BICSI adopts updated strategic plan
30 March, 2010Global IT infrastructure industry association BICSI has re-positioned itself to keep up with industry trends.
NECA opposes super guarantee increases funded solely by employers
26 November, 2009In response to recent calls from various economics commentators to increase superannuation contributions, NECA has expressed its opposition to these calls.
NECA supports Senator Fielding's stance on ABCC
26 November, 2009NECA strongly supports Senator Steve Fielding’s stance on the retention of the Australian Building and Construction Commission in its current form.
New national licensing system kicks off with NECA appointment to advisory committees
17 November, 2009NECA has been appointed to the interim advisory committees to advise on the new national licensing system for the electrical and refrigeration and air-conditioning occupations.
NGERS energy reporting discussion paper released
16 October, 2009A discussion paper, providing guidance to the construction industry on reporting obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act, has been released to the construction industry for comment.
More Powerline-certified home automation products
09 October, 2009The Universal Powerline Association has certified a number of home automation products for performance and interoperability.
Communications Alliance welcomes NBN appointments
05 August, 2009The National Broadband Network company is taking further shape, with the recent appointments of two senior positions.
IEEE unifies power, communications and IT through Smart Grid Standards project
07 May, 2009A recent IEEE initiative aims to advance the development of unified power and communications networks through a Smart Grid standards program.
NECA applauds wage subsidies plan for apprentices
23 February, 2009NECA Western Australia applauded the federal government’s $145 million plan to subsidise apprentice wages — but urges both federal and state governments to do more to help the electrical industry.
NECA sends scathing submission to Senate inquiry
20 November, 2008NECA has made a formal submission to the Senate inquiry into the Building and Construction Industry (Restoring Workplace Rights) Bill 2008, arguing against the abolishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
US electrical distributor profits remain strong
30 July, 2008The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), a US-based trade association for the electrical distribution industry, reported in its 2008 Performance Analysis Report that the US electrical distribution industry’s financial performance remained solid despite current US economic conditions.
NECA to open Canberra office
10 October, 2007The NECA NSW Chapter has announced that it will establish a permanent home in the ACT for its NSW-based Group Training company.
