MCS Connect

22/08/2022

We're hiring for two telecommunications roles:

Do you have a "can do" attitude?

1) Telecommunications Industry Positions Vacant In Civil Works. Suit Applicants from Western Suburbs & Geelong

Advantages to those who possess:

✅ Evidence of Right to Work in Australia (mandatory)
✅ Australian Driver's licence
✅ Truck licence M/R
✅ Excavator operator ticket
✅ White card
✅ Asbestos removal qualifications
✅ Identify locate and protect underground services
✅ National Police Check Certificate

2) Positions Vacant In Telecommunications Wiring: Western & Eastern Suburbs.

Some of your duties:

✅ Phone, Data and TV cabling on residential and commercial building sites.
✅ NBN Co fibre installation
✅ Private fibre installation and terminations
✅ Home hub/Cabinet installation
✅ Reading plans and drawings including cabling systems and pit and pipe structure
✅ Fault finding
✅ Working with civil crews as required.
✅ Hauling and installation of underground and overhead cabling.
✅ Service work
✅ Installation of alarm and intercoms
✅ Travel to jobs in country areas as required.

Contact us directly via email: [email protected]

16/08/2022

When it comes to managing a residential development project, timing and ex*****on is critical to your success. Any hiccups along the way can put a serious spanner in the works, especially when it comes to an essential service like telecommunications.

From allowing enough time to achieve compliance from the relevant authorities to completing accurate and precise work to avoid the possibility of costly rectification works, there is much that needs to go right to get a property nbn-ready on time and on budget.

So to help you avoid the common pitfalls, in this article we share the dos and don’ts of designing and building telecommunications in new developments:

To help you avoid the common pitfalls, in this article we share the dos and don’ts of designing and building telecommunications in new developments.

14/08/2022

Organising the telecommunications connection on your next development doesn’t need to be a hassle—in fact, it can be straightforward and stress-free when you have a clear understanding of the steps you need to take.

But if you’re new to the process, or have struggled with it before, it can be hard to know where to start.

So to help you get the ball rolling and stay on track, we’ve put together this handy telecommunications and compliance checklist of the tasks you need to complete to get your development nbn-ready on time, minus the headaches:

Organising telecommunications on your next development doesn’t need to be hard — here’s a handy checklist to help you get your project NBN-ready on time.

12/08/2022

🙋‍♂️ Need help to get your new development nbn-ready?

You've come to the right place. Check out our telecommunications services page to find out how we can help:

Telecommunication Installs Victoria-Wide. MCS Connect can save you time and headaches. Experienced technicians and contractors. Free Quote Today.

09/08/2022

🚦If you’re managing an event or conducting site works on or near a roadway, you’ll need to organise some form of traffic control to get the job done. The plans and permits you’ll need depend on the type of road, the length of the works and where they are situated.

So, to help you understand more about Traffic Guidance Schemes, Traffic Management Plans and some of the other requirements of traffic control which you might need for your upcoming projects, we’ve put together this brief overview:

What’s the difference between Traffic Guidance Schemes and Traffic Management Plans? Find out about this and other traffic control requirements here.

07/08/2022

It's now mandatory that all new developments are nbn-ready on completion, and due to the complicated nature of telecommunications, many developers choose to outsource this aspect to a specialist contractor. However, even if you are outsourcing, it’s essential to allow enough time for the planning, works and application to be complete. There’s nothing more frustrating than having the job done, only to be waiting on final approval on network connection before you can receive your certificate of occupancy!

So to help you avoid delays, we’ve put together this handy guide with 5 tips to get your development nbn-ready on schedule:

There’s nothing more frustrating than getting your project complete, only to be held up at the finish line. Here’s 5 tips to get your development nbn-ready on schedule.

29/07/2022

If your project requires precise underground digging or excavation on site, non-destructive digging (NDD) is the ideal solution. Also known as hydro excavation or vacuum excavation, in this article we explain why it's the best option for your site:

Need fast and efficient underground digging or excavation on your work site? Our vac trucks are the answer! Here’s why vacuum excavation is the ideal solution.

27/07/2022

As telecommunications technology continues to evolve, it can be an ongoing battle just to keep up—especially for electricians and other trades who work in and around telecommunications, but may not have access to the regular, ongoing training required to keep up to speed on both the technology and the legislative requirements. The good news is that you don’t need to do it yourself—a telecommunications contractor can handle the entire process (or parts of it) for you. And best of all, outsourcing can even save you time and money in the long run!

So if you’re tired of wrangling with telecommunications on site and just want to get it done with minimum fuss, check out this article: https://hubs.ly/Q01hFkkp0

21/07/2022

With technology constantly evolving and the rules sometimes changing, being across all the relevant steps and requirements involved in getting new dwellings NBN ready is not easy!

That's why a large percentage of project managers choose to outsource the entire process – but if you decide to tackle it yourself, be sure to do your homework so you can avoid the common mistakes. In this article, we share some tips to help you do just that:

When getting a new home NBN ready, there are some common mistakes that can cause major cost and time blowouts to your project. Here are 3 mistakes to avoid.

19/07/2022

📲 For owners, developers, surveyors or project managers working on a subdivision, getting the new dwellings NBN-ready is now an essential step in the process of gaining your certificate of occupancy. But what if telecommunications is not your strong point?

In our latest article, we break the process down into manageable steps:

Confused about telecommunications on your subdivision? We’ve broken it down into 3 simple steps, and shared our top tips on achieving compliance faster here.

15/07/2022

🚧 Arranging traffic management in Victoria is a process that involves obtaining the right plans, permits and authorisation, as well as finding the right team to coordinate traffic on site. With so many variables on the type of works, site location and conditions, and the impact on traffic the works will have, it’s no wonder that it can be difficult to work out exactly what you need to facilitate your project. Whether you’ve organised traffic management in the past, or you're navigating your way through the process for the first time, it’s likely you’ll need help with one or more aspects to comply and complete the work safely.

So in this article we explain the ins and outs of traffic management plans, permits and coordination in Victoria so you can work out where to start, what to do and when you need help.

Confused about traffic management in Victoria? Here we explain plans, permits and coordination so you know where to start, what to do and when you need help.

10/07/2022

Looking for an easier way to get VC81 documents for your subdivision or new development? We can prepare, submit and obtain your documents for you, saving you time and avoiding a mountain of potential headaches. Here's how we can help: https://hubs.ly/Q01gs6TS0