Industry News
Maintaining hygiene on construction sites
Construction site workers are being reminded to adhere to enhanced hygiene practices to combat the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
Calls for better job protection during COVID-19
NECA is calling for governments to take unprecedented measures to protect jobs and businesses in Australia. [ + ]
Is your home office electrically safe?
With more people working from home due to COVID-19 restrictions, electrical safety in the home office is of paramount importance. [ + ]
BREAKING NEWS: ARBS rescheduled for February 2021
ARBS Exhibitions has announced ARBS 2021 will be held Monday, 15 to Wednesday, 17 February 2021 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Lights that can kill viruses
Germicidal lights UV-C are currently being created by Brightgreen in an effort to kill off the COVID-19 virus. [ + ]
Protecting the electricity supply in a pandemic
COVID-19 contingency plans have been put in place by the energy sector in order to secure the electricity supply during this pandemic. [ + ]
Fatal fall sees solar company charged
A solar panel installation company has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria, after a man fell to his death while installing solar panels. [ + ]
Discounted home loans for energy efficiency
People can now save money on their home loans by using a Victorian Government energy efficiency scorecard. [ + ]
Schneider Electric partners with ENGIE, Intelli-Systems
ENGIE and Intelli-Systems have signed an agreement with Schneider Electric that will see them become authorised service reseller partners. [ + ]
What challenges are posed by cable certification?
The challenges faced by those using cable certifiers have been revealed in a new white paper published by IDEAL Networks. [ + ]
ARBS 2020 postponed over COVID-19 concerns
At a board meeting for ARBS Exhibitions, it was agreed that ARBS 2020 should be postponed due to the coronavirus. [ + ]
Data centres unprepared for the future
A survey of data centres by Forbes Insights and Vertiv indicates that there is a lack of planning and preparation for the evolving needs of the data ecosystem. [ + ]
Cabling supplies unaffected by COVID-19 stockpiling
Some electrical workers have struggled to source electrical cable due to stockpiling sparked by coronavirus fears. [ + ]
KNX IP Secure accepted as ISO standard
KNX IP Secure has recently been recognised as an international security standard for smart buildings, designated EN ISO 22510. [ + ]
Get ready for ARBS 2020
ARBS 2020, an international event for the air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry, will return to Melbourne in May. [ + ]