NECA NSW 2011 Excellence Award Winners

The NECA NSW Excellence Awards were announced on Friday 23 September at a luncheon held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

NECA congratulates all the winners and certificate of commendation recipients. The winners will now go into the NECA National Awards which will be announced in Melbourne on 24 November.

Domestic Residence

Winner: Automated Innovation

Project: Bar Beach Residence

 Automated Innovation provided solutions for their client's every need from the ground up. This included the access to TV, Pay TV, DVD and multi-room music for entertaining.  The house has current innovative features including lighting, air conditioning, floor heating control and a high-end security system.

Small Contracting Business

Small Contracting Business

Winner: J & S Brown Electrical Pty Ltd  

Project: J & S Brown Electrical Pty Ltd

 J & S Brown Electrical started as a small family operation and has grown into a business with six employees, a shop front and workshop.  The company has built an enviable reputation for quality, service and workmanship in the Manning and Great Lakes area, focussing in the industrial field.

Environment and Energy Efficiency

Winner:  RIC Electrics

Project: Wagga TAFE BMS

RIC Electrical was engaged for the design, installation and commissioning of a Building Management System for the Riverina Institute of TAFE.  RIC Electrics in house team designed and developed a system to provide an excellent energy monitoring program.  The system has also been extended for use as a teaching tool in the electrical trades course.

Industrial Project - Small

Winner: Bass Electrical Engineering

Project: White Bay 6, Bailey’s Marine Fuels

Bass Electrical Engineering supplied and installed all electrical cabling, switchboards, security CCTV and communications works for Stage 1 of the White Bay 6, Bailey’s Marine fuel installation.  This was a challenging project as White Bay is a working port and is also adjacent to residential units, causing severe restrictions on access, working hours and noise.

Industrial - Large Project

Winner: Downer Australia

Project: Reliance Rail Maintenance Facility

The NSW Government and RailCorp entered into a public private partnership contract with Downer Australia’s “Reliance Rail” consortium to design, build and maintain a new maintenance facility for Sydney’s new passenger rail fleet.  The facility features DC overhead wiring, traction return power, communication and signalling networks, rail safety systems, electrolysis and corrosion protection, retractable-arm conductor rail system and significant civil works.

Certification of Commendation:

Bass Electrical Engineering/Transelect - 33kV Springhill to Wongawilli Transmission Feeder Project 

Voice/Data – Small Project

Winner: Stowe Australia Pty Ltd

Project:  Vigilare Air 5333 – Site Cabling Works

Stowe Australia supplied and installed the new communications and power infrastructure to support Vigilare, a ground based air defence, commence, control and communications system supporting RAAF bases across the country.  The project consolidated a number of defence surveillance systems onto a real time platform, setting a new standard for future installations.

Commercial – Small Project

Winner: D & M Electrical and Communications 

Project: Westside Hotel

Westside Hotel Dubbo contracted D & M Electrical and Communications for the supply and installation of all electrical works for their refurbishment.  This included main switchboard, distribution boards, all lighting, power, emergency systems, data and C-Bus controls.  Technical expertise was shown in the Keno installation, AV switching between different function and bar areas and use of creative lighting effects.

Commercial – Medium Project

Winner: Heyday Group

Project: Schneider Electric Sydney Co - location

Heyday Groups ACC Technologies division provided the electrical services fit-out for Schneider Electric’s relocation for a high quality 7,900 sqm fit-out over 5 floors.  The project involved the installation of standby generator services, new sub-mains, lighting, access controls, CCTV and MATV systems, emergency system and all data and communications systems.

Commercial – Large Project

Winner: Stowe Australia Pty Ltd

Project: Star City Infrastructure Upgrade

As the head contractor, Stowe Australia was responsible for building works, mechanical services, health and safety, 3 new standby generators, an energy monitoring system, a new cooling tower and an updated of the seawater cooling system.  Stowe Australia faced many challenges on this project   To ensure minimal disruption to the Casino’s 24/7 operations, Stowe developed a business continuity plan and detailed shutdown procedure.

Certification of Commendation:

FDC Technologies Pty Ltd   -  AMP Standby Generator Upgrade

Nilsen (NSW) Pty Ltd  - Orange Hospital

Judges Choice Award

Winner: Nilsen (NSW) Pty Ltd

Project: Orange Hospital

Orange Hospital will provide state of the art health facilities as part of the key clinical networks and centre of excellence in rural health care in NSW.  Nilsen NSW was engaged for a comprehensive contract covering HV reticulation, substations, emergency back-up power systems, general light and power, communications and security, critical medical systems, nurse call and examination lighting.