CONNECT WITH THE AMCA @ARBS 2016

Welcome to the bi-annual Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services Exhibition. ARBS promises to be an exciting three day event with over 300 exhibitors, opportunities to network with your peers, access to the latest innovative product offerings and advice on how changes with legislation and standards will affect our industry.

The AMCA is excited about this year’s event and we are eagerly anticipating the 2016 ARBS Industry Awards presentation dinner. This year we are pleased to announce that Mr Neil Marshall will be inducted into the ARBS Hall of Fame 2016, recognising his significant contribution and excellence to our industry. The AMCA is also proud to announce that the work undertaken in partnership with AMCA and Box Hill Institute – the Refrigeration and Climate Control Centre of Excellence (RCCC) has been nominated as a finalist for the Outstanding Industry Education/ Training Award (Visit Stand 781).

Partnerships are so important to our industry. This year, in partnership with the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association of Australia (AREMA) and ARBS, we announced the inaugural Industry Education Trade Scholarship.

The Industry Educational Trade Scholarship has been developed to:

• Increase the quality of trained tradespeople in the ARBS stakeholder industries.

• Support students who have demonstrated an aptitude to successfully complete their trade training.

• Support positive attitude and application in the workplace and in off the job training.

• Support professional development of teachers.

Announcements of the winning five students and five teachers will be announced during the ARBS exhibition.

In keeping up with the theme of ensuring we undertake activities that showcase our future ambassadors of the future, the AMCA, in partnership with Skills One TV will be producing a series of interviews with apprentices to be undertaken at our stand.

Each day in the afternoon AMCA Presidents and Executive Directors from our federated organisations and national office will be at our stand to discuss key initiatives and plans for 2016. We encourage members and non-members to visit to understand how the AMCA is focussed on improving your business environment and future proofing our industry.

I hope you have a wonderful time networking, sharing new ideas with your colleagues and understanding how the AMCA is here to support your organisation in the future. I look forward to seeing you at our Stand 114.

Chris WrightNational President

The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association (AMCA) is the pre-eminent employer association representing and promoting the air conditioning and mechanical services industry along with the well being of its members. AMCA acts as the industry’s voice in dealing with governments at all levels, other construction and service industry groups, and the unions.

AMCA exists to serve and represent those companies who are engaged in any aspect of the air conditioning and mechanical services industry. It is the only industry and employer Association that is exclusively dedicated to serving the needs of this vital industry.

Our experts offer advice and assistance to members in relation to:

• ensuring compliance with OH&S requirements;

• understanding members’ rights and responsibilities under current laws and commercial contractual matters;

• analysis of past and present performance in order to identify areas requiring attention;

• assistance in the development and introduction of return to work programs and strategies;

• general advice in all aspects of workers’ compensation;

• development of risk prevention based strategies; and

• market intelligence, construction trends and forecasting data.

AMCA is able to help companies understand their rights and obligations under the current Australian workplace relations laws, and work their way through any industrial relations issue that may arise. We have experienced and expert staff who are available to interpret, advise, and assist members translate these legal requirements into terms that everyone understands.

AMCA offers a range of networking opportunities to bring members together and assist in developing strong relationships with contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers.

AMCA has a comprehensive national training program in place. These training programs will provide all the assistance that you need to keep the skills of your staff up to date and to provide them with opportunities to grow and develop. Visit the AMCA website (www.amca.com.au) to view the training programs that are available.

Our signature national training program is the Project Management course. Other national programs are developed and delivered to meet specific industry needs.

AMCA provides members with technical advice on regulations and policy issues.

AMCA provides its members information such as Dun and Bradstreet reports.

AMCA is the custodian of the world leading building information modelling initiative - BIM-MEPAUS.

AMCA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

AMCA - ARBS 2016 AGENDA

Tuesday 17 May 2016

8.00am - 9.30amAMCA Executive Director’s Meeting

2.30pm - 3.30pmAMCA TasmaniaMembers Meeting

4.00pm - 5.00pmAMCA President’s Shout at AMCA Stand 114

Wednesday 18 May 2016

7.00am - 9.30amNEBB Board Meeting

10.00am - 3.00pmAMCA National Council Meeting

4.00pm - 5.00pmAMCA President’s Shout at AMCA Stand 114

5.00pm - 6.30pmAMCA Victoria Executive Director’s Meeting

7.00pmARBS Awards Gala DinnerCrown Palladium

Thursday 19 May 2016

10.00am - 12noonSkills One TV interviews: AMCA future leaders at Stand 114

Mr Neil Marshall has a long and distinguished career in the air conditioning and mechanical services industry. Not only has Neil operated a successful contracting and service business, Ellis Air Conditioning, for over 30 years but he has also made a significant contribution to the policy and direction of the industry through his extensive involvement in industry associations and other advisory bodies.

Neil has been involved in all aspects of the industry. He has represented the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association in Victoria, nationally and internationally and has a long record of service to the industry.

Neil served continuously on the AMCA Victorian Executive from 1978 to 2011; was State President in 1983 - 1984 and National President in 1987 - 1989. Neil was made a life member of AMCA Victoria in 2004, in recognition of his exemplary contribution. Neil also held the position of Chairman, Construction Industry Engineering Services Group (CIESG), 1986 - 1992; and Chairman of the Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) from 2005 to 2009. He also represented the air conditioning industry on the Building Industry Specialist Contractors Organisation Australia (BISCOA) as Chairman.

Neil is also a Life Member of American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Neil Marshall’s service to the industry has extended beyond Australia. He served as Victorian Chapter Chair and Australian Chapter Chair of the USA based National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB), becoming executive member of the International board and the first Australian to serve as its Chairman between 2010 – 2012.

ARBS 2016 AWARDS FINALIST

ARBS Hall of Fame Inductee : Neil Marshall

The RCCC is a unique partnership between the AMCA and Box Hill Institute. The RCCC exists to represent, promote and safeguard the interests of key stakeholders by providing the highest standard of training, education and services in order to meet the current and future challenges of our industry. The impact of this collaboration enhances the technical advancement of the industry. The RCCC is on show at Stand 781 at ARBS.

The collaboration through the RCCC is the future of HVAC&R education and this relationship will contribute to the advancement of industry by ensuring that:

• training programs are fully reflective of current industry practices;

• teaching staff of the highest quality are delivering programs;

• detailed reports on student progress are issued at regular intervals to employers;

• latest training techniques are employed;

• training course content is monitored closely by experienced industry practitioners to ensure its relevance; and

• training takes place in a 5 Star Greenstar rated building. Together with working on the latest equipment and exposure to a sustainable building environment, students have the opportunity to transfer skills and energy efficiency knowledge to their workplace.

ARBS Industry Education/Training Award

ARBS 2016 AWARDS FINALIST

AMCA : UPCOMING EVENTS

The AMCA Conference will be held in Tokyo between 5 - 8 July 2016. The theme of our conference is “Leaders Through Innovation”. The continuing theme of leadership commenced in 2015 and will extend through to the 2016 conference.

Our Prime Minister spoke of the need to progress our economy by taking advantage of innovative opportunities and adaptive technology applications into our businesses. We will also look to disruptive technologies in other industry sectors that have become a “a game changer”.

To enforce the message of innovation, delegates attending the conference will hear from a range of speakers from government and industry this year. AMCA’s commitment will be to continue to support our industry leaders in exploring the innovations that can transform our industry and grow our businesses.

For more details about our conference, please talk to Ms Anna Trevorah at the AMCA office on (03) 8831 2824.

AMCA 2016 Conference Partners

Hosted by the AMCA, the 2016 forum brings together thought leaders and practitioners from across the world to provide insight into how leading firms are utilising technological advancements to deliver innovative best practice solutions in the building and construction industry.

We are particularly excited by our international keynote speakers who will provide a global context for how innovative technologies and practices are helping industry to achieve significant improvements in efficiency and productivity.

Complementing these presentations will include Australian practitioners providing over 350 attendees with case study demonstrations and ideas about how forward thinking firms can integrate building information modelling into their everyday practices with demonstrable improvements in cost, timeliness, risk management, productivity and on-site coordination.

Register to attend at: www.bimmepaus.com.au

AMCA : UPCOMING EVENTS

International Keynote Speakers at the Forum

Tim Moormeier, P.E PresidentUS Engineering Company, USA

John Stokoe CB, CBEHead of Strategic Development for Northern EuropeDassault Systémes, UK

Andy RobinsSoftware Development ManagerAutodesk, UK

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association (AMCA) is the pre-eminent employer association representing and promoting the air conditioning and mechanical services industry along with the well being of its members. AMCA acts as the industry’s voice in dealing with governments at all levels, other construction and service industry groups, and the unions.

AMCA’S experts offer advice and assistance to members in relation to:

• Ensuring compliance with OHS requirements;

• Understanding members’ rights and responsibilities under current laws;

• Analysis of past and present performance in order to idenitfy areas requiring attention;

• Assistance in the development and introduction of return to work programs and strategies;

• General advice in all aspects of workers’ compensation;

• Development of risk prevention based strategies;

• Comprehensive and industry leading training programs aligned to a careeer pathway; and

• AMCA provides members with technical advice on regulations and policy issues.

To find out more about how to become an AMCA member, contact us on (03) 8831 2800.

Visit the AMCA Stand here

WHERE ARE WE AT ARBS

Visit the RCCC Stand here

CONTACT US

Chris Wright, AMCA National PresidentRussell Telford, AMCA National Vice President

Christopher Rankin, AMCA National Director

National Office

National Office Contact Details:PO Box 550Burwood, VictoriaT: (03) 8831 2824E: natamca.com.au

AMCA VICSumit Oberoi, Executive DirectorPO BOX 309 Burwood Victoria 3125T: 03 8831 2800F: 03 9888 8459E: sumitoberoi@amca.com.au

AMCA NSWGraham Mackrill, Executive Director246 Pacific Highway,Crows Nest NSW 2065T: 02 8458 3330 F: 02 8458 3396E: gmackrill@amca.com.au

AMCA QLDGraham Mackrill, Executive DirectorPO BOX 551 Ashgrove Queensland 4060T: 07 3112 0201 F: 07 3510 2140E: gmackrill@amca.com.au

AMCA WAPO BOX 4056 Victoria Park WA 6979T: 08 9362 5977 F: 08 9470 2870E: amcawa@necawa.asn.au

AMCA ACTDavid Eynon, Executive DirectorT: 0412 314 927E: deynon@amca.com.au

AMCA TASMichael Shepperd, Executive DirectorGPO BOX 922 Hobart Tasmania 7001T: 03 6231 9556 F: 03 6236 9833E: michael@amcatas.com.au

AMCA SAChristopher Rankin, Executive DirectorHilton Central 42 Sir Donald Bradman Drive Mile End South Australia 5031T: 08 8234 2899 F: 08 8234 1615E: crankin@amcasa.com.au

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