporate from a single air conditioner to a building, data centre, retail or industrial site, we are the right choice for all your air conditioning service needs.

The following four philosophies and practices underpin the entirety of our businesses:

1. A job worth doing, is a job worth doing properly
2. It is the small things that can make the BIG differences
3. What you pay is what you get - the cheapest price will give the cheapest work
4. Be honest, careful, have integrity and be Law abiding (comply with all Laws & Governances)

Things you should know when buying an Air Conditioning system

For Ducted, Multi-Split and VRV solutions,we can assist you with either professional and independent consultation services or a "Start to Finish" proposal and solution.

Split Systems. Unfortunately we do not provide services associated with a single split system as sold by large retailers.

Modern Air Conditioning is the installation of an Outdoor Unit and an Indoor Unit(s) which are connected by two refrigerant lines that are charged with gases. One refrigerant line conducts gasses from the Indoor Unit(s) to the Outdoor Unit, which in turns cools the refrigerant gases in Summer. The cooler gas then returns to the Indoor Unit using the second charged line. There are strict guide lines and regulation regarding these gases and their handling to protect our environment. There are now available more environmentally friendly gasses. Reputable manufacturers use the most environmentally friendly gases available or as regulated by Australia Standards.

Air conditioning systems can be either Cooling ONLY or Reverse Cycle. A Reverse Cycle System cools in Summer and heats in Winter. Most closed circuit systems are available as Reverse Cycle these days, so that the home or building can be both cooled and heated. Air conditioning removes moisture from the air in the form of condensate at the Indoor Unit. This reduces the uncomfortable effects of humidity in Summer.

The Indoor Unit either directly acts as the air outlet and return air in one as is the case for split, or multi-split units, or have a series duct work in a roof space taking the air to all the rooms using usually ceiling or pelmet outlets, plus a "return air" grill and filter, hence the are called a ducted system. As a ducted system has only one indoor unit, they are usually less expensive for installations greater than two rooms.

Large Buildings often use a different air conditioning system involving a cooling tower mounted on the roof of the building (or some appropriate external area), which uses water and chemicals.

Three important considerations:

1. Running Costs
   With electricity costs always on the rise, choose a system with the lowest running costs. A slightly more expensive system with lower running costs will be more economic for you in the years ahead.
2. Spare Parts
   Obtaining spare parts in the years ahead is important. There are cheap systems available made in factories usually in Asia and "badged". In our opinion, there will be great difficulty obtaining spare parts after 3 to 5 years. However many of the larger and well established companies do have spare part available for up to 10 years after they were manufactured.
3. Well Designed and Quality Made
   There is a plethora of brands on the market. It is important to choose a brand where you can established it had been designed and manufactured by the supplier directly and not just a cheap unit "badged". The latter are usually noisier, cost more to run, rust and do not have spare parts readily available in the years ahead.

Air Conditioning for new homes or buildings

If you are building and wish to install air conditioning in either your new home, extension or building, call us and then post or email a set of plans. Better still engage an Air Conditioning Engineer before you finalise your design so that the system can be accomodated and accessed.

Air Conditioning for existing homes or buildings

If you have an existing home or building that requires either a broken down system to be replaced or to introduce air conditioning, call us to have a preliminary discussion and to assess some options. Introducing air conditioning into an existing home or building is usually very challenging and requires experience and creativity.

Smart Zones Air Conditioning

Did you know that it is possible to have individual temperature control in a ducted system? It is now possible with any system using a Smart Zone system that manages the air flow independently of the ducted system (indoor and outdoor units). Subject to access, a Smart Zone system can even be installed with an existing system to make it more efficient, effective and comfortable.

Each room that has a Smart Zone has its own remote control which incorporates a thermostat, small ceiling communication port and motorised damper.

A Smart Zone system working with a ducted system has the following benefits:

• Each person can set the temperature that they find most comfortable in their own bedroom or office space overcoming the problem when some people find it too hot or too cool
• A room that is upstairs and faces north in Summer will need more cool air. A Smart Zones constantly checks the prevailing temperature and sends more or less conditioned air to that room as well as each Smart Zone as required where a Smart Zone had been installed
• A bedroom, board room or office that is not being used can be turned off saving energy and electricity costs
• Smart Zones are dynamic. If one is installed in a room that has more people in it, thus generating more heat, the Smart Zones reconsideds this and delivers more conditioned air

Very few people have access to and expertise in Smart Zones. We do!

Mosman Green (WEB CAM Experience) witness it happen

A Living, breathing, real-time, environmental renovation project of the 21st century by Architecture, in partnership with Boral. The project is currently under construction. However, you can view the construction progress via the live web cam set up on this site www.archicentre.com.au/mosmangreen this website is dedicated to following the stages in the transformation of the property from a simple two bedroom cottage into a contemporary, four bedroom family home using environmentally sustainable design principles and products.

An Adventure in Domestic Sustainability

Would you be able to go six months without spending a dollar? Meet Trev Wittmer, Linda Cockburn, Caleb Wittmer and Possum who decided to embark on an environmental experiment in domestic sustainability to do just that.

Their major challenge is to spend six months without spending a dollar on food, fuel, power, water etc. except the unavoidable charges such as mortgage, rates, insurances, tax and a phone bill.

Their goal is to reduce the ecological impact of their existence as far as possible while still having a good time while at it. For more information about this amazing challenge visit www.lintrezza.com

The Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA) represents building and design professionals who offer specialist skills in assessing the ecological impact of our built environment. They can offer practical advice on cost-effective ways to improve:

• Thermal performance
• Energy and water efficiency
• Resource and waste management
• Natural ecosystems and biodiversity

ABSA also provides a range of services, including:

• Training and support for sustainability assessors
• Advice and information for Councils, building professionals and consumers
• Seminars on sustainable development
• Accreditation and quality assurance schemes for assessors that provide certified assessments required by state and national building regulations

Visit ABSA website for more information www.absa.net.au

What is BASIX?

BASIX (Building Sustainability Index) is an interactive assessment tool that promotes sustainable residential design. It is the mechanism for ensuring that new homes comply with the prescribed targets.

The introduction of BASIX into the development approval process shows the commitment of the NSW government to water and energy conservation.

BASIX Design Guidelines for Single Dwellings and solutions

This list follows the structure of BASIX. It has additional listings of applications or considerations. It is intended to initially be a helpful check list of important aspects for you to consider and to guide you.

BASIX Energy

• Active heating and cooling systems
• A - Rated Kitchen Appliances
• Hot water
• Lighting
• Swimming pool heating and pumps
• Installation of refrigerators
• Clothes drying
• Photovoltaics

BASIX Landscape

• Low water use landscape
• Irrigation systems
• Outdoor Products

BASIX Thermal Comfort

• Designing for thermal comfort
• Cabinets and Joinery
• Cladding and Lining
• Cleaning
• Glazing and shading
• Insulation - acoustic
• Insulation - lightweight
• Insulation - polyester
• Insulation - thermal
• Insulation - fireproof
• Doors, Windows and Skylights
• Floor Covering
• Furnishings
• Linings
• Paints and Finishes
• Wall Paper
• Roofing
• Shading
• Structure
• Timber
• Various
• Ventilation

BASIX Water

• What water source to use
• Reticulated recycled water
• Greywater (onsite recycled water)
• A-rated water fittings, shower heads
• A-rated appliances
• A-Rated Hot water heating
• Plumbing
• Sanitation
• Swimming pools

BASIX Stormwater

• Selecting a stormwater treatment method
• Guttering
• Rainwater tanks
• Stormwater tanks

Learn about key areas, application oand liabilities of the Building Code of Australia, and its importance to you. to adhere to. This Online CPD The Building Code of Australia Course is a must to ensure you are aware of your compliance needs of the national code.

Expression of Interest CPD Courses

Undertaking this course earns you 2 CPD Points.

 

The Building Code of Australia Course sections include :

• an introduction
• HBA Warranties
• Australian Standards
• common areas of breach
• certification of residential building work
• consequences of non compliance
• complaints to the NSW Office of Fair Trading
• litigation
• conclusion

Once you have completed this course, you will need to fill out and submit the Acknowledgement Form.The Acknowledgement Form must be completed and submitted as soon as practicable after having completed this course. If we do not receive this completed form from you, it cannot verify that you have successfully completed this course should you be audited by the NSW Office of Fair Trading.

Learn about key aspects of the OHS laws that affect business owners in the building and construction industry. Included are how to effectively carry out risk management on your site, how to consult with your employees or sub contractors and how to establish a complying an OHS Management System. This Online CPD Course is applicable for NSW builders and tradesmen needs to maintain their licences.

Expression of Interest CPD Courses

Undertaking this course earns you 2 CPD Points.

1. Crossing the ‘t’s and dotting the ‘i’s

• OH&S Legislative framework overview
• how does OH&S apply to me ?
• what do I need to do to comply with OH&S legislation ?

2. What is an Occupational Health & Safety Management System?

• when you might need a OH&S Management System
• how it will help you to conform to OH&S legislation

3. Risky business:

• why you need risk management
• how to do it

4. Workers compensation

• how to comply with the legislation
• do I need this policy?
• what documents do I need to have ?
• what do I do if a worker is injured ?

5. Putting it in writing

• how to create Safe Work Method Statements
• how do I tell workers about these Safe Work Method Statements ?
• when do I need these documents ?

6. Tag time

• what is Electrical Tag & Testing about?
• how and when do I do this and who does the testing?

7. Who needs training ?

• how to identify who needs training
• who provides training ?
• where do I get training?

Once you have completed this course, you will need to complete and send the Acknowledgement Form to the course provider. This should be completed and submitted as soon as possible on completing this course.

Learn about the legal compliance requirements that a builder must comply with in relation to the Workers Compensation laws and workers compensation insurance.This Online CPD Workers Compensation Course also includes how to manage a claim.

Expression of Interest CPD Courses

Undertaking this course earns you 2 CPD Points.

1. The letter of the law

• Workers Compensation Act 1987 and the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998

2. When is a contractor not a contractor:

• understanding when a contractor has the same compensation rights as an employee
• the “contractor myth”

3. Are we insured?

• insuring your sub-contractors for Workers Compensation
• when you may be liable for injuries to the employees of your sub-contractors.
• it’s personal
• when a company cannot protect you from personal liability as a Director for offences against the Act

4. Safe working practices save money

• the experience adjustment factor

5. It won’t go away

• how managing a claim in a pro-active way can make a difference
• don’t forget your own home !

 

1. Legal Requirement to have Insurance

2. How are premiums calculated?

3. Who is covered under Workers Compensation Insurance?

• Sub-Contractors
• Company Directors
• Sole Traders and Partnerships

4. When is a worker covered under Workers Compensation Insurance?

• Injury
• Journey Claims
• Recess Claims

5. What do I do if a worker is injured?

6. What is a worker entitled to under Workers Compensation Insurance?

• Weekly Payments
• Hospital and Medical Expenses
• Compensation for Permanent Impairment

7. How can I lower my Workers Compensation Insurance premiums?

8. Checklist for Employers

Once you have completed this course, you will need to fill out and submit the Acknowledgement Form.The Acknowledgement Form must be completed and submitted as soon as practicable after having completed this course. If we do not receive this completed form from you, it cannot verify that you have successfully completed this course should you be audited by the NSW Office of Fair Trading.

Learn different strategies and tactics on how to effectively communicate, organise and manage your contracts, as well as to handle any building disputes with a home owner or sub contractors. This Online CPD Course covers on how properly verbally and in writing communicate with all parties; how to prepare and comply with contracts, as well as how to address any problems or breaches to attempt to avoid disputes;  how to effectively handle complaints or handling disputes if they arise aw well as different ways of resolving disputes, in projects to do with home building activities.

Undertaking this course earns you 12 CPD Points.

Expression of Interest CPD Courses

Course Outline

1. Examples of good, correct and effective communication.

2. How and what you should communicate to harness the protection of your contract as an agreement.

3. Behavioral and other barriers which may be put in the way of the contract to enable it to continue to work as an agreement.

4. Alternative dispute resolution approaches and the impact of the Home Building Act and the Building and Construction Industry.

Once you have completed this course, you will need to complete and send the Acknowledgement Form to the course provider. This should be completed and submitted as soon as possible on completing this course.

In this course, you will learn about the Federal Government's Fair Work laws and how they can affect your business and legal responsibilities as an employer. This Online CPD Course provides an easy-to-understand outline of the main aspects of the current Fair Work laws.

Expression of Interest CPD Courses

Undertaking this course earns you 2 CPD Points.

Course Outline

Fair Work Law -Part 1 :

• an outline and summary of the present Fair Work position
• an explanation of National Employment Standards (NES)
• about the National Minimum Wage
• understanding Modern Awards
• understanding Enterprise Agreements
• options for individual flexibility arrangements
• responsibilities concerning transmission of business
• an outline of the important Workplace Rights
• the tightrope and liabilities of unfair dismissal
• a summary of the top issues for employers

Fair Work Law -Part 2 :

• important case studies
• all about hiring and firing – the right way
• references, how to evaluate them
• the importance and relevancy of work and workplace experience
• a track record as per their employment history
• caution, discrimination is a path to be avoided
• how to manage and protect individuals from bullying in your business and on construction sites
• how to deal with difficult employees
• how to avoid poor communication
• managing and dealing with events outside work
• strategies to effectively improve lack of confidence in skills and abilities
• how to go about solving the problem

Once you have completed this course, you will need to complete and send the Acknowledgement Form to the course provider. This should be completed and submitted as soon as possible on completing this course.

Learn about the important legal principles of basic contract law., from when a contract is formed, breach of contract, termination of contract, and claiming damages for breach of contract. This Online CPD Basic Contract Law Course includes the stages of forming a contract, what to do when a contract is breached, how to termination a contract and claiming damages for breach of contract. Contracts can be with your clients, contractors and materials or equipment suppliers.

Undertaking this course earns you 2 CPD Points.

1. Making a contract

• getting things right, at the start
• does it have to be written?
• When is a contract formed

2. What a contract should cover

• follow the rules of the game
• negotiating a contract
• signing the contract
• who gets copies
• performing the contract
• Security of Payment

3. Common building contracts

• Housing Industry Association building contract
• Office of Fair Trading contract
• cooling off
• deposit
• provisional sums
• prime cost items
• progress payments
• work done or material supplied by owner
• approvals
• insurance
• defects rectification
• termination
• dispute resolution
• builder’s obligations
• accuracy of documents – owner’s warranties
• delay and extensions
• possession of site
• hidden site conditions
• interest for late payment
• risk
• practical completion
• final certificate
• owner taking early possession
• charge over site
• debt collection

4. Conclusion

• commercial building contracts
• security
• contract documents and discrepancies
• novation to sub-contractor
• indemnity
• insurance
• superintendent
• programming
• time, progress and extension of time
• variations
• default and insolvency
• notices of claim
• notices of disputed

Once you have completed this course, you will need to fill out and submit the Acknowledgement Form.The Acknowledgement Form must be completed and submitted as soon as practicable after having completed this course. If we do not receive this completed form from you, it cannot verify that you have successfully completed this course should you be audited by the NSW Office of Fair Trading.