Federal Budget 2019 addresses skills shortages
03 April, 2019The government has announced a $525.3 million Skills Package that will reform the VET sector and support up to 80,000 additional apprenticeships over five years.
Digital disruption in the distribution industry
25 March, 2019 by Nichola Murphy | Supplied by: Epicor Software (Aust) Pty LtdOver 30 supply chain leaders recently gathered for an executive networking breakfast at Cafe Sydney to discuss the impact of digital transformation on the industrial distribution sector.
Special joint taskforce to safeguard subbies
18 March, 2019The Queensland Government has set up a Special Joint Taskforce to investigate allegations of white-collar crime in the Queensland building industry.
GBCA appoints new CEO
15 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe Green Building Council of Australia has announced that sustainability industry leader Davina Rooney will take on the position of Chief Executive Officer from 11 June.
R. STAHL to host an IEC standards development conference
15 March, 2019 | Supplied by: R. STAHL Australia Pty LtdThis is the first time a manufacturer will host the IEC/TC31 conference, held from 25 March to 5 April 2019 in Waldenburg.
Clean energy award entries open
07 March, 2019Nominations are open for the 2019 Clean Energy Council Awards, which will showcase the industry's talent in the middle of an unprecedented construction and investment boom.
Lighting Council Australia appoints WA Director
06 March, 2019Dialight Asia Pacific Managing Director Malcolm Lee will focus on industrial lighting from an international perspective.
Staying ahead of automation
26 February, 2019With over half of Australian workers already having their job responsibilities changed as a result of automation, recruitment company Hays suggests upskilling is the best way to avoid being impacted.
Experts to discuss Australia's energy future
25 February, 2019The Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition 2019 will gather renewable energy specialists on 2–3 April in Sydney to explore Australia's energy transformation.
Have your say on battery storage standards
21 February, 2019The Standards Australia draft AS/NZS 5139 Electrical Installations — Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment is now open for public comment.
Upskill in solar hybrid and off-grid systems
15 February, 2019 | Supplied by: SolarQuipThose looking to fast-track their knowledge and experience of battery storage and smart energy systems can attend a four-day training course at the Smart Energy Lab near Healesville, Victoria.
BICSI & WF Media join forces for 2019 conference & exhibition
06 February, 2019BICSI South Pacific, the peak industry body representing designers and installers of ICT systems, has entered into a partnership with specialist technology media business WF Media, with the aim to enhance and develop their national conference and expo.
Total Facilities 2019 to explore 'Environments of Excellence'
29 January, 2019Total Facilities 2019 will focus on energy efficiency, smart design and the future of work, looking at the latest ways the built environment can help facilities realise their full potential.
Registrations open for 2019 Large-scale Solar Forum
22 January, 2019The Clean Energy Council's 2019 Large-scale Solar Forum will discuss some of the opportunities and challenges facing the solar industry.
Huge job boost for NT tradies
14 January, 2019The Northern Territory Government's $100 million Public Housing Stimulus Program is expected to support up to 550 full-time jobs over the next 18 months.
