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NECA News December 2024 is online now, including a special feature on the 2024 NECA National Awards. Visit https://lnkd.in/gDKT3XrG to access this edition and catch up on all the latest industry news, technology insights, regulatory updates and the amazing companies and individuals who took out this years’ NECA Awards. We would like to say a huge thank you to all our magazine partners. Without your support we would not be able to share this valuable resource with electrical and communications industry professionals across the country. #NECA #necanews #electrotechnology #electricians #electricalcontractors #electrical

As the holidays approach, the team at NECA would like to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are grateful for all our valued members who have supported us throughout the year.  Our NECA offices will be closed from Tuesday 24th December 2024 and will re-open on Monday 6th January 2025.

As our industry’s representative on the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF), NECA represented electricians and subcontractors at the first meeting of the NCIF Blueprint for the future. The Blueprint is a significant milestone for the building and construction industry as leaders from unions, head contractors, sub-contractors, and government gathered to chart a path for real, long-term change in our industry. Together, we commenced work to develop a transformative roadmap to address key challenges, improve industry culture, and drive lasting progress. Over the next six months, NCIF members will work to: ✔ identify and prioritise the industry’s critical challenges ✔ develop a phased workplan to deliver tangible, effective solutions ✔ ensure that reform is industry-led and supported by government This initiative represents a unique opportunity for our sector to shape its own future and create meaningful change for generations to come. For more information contact the NECA Government Relations team. #ConstructionLeadership #NCIF #IndustryReform #BuildingTheFuture #NECA #Electrical #Subcontractors

Stowe Australia have taken out the Commercial – Large Project Award at the NECA 2024 National Awards. The team completed the design and build of the electrical and communications installations for three of five new underground stations. Scheduled to be opened to the public in 2025, the stations feature a range of innovative solutions to provide user friendly and efficient transport. Congratulations to Stowe Australia for their amazing work! #Electrical #NECA2024NationalAwards #NECA #Electrician #Commercial #LargeProject

The Commercial – Medium Project Award has been awarded to Ryan Wilks Pty Ltd at the NECA 2024 National Awards. Ryan Wilks completed the power infrastructure and distribution upgrade of a Sydney hospital. This involved 85 meticulously coordinated shutdowns, replacement of two old MSB’s and a 750kVA generator. The distribution upgrade replaced 76 submains and 48 distribution boards. Awesome work Ryan Wilks! #Electrical #NECA2024NationalAwards #NECA #Electrician #Commercial #MediumProject #Award

Martin Donnelly have taken out their second award at the NECA 2024 National Awards. The team have been awarded the Commercial – Small Project Award for their work for the North Canberra Hospital Theatre and Recovery Upgrade following a fire in an operating theatre. The team were faced with eight weeks to rebuild three theatres, three anaesthetic bays, 20 recovery beds, a procedure room, day surgery, pre-rinse, sterile storeroom and surrounding common areas. Congratulations for the team’s successful work on this project! #Electrical #NECA2024NationalAwards #NECA #Electrician #Commercial #SmallProject 

Nilsen Group (VIC) have taken out the NECA 2024 National Award for Industrial – Large Project. Over three years, Nilsen undertook 170,000 hours work to install and commission 43 underground substations which required over 330 kilometres of cabling. This was the first project of its kind in Victoria since the 1980s. Congratulations to Nilsen (Vic)! #Electrical #NECA2024NationalAwards #NECA #Electrician #Industrial #largeproject

The Industrial – Small Project Award has been presented to Martin Donnelly at the NECA 2024 National Awards for their work at Old Parliament House. The project involved replacing three main switchboards – requiring the entire building to be completely shut down for the first time since the 1970’s. The boards were ready for energisation eight hours ahead of schedule.  Awesome work Martin Donnelly! #Electrical #NECA2024NationalAwards #NECA #Electrician #Industrial #SmallProject #OldParliamentHouse 

CME’s project at the Adelaide Oval LED Light Tower has seen the team awarded the Lighting Design and Construct Award at the NECA 2024 National Awards.   The project involved 70 metre ascents twice daily to decommission 532 lights and install 300 new LED lights. With meticulous safety protocols in place, CME have displayed a strong commitment to worker safety during this complex project. Congratulations CME! #Electrical #NECA2024NationalAwards #NECA #Electrician #Lighting #LightingDesignConstruct 

The Voice/ Data, Communications and Audio Visual Award has been taken out by Zelo Group at the NECA 2024 National Awards for their outstanding work at Monopoly Dreams. This $20 million, 1700 square metre indoor park is one of the largest globally. It featured interactive challenges spread across 23 zones and 15 attractions including a 4D cinema. With cutting edge technology, the boardgame was brought to life in an immersive audio visual format. Once again, outstanding work to Zelo Group! #Electrical #NECA2024NationalAwards #NECA #Electrician #ICTAV #MonopolyDreams #4D #Audiovisual