A focus on new opportunities

2022 has started with a strong sense of moving forward, with a focus on making the most of the new opportunities ahead. With the Federal Budget now announced and states to follow in the coming weeks, NECA has been actively working with governments to identify ways to drive industry growth and benefit members’ businesses in 2022 and beyond. in our first edition of NECA News for the year we continue to celebrate our 2020/21 NECA Excellence and Apprentice Awards winners, reviewing the projects and apprentices that won at both state and national levels. The judging panels have been extremely impressed with the calibre of our members’ projects, showcasing the excellent work our industry continues to deliver. With the 2022 Awards nominations now open, we look forward to seeing what this year’s awards will bring. in March we also celebrated international Women’s Day. As part of increasing the visibility of women in our industry, we spoke to three ‘hidden gems’, who work behind the scenes for the wholesalers and suppliers who are so essential to our members’ success.

Continuing the supply theme, which is a hot topic across all of Australia, we take a look at the evolution of industry’s purchasing behaviour and consider how you can review your client contracts to ensure you are protected from price increases. From a safety perspective, we look at how subcontracting impacts on your safety systems, with important messages for everyone, whether you engage subcontractors or subcontract to others.

in our technical sections we explore arc flash protection, generator changeovers, circuit protection requirements, cable marking and changes to a number of industry standards. We also have a strong focus on business management, providing an overview of superannuation requirements, public liability insurance considerations and how to create optimal workplace conditions so your teams can thrive. Thank you for your continued feedback on NECA News. if you have something to share about what is happening in your corner of the country, let us know. We’d love to hear from you. Wishing everyone a rewarding 2022!

Take care and enjoy!

The NECA News team

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