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Save the Date: 16–18 November 2026 | Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, Perth IHEA is pleased to invite members, industry partners and healthcare infrastructure professionals to save the date for the IHEA Symposium WA 2026, to be held from 16–18 November 2026 at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, Perth. Under the theme “Collaboration by Design: Advancing Healthcare Together”, this Symposium has been designed to be more than a traditional conference. Rather than simply presenting a series

How rapid deployment and modular approaches can minimise disruption and protect hospital revenue streams during upgrades Healthcare facilities are under increasing pressure to upgrade critical clinical environments while minimising disruption to services, staff and patients. Nowhere is this more important than in operating theatres, where downtime can have significant operational, clinical and financial impacts. Operating rooms are among the most complex and high-value enviro

IHEA is pleased to share an upcoming Registration of Interest opportunity from VIDA Health, seeking market input from organisations with capability across a range of professional and construction-related services. VIDA Health is undertaking this Registration of Interest process as an information-gathering and market engagement exercise. The purpose is to better understand the market’s capability, capacity and experience in delivering key professional services to support futur

Australian healthcare technology company Wilhelm Integrated Solutions is expanding into Western Australia and is currently recruiting for a full-time Field Service Technician / Engineer to support a growing portfolio of healthcare infrastructure projects across the state. As Wilhelm prepares to support three new WA hospitals in the coming months — the company’s first major direct expansion into the Western Australian market — the newly created role represents a significant op

The healthcare sector operates within one of the most highly regulated and technically complex environments in Australia. From essential services infrastructure and ventilation systems to accessibility requirements, electrical compliance, medical gas systems, digital integration and infection prevention controls — standards underpin almost every aspect of how healthcare facilities are designed, operated and maintained. Yet despite their importance, many professionals across h

The International Federation of Healthcare Engineering continues to champion innovation, sustainability, and excellence across the international healthcare engineering sector through two significant 2026 initiatives now open for participation. From recognising world-leading healthcare facility design through the IFHE International Building Awards, to driving measurable carbon reduction outcomes via the Global Healthcare Carbon Challenge, these programs provide healthcare orga

We want to hear from you about current practices and opportunities to improve the efficiency of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in operating theatres at your service. Hospitals run continuously, providing emergency surgery and intensive care services. Such clinical environments create high energy demands on HVAC systems leading to considerable financial costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Our research is looking into how to safely scale back HVAC

IHEA’s growing library of Lunch and Learn presentations is continuing to expand, with a wide range of sessions from the past year now available to watch for free on the IHEA YouTube channel. The latest presentation added to the channel is this week’s Lunch and Learn session from Cale Watson of Mega Medical, “Consolidation and Efficiencies in Medical Gas Testing”, giving members and the wider healthcare engineering sector the opportunity to revisit the discussion at any time.

A practical guide to implementing machine learning for predictive maintenance. Covers the algorithms that work, data requirements, common pitfalls, and a step-by-step implementation framework for Australian asset-intensive organisations. Shane Scriven, Managing Director, SAS Asset Management What Is Predictive Maintenance? Predictive maintenance (PdM) is a strategy that uses data analysis and machine learning to predict when equipment will fail, enabling maintenance to be per

Melbourne Site Tour | Thursday 28 May | 2:00 – 4:00 pm AEST | Abbotsford, VIC IHEA VIC is pleased to invite members and industry colleagues to an exclusive, in-person site tour of the Galvin Engineering Experience Centre in Melbourne. This is more than a site visit—it’s a practical, immersive learning experience designed to bridge the gap between specification, compliance, and real-world performance in high-care environments. With limited places available, early registration

The success of the IHEA National Conference 2026 is continuing beyond the event, with a selection of presentations from across the conference program now available to watch on the IHEA YouTube channel. The channel now features presentations from both full days of the conference, giving delegates the chance to revisit key talks and offering others the opportunity to catch up on some of the ideas and discussions shared during the event. Catch up on Jonno White’s keynote address

Following the resounding success of our recent Gold Coast National Conference, IHEA is pleased to announce plans for our next Queensland Professional Development (PD) Day. Date: Thursday 31 July (TBC) Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM Location: Pineapple Hotel, Brisbane We are now inviting expressions of interest from industry professionals, organisations, and thought leaders who are keen to contribute to a dynamic and technically focused program. Theme - The Rise of Intelligent Infras

An updated revision of the AusHFG resource Isolation Rooms – Engineering and Design Requirements (Revision 2.0, April 2026) is now available on the AusHFG website. This important update provides comprehensive guidance on the engineering and design requirements for isolation rooms used to manage patients requiring transmission-based precautions, as well as those needing protection from external sources of infection. The revised guideline outlines best practice approaches acro

As we wrap up the first quarter of 2026, activity across the healthcare facilities management (FM) and infrastructure sectors remains steady and resilient. Despite broader market fluctuations, investment and project pipelines continue to demonstrate strong confidence in the sector — particularly in areas supporting growing and ageing populations. Market Snapshot Investment continues to be driven by hospital upgrades, mental health infrastructure, and the increasing demand for

Thursday 9 April 2026 | 9:00 AM (AEST) Locations: Canberra | Melbourne | Sydney (Virtual) Healthcare facilities operating in extreme climates face unique and complex challenges. In regions where winter temperatures can drop as low as –50°C , the performance of building envelope systems becomes critical — not only for durability and lifecycle cost, but for patient comfort and care outcomes. Standard façade solutions often struggle under these conditions, leading to accelerate

Submission Deadline: Friday 19 June 2026 The New Zealand Institute of Healthcare Engineering (NZIHE) is now inviting submissions for the 2026 Annual Conference , to be held 12–13 November 2026 in Auckland . This annual event brings together engineers, clinicians, researchers, and health system leaders from across New Zealand and the Pacific to advance the role of engineering in delivering safe, sustainable, and patient-centred healthcare. We welcome presentation proposals fro

Healthcare engineering and facilities teams are under increasing pressure to reduce waste, control operating costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience - without compromising patient safety, infection prevention standards, or regulatory compliance. This Lunch + Learn session reframes medical device remanufacturing through an engineering and risk-management lens. Oliver Hunt, Founder and CEO of Medsalv, will present how TGA-regulated remanufactured single-use medical device

The Institute of Healthcare Engineering Australia (IHEA) has taken an important step in strengthening the voice of healthcare engineering within national frameworks, with the establishment of a new governance role: National Standards Representative. This position has been created to ensure that the practical realities, technical expertise and operational challenges of healthcare engineering are effectively represented in the development and review of Australian Standards and

The recent IHEA Conference brought together healthcare engineering professionals from across the sector for several days of learning, collaboration and genuine connection. With a strong program of technical presentations, engaging discussions and memorable social events, the conference reinforced the importance of sharing knowledge and building relationships across our professional community. A standout presentation A highlight of the conference was the Best Paper/Presentatio

We are pleased to welcome Alerton as a sponsor of the IHEA National Conference 2026. Alerton delivers building controls, automation and management solutions that help facilities teams improve building performance and manage operational risk, including in complex healthcare environments. Building automation for high-stakes environments Hospitals depend on building services that perform consistently, even when infrastructure is ageing, budgets are tight, and clinical operations