Author: Casey McGuire
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Adelaide catches a breeze in turbine trial
CPB Contractors is trialling Australia’s first 6kW vertical-axis wind turbines in Adelaide, showing clean energy can be compact, quiet and simple. Casey McGuire writes. Wind power ... -
B.E.G. KNX DALI gateway now DALI-2 certified
The B.E.G. KNX DALI gateway is now DALI-2 certified, enabling intelligent control and regulation of numerous DALI luminaires in the KNX system. DALI-2 emergency luminaires can ... -
Clipsal launches Brushed Brass finish in award-winning Solis Series
Clipsal by Schneider Electric has unveiled its Brushed Brass finish in its award-winning Solis Series, blending the timeless charm of toggle switches with modernist precision. Recognised ... -
HIA calls for new plan to tackle apprentice dropout rates
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has raised concerns in the current approach to training, stating that it won’t get Australia to its 1.2 million housing target, ... -
Research from NAWIC calls for change to parental leave for women in construction
Research by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has highlighted the unique challenges women face in frontline construction roles. The report identifies integral opportunities ... -
Origin launches Australia’s first vehicle-to-grid EV subscription trial
Origin has partnered with manufacturers BYD and StarChange in its trial for an electric vehicle (EV) subscription service. The service will be bundled with a bi-directional ... -
Trade shortages threaten Australia’s housing targets
Trade workforce shortages pose a major threat to meeting the Housing Accord target of 1.2 million homes by 2029 according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). ... -
Australians say tradies deserve more recognition
Australians believe that tradies deserve more recognition and support than they currently receive, according to new research commissioned by Kennards Hire ahead of National Tradie Day ... -
Clean Energy Council releases bi-annual Rooftop solar and storage report
The Clean Energy Council has released its bi-annual Rooftop solar and storage report. It shows that Australian commuters and small businesses continue to take advantage of ... -
Safe Work Australia updates rooftop solar installation guide
Safe Work Australia has updated its Guide to managing the risks of rooftop solar installation work. This reflects the increasing popularity of battery energy storage systems. ...
