GBCA launches Green Star Industrial rating tool
05 May, 2010
A new Green Star rating tool for industrial facilities has been released to support the sustainable planning, design and construction of high-performance industrial buildings.
Western Power signs UPS contract with Eaton
28 April, 2010
Eaton has been awarded a contract with Western Power to supply UPSs for the utility's major IT upgrades.
Government heeds NECA warning
28 April, 2010
NECA has commended the government's recent reaction to the association's concerns regarding the reintroduction of a home insulation program.
BICSI RITP credential released
28 April, 2010
BICSI has released its new RITP qualification for ITS professionals who are not engaged in network design.
NECA yet to be convinced by revamped insulation scheme
20 April, 2010 by James Tinslay, CEO, NECA National
NECA is amplifying its call to the federal government to adopt adequate safety measures in dealing with the controversial insulation installation program.
Aussie electrical innovation wins prestigious European Design Award
09 April, 2010
An Australian electrical company, Power & Data Corporation, recently received a prestigious European Red Dot Design Award for its Mainline power track electrical distribution system.
NHP wins 2009 Frost & Sullivan award
07 April, 2010
Market research firm Frost & Sullivan recently awarded the 2009 Australia & New Zealand ‘Competitive Strategy Leadership Award’ in the low-voltage switchgear market to NHP.
New global product marketing manager for Philips Dynalite
07 April, 2010
Philips Dynalite has appointed Peter Glasheen to the newly created role of Global Product Marketing Manager - Controls.
Executives expecting strong finish to financial year
07 April, 2010
The latest Dun & Bradstreet National Business Expectations Survey shows strong employment and selling price expectations that point to capacity constraints.
How do we get ‘more share’ of the consumer’s wallet?
01 April, 2010
Over the past few decades, Australian homes have been getting larger and more sophisticated, with consumers happily spending considerable money on their homes. We have more space, better quality and far more technology in our homes than ever before. And because of those increases, the electrical industry has experienced growth in its net worth. But that increase hasn’t been at the same rate as some other industries.
Greening the built environment with renewable energy
01 April, 2010
With residential and commercial buildings responsible for 23% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, buildings have a significant role to play in reducing our carbon footprint. Building green provides the greatest, most cost-effective opportunity to tackle climate change. What’s more, this action, and its positive impact, can be taken quickly.
The link between IT and sustainability
31 March, 2010
IT can play a key role in sustainable practices across the business, but CIOs haven’t taken advantage of it yet, says industry analyst.
Eaton appoints ANZ power distribution sales director
31 March, 2010
Eaton Corporation has recently appointed a new sales director for its Australia and New Zealand Power Distribution business unit.
BICSI adopts updated strategic plan
30 March, 2010
Global IT infrastructure industry association BICSI has re-positioned itself to keep up with industry trends.
O’Donnell Griffin apprentice program success
23 March, 2010
O’Donnell Griffin has won five state and national Apprentice of the Year awards in the past year.
