Tasmania’s best electricians and projects recognised

Tasmania’s top electrical and communications contractors have been recognised at the annual electrical industry excellence awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).

Four companies across six categories received the top state awards in front of over 200 industry representatives including contractors, educators and government representatives.

“The electrical and communications contracting firms that have won an award are simply outstanding for what they have achieved during each project,” said NECA Tasmania President Andrew Farr.

The winning companies and their projects are listed below:

Category - Small Contracting Business

A small contractor employing fewer than 10 technical employees, demonstrating a wide range of skills on a particular project.

Winner: BJ Banks Electrical
Project: Wellington Centre
Why: BJ Banks completed the electrical component of the Wellington Centre and the job grew with them as they won the shop fit-outs, Woolworths complete installation and the Department of Health and Human Services base works. They had to change the electrical works to achieve an installation that was not only environmentally friendly but also to redesign many of the centre’s areas.

Category - Industrial Project - Small

An industrial project which may include, but is not limited to, undertakings of a civil, mining, high-voltage, manufacturing or process nature where the contract value is less than $2 million.

Winner: DegreeC
Project: Fonterra Australia Ammonia Detection System
Why: The system needed to be integrated with the existing equipment, which provided challenges to the team who tackled the unusual installation head on and completed the project safely, on time and on budget - a testament to the experience and communication of the people involved.

Category - Voice/Data Project

A voice/data communications project of any contract value.

Winner: PSG Pacific Service Group
Project: Statewide Independent Wholesalers
Why: PSG had the expertise to install the state-of-the-art technology for the retail distribution centre. The construction of Tasmania’s largest Systimax Information Technology Distribution Networks was a great achievement for the skilled and dedicated team at PSG.

Category - Commercial - Small Project

A commercial project where the applicant’s contract value is less than $500,000.

Winner: Contact Electrical
Project: Hopkins St Affordable Living Development
Why: The project delivered real benefits to the tenants providing access to quality living conditions with low running costs. The installation team derived great personal satisfaction from their involvement in the project and were not daunted by the challenges faced throughout the project.

Category - Commercial - Medium Project

A commercial project where the applicant’s contract value is more than $500,000 and less than $2 million.

Winner: PSG Pacific Services Group
Project: Kmart Store Upgrade
Why: PSG provided the expertise to undertake the mammoth task of transforming the 1974 Kmart store into a state-of-the-art retail complex. The team worked day and night to complete the project while maintaining staff and customer safety as the store was operational throughout the upgrade.

Category - Commercial - Large Project

A commercial project where the applicant’s contract value is greater than $2 million.

Winner: Contact Electrical
Project: Launceston General Hospital - Integrated Care Centre and Car Park Stage 1
Why: Pulling together an electrical system with so many varying types of technology was extremely challenging. Bringing a project such as this in under budget and on time is a great achievement.