A product recall has been issued on the Schneider Electric 230DRAS1MI and 230DRAS2MI Meter Boxes. [ + ]

Master Builders Australia (MBA) is applauding Justice Heydon's decision to dismiss protests by unions and continue investigations into the building industry. [ + ]

NECA gave evidence in the proposed Free Trade Agreement with China at a recent Senate Inquiry. [ + ]

Cloud predictive technology (CPT) to anticipate solar energy output is part of a new project just launched in WA. [ + ]

Power supply in the east coast market has traditionally been a one-way relationship in which large generators produce electricity, which is then distributed to consumers through the extensive east coast network. [ + ]

The Chinese-manufactured LDV V80 van has achieved only two stars in the ANCAP safety rating testing system. The tested model went on sale in Australia and New Zealand in 2013 and the rating was announced earlier this month. [ + ]

The Lighting Council has published a buyers' guide to assist consumers and installers in selecting LED lighting products. [ + ]

nbn will blast its first network satellite 36,000 kilometres into orbit on 1 October 2015. Scheduled to launch from Guiana Space Centre in South America, the satellite 'Sky Muster' is set to progressively deliver fast broadband to more than 200,000 homes and businesses in rural and remote Australia from next year. [ + ]

You are invited to submit your nominations for the 2016 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services (ARBS) Industry Awards, which open on 1 September. [ + ]

Australian start-up Organic Response has partnered with global energy company E.ON to accelerate its smart lighting expansion in Europe.

The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) is committed to promoting fleet management as a profession. In doing so, the association has developed a Graduate Certificate of Business Management (Fleet Management) with Swinburne University of Technology. [ + ]

System integrating projects for both residential and commercial facilities were recently recognised at the Clipsal by Schneider Electric Integrators Conference. [ + ]

Electrical and communications contractors and apprentices from the ACT were recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence and Apprentice Awards hosted by NECA.

In September, leading Australian and international lighting experts will meet at the 3rd Annual Australian Smart Lighting Summit.

Calls for more government funding and enforcement in relation to non-compliant building products are being made by NECA and other building and construction industry peak bodies. [ + ]