Author: Paul Skelton
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The great apprenticeship shake-up
For school-leavers around the country who don’t wish to pursue a university career, being an electrician is a very promising career. It just turns out that ... -
2017 Control System Survey
Home and building automation is a very real part of the electrical industry of tomorrow. What you may not realise is that it is also a ... -
Off to the races for Gordon McKay
A Victorian contractor has put its experience to good use by lighting up a regional race track. Paul Skelton reports. Australia is a gambling nation. As ... -
Energy efficiency education arrives in NT
The rollout of an energy efficiency education program in rural NT looks to ‘demystify’ power consumption to the indigenous population. Paul Skelton reports. In the wide ... -
Lighting Council Australia names Richard Mulcahy as new CEO
Lighting Council Australia has appointed a new CEO. Richard Mulcahy talks to Paul Skelton about his political background and how that will benefit the industry. After ... -
Trading in sport for a tradie’s life
Growing up on the Gold Coast, I’m somewhat of a rugby league tragic (by which I mean that despite playing the game for many years as ... -
Running a tight ship: Kerfoot upgrades Maritime Museum
An extensive electrical upgrade to the Maritime Museum enlisted precision planning skills from one NSW contractor. Located in the bustling Sydney suburb of Darling Harbour, nestled ... -
Energy Queensland: Wild conditions for the Sunshine State
The Queensland Government’s plan to start an electrical contracting firm has been met with widespread criticism from sparkies up north. Paul Skelton reports. It sounds like ... -
Public health: A glaring emission
LED street lights have caught the attention of the American Medical Association, which is calling for a ban on certain models of lamp. Paul Skelton reports. ... -
Where there’s smoke …
There are two kinds of smoke detector on the market, but one of them doesn’t deserve the name. Paul Skelton reports. Ionisation alarms were introduced in ...
