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Regulatory Compliance and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

22nd September 2016

To find out more about emerging aspects influencing electrical regulatory compliance and the implementation of the CPD program on 1 July 2016, please join us at one of the events:

Monday 3 October, Launceston

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

29 Cameron Street

Launceston

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Avoiding penalty costs around contracts

13th September 2016

Many of our members have contacted us recently regarding contracts, delays, delay notices, extension of time and liquidated damages. Generally construction projects are extremely unpredictable due to weather, site conditions, access issues and other unknowns that may arise. All of these (and more) may contribute to delays and significant cost increases for your company. Most construction... MORE

New Look SafeWork SA

7th September 2016

From 1 July 2016, SafeWork SA has a mobile work health and safety advisory team to visit your workplace and help you understand you work health and safety responsibilities.

Download SafeWork SA's flyer... MORE

SafeWork SA Site Visits

31st August 2016

SafeWork SA has been directed to visit individual residential construction sites throughout the State. The visits will commence on Monday 29 August 2016 and are expected to continue until the end of the calendar year and possibly beyond.

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Upcoming Revit MEP Training Course

17th August 2016

Redstack are offering NECA SA members discount on their upcoming course: Revit MEP Fundamentals training course. This is an opportunity not to miss! Further details are outlined below.

 

Revit MEP Fundamentals Training Course
4 Day course in North Adelaide
August 29-30 and September 5-6

Perfect for any electrical contractors working on BIM... MORE

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

Small Business Development Fund

27th July 2016

A $10 million Small Business Development Fund has been established to help small businesses in northern Adelaide to grow and create sustainable jobs.

Established as part of the Northern Economic Plan, the Fund will give small businesses and start-ups exclusively in the Playford, Port Adelaide, Enfield and Salisbury council areas the opportunity to apply for financial support through two... MORE

Real Men Wear Pink to Support Breast Cancer!

1st June 2016

NECA SA are proud to announce that we are supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation this June 24 on REAL MEN WEAR PINK Day. 

Finance Officer... MORE

Safety Messages on the Dangers of Working Live

21st April 2016

Man Electrocuted While Working inside a Roof on a Gold Coast Home

A man has tragically passed away after he was electrocuted while working in the roof cavity of a Gold Coast home.

The 67-year-old man had been doing maintenance work in the roof cavity at the Robina house owned by his family members.

He had offered to install a power point for the home... MORE

Introduction of CPD

12th April 2016

Members may be aware that the Tasmanian Government has announced the introduction of CPD for electrical contractors. NECA is currently in discussions with the Tasmanian Government as to the extent of the program, however, the following details are known:

  1. The introduction of the CPD scheme in Tasmania will commence as of 1 July 2016.
  2. The Government is... MORE

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