NECASafe iCalendar for Members
9th March 2017
NECA Queensland has developed a sample electronic Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Calendar as a reminder to those responsible for safety within Electrical Contracting firms to periodically review policies and procedures and hold meetings and conduct workforce consult
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Power Over the Ethernet is Coming to Australia
10th February 2017
Power over the Ethernet is coming with systems able to deliver up to 100 Watts connecting to devices such as lighting, computers, phones and televisions able to connect to the internet and power up via the one cable carrying < 50v AC or 120v DC or Extra Low Voltage (ELV).... MORE
Fire Alarm Law Changes - Update
28th October 2016
20th January 2017
Fire Alarm Law Changes - update
NECA has received many enquiries about the new smoke alarm laws recently passed in Queensland. The transitional period started in January 2017.
2017 RDO Calendar is now available on the NECA website
20th September 2016
The 2017 RDO & Public Holiday calendar has now been added to the NECA website. Members can login and access this information via the following link: http://neca.asn.au
2016 Excellence Awards Winners
12th September 2016
Winners nominated by Queensland contractors were showcased at the 2016 NECA Excellence Awards, Friday 9th September at Brisbane City Hall.
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NECA releases its 2016 Policy Statement
5th August 2016
The National Electrical and Communications Association’s (NECA) 2016 Policy Statement has now been released and made available on the NECA website.
The 2016 Statement builds upon NECA’s inaugural statement in 2015, adding five new policy themes and expanding another to successfully grow our sector:
- Unfair Contract Terms
- Renewable Energy
- Security of Payments... MORE
NECA News July/August 2016
16th March 2016
Click HERE to view the latest edition of the NECA Queensland, NSW & ACT Magazine
2015 Neca National Excellence Awards
22nd December 2015
The best electrical and communications contractors in Australia were recognised on Thursday 26 November at NECAs Excellence Awards held in Brisbane.
“These projects are the best and most innovative we have seen over the past 12 months,” said Suresh Manickam, NECA National CEO. “They clearly enrich our industry and reinforce the strong reputation of our sector.”
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Private Overhead Power Lines
4th February 2015
If your customers have private power lines or a private power pole on their property it is their responsibility to inspect and maintain them. They also need to keep trees and branches clear of the power lines. This is to help prevent power interruptions and reduce the possibility of electrocution or fire.
This is not a new requirement. It has always been the property owner’s... MORE
Emergency Lighting Information
30th January 2014
NECA Queensland members have often contacted NECA to ask about “testing” of emergency lighting.
Some contractors’ clients insist that contractors need a Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licence to “test” emergency lighting as outlined in the link below:
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