Author: Casey McGuire
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Skilled trades shortages worsen as home building rebounds
The availability of skilled tradespeople has deteriorated across Australia as home building activity strengthens, according to the latest HIA Trades Report. HIA senior economist Tom Devitt ... -
WA regulator issues guidance on BESS installation compliance
Western Australia’s Building and Energy division has released guidance for electrical contractors on installing battery energy storage systems (BESS), clarifying compliance obligations when working with existing ... -
Fluke launches GFL-1500 Solar Ground Fault Locator for faster, safer PV troubleshooting
Fluke has introduced the GFL-1500 Solar Ground Fault Locator, a tool designed to help technicians quickly pinpoint active ground faults in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. By ... -
Australian-made EV fire system earns global validation
An Australian-developed fire suppression system designed for electric vehicle (EV) parking bays has received independent international validation, marking a major step forward in EV safety. The ... -
CyberPower launches compact rackmount sinewave UPS series
CyberPower has expanded its portfolio with the launch of the Power Factor Correction (PFC) Sinewave Rackmount UPS series, available in 1U and 2U short-depth designs. The ... -
520Hz square wave alarm now available in Australia through Watch Smoke Alarms
Watch Smoke Alarms is now distributing a 520Hz square wave alarm, developed based on research by Victoria University and long used in commercial buildings, which differs ... -
Allianz research reveals mounting burnout and stress among Australian workers
Research from Allianz Australia has revealed that mental health support in the workplace remains a challenge, with managers and employees feeling distressed due to the workload. ... -
Australia faces mounting solar panel waste as researchers call for reuse frameworks
Australia’s rapid adoption of solar panels is creating a mounting waste issue, with most photovoltaic (PV) panels currently ending up in landfill at the end of ... -
Standards going with the flow (batteries)
Standards Australia has released new guidelines to support the safe use of flow batteries, a home-grown technology set to play a key role in the nation’s ... -
Cirlock releases multiclip lockout hasp
Cirlock has released the multiclip lockout hasp for small group isolation procedures. The lock is ideal where multiple workers need to securely lock out a single ...
