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.
Registrations open for All-Energy Australia 2017
11 July, 2017All-Energy Australia, a comprehensive clean and renewable energy conference, will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11–12 October 2017.
UPS to provide Eaton's power quality solutions across NZ
06 July, 2017UPS Power Solutions, a New Zealand-based company that specialises in clean power solutions, has strengthened its partnership to offer the complete Eaton range of DC solutions in New Zealand.
ABB strengthens digital grid portfolio with acquisition
05 July, 2017ABB will strengthen its digital grid portfolio and software focus with the acquisition of KEYMILE's communication networks business.
GBCA appoints new chair
05 July, 2017Rod Fehring, CEO of Frasers Property Australia, has been appointed chair of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
GBCA announces changes to Green Star
04 July, 2017The Green Building Council of Australia has released new versions of the Green Star – Design & As Built and Green Star – Interiors rating tools.
NHP announces new community partnership
04 July, 2017NHP has formed a partnership with local not-for-profit organisation Southern Cross Kids' Camps (SCKC).
Major construction on road to recovery
03 July, 2017After three years of declining major project work, leading construction companies are reportedly forecasting a recovery in engineering and non-residential building activity for the rest of the calendar year and in 2018.
New offence to target deadly workplace practices
30 June, 2017Queensland will introduce a new offence of "negligence causing death" following an interim recommendation from the Best Practice Review of Workplace Health and Safety.
Rittal and HP partner for IoT and Edge deployments
29 June, 2017Rittal and Hewlett Packard have partnered to jointly deliver modular data centre solutions for the global market.
CEFC to invest AU$20m in WA mining project
28 June, 2017The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed to invest AU$20 million in a West Australian project aiming to produce lithium concentrate.
Clipsal Iconic range scores Good Design Award
22 June, 2017Clipsal by Schneider Electric has won a Good Design Award for its Clipsal Iconic range.
HFC phase-down legislation passed
20 June, 2017The Turnbull government has passed legislation to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which comprise up to 2% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
Consultation commences on new battery standard
19 June, 2017Standards Australia has released the draft voluntary standard DR AS/NZS 5139:201X Electrical installations — safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment for consultation.
Beating bullying in the workplace
13 June, 2017 by Janine Nicholson and Sarah O’Leary | Supplied by: myosh - HSEQ Management SoftwareIt happens. Bullying in the workplace is a problem. Does your organisation understand the risks and do they know what can and should be done to manage the issues?
