Construcciones Yamaro: Leaders recognised at ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards

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Leaders recognised at ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards
Winners of the ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards were announced during a gala dinner at Zinc, Federation Square. (Images: ARBS)

The HVAC&R and building services industry gathered in Melbourne last week for the ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards Gala Dinner. Seven awards were presented, honouring achievement across product innovation, project delivery and education, with six individuals also inducted into the ARBS Hall of Fame.

Amanda Searle, CEO of ARBS, said the awards recognise the exceptional work taking place across the industry each day, celebrating the people and businesses driving progress, innovation and excellence.

“From innovative products that are changing what’s possible, to projects that demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication, and individuals who have shaped this industry for decades – on behalf of the entire ARBS team, I offer our warmest congratulations to every winner and Hall of Fame inductee,” she said.

The ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards winners

Education and Training Excellence Award
Precise Air Aboriginal Pathways (PAAP) – Precise Air Group

HVAC Product Excellence Award
ECU45DV Dual-Voltage Environmental Control Unit – Cold Logic

IBTech Product Excellence Award
Refrigerant Leak Detection Solution – Bueno Analytics

IBTech Project Excellence Award
123 Albert Street, Brisbane, QLD – VAE Group

Major Project Excellence Award (over $5 million)
Sydney Metro Martin Place, NSW – A.G. Coombs Group

Minor Project Excellence Award (under $5 million)
Eastland Shopping Centre, Chiller Upgrade, VIC – Airmaster

Refrigeration Product Excellence Award
Panasonic Transcritical CO₂ Technology (TCO2) Outdoor Condensing Unit – Hussmann Australia

ARBS Hall of Fame 2026 inductees
Six individuals were inducted into the ARBS Hall of Fame, nominated by their respective industry associations:

  • AIRAH: Bryon Price
  • AREMA: Robert Beggs
  • ARWA: Paul Campbell
  • CIBSE: Steve Hennessy
  • RACCA: Paul Wright
  • AMCA: David Eynon

The ARBS Hall of Fame recognises individuals who have made an enduring contribution to the HVAC&R and building services industry in Australia. Inductees are nominated by the six ARBS member associations: AIRAH, AMCA, AREMA, ARWA, CIBSE and RACCA.

The ARBS Industry Excellence Awards celebrate achievement across Australia’s HVAC&R and building services sector.

The ARBS Industry Excellence Awards formed part of ARBS 2026, Australia’s HVAC&R and building services exhibition, held from 5 to 7 May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event brought together thousands of industry professionals, exhibitors, speakers and leaders from across the built environment to showcase innovation, share knowledge and recognise the people helping guide the sector’s future.

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