Disciplinary action against three electrical workers
09 August, 2017Queensland's electrical safety regulator, the Electrical Safety Office, has taken disciplinary action against three electrical licence holders.
MBA urges contractors to make mental and physical health a priority
08 August, 2017Master Builders Australia is urging builders, contractors and tradies to make their physical and mental health a priority.
Tasmania's best electrical and communications contractors named
07 August, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced Tasmania's best electrical and communications contractors and apprentices at its annual awards.
Cleantech Effect to focus on energy sustainability
04 August, 2017Peer-to-peer trading, microgrids and community-driven energy projects — are they key to future energy sustainability in our communities?
SAFETYconnect 2017 — compliance, safety and a high-voltage mock trial
03 August, 2017If you manufacture or import products to sell into Australian or international markets and would like to learn about product certification and compliance, then the two-day SAFETYconnect 2017 conference and exhibition is a must-attend event for you.
Switchboard safety — understand the risks
01 August, 2017Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical workers to carry out a risk assessment before removing switchboard panels.
Warren & Brown signs distribution deal with US company
31 July, 2017Warren & Brown Technologies has signed a distribution agreement with US-based QPC Fiber Optic Solutions to supply QPC's harsh environment and multifibre connectivity solutions throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Prysmian to pay $3.5 million penalty for engaging in cartel conduct
31 July, 2017The Federal Court has imposed a penalty of $3.5 million against Prysmian for engaging in cartel conduct in relation to the supply of high-voltage land cables in Australia.
Jinko and SERIS in bifacial solar partnership
28 July, 2017The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore and JinkoSolar R&D Center have announced their collaboration on an innovative research and development project over the next three years.
Guidance note for smart city standards released
26 July, 2017The Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand has released a new guidance note with an aim to raise awareness of standards and frameworks related to smart cities.
Chloe Munro recognised by CEC
25 July, 2017The former chair of the Clean Energy Regulator has received the Outstanding Contribution to Industry Award from the Clean Energy Council.
NECA at INTEGRATE 2017
24 July, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced that it will be hosting an educational session at the 2017 Integrate show in Melbourne, in conjunction with its cabler registrar (ACRS).
IESANZ calls for nominations
13 July, 2017The Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ) is calling for nominations for board directors for the chapters of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory and Overseas, Western Australia and New Zealand.
Overall business optimism improves but WA contractors concerned
11 July, 2017Industry association NECA's Market Monitor 2016–17 has found that businesses in the electrical contracting industry are more optimistic about the future.
New wiring rules are coming — are you ready?
11 July, 2017 by Gary Busbridge* | Supplied by: SchneiderThe new version of AS/NZS Wiring Rules 3000 is set to be released soon. Gary Busbridge, Standardisation Manager at Clipsal and Chair of the Australian and New Zealand committee responsible for the revision, provides an overview on the changes.
