Industry News
Debate over powerline home automation standards
International home-automation standards seem to have stalled over interoperability issues. Meetings being held by standards bodies in October will work towards resolving many of these issues.
[ + ]Victorian Engineering Excellence Awards
A number of major electrical projects were recognised in the Victorian Engineers Australia Engineering Excellence Awards.
[ + ]Philips Dynalite helps building achieve Lighting Design Award
Philips Dynalite lighting control systems were used in a creative lighting design that helped a building secure a Best Public Building award.
[ + ]New energy leader for Siemens
Dr Bertram Ehmann has joined Siemens Australia to lead the company in delivering sustainable energy solutions.
[ + ]Partnership promotes new solar technology
A partnership between Tokyo Electron (TEL) and Oerlikon Solar, announced at the Solar09 conference of the Australia New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES), makes a compelling argument for solar power.
[ + ]Wiring Rules amendment now available
An amendment to the current Wiring Rules has just been released, with clarifications, technical modifications and new information for clearer guidelines and improved safety.
[ + ]ODG powers new Canberra Airport terminal
O’Donnell Griffin (ODG) will undertake major electrical works at Canberra Airport as part of a significant upgrade to the airport's electrical system that will incorporate tri-generation technology.
[ + ]ODG upgrades Warragamba Dam electricals
O’Donnell Griffin (ODG) has just completed a $23 million upgrade to the electrical system at Sydney's primary water source, Warragamba Dam.
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NECA ACT Excellence and Apprentice Awards
The NECA Excellence Awards for ACT were presented at the National Convention Centre on 4 September.
[ + ]NECA Queensland Excellence and Apprentice Awards
The winners of the NECA Queensland Excellence Awards and Apprentice Awards were announced on 18 September.
[ + ]Young Aussie electrician recognised at international ‘trade Olympics'
A young electrician was one of the members of the Australian WorldSkills team that won 10 medals at the 40th International WorldSkills Competition in Canada - the ‘Olympic Games’ of trade skills.
[ + ]Northern Territory 2009 Construction Association awards
A number of NT electrical contractors and apprentices were recognised for their professionalism in the building and construction industry at the recent Territory Construction Association awards.
[ + ]NECA SA 2009 Excellence and Apprenticeship Awards
NECA South Australia recently held its annual Excellence Awards, recognising the achievements of a number of electrical contractors and apprentices.
[ + ]NECA Tasmania 2009 Excellence Awards
NECA Tasmania recently announced the state winners of its 2009 Excellence and Apprentice Awards.
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