Vivid Sydney is back, bigger than ever
20 March, 2017The annual Vivid Sydney festival is back on this year, bigger and better than ever. Billed as "the world's largest festival of light, music and ideas", the event runs for 23 days (26 May to 17 June 2017) and will transform the harbour city with its colourful creative canvas. Last year's Vivid Sydney attracted a record 2.31 million attendees, and hopes are for more this year.
Experts take the stage at solar energy conference
17 March, 2017The Solar Energy Exhibition and Conference, presented by the Australian Solar Council and the Australian Energy Storage Council, will be held in Melbourne from 3–4 May.
First female CEO for Master Builders
15 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Master Builders Association of AustraliaThe board of Master Builders Australia has announced the appointment of Denita Wawn as chief executive officer of MBA effective 20 March 2017.
Schneider Electric scoops IF Design Awards
15 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has been recognised at the 2017 IF Design Awards ceremony in Munich, receiving recognition for the Easergy T300, Resi9 DB60 and Avatar On products.
Symposium for smart cities industry
14 March, 2017 | Supplied by: International Symposium on Digital EarthWith driverless vehicles and drones poised for mass adoption, the International Symposium on Digital Earth & Locate17 will provide a forum for government, industry and start-ups to collaborate and become players in the emerging global smart cities industry.
Power sell-off numbers don't add up
10 March, 2017New research has revealed that the Western Australian Government is likely to receive a much smaller windfall than forecast from the partial privatisation of Western Power, while the loss of ongoing revenue will leave the state's budget worse off in as little as four years.
See the latest developments at LED Taiwan 2017
03 March, 2017More than 1000 international buyers and leading manufacturers from over 60 countries will convene for LED Taiwan 2017 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall from 12–15 April.
Electrical death prompts calls for greater vigilance
01 March, 2017 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA is calling on government to adopt its policy relating to Home Safety Electrical Audits, following the recent death of a young man in Sydney.
Trademark searching made easier
28 February, 2017Searching for available trademarks is now easier thanks to IP Australia's trademark database search tool. It replaces the current ATMOSS system.
Register now for the sparc-FMA lighting and facilities management conference
23 February, 2017The sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event (sparc-FMA) will be held over three days, from 30 May–1 June 2017, at the new International Convention Centre at Darling Harbour — in the very heart of Vivid Sydney.
MBA says construction still strong
14 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Master Builders Association of AustraliaMaster Builders Australia (MBA) is confident that 2017 is off to a good start in terms of business confidence. MBA National Manager – Housing Matthew Pollock said improved conditions in the December 2016 quarter combined with positive sentiment across both residential and commercial sectors have created sales and profitability increases and the highest employment intentions since 2014.
CareMonkey WH&S information app
09 February, 2017 | Supplied by: CareMonkey Pty LtdThe CareMonkey app simplifies WH&S management and compliance by capturing employee and contractor information and providing authorised team members with mobile access to individual medical and emergency data.
Arc Flash Conference 2017
06 February, 2017 | Supplied by: IDC Technologies Pty LtdThe 5th annual Arc Flash Conference is being held in Melbourne from 8–9 March 2017. The event will focus on the latest developments and best practice for dealing with arc flash hazards and attendees will be given the opportunity to discuss issues directly with industry experts and to gain practical application knowledge.
Will new reforms improve apprenticeship outlook?
30 January, 2017 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) remains hopeful of a brighter year for apprentices in 2017, following declines in the take-up and completion of apprenticeships in the June Quarter of 2016, said CEO Suresh Manickam.
Electricity network safety review planned
24 January, 2017The Victorian Government has announced a review of the state's electricity network safety framework, to be headed by Dr Paul Grimes.
