Osram acquires stake in plantCube developer
16 May, 2017Osram has acquired a stake in Munich-based start-up agrilution.
Western Sydney Airport — an "opportunity" for contractors
15 May, 2017The federal government's intention to build the Western Sydney Airport will provide an enormous economic opportunity for NSW electrical contractors, said the CEO of the National Electrical and Communication Association (NECA), Suresh Manickam.
Siemon appoints new Technical Services Manager
12 May, 2017Cabling solutions company Siemon has appointed Scott Jug as the new Technical Services Manager for the Asia Pacific region.
Warren & Brown inducted into Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame
11 May, 2017Warren & Brown Technologies has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
Stick to electrical work when installing solar PV
11 May, 2017Electrical contractors installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels should only carry out work they are qualified to do, warns Queensland's electrical safety regulator.
Budget 2017 delivers wins for small businesses
10 May, 2017Budget 2017 has delivered a number of measures supporting small businesses. Here are the highlights:
National energy event to feature grid edge experts
09 May, 2017Australian and international experts will provide insights on the changing energy landscape at Energy Networks Australia's Welcome to the Grid Edge Seminar on Wednesday, 10 May in Sydney.
Subbies pay reform crucial
08 May, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has created a detailed submission to the federal government's review of security of payments laws in the building and construction sector.
5 Martin Place wins top gong at Property Council awards
08 May, 20175 Martin Place has taken out the RLB Australian Development of the Year for 2017 at the Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards in Sydney.
Australia's most attractive employers revealed
05 May, 2017Schneider Electric, the global energy management and automation company, has been named as one of Australia's top 10 "most attractive employers for job seekers" by Randstad.
Warren & Brown acquires NZ communications business
03 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown TechnologiesWarren & Brown Technologies has acquired Auckland-based company AC Technologies to expand its connectivity infrastructure offering in New Zealand.
The 4IR in focus at CeBIT Australia 2017
02 May, 2017The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and its impact on people and businesses will be one of the key topics of discussion at the upcoming CeBIT Australia 2017 conference.
Sparkies welcome Vic regional rail plan
02 May, 2017The Electrical Trades Union has praised the Andrews Labor government's commitment to spend almost $1.5 billion in new funding upgrading and extending regional rail lines in Victoria.
Schneider Electric to host Smart Cities Hackathon
28 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric will be holding its first hackathon on smart cities from 8–9 May in Sydney
National policy essential to improving energy security
28 April, 2017A national plan for energy could save Australian energy customers $100 billion and improve energy security according to the final report of the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap, released by Energy Networks Australia and CSIRO.

