SkillsTech makes BRW Most Innovative Companies list
02 December, 2013SkillsTech Australia has made the BRW 50 Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row. The company is the only training organisation to make the prestigious list.
ETU condemns plans to privatise public infrastructure
29 November, 2013The Abbott government's plan to incentivise states to sell off public infrastructure to private interests has been condemned by the ETU. "This is all about selling out the future for a quick buck today," said ETU National Secretary Allen Hicks.
Yingli Solar appoints MD for Oceania region
28 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdDaman Cole has been appointed as managing director of Yingli Solar's Australian, New Zealand and Pacific operations.
ACCC deliberates on NBN Co's varied Special Access Undertaking
27 November, 2013 | Supplied by: nbn co ltdIf the ACCC accepts the SAU, it will form a key part of the regulatory framework governing the price and other terms by which NBN Co supplies services over its fibre, wireless and satellite networks to telecommunications companies.
Backup power supply for NBN - invitation for public comment
27 November, 2013The ACMA has invited comment on the regulatory safeguards that should apply as NBN moves to introduce optional battery backup for most new NBN fibre connections.
ASHRAE seeks comment on proposed standard
26 November, 2013ASHRAE is seeking comments on a proposed standard that addresses the unique energy requirements of data centres. Standard 90.4P is being developed in response to requests to recognise the energy performance profiles unique to data centres.
Sustainable Buildings Research Centre wins Master Builders' award
26 November, 2013The University of Wollongong has been awarded the National Environment and Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Award for its Sustainable Buildings Research Centre.
Dwindling solar demand could cost 3400 jobs
25 November, 2013Despite two million Australian homes having solar installed, the phase-out of government support programs has seen demand drop off, a new report from REC Agents Association (RAA) shows.
Financial incentives to obtain cabling qualifications
22 November, 2013 | Supplied by: BICSI South PacificAn earlier BICSI column in ECD Solutions advised of changing Australia Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulations requiring cablers to hold 'competencies' in specialist cabling activities such as structured cabling, optical fibre and coax cabling. These new requirements come into effect July 2014, so, many cablers around Australia have been looking into how to obtain these competencies through ACMA-approved training.
Partnership creates magic carpets
20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips has partnered with carpet producer Desso to create new products combining LED lighting with light-transmissive carpet.
Magellan Power to supply energy storage system to TransGrid
19 November, 2013Magellan Power has been awarded a contract to supply a demand management system to TransGrid, the owner and operator of one of the largest high-voltage transmission networks in Australia.
ACCC clears way for NBN Co to buy TransACT's FTTP network
19 November, 2013The ACCC has cleared the way for the NBN Co takeover of TransACT's fibre to the premises network.
Pink batts Royal Commission welcomed by industry
14 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia has welcomed the launch of the $25 million royal commission into the controversial pink batts program.
AJ Baker acquires Hill Equipment
14 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Hill Equipment & RefrigerationAJ Baker & Sons has acquired South Australian refrigeration and catering equipment provider Hill Equipment & Refrigeration for an undisclosed sum. All of Hill Equipment's 73 Adelaide staff will be retained.
New business development manager for CAPS Australia
14 November, 2013 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty LtdCAPS Australia has appointed a new business development manager - power generation for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania: Steve Turton.
