Are you an electrician who subcontracts to an electrical contractor?
02 July, 2014Many trades, particularly in the building industry, work on a subcontract basis for a primary contractor instead of working as employees.
Do not deal with this disqualified contractor
02 July, 2014NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe has urged the public not to deal with Charbel Khoury or Switchiton Electrical Services Australia.
VoltLogic achieves compliance with new utility standard
26 June, 2014Queensland's utility companies, Energex and Ergon Energy, have worked together with the solar PV industry to develop a new Inverter Energy Systems (IES) connection standard, in response to oversupply issues that have arisen for utilities, installers and customers in recent years.
Red tape reduction report card
11 June, 2014Mick Logan, executive director of NECA Queensland, was recently appointed to the Queensland Government Red Tape Reduction Project Board.
Beware of counterfeit converters
05 June, 2014Mornsun is warning customers to be aware of fraudulent companies offering counterfeit or fake Mornsun products, often presented on websites as CART100 and Alibaba.
Contractors urged to exercise caution
04 June, 2014 by Mansi GandhiThe recent recall of faulty Avanco and PV Power branded DC solar isolators provides a harsh reminder about the importance of buying from reputed suppliers.
NECA applauds construction code fee elimination
04 June, 2014The decision to eliminate the purchase price for electrical contractors to obtain the National Construction Code has been applauded by the National Electrical and Communications Association.
Comtest increases accreditations in EPODs and low-voltage sockets
27 May, 2014In conjunction with the accreditation to AS/NZS 3197 ‘Portable electrical control or conditioning devices’, Comtest has increased its capability by being accredited for testing low-voltage mains power sockets to AS/NZS 3112 and the standard AS/NZS 3105.
Next-gen copper cabling systems
27 May, 2014Today's servers are shipping with 10 Gbps copper ports while power consumption and heat dissipation have been reduced to acceptable levels. As global demand for higher speed and additional data bandwidth continues unabated, the IEEE and some cabling groups have started a project called 'Next Generation Ethernet', or in simple terms - 40 Gbps over copper.
NECA condemns suppression of asbestos data
21 May, 2014NECA has condemned the ACT Government for again refusing to release a list of Canberra homes containing potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos.
New NSW cabinet welcomed by Green Building Council
24 April, 2014The Green Building Council of Australia has welcomed the new NSW cabinet. GBCA Chief Executive Romilly Madew was particularly pleased with the new cabinet's emphasis on infrastructure.
CFMEU exclusion zone in place around Bald Hills Wind Farm site
23 April, 2014The Federal Court has placed a CFMEU exclusion zone around the Bald Hills Wind Farm site. The CFMEU has been banned from leaving equipment within 200 metres of the entrance to the site and from harassing or threatening anyone entering or exiting the site.
Accreditation scheme for underground electrical works authorised
09 April, 2014Victorian electricity distributors have been authorised by the ACCC to maintain an accreditation scheme for civil contractors. The accreditation scheme will relate specifically to underground civil works on electrical infrastructure.
Wind farm blockade lands CFMEU in Federal Court
04 April, 2014FWBC has sought a Federal Court hearing over actions allegedly taken by the CFMEU at the Bald Hills Wind Farm construction site in Victoria where 52 wind turbines are being constructed.
Master Electricians welcomes changes to Qld WHS laws
04 April, 2014Changes to Queensland's workplace health and safety laws will ensure genuine safety concerns are given the highest priority without being abused for industrial purposes, Master Electricians Australia says.
