Author: Paul Skelton
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LEDs and flicker
Flashing light helps us to see cyclists at night, but it doesn’t belong where people are living and working. Paul Skelton reports. When 50Hz alternating current ... -
The NBN, cloud-based apps and small-business success
A new report suggests a strong correlation between the NBN, cloud-based apps and small-business success. Paul Skelton reports. Tired of contracting, Clint Ruby decided a few ... -
The future of electric vehicles: Crossing Australia in a solar tuk tuk
A team of young Australians are about to embark on a solar-powered journey across Australia in an unlikely vehicle – a tuk tuk. Helmed by social ... -
Starting on the right Kerfoot
A family-oriented contracting business that celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2017 has taken a ‘bottom up’ approach to underpin its growth plan. Paul Skelton reports. Most ... -
Asbestos: It’s a no go
A free asbestos management resources package that offers trade-specific advice has been launched to improve regulatory compliance and reduce asbestos exposure. Paul Skelton reports. With widespread ... -
KNX: ratification to validation
Home and building automation are poised to benefit from a Technical Specification that promotes more product choice, interoperability and future proofing. Paul Skelton reports. There’s something ... -
Cabling competence: Are electricians qualified to install underground and aerial cabling?
The installation of underground and aerial cable is specialist work. Ian Millner talks to Paul Skelton about how a half-day of training can prevent legal and ... -
Amazon Business: Welcome to the jungle
An online giant’s arrival in Australia will shake up electrical wholesaling. Paul Skelton paints a picture to challenge existing sales models. It is 22 years since ... -
Air conditioning wastes away
A new Australian product is set to change that way air conditioners cool a building. Paul Skelton reports. Australia’s 45 million-odd air conditioning units consume nearly ... -
Seeing the light of day
A deeper understanding of how lighting affects our circadian rhythm has given rise to the introduction of bio-adaptive lighting: products that replicate the variations in colour ...
