Local contractors dumped
18 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia has called on insurance companies to “buy local” when they are sourcing contractors for flood repair work in Bundaberg and other parts of regional Queensland.
‘Robot’ electric car drives itself
18 February, 2013Robotic technology from Oxford University that enables a car to ‘drive itself’ for stretches of a route has been shown driving a Nissan Leaf electric car. The new car gives a glimpse of what the driver’s experience of an auto drive-enabled car of the future might be like: the technology is controlled from an iPad on the dashboard that flashes up a prompt offering the driver the option of the car taking over for a portion of a familiar route - touching the screen then switches to ‘auto drive’ where the robotic system takes over.
EMSc Australian partner visits UK
15 February, 2013 | Supplied by: PowerstarEMSc (UK) Ltd, manufacturer of the Powerstar voltage optimisation system, recently hosted Arthur Savidis, newly appointed sales engineer to the companies Australia branch - EMSc (Australia) Pty Ltd.
New rules for the safe installation of optical fibre
14 February, 2013New rules for the safe installation of optical fibre communications in customer premises are part of a revised Australian Standard for telecommunications wiring published by Communications Alliance.
Lightmoves Group acquires Lots of Watts
14 February, 2013The Lightmoves Group of companies, which includes Lightmoves, Resolution X, Balanced Technology and Browns Precision Welding, is pleased to announce that they have successfully completed the acquisition of the stock, assets and hire assets of Lots of Watts (LOW), which is now trading as Lots of Watts Australia.
Luminary speakers headline SPARC 2013 program
13 February, 2013A line-up of internationally and nationally renowned experts in lighting design, education, research and architecture are speakers at the SPARC International Lighting Event 2013 to be held in Sydney in June.
NECA plays major role in apprenticeship pilot
12 February, 2013 by Peter Scott | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA is playing a major role in a new electrical apprenticeship pilot being trialled throughout Australia by the industry skills council E-Oz Energy Skills Australia, focused on improving electrical apprentice completion rates across the country.
Are you a contractor customers would recommend to others?
11 February, 2013 by Malcolm Richards | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaIn our role as electrical industry peak body, Master Electricians Australia (MEA) is often asked by media what people should look for when they are engaging an electrician. Of course, our first answer is always to ensure you are dealing with someone who holds the appropriate licence and insurance for whichever state they’re working in.
Important information for contractors in the building and construction industry
11 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Tax OfficeFrom 1 July 2012, if you are a contractor in the building and construction industry, businesses in this industry will have to report to the ATO the total amount they have paid you each year for building and construction services.
The mobile nation - driving productivity, jobs and social change
11 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Mobile Telecommunications AssociationA new Deloitte Access Economics report highlights the vital role played by mobile telecommunications in lifting Australia’s productivity performance and estimates a boost of nearly $12 billion to the economy from current developments by 2025.
Grasping green buildings
10 February, 2013 by Dannielle FurnessIn yet another sector of the industry riddled with acronyms and abbreviations, green buildings can be a minefield of confusing terminology. NABERS, Green Star, GBCA, BEECs, EUAs ... if you’ve wondered what it all means and why you need to know, then read on.
Dodgy downlight install causes $1m worth of damage
08 February, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is warning residents across Australia to make sure their lights are installed correctly following a devastating house fire in Western Australia which very nearly ended in tragedy.
Industry baffled over lack of consultation on building code
07 February, 2013 | Supplied by: National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA)The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and a number of Australian industry associations in the building and construction sector have expressed concern over the lack of consultation between the government and industry over a new Building Code which commenced Friday 1 February 2013.
BGW Technologies provides a first for Australian security professionals
07 February, 2013 | Supplied by: BGW GroupBGW Technologies has found the solution to Australia’s growing need for reliable, high-performing wireless infrastructures, and is now providing scalable wireless mesh solutions which reduce the time and cost associated with traditional cable installation.
Schneider Electric mobilises knowledge base
07 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced the launch of its new white paper app for Apple iOS (iPhone, iTouch, iPad) and Android-supported tablets and devices. The app will give users free, mobile access to Schneider Electric’s 150+ white paper library built from $90 million of research, the popularity of which garnered close to eight million downloads in 2011.
