The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is the peak association for the electrical and communications contracting industry and leads commentary on a wide variety of issues affecting the industry. For interviews or to subscribe to our media releases, please contact NECA's Media and PR Manager, Lynda Proude on 02 9962 6904 or 0457 767 328 or at lynda.proude@neca.asn.au

Market Monitor 2016-17

This study – which is conducted every two years, covers a wide range of issues the industry is facing from general sentiment and business confidence, the purchase process – including decision making, ordering and the channels and methods used to purchase materials, through to feedback on the major wholesalers and manufacturers.  The study was open from December 2016 to April 2017 and we had over 900 responses – with a stronger representation from small business, with more owner/independents answering than in past years. MORE

Electrotechnology enrolments boosted in new VET system

Last week’s release of the National Centre for Vocational Educational Research (NCVER) report into Government funded training highlighted a marginal increase in the number of students participating in Electrotechology courses over the previous year. MORE

A first for NECA at INTEGRATE  2017

For the first time NECA – in conjunction with our cabler registrar (ACRS), will be hosting an educational session at the 2017 Integrate show in Melbourne, on Wednesday 30 August 10.30am-12noon.

Disruption may be the name game in today’s fast-paced technological world…but could we minimise the pain? MORE