ERDF and Schneider Electric consolidate their smart grid partnership
20 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricAs part of a partnership launched over a year ago, ERDF and Schneider Electric have joined forces to develop and test innovative software and solutions for medium- and low-voltage grid management, for the design and monitoring of substations of the future and to facilitate the increase in renewable generation.
Tribute to Kevin Irwin
20 November, 2014The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has paid tribute to Kevin Irwin, who died yesterday after a long battle with cancer.
BuildingIQ wins energy-efficiency award
19 November, 2014BuildingIQ has won the 2014 National Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) Award for its installation at the Australian Technology Park.
More apprentices start training
18 November, 2014Latest trend estimates show the number of people starting trade and non-trade apprenticeships and traineeships have increased for the first time in more than a year.
E-Oz energy resource toolkit
13 November, 2014E-Oz has launched a new online resource toolkit for the energy sector, called Energy Space.
Fujitsu launches Assist program
13 November, 2014Fujitsu has introduced Fujitsu Assist, a service program to help streamline the maintenance and support divisions of the business.
GSES forms alliance with Chinese solar centre
12 November, 2014GSES has formed a strategic cooperative relationship with China's National Energy Solar Center (NESC), which is incorporated by the China Electric Power Research Institute.
Public comment period for road lighting standard closing soon
12 November, 2014Standards Australia (SA) Technical Committee LG-002, Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces, is currently revising AS/NZS 1158.6 Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces, Part 6: Luminaires. The proposed revision will supersede AS/NZS 1158.6:2010, which was published in 2010.
Rexel launches home technology centres
12 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Rexel Holdings AustraliaEngaging with consumers can be time-consuming, and it is difficult for contractors to give the right advice given the number of choices and new home technology solutions available. To address this issue, Rexel has launched home technology centres.
Poorly designed tools responsible for work-related fatalities
11 November, 2014Data released by Safe Work Australia indicates a high number of work-related fatalities could have been avoided if risks had been eliminated through safe design.
NECA calls on employers to turn their back on union enterprise agreements
05 November, 2014The Victorian Chapter of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on its members, and all electrical contracting industry employers, to engage directly with employees to achieve enterprise agreements.
Rockwell Automation acquires ESC Services
05 November, 2014Rockwell Automation has acquired the assets of ESC Services, a global hazardous energy control provider of lockout-tagout services and solutions.
Hills to relocate SA innovation centres
03 November, 2014Hills will relocate its South Australian Innovation Centres, product teams and shared support service functions from Port Road in Hindmarsh to the new Tonsley Park precinct by the end of the year.
Gartner names Schneider Electric 'visionary'
28 October, 2014Schneider Electric has been named 'visionary' in a report that analysed commercial geographic information system (GIS) solutions supporting electric, water and gas utility networks from Gartner.
Discover the latest electrical innovations at Total Facilities
27 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaWith new regulations, technologies and innovations emerging onto the market with lightning speed, it is imperative for electrical engineers and contractors to meet requirements and owner expectations. Staying abreast of industry developments is another challenge.
