Telstra's non-compliant bid for the National Broadband Network raises plenty of questions about their strategy for this massive project. Telco industry analyst Ovum presents its opinion on what's behind the bid.

The PT1199SS ‘Power on a Chain’ power board is designed to provide electrical power to work areas via overhead means, removing the hazards of tripping or electrocution from electrical leads strewn across floors.

To assist in dealing with local skills shortages, the ACT government hosted the National Conference on Overseas Skills that addressed overseas qualifications, offshore assessment arrangements, skills shortages and skilled migration.

O'Donnell Griffin has been contracted by Origin Energy to install domestic solar energy systems nation-wide, which has the potential to secure up to $20 million in revenue for them over the next five years.

Defying the current downward economic trends, a recent ABS reports shows that Australia's construction and engineering markets enjoyed considerable growth last quarter.

NECA is encouraging today's youth to develop an interest in pursuing a career in electrotechnology at high schools through its Electrotechnology Secondary School Student Awards. Students from across the country were recognised for their innovations and achievements in the recent 2008 Awards.

NECA's National Excellence awards for 2008 showcased Australia's best and most innovative electrical and communications installations during the year, recognising the remarkable achievements of a number of contracting firms from across the country.

With the release of the 2007 Wiring Rules, several other associated electrical standards have been updated to coincide with these new requirements. As part of this updating, the Australia/New Zealand standard for marinas and watercraft has been revised to be consistent with the new Wiring Rules.

Australia's best electrical apprentices were recognised recently in the NECA Apprentice of the Year Awards, in 'Commercial/Domestic', 'Industrial Automation & Communications' and 'Industrial' categories.

A $3.5 million initiative by the Queensland govenment to give away 1 million CFLs aims to reduce greenhouse gas emmissions by 72,000 tonnes each year.

A new distribution agreement between Rockwell Automation and Inaco Automation Controls and NHP Electrical Engineering Products will provide broader access to Allen-Bradley automation products across Australia and New Zealand along with increased local technical and application support.

To assist the electrical industry to promote the value of automation and smart wiring in homes and commercial buildings, Copper Development Centre Australia has launched an initiative that focuses on intelligently reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

A report warns that unless a sensible approach to proposed new electrical infrastructure projects is taken, the US may face severe power outages as early as 2009.

The Adelaide and Perth stores of retail giant Ikea become the first of its stores in the world to remove all incandescent light bulbs from their stocks, as part of their 'green' initiatives. The program included a focus on more energy-efficient lighting and a lamp recycling service for customers.

An IT-based building industry community has been established by the federal government to use data technologies to lead the way to more ecologically sound cities, with energy efficiency as one of its key objectives.