ASIS and BICSI sign memorandum of understanding
23 May, 2013ASIS and BICSI have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster the growth of the security and information technology systems industries, promote public safety and protect critical infrastructure globally.
Retrofit building wins Best Sustainable Development
23 May, 2013215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane was announced winner of the Thinc Award for Best Sustainable Development - Existing Buildings at the 2013 National Property Council of Australia /Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards.
Darling Quarter takes home four Property Council Awards
23 May, 2013Lend Lease’s Darling Quarter and Commonwealth Bank Place development has taken home four awards from the 2013 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
Putting clean energy projects on the map
22 May, 2013 by Lauren DavisOn 17 May, Greg Combet launched the Clean Energy Map in Canberra. The online, Google-style map provides a visual representation of over 1200 nationwide projects which are cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing energy costs and investing in new technologies.
NABERS launches innovative data centre ratings
20 May, 2013The NABERS Energy for Data Centres rating tools provide the data centre industry with the means to benchmark their current energy efficiency.
AIRAH launches Solar Cooling Special Technical Group
17 May, 2013The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has launched its Solar Cooling Special Technical Group.
Budget cuts will hinder clean energy development in Australia
15 May, 2013The federal government’s decision to cut funding to clean energy projects and reports is disappointing, clean energy industry advocates have said.
Budget 2013-14: regional funding for apprentices
15 May, 2013Australians looking for work and businesses looking for apprentices in areas doing it tough will benefit from an extra $19.2m from the Australian Government to better link job seekers with employers.
Power Professor joins Sydney University
15 May, 2013The University of Sydney’s School of Electrical and Information Engineering has a new head: the power engineering specialist Professor Joe (Zhao Yang) Dong.
Green Star rating tool for public buildings helps keep budgets in the black
15 May, 2013After a two-year pilot period and extensive industry consultation, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released the Green Star - Public Building v1 rating tool.
Check up on DIY electrical work, MEA urges WA government
14 May, 2013The Western Australian government needs to take unlicensed and illegal electrical work more seriously and direct more inspection resources to deter unsafe DIY electrical work, Master Electricians Australia says.
Eaton joins EMC Technology Partner Program
10 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdDiversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has joined the EMC Technology Partner Program. Eaton will apply the developmental resources provided by the program to design integrated power management solutions that help IT and data centre professionals to enhance uptime and business continuity.
Two solar retailers sued for false claims
10 May, 2013The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued proceedings against P & N (Euro Solar) and Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing (Australian Solar Panel) over allegedly false or misleading claims about the country of origin of the solar panels they supply.
Security industry leaders recognised
09 May, 2013The growing role performed by the private security industry was recognised at the recently held 18th Annual Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence.
New Zealand releases final draft of telco security legislation
07 May, 2013The New Zealand Government has released the final draft of a Bill expected to modernise telecommunications security legislation.
