Author: Staff Writer
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How reinvented temporary solar lighting is solving the biggest challenges for electricians
Lighting is essential for all construction projects. Jamie Janides explains the benefits of temporary solar lighting for worksites and beyond. Electricians and electrical contractors face constant ... -
A playbook for skills, inclusion, leadership and wellbeing
Running an electrical business today takes more than wires, circuits and invoices. The skills shortage is biting hard, young talent is looking elsewhere and stress levels ... -
The electrician’s edge: Mastering digital TV signal quality
Electricians and cablers are in a position to provide an excellent TV signal to home owners. Cosmos Vlahopoulos explains the history of installations and what’s needed ... -
Should mental health screenings be integrated into safety protocols in construction?
The construction sector is among the highest-risk industries for mental health crises in Australia. As regulatory changes focus more on comprehensive well-being and psychological resilience, micro-builders ... -
How Australian electrical contractors can use artificial intelligence to streamline operations
The first time we swapped a hand-bender for a pre-set tool, the pace of the job changed. Straighter bends, fewer mistakes, less time on the ladder. ... -
BUILD.com.au: Guiding home owners on safe, efficient electrical installations
When home owners start planning a renovation or new build, their first questions about electrical work often go unanswered until it’s too late to make changes ... -
TAFE’s crisis is a political failure, not just a capacity one
The announcement that TAFE NSW has suspended apprentice electrician enrolments at five campuses isn’t just a headline. It’s a red flag for an entire system that’s ... -
Seven delegation traps that keep Aussie builders stuck on the tools
Ever found yourself pulling into the site at 6am, even though you promised yourself you’d stop doing those small jobs? You know how it goes: ... -
EVSE is now considered level 3 in-scope equipment
There are inevitably several changes to standards and regulations surrounding an industry like EVs where technologies are evolving rapidly. Michael Shaughnessy looks at the recent changes ... -
How the toolbelt generation might save the trades
A serious skills shortage is plaguing Australia’s construction industry. Micro-builders feel the pinch most as they struggle to fill positions. Baby Boomers who once ran the ...
