Business and management

ABB wins $60 million WA power project

13 October, 2008

ABB recently won $60 million of orders from Rio Tinto for power projects to help the mining group increase capacity at its iron-ore mines in the Pilbara region of north-west Western Australia.


Framework for assessing light pollution

08 October, 2008

Too much night-time illumination can cause problems for stargazing, animal health and may even compromise sleep. So how do you balance public and private interests for night-time lighting?


Online training service

01 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Vocam Pty Ltd

Safety On Demand ‘Digital’ is an e-learning and e-validation solution which allows users to view Vocam training DVDs online, complete with e-validation assessment and reporting.


Powerline Smart Grid developments

26 September, 2008

The Universal Powerline Association (UPA) has issued two market requirement documents for Powerline communication-based Smart Grid and C&C (command and control) applications to improve interoperability and meet regulatory requirements.


NECA ACT 2008 Excellence and Apprentice Awards

08 September, 2008

In projects reflecting the importance of innovation both in new buildings and re-fits, five contracting companies were recognised at the 2008 NECA ACT Excellence Awards held on 5 September.


NECA WA 2008 Excellence and Apprentice Awards

08 September, 2008

The 2008 Western Australia NECA Excellence Awards and Apprentice of the Year Awards were held on 29 August, recognising the significant achievements of five companies and four apprentices in the electro-technology industry in WA over the last 12 months.


Contractor fined for obstructing safety investigator

04 September, 2008

A licensed electrical contractor was recently fined $1200 after an Electrical Safety Office inspector was obstructed from investigating wiring defects in a home in August 2007.


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Northern Territory electrical awards

21 August, 2008

Nilsen NT and Combined Electrical Contracting Services were recognised in the Electrical Contractor category of this year’s Excellence in Building and Construction Awards at the Territory Construction Association presentation on Friday 15 August in the Darwin Convention Centre.


Standards Australia issues caution on earthing practices

12 August, 2008

Standards Australia has issued a notice to alert tradespersons of a safety hazard involving the previous practice of using continuous, metallic water reticulation systems as an earthing medium rather than using the currently required method of earthing using an earth electrode.


Victorian NECA Awards 2008

12 August, 2008

The 2008 Victorian NECA Excellence Awards were held on 8 August to recognise the high quality of work carried out by Victorian electrotechnology contractors.


Electricity industry accused of carbon-trading rip-off

08 August, 2008

According to environment lobbyist group Total Environment Centre (TEC), Australia’s carbon-intensive electricity industry is proposing to rip off consumers despite government support for free pollution permits and other compensation to coal-fired generators.


NECA Queensland Apprentice Awards

06 August, 2008

The NECA Queensland Apprentice Awards were held 1 August to recognise hard-working apprentices for their achievements in the electrical and communications industry.


Queensland NECA Excellence Awards

06 August, 2008

The 2008 Excellence Awards for the electrical and communications industry in Queensland were held on 1 August, with four companies recognised for significant achievement in the last 12 months.


Welding catalogue

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

TheTurck Welding Solutions catalogue is designed for customers who use sensors and connectivity products in welding environments.


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