IBA invests in Indigenous communications company
13 December, 2012Indigenous Business Australia has announced investment in Message Stick Communications, a successful majority Aboriginal-owned business that provides unified communications services to a range of corporate and government clients.
Smart meter proposal not so clever declares MEA
11 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia has rejected the call for the compulsory rollout of smart meters in Australian homes, saying it was just more wasteful spending that would drive the cost of domestic electricity even higher.
Clipsal and Schneider Electric unite
10 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricGlobal energy management specialist Schneider Electric has restructured by uniting its Clipsal and Power businesses to create a new Clipsal and Schneider Electric Partner Business unit. The union will see the two brands work together to leverage the other’s strengths.
Apprenticeships 101: what you need to know about hiring an electrical apprentice
10 December, 2012 by Alice RichardThe jargon surrounding Australian apprenticeships is enough to confound even the savviest operator. Fortunately there’s plenty of assistance available to help employers navigate the complicated world of apprenticeships.
New professional development program for solar installers and designers
06 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe CEC has launched a continuous professional development program to help household solar power system installers and designers stay up to date with new developments in the industry.
Dexus and Buildcorp win CitySwitch Green Office Awards
04 December, 2012Dexus Property Group and Buildcorp have been recognised in the City of Sydney’s CitySwitch Green Office Awards for incorporating measures such as solar panels, improved computer management and lighting into their offices.
AEMC review will spark energy reform, CEC says
03 December, 2012The AEMC’s review, The Power of Choice, will spark energy reform to help households better manage their bills over the long term, the Clean Energy Council has said.
Apprentice incentive kickstarts employers into action
29 November, 2012Following the announcement of the Kickstart initiative, MRAEL Group says it has been inundated with enquiries from the construction sector wanting to take advantage of the incentive.
AGL head returns to chair CEC board
27 November, 2012AGL head Michael Fraser has returned to the position of Chair of the Clean Energy Council following its AGM. CEO of Hydro Tasmania Roy Adair was returned as Deputy Chair.
Website addresses new WHS harmonisation laws
26 November, 2012The Group Training Association of Victoria has launched the Safety First website to help small-to-medium employers get to grips with the new WHS harmonisation laws.
Rural broadband project wins Engineering Excellence Award
26 November, 2012A project that will deliver the world’s fastest high-performance wireless broadband to rural areas was awarded the Engineering Innovation Award at the 2012 Australian Engineering Excellence Awards.
NECA calls for contractor protection
23 November, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA is calling on the Victorian Government to protect electrical and communications contractors caught up in the alarming number of insolvencies that have been occurring in the state’s construction industry recently.
Shiftwork’s psychological impact revealed
23 November, 2012The Australian Coal and Energy Survey reveals that shiftwork patterns in the mining and energy sectors could be impacting negatively on workers’ physical and mental health.
Attracting and retaining apprentices
23 November, 2012 by Malcolm Richards | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaIt is widely acknowledged within the electrical industry that apprentices are the backbone of our success and the future for ongoing prosperity. Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has always aimed toward the highest quality of training and education for those interested in entering the electrical industry, specifically our younger generation.
New ECD Solutions website
22 November, 2012Welcome to your new ECD Solutions website. ECD (Electrical+Comms+Data) is the next generation of Electrical Solutions and offers our readers and members an expanded content focus, bringing in a large amount of the content previously carried on the Voice+Data website.
