Western NSW solar projects create research and job opportunities
10 August, 2012 | Supplied by: AGL Energy LimitedUQ and UNSW will partner with AGL on two large solar photvoltaic projects in western New South Wales.
GBCA urges NT government to prioritise green buildings
10 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe Green Building Council of Australia has urged NT politicians to strengthen their commitment to prioritising efficient building practices in the region.
REC wins Frost & Sullivan Award for solar industry
09 August, 2012Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) was recently awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2011 Global Customer Value Enhancement Award in the solar power market.
MFB 11th edition enclosures and consoles catalogue
09 August, 2012 | Supplied by: MFB Products Pty LtdMFB has released its 11th catalogue, which it says is its most comprehensive yet at 90 pages.
Evans comments on BLSC opening
08 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Builders Association of AustraliaChris Evans has commented on yesterday’s opening of the MBA Building Leadership Simulation Centre in Melbourne.
Tasmanian Apprentices of the Year announced
07 August, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationOwen O’Driscoll and Christopher Lawes were announced as the winners of the NECA Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year Awards last Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
