Top West Australian electricians recognised
23 August, 2010
Western Australia’s best electrical contractors were recognised recently at the 2010 NECA WA Excellence Awards in Perth.
Master Builders Association recognises registered trades
20 August, 2010
Master Builders Association of Victoria announced a new category of membership for properly qualified trades associated with the construction industry.
O’Donnell Griffin apprentice wins two prestigious awards
20 August, 2010
A fourth-year electrical apprentice at O’Donnell Griffin has taken out two NECA Victoria apprenticeships awards.
Clipsal appoints its first female engineering chief
19 August, 2010
Clipsal has appointed its first female engineering chief to head up the Research and Development group for the Pacific Zone.
More house fires mean more safety checks needed
16 August, 2010
Peak electrical industry body NECA is urging residents to undertake four simple steps to help make their homes safe after a recent spate of house fires.
New Norfolk Group Director of Business Development
13 August, 2010
Norfolk Group has appointed Tony Kutra into a new role as Director of Business Development.
TransGrid holds largest ever planning forum
11 August, 2010
TransGrid recently held a Planning Forum to National Electricity Market participants and interested parties on the emerging constraints of the NSW electricity transmission network.
Skills shortages loom large as risk to growth
03 August, 2010
A recent survey of 400 CEOs of Australian companies has identified skills shortages as a major challenge facing business.
NECA Tasmania Awards for 2010
03 August, 2010
The 2010 NECA Excellence and Apprentice Awards recently recognised the talent and achievements of leading electrical contractors and apprentices in Tasmania.
New college will train over 500 electrical apprentices annually
03 August, 2010
A new electrical trade college was opened recently in Western Australia to increase the number of apprentices that can be trained and brought into the electrical industry.
Standard for LED lighting control gear
29 July, 2010
A new standard for LED lighting control gear has been added to Comtest Laboratories’ Accreditation portfolio.
Harting takes legal action against Chinese copies
29 July, 2010
Electrical and electronic connector manufacturer Harting has won a court case in China over copied products.
Master Electricians Australia appoints inaugural Board
27 July, 2010
Master Electricians Australia has appointed its first Board, chaired by Trevor St Baker of ERM Power.
Energy-efficiency disclosure now compulsory
23 July, 2010 by Justin Lethlean*
New legislation requiring the disclosure of buildings’ energy ratings means the electrical industry will play an even more important role on the performance of buildings.
UK Trade Delegation highlights low-carbon as an economic revolution
22 July, 2010
A UK trade mission to Australia that recently attended Australia’s peak environment and sustainability conference, Enviro 2010, had much to offer Australian businesses in low-carbon initiatives.
