NECA sends scathing submission to Senate inquiry
20 November, 2008
NECA has made a formal submission to the Senate inquiry into the Building and Construction Industry (Restoring Workplace Rights) Bill 2008, arguing against the abolishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
US faces serious brownouts or blackouts risks in 2009
28 October, 2008
A report warns that unless a sensible approach to proposed new electrical infrastructure projects is taken, the US may face severe power outages as early as 2009.
NICTA plants digital seed for future cities
24 October, 2008
An IT-based building industry community has been established by the federal government to use data technologies to lead the way to more ecologically sound cities, with energy efficiency as one of its key objectives.
ECA collects management award for Master Electricians program
22 October, 2008
ECA Queensland's CEO Malcolm Richards has been recognised by the Australian Institute of Management for his contribution to advancing the electrical industry.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
