Industry News
Philips breaks ground on LED manufacturing facility in Chengdu
Philips recently broke ground on its LED Professional Lighting Solutions manufacturing facility in Chengdu High-tech Industrial Development Zone. [ + ]
JMC announces new manager for electrical portfolio
JMC Steel Group has announced that Jim Hays will now manage its electrical portfolio of products manufactured under the Wheatland Tube and Picoma brands. [ + ]
UK-India alliance could improve lithium battery capacity
A research partnership between the University of Huddersfield and Indian scientists is aiming to improve the size and capacity of lithium batteries to overcome disruptive power cuts in northern India. [ + ]
Expert comments on cyberthreats to smart grids and intelligent buildings
While intelligent building design and the use of smart grids are seen as the way forward for energy efficiency and facilities management, the potential risk of malicious attacks on these systems is frequently overlooked. [ + ]
Data centre wins Sustainability and Green IT award
The Melbourne Water Data Centre has been awarded the Victorian iAward for Sustainability and Green IT at the recent 2012 iAwards. [ + ]
NECA defends private RTOs
NECA has defended private RTOs following reports in the media about poor vocational education and training outcomes at some private RTOs. [ + ]
South Australian NECA award winners announced
The winners of the NECA Awards of Excellence and Apprentice Awards have been announced. [ + ]
GBCA urges NT government to prioritise green buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia has urged NT politicians to strengthen their commitment to prioritising efficient building practices in the region. [ + ]
Western NSW solar projects create research and job opportunities
UQ and UNSW will partner with AGL on two large solar photvoltaic projects in western New South Wales. [ + ]
REC wins Frost & Sullivan Award for solar industry
Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) was recently awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2011 Global Customer Value Enhancement Award in the solar power market. [ + ]
Evans comments on BLSC opening
Chris Evans has commented on yesterday’s opening of the MBA Building Leadership Simulation Centre in Melbourne. [ + ]
Tasmanian Apprentices of the Year announced
Owen O’Driscoll and Christopher Lawes were announced as the winners of the NECA Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year Awards last Saturday. [ + ]
Changes to NBN Co board announced
Brad Orgill has been appointed to the NBN Co Limited board. Diane Smith-Gander and Siobhan McKenna were both reappointed to the board. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Master Builders simulation centre opens
Master Builders Australia’s $14 million Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) opens today in Melbourne. [ + ]
