Industry News
NSW construction workers secure new EBAs with major builders
The CFMEU has finalised EBAs for workers across the majority of the NSW construction industry. [ + ]
New CTO to drive smart cities vision
Communications infrastructure provider BAI Communications (BAI) has appointed Brendan O’Reilly to the global position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). [ + ]
Union vocal about WA power plan
A plan to shut two WA power stations could put supply at risk and throw thousands of workers on the scrap heap, according to the energy and mining union. [ + ]
2021 Safety tech predictions
In the wake of disruption caused by COVID-19, it's time to assess how we manage health and safety using technology. [ + ]
Q CELLS enters NZ market
Solar technology and energy solutions provider Q CELLS is entering the New Zealand energy market for the first time. [ + ]
Have your say: NECA 2021 Market Monitor industry survey
NECA's 2021 Market Monitor biennial survey is the most comprehensive survey of the electrotechnology industry in Australia. [ + ]
Smart home training on offer
Awareness of smart devices and home automation systems is growing, giving electricans and cablers the opportunity for additional revenue. [ + ]
Cloud provider doubles Australian server capacity
Cloud provider OVHcloud has doubled its data centre capacity in Australia through a new partership with NEXTDC. [ + ]
New appointments at Vertiv amid a focus on R&D
Vertiv has announced the appointment of Stephen Liang to the newly created role of chief technology officer (CTO). [ + ]
Tradies start a conversation around mental health
Brisbane-based social enterprise and workwear brand TradeMutt has launched its new non-for-profit organisation: This Is A Conversation Starter (TIACS). [ + ]
2020 a boom year for rooftop solar
Solar industry consultant SunWiz says the Australian market defied expectation in 2020. [ + ]
Emerson takes out IoT Analytics Platform of the Year award
Emerson has received the IoT Analytics Platform of the Year award for its Plantweb Optics Analytics software at the fifth annual IoT Breakthrough Awards. [ + ]
Unions call for rejection of IR Bill
National construction, maritime and electrical unions are calling on Senate crossbenchers to reject the Morrison government's IR Omnibus Bill. [ + ]
National Awards for Excellence in Lighting 2021
The 2021 National Excellence in Lighting Awards grow nearer, with the winners to be announced at a gala event in Sydney this coming June. [ + ]
Twin awards for Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has been recognised as Critical Power Infrastructure Vendor of the Year and UPS Company of the Year for 2020. [ + ]