This week Dan Campbell and the NSW team officially welcomed some of our newest Precise Air Aboriginal Pathways (PAAP) students into their apprenticeships. This milestone was celebrated with the support of Sharon Taylor and Emma McDonald from the TAFE NSW Aboriginal Education and Engagement team, who will be providing guidance and educational support to the students as they begin their TAFE journey. It was also a pleasure to meet Craig Layer and Riley Layer from Ungooroo. Through the Barranggirra program, Ungooroo and Aboriginal mentoring organisations around NSW will offer ongoing mentoring and cultural support to our apprentices, ensuring a strong foundation for success. Thank you also to John Bailey for his leadership and guidance in helping us create a welcoming environment for our new apprentices as they begin their careers with Precise Air. To all of our apprentices, we’re excited to support your growth and providing the training, mentorship, and opportunities to help them thrive in their careers.

We’re excited to celebrate ten years of our Gold Coast branch, made possible by a dedicated local team. Early on we understood the importance of having “locals servicing locals”. Positioning our labour locally has resulting in lasting partnerships within the Education, Health, Government, Commercial and Retail Sectors, with many relationships as old as the Branch. We now have a team of over 32, and our service capabilities have grown alongside the team underpinned by a State and National structure offering a full range of maintenance, reactive and minor works capability for the Gold Coast Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. “Our team’s commitment, location and expertise have been the driving force behind a decade of success on the Gold Coast – thank you for making this branch successful” David Ross, General Manager Precise Air – QLD/NT Locals servicing locals. Do you want to book a consultation? contact David Ross.

PAAP 2024 has come to a close, and we’re proud to celebrate the achievements of this year’s graduates from the Precise Air Aboriginal Pathways Program. Thank you to everyone involved in making this so successful! PAAP was definitely a highlight for 2024! In partnership with TAFE NSW and NSW Police, this program has provided participants with the skills and cultural support needed to pursue careers in HVAC and electrical trades. Successful candidates will join our team in 2025 to begin their careers in these essential trades. We want to thank everyone involved in making this program a success, including Sharon Taylor, Emma McDonald, Gary Jarret, Aunty Ros, the teachers at TAFE NSW and the Precise Air PAAP team. Your contributions have been invaluable. Congratulations to the graduates, and best of luck in your interviews. We look forward to welcoming the successful applicants into the Precise Air team next year!

Congratulations to the National Indigenous Rugby 7s Sevens Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team (LMRDT) on a great effort at this year’s Singapore Cricket Club Sevens. The team won a tricky quarter final against the team from Japan, bowing out in the semi-final to eventual runners up Royal Town Warriors from Malaysia. The players were great ambassadors for their sport, their organisation, and their mob! LMRDT is committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth through rugby. Their programs provide pathways for young Indigenous athletes to excel both on and off the field, fostering leadership, cultural identity, and personal development. We are looking forward to the Open Women’s competition in Dubai, and the U16 and U18 boys and girls.

We’re pleased to announce that Peter McKinnon has been promoted to the position of General Manager – Information Technology. Peter has played a key role in developing our technology division, which now has a team of 10, and has contributed significantly to our growth and our client systems integration solutions. As we continue our focus on technology, systems and data security, we also welcome Matt Lucki as IT Operations Manager. Matt brings experience in IT governance, implementing ITSM frameworks, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry security standards like ISO 27000. Congratulations to you both!

We are honoured to have won the award for Leaders in Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) at the JLL Vendor Partner Awards 2024 for the Precise Air Aboriginal Pathways (PAAP) program. This award recognises the strength of the program in delivering education, mentoring and employment opportunities for Indigenous communities. We could not have developed this program without the tremendous efforts, enthusiasm and commitment of TAFE NSW’s Aboriginal Education and Engagement team. Thank you to Sharon Taylor, Emma McDonald and Gary Jarrett for your ongoing support and helping us to continue to grow this program. We are excited to be running the PAAP again later this month in Grafton and offering students the opportunity to join the 5 students we employed last year in apprenticeships with Precise Air. Thank you to JLL and the ESG team for recognising the value of programs that support efforts in contributing to Closing the Gap initiatives. If you would like to find out more about the PAAP, please contact Kelly Borskjaer, Group Marketing and Communications Manager.

Our Managing Director Nadeem Tayar took the time this week to visit our latest mechanical services construction project at Birrong Boys and Birrong Girls High Schools, conducting a comprehensive site Safety Behavioural Observation walkthrough and inspecting the progress firsthand. Partnering with Kane Constructions on this new build, the team’s proactive approach to safety leadership reinforces our commitment to ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality work environment for everyone involved. To find out more about this project and our design, engineering and construction capabilities, reach out to Alex Hadigol, General Manager Construction. Pictured left to right: George Georgiou, Alex Hadigol, Nadeem Tayar, Navid Hamidi and Martin Hadigol.

Please join us in congratulating Daniel Valdivia, winner of the 2024 Chris Noble Apprentice of the Year Award! Daniel is one of Precise Air’s most loyal and valued employees. He sets himself apart with his strong technical skills, outstanding customer service, and dedication to building collaborative relationships with the Walker Corporation team at Parramatta Square, where he is based. The Walker Facility Managers have emphasised how integral he has been to the team, ensuring the optimal performance of HVAC systems while providing essential feedback to the on-site FMs. We would also like to congratulation our runners-up, Matthew Ball (Qld), Farhan Hussaini (SA) and Daniel Powers (Qld). They have all displayed dedication and skill throughout their apprenticeships. A sincere thank you to Actrol, whose support has been critical to the success of this apprentice program since it began. Their partnership, from sponsoring this award to offering invaluable guidance, education and support to our technicians, continues to enable our team to focus on what they do best. This award holds special significance for us as it honours Chris Noble, one of our technicians who was passionate about encouraging and teaching apprentices. It continues to underscore our commitment to developing the next generation of […]

Progress at the luxury apartment development Ethos at Chatswood is moving rapidly, where we are delivering the HVAC design and construct contract for Growthbuilt. Ethos is a mixed-use development, featuring 17 levels with 49 ultra-luxury apartments with panoramic views, retail and wellness facilities. Our design engineers applied value engineering to optimise system performance and reduce overall costs, ensuring a smarter, more cost-effective solution for our client. By refining the design, we’ve streamlined the rollout of the project, ensuring faster installation without compromising on quality. This means not only meeting deadlines more efficiently but also delivering superior results for the client with long-term operational savings. To find out more about this project or Precise Air’s engineering and construction capabilities, please contact Alex Hadigol, Precise Air’s General Manager – Construction.

Safe Work Australia’s National Safe Work Month is a time to reflect on the outstanding achievements of our team, who operate in high-risk environments, supported by our dedicated Managers and Supervisors. Working together, we prioritise safety so that we all Work Safe Home Safe.

Congratulations to James Leedie, Precise Air’s winner of the 2024 Live It Breathe It Award! As a senior technician in our Brisbane team and a key member of our RAP Working Group, James has shown a commitment to implementing Precise Air’s community based initiatives. He’s made a significant impact as a mentor to students in the Precise Air Aboriginal Pathways (PAAP) in Grafton, fostering both education and engagement. We really value his enthusiasm and contribution. With tough competition this year, we would also like to recognise our four runners up: Dean Albans (Electrical Fire Technician – Precise Fire QLD) Joel Millard (Technician- Precise Air VIC) Mark Schmechtig (Service Technician – Precise Air WA) Daniel Saravanja (Technician – Precise Air NSW). This award, nominated by peers, recognises those who embody our core values: Integrity, Safety, Customers, and People. Congratulations to James and all of the nominees!

This week, Griffith University students visited Precise Air’s team at The Oasis Shopping Centre as part of their Oasis Sustainability Project, where they learned first hand about innovative solutions driving sustainability. Organised by Knight Frank’s Associate Director, Project Management, Sarah Thorne and The Oasis Marketing Manager Peta Cotterill, Precise Air’s Minor Works Manager Stuart Gatland educated the students about the new Fujitsu General Australia Airstage chillers and discovered how these systems are playing a key role in reducing the environmental footprint of the Centre on the Gold Coast. The Oasis Sustainability Project is a comprehensive initiative that includes lighting improvements and a new building management system, showcasing the importance of integrating leading-edge technology to minimise environmental impact. It was fantastic to see the next generation of sustainability champions engaging with these technologies and understanding their critical role in building a greener future. If you would like to find out more about Precise Air’s capabilities on the Gold Coast, Please contact David Ross, General Manager QLD/NT Precise Air.