NECA welcomes apprenticeship boost and payroll tax relief
20 June, 2018NECA has welcomed the increased funding for VET and a reduction in the burden of payroll tax on businesses, both measures announced in the NSW Budget 2018/19.
Funding initiative for grid stability and security services
28 May, 2018ARENA has announced a $7 million funding initiative for renewable energy to deliver system security services.
Security of Payment recommendations good news for contractors
23 May, 2018The report on the Review of Security of Payment Laws is good news for electrical contractors who are often the last in a long chain to receive payment, said NECA.
New regulatory approach for LED lighting
18 May, 2018 by Mansi GandhiThe COAG Energy Council has agreed to further improve lighting energy efficiency regulation by introducing minimum standards for LED light bulbs in line with EU standards.
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.
