Industry bodies call for proper scrutiny of ABCC bill
02 March, 2012The Master Builders Association, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and industry association members have called for proper scrutiny of the last-minute ABCC amendments following Wednesday’s Senate vote to not scrutinise last-minute changes to the Bill.
Just one star needed to halve household energy consumption
01 March, 2012Improving the average energy-efficiency rating of household appliances by just one star could effectively halve household energy consumption, new research by Energeia reveals.
EMSc opens office in Australia
29 February, 2012EMSc (UK) Ltd is expanding into the Asia-Pacific region, opening a dedicated Powerstar office in Australia. Powerstar’s success in Australia over the past few years has prompted the expansion.
National Manufacturing Week returns to Sydney
23 February, 2012National Manufacturing Week (NMW), Australia’s only fully integrated annual manufacturing exhibition, returns to Sydney in 2012 with industry showcases across 12 specialist zones. The event takes place on 8-11 May 2012 at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.
ACA criticises amendments to building industry legislation
21 February, 2012The latest amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Amendment (Transition to Fair Work) Bill 2011 have been criticised by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA).
ABCC initiates inquiry into evidence errors
17 February, 2012The Australian Building and Construction Commissioner, Leigh Johns, has called for an inquiry into the ABCC’s deficient management of evidence in a 2009 committal hearing in the Melbourne Magistrates Court.
Ai Group appoints Innes Willox as Chief Executive
17 February, 2012The Australian Industry Group has appointed Innes Willox as the organisation’s new Chief Executive, effective from 1 May.
New Board member for NICTA
17 February, 2012Tony Henshaw has been appointed to the NICTA Board. With over 35 years’ experience in the IT industry, Henshaw has held senior roles at Telstra, Unisys, EDS, Aspect Computing and Computer Power.
Emerson Network Power Asia appoints new VP for services and projects
17 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Emerson Network PowerEmerson Network Power Asia has appointed Paul Churchill as its new Vice President for services and projects.
HARTING comes out on TOP for 2011
16 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Harting (HK) LimitedThe HARTING Technology Group was recognised by its peers for its exceptional exchange of experience and knowledge among German companies.
Call for sham contracting research tenders: ABCC
14 February, 2012The Australian Building and Construction Commissioner is requesting tender submissions to conduct research into sham contracting in the building and construction industry.
Australian PCI shows continued construction decline
14 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Industry GroupAustralia’s construction industry continues to decline, a result of drops in activity and new orders. January 2012 was the 20th consecutive month that the sector has contracted.
FLIR thermography training
13 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIRRegistrations for FLIR’s thermography training course will close on 20 February 2012. The course is designed for existing users of FLIR cameras, prospective users of thermal cameras and users of other brands of thermal cameras.
Manufacturing industry’s success depends on innovation
13 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty LtdMinister for Industry and Innovation Greg Combet toured an electrical manufacturing plant in the lower Hunter Valley last week. In a media release, Combet cited innovation as the key to its growth.
Training centre for building industry opening in Melbourne
10 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Builders Association of AustraliaA $10 million Master Builders Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) will open in Melbourne this July, providing training and experience for thousands of workers in the building and construction industry.
