Industry News
Smart metering forums
Industry and government stakeholders are invited to attend a series of forums during 2016 to work on updating Australian standards and a roadmap for smart meters. [ + ]
WorkPro embarks on major software upgrade
Industry partner for employee compliance WorkPro has embarked on a complete rewrite and upgrade of its platform. The web-based compliance management solution delivers and manages staff inductions, background screening and licence/ticket management for a range of organisations across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Construction industry supports ABCC return
Construction industry said it supports the reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). [ + ]
Melbourne to replace 15,000 street lights
The City of Melbourne will replace more than 15,000 street lights with energy-efficient LED bulbs as part of an Emissions Reduction Fund project. [ + ]
Mobility seminar series
A new technical event series of seminars from Red Hat kicks off next week in Brisbane and Perth. Additional seminars will follow across Australia and New Zealand before the end of the month. [ + ]
Trade careers suffer thanks to lowering university standards
The Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation (ABBTF) says that 200 currently unfilled apprentice vacancies are the result of university dropping entry standards, depleting the pool of potential apprentices. [ + ]
Would you feel safer under white or yellow light at night?
A recent study suggests your perception of safety when walking down a street at night may be linked to the colour of the light. [ + ]
Undoped silicon enables cheaper, more efficient solar cells
Australian scientists have developed a new silicon solar cell that could lead to cheaper manufacturing processes and better power output. [ + ]
Registrations open for Total Facilities 2016
Secure your free entry to the facilities and workplace management trade show, to be held in Melbourne, 6–7 April. [ + ]
Technology powers beachside food delivery
Australian start-up AirService provides a mobile platform for ordering and payment specifically for the hospitality industry. The company has recently partnered with the Gold Coast's iconic Meter Maids to launch Australia's first towel-side food ordering and delivery service. [ + ]
Strengthening power network at world's busiest international airport
ABB will upgrade its SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system for the power network at Dubai International Airport. [ + ]
Using cardboard, tape and a pencil to produce energy
A small device made from cardboard, Teflon tape and a pencil is claimed to generate enough energy to power several diodes. [ + ]
Quiktrak launches field services in Australia
Field inspection and inventory auditing services company Quiktrak has announced the launch of its field services in Australia. Scott Granger has been named its director of operations – Australia. He will report to Kim Plutte, chief customer officer of Quiktrak. [ + ]
Pre-apprenticeship courses ticket to career in growth industries
Following news the federal government is investing over $112 million in youth education, TAFE Queensland is offering reduced fees across select trade areas for pre-apprenticeship courses. [ + ]
Faulty power cords put users at risk
AC power cord sets supplied with Microsoft Surface Pro and Pro 2 devices, as well as certain Pro 3 devices sold on or before 15 July 2015, have been identified as potentially dangerous. [ + ]
