Industry News
Baseplan partners with Team Leasing
Baseplan Software Group has announced a partnership with Team Leasing to offer funding options for software purchases, implementation and modification. [ + ]
Melbourne to host Solar 2016 on 4–5 May
The Australian Solar Council will be holding the 54th annual Australian Solar Council Industry Exhibition & Conference from 4–5 May 2016 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Qld driving electricity demand
Queensland's coal seam gas industry is driving Australia's electricity demand. [ + ]
Smart metering forums
Industry and government stakeholders are invited to attend a series of forums during 2016 to work on updating Australian standards and a roadmap for smart meters. [ + ]
Airbnb now the choice for business travel
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll be fairly familiar with Airbnb. New information released by the company shows that business is increasingly turning to the community-based service as the concept of 'business leisure' goes mainstream. [ + ]
International speakers announced for energy storage conference
The line-up of international speakers to address the upcoming 2016 Australian Energy Storage Conference in June will include the CEOs of Greensmith Energy Management Systems and SimpliPhi Power. [ + ]
WorkPro embarks on major software upgrade
Industry partner for employee compliance WorkPro has embarked on a complete rewrite and upgrade of its platform. The web-based compliance management solution delivers and manages staff inductions, background screening and licence/ticket management for a range of organisations across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Construction industry supports ABCC return
Construction industry said it supports the reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). [ + ]
Melbourne to replace 15,000 street lights
The City of Melbourne will replace more than 15,000 street lights with energy-efficient LED bulbs as part of an Emissions Reduction Fund project. [ + ]
Mobility seminar series
A new technical event series of seminars from Red Hat kicks off next week in Brisbane and Perth. Additional seminars will follow across Australia and New Zealand before the end of the month. [ + ]
Trade careers suffer thanks to lowering university standards
The Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF) says that 200 currently unfilled apprentice vacancies are the result of university dropping entry standards, depleting the pool of potential apprentices. [ + ]
Would you feel safer under white or yellow light at night?
A recent study suggests your perception of safety when walking down a street at night may be linked to the colour of the light. [ + ]
Undoped silicon enables cheaper, more efficient solar cells
Australian scientists have developed a new silicon solar cell that could lead to cheaper manufacturing processes and better power output. [ + ]
Registrations open for Total Facilities 2016
Secure your free entry to the facilities and workplace management trade show, to be held in Melbourne, 6–7 April. [ + ]
Technology powers beachside food delivery
Australian start-up AirService provides a mobile platform for ordering and payment specifically for the hospitality industry. The company has recently partnered with the Gold Coast's iconic Meter Maids to launch Australia's first towel-side food ordering and delivery service. [ + ]
