Business and management

Five Qld electrical workers and contractors fined

15 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The Queensland Electrical Safety Office's Electrical Licensing Committee meted out five fines and licence suspensions during the month of September.


Australia's ICT leaders to gather in Melbourne end of November

08 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

ICT infrastructure experts will convene in Melbourne next month for Australia's largest ICT infrastructure event, the BICSI South Pacific Conference.


MATES in Construction endorses PC's Mental Health report

06 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

MATES in Construction says recommendations from the Productivity Commission's Mental Health report could help reduce suicides among construction workers.


Nominations open for Excellence in Lighting awards

25 October, 2019

Lighting Council Australia is now accepting nominations for the National Awards for Excellence in Lighting 2020, which will be held in Sydney in June.


Electrical company fined $120,000 for unsafe worksite

18 October, 2019

A company has been fined $120,000 for exposing workers to risk of serious injury.


Positive new standard for battery storage sector

15 October, 2019

A gap in safety guidance for the battery storage sector has been filled with the publication of AS/NZS 5139:2019.


Vic energy upgrades, making hefty savings

04 October, 2019

In 2018, the Victorian Energy Upgrades program saved more than 6.4 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, bringing the total of savings to almost 52 million tonnes since the scheme started in 2009.


Distech Controls expands team in Australasia

03 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Distech Controls

The smart building solutions provider has added to its sales team, appointing David Murray as Regional Sales Manager for Australasia.


MEA appoints John Horan as President

02 October, 2019

Master Electricians Australia has appointed electrical industry veteran John Horan as its new President. Horan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organisation.


All-Energy Australia focuses on clean energy transition

01 October, 2019

2019's All-Energy Australia event is themed 'Advancing Australia's transition to a clean energy future', showcasing more than 290 industry-leading companies and innovative start-ups demonstrating transformative energy solutions.


Nominations open for 2020 National Awards for Excellence in Lighting

30 September, 2019

Award nominations are open for the 2020 National Awards for Excellence in Lighting. The awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals who have excelled within the lighting industry.


Partnership helps industry get wise to sensor tech

17 September, 2019

NERA and Innovation Central Perth have partnered to assist industry with developing and deploying sensor technology to diagnose problems and optimise efficiency in industrial processes.


IPD acquires Addelec Power Services

16 September, 2019

IPD has acquired Addelec Power Services, a specialist provider of low- and high-voltage electrical services.


Comments requested on network safety amendments

16 September, 2019

Building and Energy has invited those in the electrical sector to review and comment on proposed amendments to Electricity (Network Safety) Regulations 2015.


Energy cost cuts on Energy Efficiency Expo agenda

11 September, 2019

The inaugural Energy Efficiency Expo Australia — to be held in Melbourne this October — will feature more than 70 expert speakers who will focus on energy management fundamentals.


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