Industry trends... 2020 and beyond
13 January, 2020 | Supplied by: IPD Group LimitedAustralia's energy crisis has led to greater demands of the industry, but we're also hearing of more end users taking greater individual responsibility of their power usage for better cost and environmental outcomes. Read more from Michael Sainsbury, Chief Executive Officer of IPD Group Ltd.
Permit reminder for high-voltage workers
10 January, 2020Employers are being reminded to ensure that electrical workers are signed on to an Access or Test permit before high-voltage work commences.
National Electricity Rules: Version 131 published
09 January, 2020Version 131 of the National Electricity Rules has been published by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMO).
ARBS 2020 showcases smart tech
09 January, 2020A key event for the HVAC&R industry, IBTech@ARBS will this year exhibit the latest intelligent building technologies.
Qld restricted electrical work licences updated
17 December, 2019Restricted electrical work licences (RELs) in Queensland have just undergone an update.
NCC illuminated by lighting industry guide
13 December, 2019A guide to the energy efficiency rules in the 2019 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) has been released.
New National President for Engineers Australia
13 December, 2019Chris Champion has been elected as National President and Board Chair of Engineers Australia 2020.
New electrical safety guidance for rental properties
12 December, 2019The Electrical Safety Office in Queensland has released a new guidance for tenants and property owners regarding electrical safety in rental properties.
AEMO releases draft 2020 Integrated System Plan
12 December, 2019The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released the draft 2020 Integrated System Plan (ISP), which charts development of the electricity grid.
Queensland electrician given five-year licence ban
03 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's Electrical Licensing Committee has banned an electrical worker for five years for undertaking unlicensed electrical contracting work.
Houseboat project picks up an MEA award
25 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaA project to install electrical and other infrastructure for a three-storey luxury houseboat has won an award at the annual MEA National Awards for Excellence
Registrations for ARBS 2020 open early December
21 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingARBS 2020, Australia's leading HVAC&R trade show, will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre next May.
Five Qld electrical workers and contractors fined
15 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Queensland Electrical Safety Office's Electrical Licensing Committee meted out five fines and licence suspensions during the month of September.
Australia's ICT leaders to gather in Melbourne end of November
08 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingICT infrastructure experts will convene in Melbourne next month for Australia's largest ICT infrastructure event, the BICSI South Pacific Conference.
MATES in Construction endorses PC's Mental Health report
06 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMATES in Construction says recommendations from the Productivity Commission's Mental Health report could help reduce suicides among construction workers.
