Talent recognised at AMCA Industry Excellence Awards
An innovative research project initiated by the City of Melbourne has found a simple way to reduce energy consumption in office buildings while also decreasing the transmission of COVID-19.
High quality staff are our major strength and the long-standing policy of attracting and developing only the best continues to reinforce a reputation that A.G. Coombs is “the place to work.”
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Invisible Links – The BREATH Project
BREATH is a world-first collaboration between local government, industry and academics, and has given us the knowledge to predict the best type of retrofit to simultaneously reduce carbon footprint and infectious disease transmission.
This project was initiated by the City of Melbourne in collaboration with Cbus Property, the University of Melbourne, A.G. Coombs, SEED engineering, Aurecon, Cundall and Westaflex Australia. “We worked closely with clients, industry and government during the pandemic to highlight the role that ventilation in buildings can play in mitigating the transmission of aerosol-borne diseases,” says Andrew Nagarajah, Senior Engineer – Sustainability at A.G. Coombs Advisory.
Ethan Jones QLD – Trainee/Apprentice of the Year
Andrew Harkin VIC – Engineering and Technical Award
Ryan Leather QLD – Future Leader Award
Blake Kilroy NSW – Trade and Technician Award
“Our participation in the BREATH project is a natural extension of that. Post COVID it is essential that building owners, occupiers and HVAC designers and service providers have an enhanced understanding of air distribution in the built environment and how this can be better configured to significantly reduce aerosol spread of disease.”
Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan A.G. Coombs are proud to launch our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), building on the foundation laid by our Reflect RAP – an important initial step in our reconciliation journey.
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As our journey continues, we remain committed to reinforcing and extending our partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to increase respect, understanding and meaningful collaboration.
We also acknowledge Reconciliation Australia who have provided support and guidance whilst challenging us through the framework in developing measurable targets and activities to ensure we have a clear pathway to be successful.
Our vision remains clear, to embed the recognition, acknowledgement, and celebration of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians within the A.G. Coombs Group of Companies and the industries we lead. We acknowledge and thank our many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partner organisations, communities and indigenous employees who have kindly provided guidance and learnings through our reconciliation journey.
We are very pleased to progress our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan with our employees, clients, stakeholders, and the wider communities in which we work. We look forward to communicating our reconciliation journey.
Building Efficiency
Our commitment to training, career development and industry contribution has been recognised this year through the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association of Australia (AMCA) Industry Excellence Awards.
A.G. Coombs congratulates the finalists and winners across all categories. A.G. Coombs Group provides strong foundations for interesting and fulfilling careers though a structured and challenging Graduate Program and an Industry-leading Apprenticeship and Trainee Program. Lauren Campbell QLD – Trade and Technician Award
Paul Eagling VIC – Service Award in Recognition of Significant Contribution to the Industry
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Thomas Bennett QLD – Engineering and Technical Award
2023-2024
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