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Utilising local power poles for street-side EV charging
Intellihub will install EV chargers on power poles across nine local government areas in New South Wales to cater for EV owners who live in ... -
NECA calls for statutory trust measures to protect mum and dad businesses
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), together with representatives from union and other peak building and construction industry subcontractor associations, have called for the introduction ... -
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Vertiv leads the way with its sustainable infrastructure
Vertiv, one of the biggest providers of data centres and communication networks, is committed to bringing sustainable solutions to the market. Sean Carroll finds out more. ... -
Building Ministers support new home energy efficiency standards
Federal, state and territory Building Ministers have agreed to raise the minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes by updating the National Construction Code (NCC). Following ... -
UNSW launches workplace learning business to meet future skills gaps
UNSW Sydney has formally launched its new workplace learning offer, Mentem by UNSW, offering contextualised education programs to industry and government organisations to help them meet ... -
Huge apprentice intake as SA Power Networks expands training opportunities
SA Power Networks has commenced advertising for an intake of 69 new powerline and electrical apprentices in early 2023. It has also announced its intake of ... -
New research exposes electrical apprenticeship mentoring and support crisis
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) says that Australia is facing a major training crisis following a survey of electrical apprentices that revealed the cost of living ... -
Tradies targeted in VET teacher recruitment campaign
An ongoing shortage of VET teachers continues to limit the availability and take-up of VET subjects in Australian secondary schools. This impacts the number of Certificate ... -
Construction industry calls on the Government to implement Security of Payment reform
NECA, together with representatives from union and other peak building and construction industry subcontractor associations, are calling on the Commonwealth Government to honour its pre-election promise ... -
New security of payment laws rolled out across WA
Participants at all levels of WA’s building and construction industry are reminded that new legislation is now in effect to help subcontractors and suppliers receive timely ...









