Cabling standards update
23 March, 2015 by Ashley Martin, Technical Manager Australia/ New Zealand, TE ConnectivityBICSI’s representative on the CT-001 Australia New Zealand cabling standards committee - Ashley Martin, Technical Manager Australia/ New Zealand at TE Connectivity - attended the recent CT-001 meeting, and compiled the following update.
NECA joins calls for ABCC reinstatement
16 March, 2015The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has joined leading building and construction industry peak bodies to call for the re-establishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
Snowy Hydro ordered to pay $400K in penalties
12 February, 2015The Federal Court of Australia has ordered by consent that Snowy Hydro pay total penalties of $400,000 for failing to comply with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) dispatch instructions in contravention of the National Electricity Rules, in proceedings brought by the Australian Energy Regulator.
Solar installation standard - how the recent changes affect you
11 February, 2015 by Dan Atkins*The AS/NZS 5033:2014 - Installation and Safety Requirements for Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays standard has just been updated and the changes came into effect on 6 February 2015. This article details the key updates and explains how they affect installers.
Solar installation standard - how the recent changes affect you
11 February, 2015 by Dan Atkins*The AS/NZS 5033:2014 - Installation and Safety Requirements for Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays standard has just been updated, with changes coming into effect in February. This article details the key updates and explains how they affect installers.
ICAC inquiry into former Ausgrid engineer
20 January, 2015The NSW ICAC is investigating allegations that Phillip Cresnar, a former Ausgrid engineer, received benefits worth more than $300,000 from contractors and subcontractors in exchange for assistance in relation to the awarding of contracts and the approval of variations to contracts.
Telecommunications cabling infringement notices
16 January, 2015 by Paul Stathis, Chief Executive OfficerUnder the Telecommunications Act 1997, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for technical regulation of telecommunications customer equipment and customer cabling.
IEEE to adopt HDBaseT standard for uncompressed HD multimedia content
13 January, 2015The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT standard, and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have announced the HDBaseT standard has been approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board for adoption as part of the organisation's standard portfolio.
IEEE to adopt HDBaseT standard for uncompressed HD multimedia content
13 January, 2015The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT standard, and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have announced the HDBaseT standard has been approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board for adoption as part of the organisation's standard portfolio.
Proceedings issued against electrical cable suppliers for alleged cartel
10 December, 2014The ACCC has issued proceedings in the Federal Court against five companies, six individuals and an industry association for alleged cartel and exclusionary conduct in the supply and acquisition of electrical cable throughout Australia.
Faulty cabling troubles industry again
03 December, 2014 by Mansi GandhiA major industrial project is likely to be at risk due to faulty electrical cables.
Emergency and exit lighting standards
01 December, 2014Standards provide confidence that the goods and services they relate to are safe, reliable and will do the job intended. They protect Australian tradesmen - builders, electricians, plumbers, their customers and importantly, the end users. This article provides insights on emergency and exit lighting standards and why it is important to comply.
Another cable recall - this time it's Ecables' CCA RE110
27 November, 2014The Australian Cablemakers Association (ACA) has warned of serious risk of fire and electric shock from yet another batch of faulty electrical cables which has been sold and installed over the last three years.
Public comment period for road lighting standard closing soon
12 November, 2014Standards Australia (SA) Technical Committee LG-002, Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces, is currently revising AS/NZS 1158.6 Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces, Part 6: Luminaires. The proposed revision will supersede AS/NZS 1158.6:2010, which was published in 2010.
NECA calls on employers to turn their back on union enterprise agreements
05 November, 2014The Victorian Chapter of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on its members, and all electrical contracting industry employers, to engage directly with employees to achieve enterprise agreements.
