Renewable energy suppliers warn of job cuts
23 September, 2014Suppliers working on Australia's renewable energy projects say many thousands of jobs will be lost - most of them in rural and regional areas - if the federal government slashes the RET.
Comms Alliance updates VDSL2 standards for NBN
23 September, 2014Communications Alliance has released updates to industry standards that are crucial to the delivery of high-speed vectored VDSL2 broadband services to consumers via the National Broadband Network (NBN).
GBCA announces board changes
18 September, 2014The GBCA has appointed Tanya Cox, independent director and board member since 2013, as chair-elect.
Convention 2014 to include electrical symposium
18 September, 2014The Electrical College is hosting a one-day symposium, the National Electrical Building Services Symposium, as part of Convention 2014.
Free copper and optical fibre seminar
18 September, 2014CommsForce, in partnership with EXFO and Celemetrix, is holding a breakfast seminar on fibre to the node (FTTN) technology.
Energy storage peak body launched
17 September, 2014The Australian Solar Council, in association with industry partners, has launched the Australian Energy Storage Council (AESC).
Taking safety into your own hands
17 September, 2014 by Malcolm Richards, CEO | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaDuring the inquest into the deaths of three young men electrocuted while installing roof insulation in 2009 and 2010, the issue of safety switches was thrust into the spotlight. At the time of the accidents, there was some legislation in place in just Queensland and Western Australia regarding the retrofit of safety switches.
Schneider Electric's Energy University wins European award
15 September, 2014Schneider Electric's Energy University has achieved first place in the Learning Category for the 2014 Sustainable Energy Europe (SEE) Award.
ABB announces growth plans and financial targets
11 September, 2014ABB plans to shift its 'centre of gravity' towards higher growth segments while enhancing competitiveness and lowering risk, particularly in its Power Systems division.
Cabling rules: how to assess the risk of injury?
10 September, 2014 by Terry Phillips, former member of the various Wiring Rules committees 1991-2013 | Supplied by: TITAB Australia Cabler
In the last issue of ECD Solutions, we explained the requirements for customer cabling between separate buildings and why the use of metallic telecommunications cabling between buildings may be risky. This issue, we explain how a cabling provider can assess that risk.
NSW's best electrical projects announced
08 September, 2014New South Wales’ best electrical and communications contractors were awarded at the annual excellence awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
New apprenticeship network to cut red tape
08 September, 2014The federal government has launched a new Australian Apprenticeship Support Network in a bid to cut red tape and lift apprenticeship completion rates, which currently stand at around 50%.
Lighting Council CEO appointed Secretary General of Global Lighting Association
04 September, 2014Bryan Douglas, the CEO of Lighting Council Australia, has been appointed Secretary General of the Global Lighting Association.
Solar grid-connect training for electricians
02 September, 2014Glen Morris, founder of SolarQuip, will be running a four-day accreditation course in partnership with Skillbuild Training at CERES community environment park, Melbourne, from 15-18 September.
New procurement guidelines for building and construction industry
02 September, 2014The Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) has launched new procurement guidelines for the construction and building sector.
