Union criticises response to power station death
24 November, 2020Failure to prosecute over the death of a worker at a power station two years ago is being described as a denial of justice.
NOC requirements for temporary disconnections
24 November, 2020Building and Energy in WA has issued a reminder on the Notice of Completion (NOC) requirements.
Deadline draws near for new smoke alarm requirements
19 November, 2020Requirements in Queensland for hardwired interconnected smoke alarms in residential settings are broadening from 2022.
ETU Apprentice of the Year crowned
18 November, 2020Hannah Watts has been crowned the 2020 ETU Apprentice of the Year, in an extraordinary line-up of all-female finalists.
Construction companies struggle to keep up with regulations
10 November, 2020A recent Australian construction industry poll has found keeping up to date with regulations is the most challenging part of quality and safety compliance.
The road to recovery for the construction industry
09 November, 2020 by George Maglaras, Sales & Technical Director, Stanley Black & Decker | Supplied by: Stanley Black & Decker IncInfrastructure will continue to stimulate the economy and jobs in 2021, in turn supporting residential and commercial projects.
WorkSafe blitz as businesses reopen
30 October, 2020Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria (WSV) will be out in force as the state opens up, ensuring employers are doing everything they can to protect their workers.
Mayors commit to clean, local jobs
23 October, 2020Over 40 mayors and councillors from across Australia have released a joint statement committing to economic recovery solutions that create jobs.
Ten-year licence disqualification for electrical worker
21 October, 2020Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee has disqualified an electrical worker from holding a licence for 10 years.
Mandatory face masks for all in Victoria — including trades
16 October, 2020ESV is reminding tradespeople across Victoria that face masks are now mandatory.
Apprenticeship schemes ripe for exploitation
13 October, 2020The new Federal Budget will do nothing to stem declining apprenticeship rates, says CFMEU.
Economic support essential for electrical industry
07 October, 2020The latest survey of the electrical and communications contracting industry indicates that the financial impact of COVID-19 has been ongoing.
APS Industrial relocates Perth office
05 October, 2020 | Supplied by: APS IndustrialAs of 14 September 2020, APS Industrial relocated its Perth office to 5 Glyde Court, Malaga.
Rebuilding electrical businesses post-COVID
30 September, 2020Proposed insolvency laws that will enable businesses to financially rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic have been welcomed by NECA.
Control Logic acquired by IPD
29 September, 2020 | Supplied by: IPD Group LimitedThe move will bring together two organisations to create an entity that can now provide a complete end-to-end solution for existing and future customers.
