Industry News
ETU Apprentice of the Year crowned
Hannah Watts has been crowned the 2020 ETU Apprentice of the Year, in an extraordinary line-up of all-female finalists. [ + ]
Industry first under new PoE standard
Fluke Networks has announced what it says is an industry first, with certification of the company's MicroScanner PoE field tester. [ + ]
Smart sensors make homes safer
CSIRO has developed a new sensor-based in-home heath monitoring system, enabling users to send real-time data to their healthcare professionals. [ + ]
New campaign to reduce risky electrical work
Ensuring electricians are operating safely is part of a new NSW Government compliance campaign targeting electrical safety on construction sites. [ + ]
Construction companies struggle to keep up with regulations
A recent Australian construction industry poll has found keeping up to date with regulations is the most challenging part of quality and safety compliance. [ + ]
Private LTE deployment: lessons from the trenches
The CCV Conference Series continues to roll out across November, with a two-hour session on private LTE networks this Thursday. [ + ]
Report warns cheaper solar systems come at a safety cost
A new report from Enphase Energy raises questions about fire safety standards for Australian solar systems. [ + ]
Working on hail-damaged solar panels
Master Electricians Australia has issued timely advice for working on sites with hail-damaged solar panels. [ + ]
New approach to remote knowledge sharing
A new knowledge management approach hopes to change the face of field service. [ + ]
Improving data centre sustainability
Honeywell is working together with Vertiv to create integrated solutions that optimise data centre sustainability, resiliency and operational performance. [ + ]
WorkSafe blitz as businesses reopen
Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria (WSV) will be out in force as the state opens up, ensuring employers are doing everything they can to protect their workers. [ + ]
New enclosure rating for solar PV system installations
The Qld Electrical Safety Office advises that DC isolators in new solar PV installations must have their own dedicated enclosure for outdoor use and be IP56NW rated. [ + ]
Building automation collaboration hub expands
YBF Sydney will continue its PropTech Hub collaboration with Honeywell, helping to shape the future of innovation in the building automation industry. [ + ]
Hyperscale-ready data centre moves to fit-out
Macquarie Data Centres has topped out its latest construction project, Intellicentre 3 East (IC3E), a hyperscale-ready data centre in Sydney's Macquarie Park. [ + ]
Solar panel recycling plan applauded
Queensland renewable energy experts have welcomed a plan to stop solar panels ending up in landfill. [ + ]
