Tasmania’s best electricians and projects recognised
07 August, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationTasmania’s top electrical and communications contractors have been recognised at the annual electrical industry excellence awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association.
Changes to NBN Co board announced
07 August, 2012 | Supplied by: nbn co ltdBrad Orgill has been appointed to the NBN Co Limited board. Diane Smith-Gander and Siobhan McKenna were both reappointed to the board.
Master Builders simulation centre opens
07 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Builders Association of AustraliaMaster Builders Australia’s $14 million Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) opens today in Melbourne.
Industry unhappy with Fair Work Act review
06 August, 2012The Fair Work Act Review Panel’s final report has been released, and the industry doesn’t seem to be happy. The industry associations such as The Housing Industry Association (HIA), the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), AMMA and the NSW Business Chamber have issued statements expressing concerns about the report.
Eaton appoints ANZ Sales Director
06 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdEaton Corporation has appointed Jeff Hanson as ANZ Sales Director, responsible for leading the company’s electrical market sales organisation and delivering on the company’s strategic goals.
Socomec appoints WA service partner
06 August, 2012 | Supplied by: SOCOMEC AustraliaSocomec UPS has appointed WA-based organisation Secure Power Solutions as its West Australian service partner.
Industry invited to comment on electrical infrastructure in flood-prone Qld areas
02 August, 2012Industry is being invited to comment on a recommendation for legislation that requires that electrical substations in buildings be located at or above the defined flood level in Queensland.
AMMA’s Migration and Labour Sourcing Conference on tomorrow
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: AMMA (Australian Mines & Metals Association)Migrant worker issues will be the focus of the AMMA Migration and Labour Sourcing Conference, to be held tomorrow in Brisbane.
Austest Laboratories accredited for energy-efficiency testing of swimming pool pumps to AS 5102.1 and AS 5102.2
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Austest LaboratoriesAustest Laboratories is now accredited for testing to AS 5102.1 and AS 5102.2 for energy-efficiency testing of swimming pool pumps in accordance with star rating requirements of the Voluntary Labelling Program administered by the Australian, state and territory and New Zealand Governments.
VSS monitoring wins infrastructure packet broker market leadership award from Frost & Sullivan
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty LtdVSS Monitoring has announced that it has earned the 2012 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award in the infrastructure packet broker market from Frost & Sullivan. VSS Monitoring was recognised with this independent, third-party award due to its leading technical innovation, differentiated product offerings, extensive customer base and ROI/cost savings.
Nominations open for the 2012 Electrotechnology School Student Awards
31 July, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationBudding electrical stars take note: nominations for the 2012 Electrotechnology School Student Awards are now open.
Online resource hub promotes clean energy careers
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe CEC has launched the Clean Energy Career Hub, an online hub for people seeking work in the clean energy industry and those already in the industry wanting to upgrade their skills and qualifications.
Changes to GBCA board announced
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) passed nine governance changes at an extraordinary general meeting held on 23 July in Sydney.
Australia considers implementing NZ lighting label
27 July, 2012 by Mansi GandhiAustralia is currently examining the option to implement the New Zealand Energy Star program for LED and CFL lighting, said Melanie Slade, Director, Lighting and Equipment Energy Efficiency, Australian Government in her recent keynote address at SPARC Design 2012.
Capitalising on the carbon price
27 July, 2012 by Romilly Madew* | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaIn a carbon-constrained economy, green building is the way of the future. And for people in electrical trades, this means staying ahead of the game by learning about emerging technologies and installation processes required to gain Green Star certification.
