Business and management

Philips and Cisco's connected lighting partnership

10 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Signify

Philips and Cisco have announced a strategic partnership to tap into the future of smart, internet-connected LED lighting.


Gordyn & Palmer wins NECA award

08 December, 2015

Gordyn & Palmer has picked up a NECA Excellence Award in the industrial project category for the intelligent design of a 600 tph crushing and processing plant.


Storage costs to fall by two-thirds in 10 years, report finds

03 December, 2015

The CSIRO and the Energy Networks Association (ENA) have partnered to develop a 10-year transition plan for the electricity sector which is focused on customers and developed with stakeholders.


New law protects small businesses from unfair contracts

02 December, 2015

A new law that takes effect on 12 November 2016 will protect small businesses from unfair terms in standard form contracts.


Competency-based training key to lifting apprentice completion rates

01 December, 2015

A shift from time-based assessment of apprentices to competency-based progression has demonstrated a positive impact on engineering trade apprentices and their employers, according to a new report by the Australian Industry Group.


Bosch sets up new company for the smart home

30 November, 2015

Bosch has announced it has formed a new subsidiary that will focus on the company's smart home activities.


New guide and study shows what's in store for our energy future

27 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Council

A home energy storage safety guide and safety report released by the Clean Energy Council and CSIRO explore what is in store for Australia's energy future.


NECA announces national award winners

27 November, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association

The nation's top winners of NECA's National Excellence Awards have been announced for 2015.


Regulatory compliance updates

23 November, 2015

Testing, inspection and certification provider TÜV SÜD has released its latest regulatory compliance update.


Electrotechnology industry award announced

23 November, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association

The coveted Electrotechnology Industry Trade Teacher Award has been awarded by NECA to a Western Australian recipient for the second year running.


Registrations close today for energy storage masterclasses

23 November, 2015

Registrations close today for energy storage training events across the major capital cities, which will include sessions on understanding off grid, ESS and hybrid storage solutions.


Panasonic appoints new security systems national manager

19 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Panasonic Australia Pty Limited

Panasonic has announced the appointment of Daniel Sultana as national manager – security systems.


New course for working safely with asbestos

18 November, 2015

Tradespeople can now access the new Course in Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials, a nationally accredited knowledge and skills assessment program for workers who come into contact with the dangerous substance.


Man's body found in roof cavity

17 November, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association

A man's body has been found in a roof cavity in Sydney, the result of possible electrocution, prompting more safety messages about working with live electricity.


Aussie businesses taking risks when it comes to compliance

17 November, 2015 | Supplied by: LawPath

Aussie small businesses are taking legal risks by not having employment contracts or adequate workplace policies in place, a new survey has found.


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