Contributors
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The dangers of arc flashes
As with each edition of Electrical Connection, Dale West tells an anecdotal story about the risks of working with high voltage, stressing the importance of safety. ... -
A legal conundrum
Does a contractor have the right to stop work, potentially causing costly project delays, if the supplied fittings are found to be non-compliant? On the face ... -
Sensor-driven solar lights and complying with AS/NZS 1158
Solar lighting has become recognised as a reliable solution across the country. John Warren writes about what electricians need to know on the standards side of ... -
Variations, a necessary frustration
Variations to contracts have caused more angst, disputes and misunderstandings than any other aspect of the contracting industry. Brain Seymour explains why you must be flexible. ... -
Peter Vandenheuvel celebrated in Standards Australia’s Centenary Heroes campaign
Our birthday Standards Heroes have been nominated by their peers to represent all our contributors – individuals we consider to be the real heroes of standards, ... -
Can a fixed-price contract become not fixed?
Given the current economic times and the well-documented shortage of building materials, the industry is asking whether price and labour increases can be ‘passed on’ to ... -
Key steps for successful solar lighting project
Need to deliver a successful outdoor solar lighting project? Orca Solar Lighting’s John Warren runs through seven steps to get the job done. When planned, selected ... -
What will microgrids mean for Aussie electricians?
Microgrids have grown considerably since they were ushered in nearly a century ago. Phil Kreveld looks at where they stand and what it’ll do for the ... -
High Voltage: Close calls shouldn’t be ignored
In each edition of the Electrical Connection magazine, Dale West has included a personal story about how an incident affected someone, either the injured person, their ... -
Standards Australia’s Iconic Nation Report
Ahead of its 100th anniversary, Standards Australia has released the Iconic Nation Report. Standards Australia looks at its 100-year legacy, the disasters which shaped national standards, ...
