Industry News
GBCA announces board changes
The GBCA has appointed Tanya Cox, independent director and board member since 2013, as chair-elect. [ + ]
Convention 2014 to include electrical symposium
The Electrical College is hosting a one-day symposium, the National Electrical Building Services Symposium, as part of Convention 2014. [ + ]
Free copper and optical fibre seminar
CommsForce, in partnership with EXFO and Celemetrix, is holding a breakfast seminar on fibre to the node (FTTN) technology. [ + ]
New Aussie app brings safer driving to the world
Invigor Group has announced a development contract with The Australia Traffic Network to assist with its digital strategy. Under the arrangement, the group develops and delivers a traffic app that will make tackling Australian roads easier. [ + ]
Energy storage peak body launched
The Australian Solar Council, in association with industry partners, has launched the Australian Energy Storage Council (AESC). [ + ]
Taking safety into your own hands
During the inquest into the deaths of three young men electrocuted while installing roof insulation in 2009 and 2010, the issue of safety switches was thrust into the spotlight. At the time of the accidents, there was some legislation in place in just Queensland and Western Australia regarding the retrofit of safety switches. [ + ]
Schneider Electric's Energy University wins European award
Schneider Electric's Energy University has achieved first place in the Learning Category for the 2014 Sustainable Energy Europe (SEE) Award. [ + ]
Cable access claims are "total nonsense"
The claims made by journalist Glenn Greenwald that the Southern Cross undersea cables have been tapped into or accessed are total nonsense, said the CEO Anthony Briscoe today. [ + ]
Consumer goods suppliers identify $3 million in potential annual savings
As many consumer goods suppliers continue to report growing business challenges, a new report from Honeywell has found that millions of dollars can be saved by evaluating and improving direct store delivery (DSD) operations - namely the way that products are ordered, sold, delivered and merchandised. [ + ]
Work safe. Home safe.
With Safe Work Australia Month nearly upon us, employers and workers across Australia are being encouraged to download a free 2014 Safety Month app, released by Safe Work Australia (SWA). [ + ]
ABB announces growth plans and financial targets
ABB plans to shift its 'centre of gravity' towards higher growth segments while enhancing competitiveness and lowering risk, particularly in its Power Systems division. [ + ]
National fleet benchmarking program - call for input
The National Road Safety Partnerhip Program (NRSPP) has recently been awarded a grant for the development of a national road safety-related benchmarking project. The proposed benchmarking tool is to provide a user-friendly online benchmarking resource which will provide organisations with an online analysis and summary of fleet performance, road safety cultural maturity and trends over time which can be utilised directly for corporate reporting.
[ + ]NSW's best electrical projects announced
New South Wales’ best electrical and communications contractors were awarded at the annual excellence awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA). [ + ]
New apprenticeship network to cut red tape
The federal government has launched a new Australian Apprenticeship Support Network in a bid to cut red tape and lift apprenticeship completion rates, which currently stand at around 50%. [ + ]
Occupational safety in transport conference
The Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is once again hosting an international conference on Occupational Safety in Transport on the Gold Coast. [ + ]
