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Socomec enters partnership with NHP
Socomec, an electrical equipment manufacturer, has entered a partnership with NHP to provide energy management solutions to the Australian and New Zealand markets. The partnership aims ... -
Building industry urge for work safety entering Safe Work Month
Building leaders have urged work safety moving into October, emphasising its importance in the residential building industry. HIA industry and policy chief executive Simon Croft says ... -
First electricians make use of LAPP tool rental programme
Powered Innovations electrical and mechanical engineer and established electrical business owner Martin Cordina has made use of the LAPP Australia tool rental program. “LAPP’s rental programme ... -
Trade reports show decrease in 2023 apprentice and trainee completions
The latest NCVER report has shown overall completion rates for apprentices and trainees have decreased in 2023 but increased for trade occupations. As reported in Completion ... -
Federal government reveals Australia’s Renewable Energy Superpower roadmap
The federal government has revealed its workforce roadmap to drive Australia’s clean energy transition to turn the country into a renewable energy superpower which includes addressing ... -
Research reveals two in three houses considering solar following winter bill shock
Half of Australian householders are preparing for energy bill shock when they receive their bill for the winter quarter and 17% have already been lobbed with ... -
Builder report shows the way forward for solving workforce shortages
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released its Future of the Workforce report, which forecasts the building and construction industry needing 130,000 additional workers this year to ... -
Battery Breakthrough Initiative opens consultation
Consultation has opened on the federal government’s $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative, which will be delivered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Central to the ... -
Queensland leads country in solar installations
The Climate Council has praised Queensland’s solar installation progress and other moves to tackle climate pollution. The accolade follows the Climate Council’s Race to the Top ...