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Victorian apprenticeship numbers fall despite high pay rates
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released data which shows that just over 57,000 people completing apprentices in the state last year. This number ... -
NCC 2019 Public Comment Draft open for feedback
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced that the consultation period for proposed changes for the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 is now open. The ... -
NECA successfully negotiates extension to Building Wiring Cable requirements
NECA has successfully negotiated an extension to new Building Wiring Cable requirements with NSW Fair Trading. Building Wiring Cable became a declared electrical article in NSW ... -
Company fined $25,000 for unsafe scaffolding
Ballarat construction company Myrti has been convicted and fined $25,000 for ignoring WorkSafe directions to fix unsafe scaffolding at a Mount Clear worksite. The company was ... -
DDP Electrical Services partners with Legrand for major residential project
Sydney-based electrical contractor, DDP Electrical Services, has partnered with electrical and digital building infrastructure manufacturer, Legrand, to provide automation solutions for the Arc by Crown Group ... -
BICSI releases updated Outside Plant Design Reference Manual
BICSI has published a new edition of the Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM). “We are pleased to present timely and important updates to our OSP ... -
Isuzu’s Traypack leading the pack
Isuzu’s Ready to Work range provides tradies with a variety of powerful and flexible workhorses that respond to the changing needs of modern tradespeople. The range includes ... -
NSW Apprenticeship Act gets a makeover
New South Wales deputy premier and skills minister John Barilaro has announced changes to laws governing the State’s apprenticeship system that will make it more responsive ... -
Philips Lighting announces launch of Amazon Alexa skill for Philips Hue connected lighting system
Philips Lighting has announced that the functionality of its Amazon Alexa skill for controlling its Philips Hue connected lighting system is now available for Australian customers. ... -
Asbestos management resources package launched
If undisturbed, well maintained, and in stable, sealed and good condition, asbestos and asbestos-containing-materials (ACMs) are unlikely to pose health risks. However, risks occur when ACMs ...
