New workplace safety codes
22 July, 2014Twelve new codes of practice to improve safety in NSW workplaces have come into force. The codes are part of the national harmonised work health and safety laws that were adopted by NSW in 2012.
Industry welcomes carbon tax repeal
17 July, 2014The Australian business community has welcomed the abolition of the carbon tax.
Cabling between buildings
17 July, 2014 by Terry Phillips, former member of the various Wiring Rules committees 1991-2013 | Supplied by: TITAB Australia Cabler
The new customer cabling rules came into effect in July 2013. With the new rules came a new clause, 17.3.1, that sets out requirements for cabling between separate buildings. To some cabling providers, this clause seemingly precludes the use of twisted pair cable for cabling between buildings. However, this is a misinterpretation of the clause.
PreLoved Buildings Conference coming to Brisbane
16 July, 2014The PreLoved Buildings Conference, to be held in Brisbane from 28-29 October, will cover everything from financial considerations of retrofits and building tuning to innovation, technology and performance improvement.
Clipsal launches consumer campaign
14 July, 2014Clipsal by Schneider Electric has launched a consumer marketing campaign - Life Is On - targeting home builders and renovators.
ABB to supply LV switchgear and MCCs to Shell
08 July, 2014ABB has signed a five-year agreement with Shell to become its global single-source supplier of low-voltage switchgear, motor control centres and related services.
Natcore takes steps to form solar JV in Australia
08 July, 2014Having signed a MoU in September 2013, Australian group Denzo and Natcore Technology have begun planning for Natcore Australia, a joint venture that would produce solar cells and solar panels in Australia, with Australia as the headquarters for this activity.
Crackdown on unapproved electrical goods
04 July, 2014NSW Fair Trading has warned rogue traders that selling unapproved electrical goods will not be tolerated in NSW and serious penalties await any trader failing to heed the message.
Are you an electrician who subcontracts to an electrical contractor?
02 July, 2014Many trades, particularly in the building industry, work on a subcontract basis for a primary contractor instead of working as employees.
Clean Energy Week to be held this month
02 July, 2014Clean Energy Week 2014, hosted by the Clean Energy Council, will be held in Sydney from Tuesday 22 July to Friday 25 July.
Do not deal with this disqualified contractor
02 July, 2014NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe has urged the public not to deal with Charbel Khoury or Switchiton Electrical Services Australia.
Recall insurance could be your umbrella on a rainy day
01 July, 2014 by Malcolm Richards, CEO
As many electrical contractors are aware, our industry has experienced a number of alarming product recalls of late. These include the recent Avanco brand DC isolators and the Infinity brand cable recalls.
VoltLogic achieves compliance with new utility standard
26 June, 2014Queensland's utility companies, Energex and Ergon Energy, have worked together with the solar PV industry to develop a new Inverter Energy Systems (IES) connection standard, in response to oversupply issues that have arisen for utilities, installers and customers in recent years.
Thermofilm wins 2014 Manufacturer of the Year Award
26 June, 2014An electric heating products company has been recognised by the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
False billing scams hit small businesses
25 June, 2014The ACCC has warned small business owners about false billing scams after the Targeting Scams Report 2013 revealed a 45% increase in complaints.
