Bring back a contestable works code: NECA
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called for the NSW government to reintroduce a code to protect accredited service providers (ASP) in NSW, who are being left to fend for themselves in dealing with the electricity distributors.
The contestable works scheme in NSW gives customers the ability to choose which ASP connects them to the electricity supply. This... MORE
Aluminium cladding shows need for progress on non-compliant electrical products: NECA
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has reacted positively to the recommendations outlined in the Australian Senate’s interim report on aluminium composite cladding, released as part of its inquiry into non-conforming building products.
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NECA NSW Excellence and Apprentice Awards
It’s been called ‘The Dally M of the Electrical Industry’ and the 2017 NECA NSW Excellence Awards has lived up to its name and high expectations.
Taking place last Friday the 8... MORE
WA Excellence Awards
The electrical industry’s night of nights, the annual NECA WA Excellence and Apprentice Awards presented by Clipsal and Schneider Electric, recognised the achievements of a select assembly of top performing individuals and contractor businesses. Held at the Crown Perth Resort, the premier event distinguished those for their outstanding workmanship across a wide scope of diversified projects.... MORE
NECA SA/NT Excellence and Apprentice Awards
The best South Australian (SA) electrical and communications contractors and apprentices were recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence and Apprentice Awards hosted by peak Australian industry body the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
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NECA ACT Excellence and Apprentice Awards
The best of the best Australian Capital Territory (ACT) electrical and communications contractors and apprentices were recognised at the annual Excellence and Apprentice Awards on Friday, hosted by peak Australian industry body the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), at Hotel Realm, Canberra.
The Excellence Awards recognise the successful projects of 2016/17... MORE
NECA QLD Excellence and Apprentice Awards
The best Queensland (QLD) electrical and communications contractors and apprentices were recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence and Apprentice Awards hosted by peak Australian industry body the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA). Hosted by media identity Rob Carlton with guest speaker former Test cricketer, Greg “Fat Cat” Ritchie.
In the... MORE
NECA VIC Excellence and Apprentice Awards
It’s been called ‘The Brownlow of the Electrical Industry’ and the 2017 NECA Victoria Excellence Awards has lived up to its name and high expectations.
Taking place last Friday the 4th of August, the event was hosted by the National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA) which brought together over 800 contractors, suppliers,... MORE
NECA TAS 2017 Excellence and Apprentice Awards
The best Tasmanian electrical and communications contractors and apprentices were recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence and Apprentice Awards hosted by peak Australian industry body the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
Finalists were presented in front of 210 industry representatives including contractors, suppliers, educators and government... MORE
Getting the right fit for apprenticeships
Ongoing debate about declining apprenticeship numbers and the level of government funding in the training system ignore the reality that more needs to be done to attract the best person for the right apprenticeship, says the CEO of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), Mr Suresh Manickam.
“Whilst the decline in apprenticeship numbers is concerning, that’s not... MORE