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This morning Clint Walker was invited on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Southern Queensland Breakfast to chat with Kemii Maguire about indoor-air quality (and considerations for air conditioning) as we face a very hot and humid holiday season! To playback the interview, click the link below and tune in from 02:02:47

As you look ahead to upcoming 2025 projects, are you seeking ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certified consultants? Recently, Ashburner Francis successfully completed this certification process, confirming our long-term commitment to sustainable business practices. We welcome your enquiry for the design and documentation of energy-efficient building services via hello@ashburnerfrancis.com.au (Photo by Zbynek Burival on Unsplash)

This one's a must-read for building owners and facility managers looking ahead to the new year. Here, you'll find three tips for your existing and/or new building services.

Great insights from Clint Walker about improving indoor air quality in this timely piece by FM Media (Facility Management). "Our role involves seeing a building that has mould or some issue and putting on the detective hat and asking how the building is being used and what the HVAC system is doing." From there, identication and resolution strategies begin! Essential reading for building owners and operators. Read on for the full editorial including comments from Mark Vender of AIRAH.

We are pleased to share with you news of recent promotions within our Brisbane and Toowoomba teams. In recognition of their ongoing commitment to exceptional client service and project delivery (L to R) Michael Heaslip, John Tait, Clint Walker and John Kereczko are now Ashburner Francis Associates. Read on for more details.

We support AIRAH's call to increase regulations to help improve indoor air quality in publicly accessible buildings. Here Clint Walker, from our team, shares some useful tips you can implement in your building now.

New Directors! Congratulations to Lara Harris, nee Bailey and Toby M. on their transition to Ashburner Francis Directors. Toby and Lara will continue to lead our Brisbane office, whilst taking up shareholder positions on our firm's Board. Their combined experience and expertise will continue to help us deliver clients future-focused, energy-efficient engineering solutions.

In welcome news, Australian standards have recently changed to make V2G (vehicle-to-grid) easier. V2G allows electric vehicles (EVs) to become batteries for your home or building. Read on to learn what you need to know before making the switch.

"We got a great outcome with no problems." Terrific feedback from Lawrence Toaldo, Architectus about our work on a recent Australian Army aviation project. Read on to learn more about our work on the design and documentation of electrical and mechanical services for this Townsville project. Photography: Andrew Rankin

As we begin to look ahead to warmer months, Lara Bailey shares some timely insights for design teams facing mould challenges. Thanks to Indesign Media Asia Pacific for turning the spotlight on this important topic. Pictured below is Johnson Clarke House by David Gole (an excellent example of a well-designed home that maximises cross ventilation). Photography Mindi Cooke