Author: Paul Skelton
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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 ... -
ESV imposes additional requirements on RCBOs
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has imposed additional requirements on the supply of RCBOs (also known as RCDs) designed or marketed to be permanently fixed to household ...
