Infinity cable ruling leaves door open to dodgy products
31 May, 2017The construction industry is estimated to spend over $80m for remediating the faulty Infinity cable but the sole director of company behind the imports has only been fined $18,000 plus $15,000 in costs by the NSW Supreme Court, according to Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox.
Payroll tax relief for Tasmanian apprentices
26 May, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has welcomed the Tasmanian Government's announcement to provide payroll tax relief for apprentices and trainees aged 15–24 years.
Small businesses most vulnerable to scammers
23 May, 2017Nearly 6000 businesses reported being targeted by scams in 2016 with losses totalling around $3.8 million.
Osram acquires stake in plantCube developer
16 May, 2017Osram has acquired a stake in Munich-based start-up agrilution.
Western Sydney Airport — an "opportunity" for contractors
15 May, 2017The federal government's intention to build the Western Sydney Airport will provide an enormous economic opportunity for NSW electrical contractors, said the CEO of the National Electrical and Communication Association (NECA), Suresh Manickam.
Siemon appoints new Technical Services Manager
12 May, 2017Cabling solutions company Siemon has appointed Scott Jug as the new Technical Services Manager for the Asia Pacific region.
Warren & Brown inducted into Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame
11 May, 2017Warren & Brown Technologies has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
Stick to electrical work when installing solar PV
11 May, 2017Electrical contractors installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels should only carry out work they are qualified to do, warns Queensland's electrical safety regulator.
Budget 2017 delivers wins for small businesses
10 May, 2017Budget 2017 has delivered a number of measures supporting small businesses. Here are the highlights:
National energy event to feature grid edge experts
09 May, 2017Australian and international experts will provide insights on the changing energy landscape at Energy Networks Australia's Welcome to the Grid Edge Seminar on Wednesday, 10 May in Sydney.
Subbies pay reform crucial
08 May, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has created a detailed submission to the federal government's review of security of payments laws in the building and construction sector.
5 Martin Place wins top gong at Property Council awards
08 May, 20175 Martin Place has taken out the RLB Australian Development of the Year for 2017 at the Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards in Sydney.
Australia's most attractive employers revealed
05 May, 2017Schneider Electric, the global energy management and automation company, has been named as one of Australia's top 10 "most attractive employers for job seekers" by Randstad.
Warren & Brown acquires NZ communications business
03 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown TechnologiesWarren & Brown Technologies has acquired Auckland-based company AC Technologies to expand its connectivity infrastructure offering in New Zealand.
The 4IR in focus at CeBIT Australia 2017
02 May, 2017The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and its impact on people and businesses will be one of the key topics of discussion at the upcoming CeBIT Australia 2017 conference.
