Hydraulic Consultants Association Australasia Ltd

We're excited to announce the appointment of Derek Harris as the next HCAA President and Shaun Wallace as a HCAA Director. With a wealth of experience and knowledge and a strong commitment to the industry and HCAA over the years, we're honoured to welcome them both into their new positions. Thank you Derek and Shaun!

Well we finishes off the year for TAS Hydraulic Consultants Association Australasia Ltd strong on Wednesday night. I had the pleasure of hosting and with the help from Anthony Balik at the Master Plumbers it was a great end of year meeting. Our last year topics focused on #stormwater systems in our built environment. Special thanks to all our presenters Adam Balogh from ACO Australia and Matthew Dawson including Steven Lowry and Shane from Reece Group for some pop questions and lucky door prizes. #HCAA #hydraulic services #knowledge shared #industry experts

🌟 What an incredible journey it has been serving as the President of Hydraulic Consultants Association Australasia Ltd for the past three years! 🌟 🙏 In reflecting upon this amazing experience, I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been on the journey with me. Together, we’ve worked tirelessly to enhance our industry, implement innovative solutions, and foster collaboration among our members. 🙌 I am especially thankful for the unwavering support, encouragement, and life long friendships I've developed along the way. Each of you has contributed to making this role so rewarding, and I really do cherish the connections we've built. 💥 As I look to the future, I remain excited about what lies ahead for HCAA and our community. Here’s to continued growth, innovation, and success! Thank you all once again! 🙌 #HCAA #Thankyou #Leadership #Gratitude #Community #Innovation

🌟 Last Chance to Register for the Final HCAA Event of the Year! 🚀 Tickets are booking fast! Join us for an exciting evening filled with insights, innovation, and networking at our final Hydraulic Consultants Association Australasia Ltd event of 2024. 🗓 When: Tuesday, 12th November 2024  📍 Where: Club York, Level 1, 95-99 York Street, Sydney What to Expect - Keynote Presentations:  - Jonathan Lynch from Building Commission NSW will cover everything you need to know about Design and Building Practitoners (DBP Act) Audits.   - Mal Irvine from Zip Water will provide an update on Zip Water's Midlife Command Centre upgrade. Innovation Segment:   - Stephanie McGuire from Gentec   - Clive Berrell from Amber Smart Systems Reflecting on our last event, we had the privilege of hearing from Ben James at Neuron on Engineering design tools and the use of AI, along with a deep dive from Peter McLennan of the Backflow Prevention Association of Australia into Cross-connection control requirements. 📸 Check out some highlights from our previous gathering below! 👉 Don’t miss out! Click the link to register: https://lnkd.in/gyjgZt4E We look forward to celebrating the end of a fantastic year with all of you! 🎉 Important: Please note that photo ID is required to gain entry to Club York. #HCAA #Hydraulics #Networking #Innovation #Engineering #CPD

Our last 2024 Sydney General Meeting is coming up in a couple of weeks - if you haven't booked a ticket yet, jump into our event page and we look forward to seeing you there for a technical talk and end of year celebration!

I’m honoured to have been a finalist for the CIBSE ANZ Jeff Robinson Champion of the Year Award. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who nominated and supported me. Huge congratulations to Liana and Jeff for the incredible work you do for young engineers. It’s been a fantastic year, with the CIBSE two-day hydraulics course making a strong impact. We’ve delivered it across SA, QLD, NSW, VIC, NZ, and online for WA. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the contributions of all the subject matter experts, the team in NZ, and of course, Sharron. A special thanks to you, Sharon Pestonji for bringing it all together! Thanks to my partner and friends Jennifer Baldwin Paul Angus Gillian Donaldson for a fun night together.

🌊🎙️ We’re excited to share the latest episode of the HCAA's ‘Go with the Flow’ podcast, featuring an enlightening discussion with our host, Paul Angus and Peter McLennan, CEO of the Backflow Prevention Association of Australia Inc. 🎙️🌊 🎧 In this episode, ‘Watertight Wisdom: Keeping our water flowing safely’, we dive deep into the critical topic of backflow prevention in plumbing systems. Peter provides a comprehensive overview of what backflow prevention is, its importance for maintaining safe water quality, and the potential risks if ignored. 🎯 Key highlights include: - An exploration of Australian regulations and standards in comparison to international norms. - Insights into various types of backflow prevention devices, including RPZ valves and double check valves, plus guidance on selecting the appropriate device for your needs. - Installation considerations, maintenance schedules, and solutions for common issues in backflow prevention systems. - Engaging case studies illustrating the real-world implications of effective backflow prevention. - Emerging trends and technologies shaping the industry. Whether you're a designer, installer, or simply interested in safeguarding our water supply, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. 💥 Tune in to enhance your understanding of backflow prevention and learn from Peter's extensive experience. Let’s work together to protect our most precious resource! 💧✨  👉 https://lnkd.in/gdv5Tnhc   📌 You can also find this episode on your favourite streaming platforms, including:    🎙 SoundCloud  🎙 Spotify  🎙 Apple    🙏 Happy listening and thank you, as always, to Cooper Silk and the fantastic team at RadioHub Media for the final production.   #GoWithTheFlow #BackflowPrevention #WaterQuality #Plumbing #Podcast #WaterSafety #Sustainability #IndustryInsights

Andrew Le Claire hit the Hydraulic Consultants Association Australasia Ltd General Meeting in the ACT this week, and it was a cracker of a turnout with consultants, contractors, and plenty of familiar faces from the industry. Carl Sommerville, who heads up the HCAA ACT, kept things lively with a quiz – first question: "How long has Halgan been around?" (Hint: a while!) It was great catching up with Joshua & Mitch from Vital Design. Wayne from Custom Plumbing and Ray from O'Neill & Brown were there too – and yep, Ray took home another prize. Lucky guy! #HCAA #Halgan #AussieMade #IndustryMates #GoodTimes

Couple of this week's installations! Something a bit different for us this week, but we like to keep our hand in at the auld plumbing even done or first walk in bath . 🛠️ #plumbing #installation 😆🤣🤣

The Hydraulic Consultants Association of Australsia #HCAA, the leading source of Hydraulic Industry knowledge has issued revised position Statements from Fire and Rescue NSW #FRNSW. I have reviewed all the statements and summarised them here for easy access. #fire #firesafety #design #HCAA #FRNSW