Industry News
Intelligent energy management solution for GE's Qld office
BuildingIQ has partnered with the Springfield Land Corporation (SLC) to implement its cloud-based platform in Queensland. [ + ]
nbn-Nokia partnership could deliver 10 Gbps speeds
nbn has partnered with Nokia to trial NG-PON2 fibre technology that could help nbn deliver symmetrical speeds of 10 Gbps to its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) end-user premises. [ + ]
SA electricity market: where to now?
South Australian Treasurer and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis will provide insight into the state's energy policy at the upcoming CEDA SA Energy series. [ + ]
Employees off due to illness have a duty to communicate
A recent case has found that employees on long-term absences from work due to injury or illness have a duty to communicate with their employers. [ + ]
House building activity expands while apartment building slows
The Australian PCI dropped by 1.9 points to 51.2 in March, indicating a slower rate of industry growth following February's solid recovery. [ + ]
Tax cuts to benefit small and medium electrical contractors
The government has secured a cut to the company tax for small and medium Australian businesses. Companies with a turnover of less than $10 million will receive a 2.5% reduction in their tax rate this financial year [ + ]
ABB strengthens industrial automation portfolio with B&R purchase
ABB has acquired B&R, a company focused on product- and software-based open-architecture solutions for machine and factory automation worldwide. [ + ]
Redback Technologies receives further funding boost
Australian energy technology company Redback Technologies has received around $1.96 million from the Queensland Government. [ + ]
NHP founder Nigel Peck dies at 89
Nigel Hugh Peck, the founder of NHP, has died at age 89. [ + ]
Clipsal opens new showroom in Canberra
Clipsal by Schneider Electric has opened a new showroom in Fyshwick, Canberra. [ + ]
CEFC to invest $80 million in Bodangora wind farm
The CEFC is investing $80 million in the Bodangora wind farm project in the Central West, New South Wales. [ + ]
Treotham Automation partners with Lapp Group
Treotham Automation has been appointed as an authorised Australian distributor of Lapp Group cable and connection technology products. [ + ]
sparc-FMA speakers announced
sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event 2017 is sporting an impressive line-up of internationally and locally renowned experts in facilities and smart lighting. A joint initiative of Lighting Council Australia and the Facility Management Association of Australia, the educational symposium offers a great opportunity for attendees to earn professional development points, network and enjoy the cutting-edge exhibition of global developments and future directions. [ + ]
New LED classifications come into play
New information from the E3 Program explains the recent alterations to LED product classifications in Australia. [ + ]
25% reduction in PV production cost
A new EU-funded project, SOLNOWAT, has developed an innovative dry process for manufacturing PV cells, which researchers say could reduce development costs by up to 25%. [ + ]
