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.
Global ON market to reach US$20bn by 2017, Ovum predicts
27 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Ovum Pty LtdThe global optical networking (ON) equipment market is expected to reach US$20 billion by 2017, according to new research from Ovum.
Brisbane declared ABB’s Smart Grid City Model competition winner
25 July, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Australia has announced that the University of Queensland entry was the winner of its Smart Grid City Model competition for university engineering students, launched earlier this year.
Austest Laboratories awarded contract with the Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
25 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Austest LaboratoriesAustest Laboratories has been awarded the contract for check testing swimming pool pumps by the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.
Exclusive: Master Electricians CEO on a better apprenticeship service for all
20 July, 2012 by Malcolm Richards CEO, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe ApprenticeConnect service assists employers in the apprentice hire process on their behalf from recruitment to completion. This includes, among other services, providing advice and facilitating communication and ongoing monitoring of an apprentice’s training, facilitation of a training plan with the RTO as well as on-the-job training and mentoring.
ETU in-fighting over migrant workers continues
19 July, 2012In-fighting between the Victorian and National branches of the ETU continues, with the CEPU calling Dean Mighell’s statements about foreign workers “just plain wrong”.
New NECA Executive Director for NSW and ACT
19 July, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has appointed Oliver Judd as the Executive Director of NECA’s NSW and ACT chapters.
Ritter Group wins Intersolar Award for Best Practice Solar Project
19 July, 2012Ritter Group USA and Vanir Energy have been jointly awarded the inaugural Intersolar Award for Best Practice Solar Project at the Intersolar North America conference.
McDonald’s first Australian restaurant to be rewarded with Green Star certification
19 July, 2012The new Kilsyth South McDonald’s has been awarded a 4 Star Green Star - Custom Design rating for developing a new benchmark for the design of environmentally sustainable restaurants.
Consultation opens on electrical licensing reform
18 July, 2012Consultation on the proposed reform of electrical occupations licensing has commenced and is set to close on 26 August, but may be extended.
Gerard recommends Champ takeover offer
18 July, 2012 | Supplied by: GLGAustralian-listed lighting company Gerard Lighting Group has entered into a scheme implementation agreement (SIA) with Champ Private Equity-owned Lighting Group Australia for a cash takeover. Champ has offered cash consideration of $1.05 per share, valuing the company at around $186 m.
Victoria’s top electrical and communications contractors recognised
17 July, 2012Seven Victorian electrical and communications contractors were last week recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence Awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
NECA announces Apprentice of the Year winners
17 July, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationAli Hasan, Roland Hill and Brian Roche took out awards at the NECA annual Victorian Apprentice of the Year Awards in the Communications, Commercial and Industrial categories respectively.
NECA finds placements for Watters Electrical apprentices
13 July, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has found placements for 18 electrical apprentices who were left without a job following the closure of Hastie Group’s company Watters Electrical.
Secure Power Solutions appoints new Technical Services Director
13 July, 2012John Barker has been appointed as the new Technical Services Director for Secure Power Solutions.
