Hager Group has acquired Bocchiotti, an Italian family-owned cable management company. [ + ]

Master Builders Australia is projecting a good year for the construction industry in New South Wales (NSW), according to their Building and Construction Industry Forecasts. So good, in fact, It is expected to reach an eight-year high. [ + ]

Allied Telesis has announced the formation of Allied Telesis Wireless, a division of Allied Telesis Group, following the acquisition of Extricom. [ + ]

If you've ever thought you could do a better job than your accountant, here's your chance. H&R Block has opened enrolments for people who want to take control of their tax affairs, ensure their returns are correctly lodged and maximise their tax position. [ + ]

An RMIT University researcher has produced a practical and innovative star-rating system for international road safety that will ultimately help to make roads safer. [ + ]

The UPC (Polytechnic University of Catalonia) and Eolgreen have designed a public lighting system that runs on solar and wind power. [ + ]

Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released a potentially inflammatory statement this week saying a stronger industry watchdog is needed, given the "spread of building union thuggery across Australia".

Australia's national resource industry employer group, AMMA, has spoken out in support of the ongoing campaign by Western Australian Police and the state's mining employers to eradicate the potential safety risks posed by drugs on remote worksites. [ + ]

Melbourne-based industrial electrical contractor Furst Electrical Services has secured a $1.6m contract to design and install the electrical control system for chemical giant Accensi's new manufacturing facility in Lara, Geelong. [ + ]

Phonesales.com.au is a new smartphone and tablet marketplace that offers Australia's 16 million smartphone and 8 million tablet users a classifieds website focused on helping them sell their device and upgrade to the latest model. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is set to provide up to $20 million to global energy solutions provider ET Solar to accelerate the take-up of solar PV in the large commercial sector. [ + ]

Owing to the overwhelming uptake of its continuous professional development (CPD) courses, Global Sustainable Energy Solutions has added two new locations. [ + ]

With a geospatial industry that's worth more than 300 billion dollars globally, there is obvious demand for its technology and services. But as a complete newbie, where do you learn about this high-tech industry?; or as an experienced professional, how do you keep your skills up to date?

The NSW ICAC is investigating allegations that Phillip Cresnar, a former Ausgrid engineer, received benefits worth more than $300,000 from contractors and subcontractors in exchange for assistance in relation to the awarding of contracts and the approval of variations to contracts. [ + ]

GIS People is now part of the Victoria Government eServices Register, making it easier for customers in Victoria to utilise their geospatial services.