Industry News
5 Martin Place wins top gong at Property Council awards
5 Martin Place has taken out the RLB Australian Development of the Year for 2017 at the Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards in Sydney. [ + ]
Australian-developed, energy-saving, colour-changing 'smart' windows
Australian researchers are developing a window that contains a glass that is able to change its colour and the amount of heat or light it transmits. [ + ]
Subbies pay reform crucial
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has created a detailed submission to the federal government's review of security of payments laws in the building and construction sector. [ + ]
Australia's most attractive employers revealed
Schneider Electric, the global energy management and automation company, has been named as one of Australia's top 10 "most attractive employers for job seekers" by Randstad. [ + ]
Warren & Brown acquires NZ communications business
Warren & Brown Technologies has acquired Auckland-based company AC Technologies to expand its connectivity infrastructure offering in New Zealand. [ + ]
Sparkies welcome Vic regional rail plan
The Electrical Trades Union has praised the Andrews Labor government's commitment to spend almost $1.5 billion in new funding upgrading and extending regional rail lines in Victoria. [ + ]
The 4IR in focus at CeBIT Australia 2017
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and its impact on people and businesses will be one of the key topics of discussion at the upcoming CeBIT Australia 2017 conference. [ + ]
$225m solar farm commences construction
The $225 million,148 MW Ross River Solar Farm in Townsville has commenced construction. [ + ]
RCR secures $175 million solar contract
RCR Tomlinson has been awarded a $175 million contract with APA Group to design and construct the Darling Downs Solar Farm project in Queensland. [ + ]
Landis+Gyr deploys 10 million connected devices for Japanese utility
Landis+Gyr has deployed over 10 million advanced meters and devices on Tokyo Electric Power's (TEPCO) IoT utility network. [ + ]
Schneider Electric to host Smart Cities Hackathon
Schneider Electric will be holding its first hackathon on smart cities from 8–9 May in Sydney [ + ]
National policy essential to improving energy security
A national plan for energy could save Australian energy customers $100 billion and improve energy security according to the final report of the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap, released by Energy Networks Australia and CSIRO. [ + ]
Philips launches wireless smart office lighting
Philips Lighting has launched a new wireless connected lighting system aimed at the office lighting market. [ + ]
nbn hits 1.1 Gbps speeds in fixed wireless trial
nbn has achieved 1.1 Gbps speeds in a fixed wireless demonstration conducted in Ballarat, Victoria. [ + ]
New approach to keep the lights on as old generators retire
Under changes proposed by the Australian Energy Market Commission, transmission businesses will be required to maintain minimum levels of 'inertia' on the electricity system determined by the Australian Energy Market Operator. [ + ]
