Budget 2018: opportunities for electrical contractors
09 May, 2018Although there are no big ticket items for the electrotechnology sector in the Budget, the ongoing investment in infrastructure, company tax cuts and the extension of small business concessions will benefit electrical contractors.
Infrastructure, energy security key in Budget 2018
09 May, 2018The 2018 Federal Budget tackles head on the connectivity challenges posed by a growing population with substantial infrastructure investments in new and existing projects around the country.
Commercial construction outlook strongest in years
09 April, 2018The value of non-residential building approvals jumped by 14.8% in February, adding to growth of 18% over the previous 12 months.
Report calls for asset write-downs to cut power bills
26 March, 2018State governments have spent up to $20 billion more than was needed on the electricity grid, according to a new Grattan Institute report.
Top influencers in the IoT for lighting market
02 March, 2018Navigant Research has named Philips Lighting, Acuity Brands, Eaton and OSRAM as top influencers in the IoT for lighting market.
Industries to fly and fall in 2018
15 January, 2018Research firm IBISWorld has revealed the top five industries expected to grow and shrink in 2017–18.
Building approvals on the rise
11 January, 2018Building approvals increased by 0.9% in November 2017, pointing to a positive year for construction.
Emerson named 'Industrial IoT Company of the Year'
10 January, 2018Emerson, a global automation technology and software company, has been named the 'Industrial IoT Company of the Year' by IoT Breakthrough.
$13m funding for iron flow battery
15 December, 2017Flow energy storage manufacturer ESS Inc. has received $13 million in new Series B funding.
$1.9m funding for solar energy software company
15 December, 2017Australian solar energy software provider Solar Analytics has received a $1.9 million grant from the federal government.
Major construction on track for upturn
15 November, 2017The Australian Industry Group and Australian Constructors Association are predicting a solid upturn in major construction project work through to mid-2019.
63% of utility execs fear grid disruption from cyber attacks
12 October, 2017Around 63% of utility executives believe their country faces at least a moderate risk of electricity supply interruption from a cyber attack on electric distribution grids in the next five years.
More than 7000 home battery systems installed in H1 2017
25 September, 2017Household batteries are flying off the shelf twice as fast this year as Australians look for new ways to control their power use and protect against price hikes, according to the Climate Media Centre.
Overall business optimism improves but WA contractors concerned
11 July, 2017Industry association NECA's Market Monitor 2016–17 has found that businesses in the electrical contracting industry are more optimistic about the future.
Major construction on road to recovery
03 July, 2017After three years of declining major project work, leading construction companies are reportedly forecasting a recovery in engineering and non-residential building activity for the rest of the calendar year and in 2018.
