The National Broadband Network is currently the largest infrastructure project within Australia, promising to elevate our nation’s communication capabilities to world-class levels. The problem is we lack the skills necessary to deliver it. Without the appropriate groundwork right now to build skill levels, there is a very real risk of this government initiative turning into an embarrassing debacle.

Would you use the nearest handheld multimeter to measure mains voltage or some other high-energy source? Absolutely not! Just as different types of helmets are designed to protect against rockclimbing, bicycle and motorcycle accidents; different multimeters are designed with different levels of protection against common electrical hazards. For your own safety - and for the safety of others nearby - choose the right multimeter that’s designed to protect against specific hazards that will be encountered.

Although the government’s emissions trading scheme has been shelved, industry expert Matt Shorten says a virtual scheme is already in place.

Following news of NBN Co's anticipated labour shortfall to rollout the NBN, NECA reminds us of the availability and suitablity of thousands of ACMA licensed cablers to provide the required skills and manpower to service the rollout.

A new US standard for LEDs promises to help standardise LED lighting products around the world.

Reforms to enhance Australia’s ambitious 20% Renewable Energy Target have recently been introduced into Parliament.

‘3R Green’ is a Tyco Electronics green-friendly program focusing on research and development of sustainable, energy saving, environmentally friendly solutions.

Today’s business managers are confronted by complex financial situations that require reliable, robust communication infrastructures to support successful decision making processes. Though there are various types of data centres, each needs to deliver goals set by the business plan. As we know, these plans change to suit the altering business climate over time. This requires a versatile, highly adaptable communications cabling system, supported by the other services such as air-conditioning and electrical systems.

Tyco Electronics is a valued member of The Green Building Council of Australia, a governing body of the Green Star Rating program.

There is now conclusive proof that shielded copper is the ideal cabling infrastructure system to supply 10GBASE-T and larger applications.

Tyco Electronics solutions are made to comply with strict RoHS requirements. RoHS is a global program which restricts the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

New buzzwords such as carbon footprint, green buildings, green applications, power-demand reduction strategies, green star ratings, sustainable development and other catch phrases only make sense in their proper context.

The new 2010 Building Code of Australia is released this month, with a large number of changes that will have a significant impact on the electrical industry.

A consortium led by CSIRO has developed Australia's first eight-star, zero-emmission house to demonstrate what can be achieved in reducing carbon emmissions using off-the-shelf products.

NECA is amplifying its call to the federal government to adopt adequate safety measures in dealing with the controversial insulation installation program.