Victoria’s electrical and communications contractors have been awarded by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Victoria Excellence Awards announced in Melbourne on 10th July.
Contractors in the area have continued to deliver world-class installations using the latest environmentally sustainable technologies despite the tough economic conditions of the past year, said NECA.
With projects ranging from smart-wired designer homes to the Melbourne Convention Centre, and the new Alfred Hospital ICU to industrial technology developments, the award-winners have distinguished themselves through innovative design and clever use of technology that sets international benchmarks for electrical and communications installations, said NECA.
NECA Victoria chief executive officer, Philip Green, said, “As the industry’s peak body, NECA is proud to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our member organisations. These peer awards not only recognise the exceptional quality of the projects completed during the last twelve months, but also the important contribution these organisations make to our industry in terms of business and project management, environment and sustainability, occupational health and safety, employment and training. The awards set these companies apart, giving them a competitive advantage in a very difficult economic climate and we congratulate the winners.”
This year’s award-winners are:
Domestic Residence
Winner — New Wave Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd, Rowville
Project — Private Residence, Chirnside Park
Small Contracting Business
Winner — A-Phase Electrical, Moorabbin
Project — The Buchan Caves, Buchan
Environment and Energy Efficiency
Winner — Watters Electrical (Aust) Pty Ltd, Albury
Project — Charles Sturt University — Learning Commons, Thurgoona Campus, NSW
Industrial
Winner — O’Donnell Griffin, Port Melbourne
Project — Viridian Coatings Plant, Dandenong
Voice/Data Small Project
Winner — DESA Australia, Fairfield
Project — Linfox Head Office, Essendon Fields
Voice/Data Large Project
Winner — LANEC Services, Blackburn
Project — AXA Australia Docklands Relocation, Docklands
Commercial Small Project
Winner — Rutledge Engineering Pty Ltd, Northcote
Project — MCG Digital MATV Upgrade, East Melbourne
Commercial Medium Project
Winner — Downer EDI Engineering, Port Melbourne
Project — Alfred Hospital ICU Redevelopment, Prahran
Commercial Large Project
Winner — Elecraft, North Melbourne
Project — Melbourne Convention Centre Redevelopment, Southbank
These state winners are now automatically eligible for the National Excellence Awards, which will be announced in Melbourne on 26 November 2009.