JMC Steel Group has announced that Jim Hays will now manage its electrical portfolio of products manufactured under the Wheatland Tube and Picoma brands. [ + ]

The Melbourne Water Data Centre has been awarded the Victorian iAward for Sustainability and Green IT at the recent 2012 iAwards. [ + ]

NECA has defended private RTOs following reports in the media about poor vocational education and training outcomes at some private RTOs. [ + ]

The winners of the NECA Awards of Excellence and Apprentice Awards have been announced. [ + ]

The Green Building Council of Australia has urged NT politicians to strengthen their commitment to prioritising efficient building practices in the region. [ + ]

UQ and UNSW will partner with AGL on two large solar photvoltaic projects in western New South Wales. [ + ]

Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) was recently awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2011 Global Customer Value Enhancement Award in the solar power market. [ + ]

Chris Evans has commented on yesterday’s opening of the MBA Building Leadership Simulation Centre in Melbourne. [ + ]

Owen O’Driscoll and Christopher Lawes were announced as the winners of the NECA Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year Awards last Saturday. [ + ]

Tasmania’s top electrical and communications contractors have been recognised at the annual electrical industry excellence awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association. [ + ]

Master Builders Australia’s $14 million Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) opens today in Melbourne. [ + ]

Brad Orgill has been appointed to the NBN Co Limited board. Diane Smith-Gander and Siobhan McKenna were both reappointed to the board. [ + ]

The Fair Work Act Review Panel’s final report has been released, and the industry doesn’t seem to be happy. The industry associations such as The Housing Industry Association (HIA), the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), AMMA and the NSW Business Chamber have issued statements expressing concerns about the report. [ + ]

Eaton Corporation has appointed Jeff Hanson as ANZ Sales Director, responsible for leading the company’s electrical market sales organisation and delivering on the company’s strategic goals. [ + ]

Socomec UPS has appointed WA-based organisation Secure Power Solutions as its West Australian service partner. [ + ]