FWBC publishes operational performance data
05 April, 2013To demonstrate a commitment to transparency and openness, Fair Work Building & Construction will publish its Dashboard report online.
Clean tech innovation competition open
04 April, 2013The third annual Australian Clean Technologies Competition has already helped more than 50 companies commercialise their ideas and access new customer markets.
Solar Inception announces new national sales manager
04 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Solar Inception Pty LtdSolar Inception has announced that experienced sales and business development professional Paul Scerri has been named National Sales Manager, effective 25 March. Based in Melbourne, Scerri will lead Solar Inception sales throughout Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and other international markets.
Schneider Electric announces Heatcraft as exclusive ANZ distributor of HVAC field devices
02 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced Heatcraft Australia Pty Ltd as exclusive distributor of its HVAC field devices across Australia and New Zealand.
Ex-tax commissioner joins Clean Energy Regulator
28 March, 2013Michael D’Ascenzo AO will join the Clean Energy Regulator from 2 April 2013, replacing Jennie Granger, who has relocated to the UK.
Clipsal iCat app
28 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricClipsal by Schneider Electric has announced a major revamp to its popular iCat app. The update introduces a new feature called ‘Clipsal Live’, offering electrical contractor customers the ability to customise and personalise the app to best suit their line of work.
Still the voice
28 March, 2013 by Malcolm Richards, CEO, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaFive years ago, Master Electricians Australia (MEA) was established to be the voice the national electrical industry required. There was a pressing need for an organisation to advocate for the needs and concerns of electrical contractors and their workers. Five years on, MEA continues to lend strong support to its growing members and those within the electrical industry and wider sectors.
MEA gives feedback on construction code guidelines
28 March, 2013The Newman government’s recently released construction code guidelines have been welcomed by Master Electricians Australia.
ABB main electrical contractor for world’s largest offshore central processing facility
27 March, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has been appointed the main electrical contractor (MEC) for a new semi-submersible central processing facility (CPF) at the Ichthys oil and gas field in the Timor Sea off Western Australia. The order is valued at $15 million. ABB was awarded the MEC contract by the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the central processing facility, Samsung Heavy Industries. When completed in 2016 the CPF will be the largest offshore production facility in the world.
esaa welcomes new Minister for Resources and Energy
27 March, 2013The energy supply industry has welcomed the appointment of Gary Gray as the new federal Minister for Resources and Energy.
Clean energy investment back on target, says CEC
26 March, 2013The federal government’s review of the Renewable Energy Target has shown that the scheme is highly effective in driving the transition of the Australian energy sector, the Clean Energy Council has said.
Wavelink signs distribution partnership with Citrix
26 March, 2013 | Supplied by: WavelinkWavelink, a value-added distributor of enterprise mobility and unified communications solutions, has signed a partnership with Citrix to distribute the Citrix range of enterprise mobility solutions.
MEA attends inquest into Home Insulation Program deaths
26 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaAn inquest has heard the federal government was warned by Master Electricians Australia (MEA) within a week of the first insulation-related death that there would be more fatalities if the Home Insulation Program (HIP) was not amended.
SPARC 2013 ticket sales now open
22 March, 2013Online ticket sales have opened for SPARC International Lighting Event 2013, to be held in Sydney from 4-6 June. It is an opportunity to see, touch and experience cutting-edge lighting technology, attend educational seminars by world-leading lighting specialists and to enjoy social networking events. The event once again aligns with Vivid Sydney, an annual celebration of light, music and ideas.
MEA launches energy efficiency training course
22 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe new Master Electrician Energy Efficiency course is important training for those wanting to build their business by entering the rapidly growing energy efficiency market. The course covers a wide range of concepts to give electricians the confidence to provide energy-efficient solutions to their customers.
