Contributors
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What are the rules around getting paid?
The phrase ‘cash flow is king’ is commonly heard throughout all parts of the construction industry. But what are the laws and the rules surrounding payment ... -
Understanding the labour unit
There’s much more to understanding the labour unit than just a price book selection. Brian Seymour writes. If I had a dollar for every time a ... -
Three reasons to remember safety when working with high voltage
Safety is important, especially when working with high voltage. Dale West explores how one wrong move could have wide-reaching consequences. Working with high voltage often requires ... -
Bullying in the trade profession
Many tradespeople face the issue of bullying in the workplace from time to time, and the issue is now more poignant than ever before due to ... -
Smart meters are reforming electricity
The way users consume energy is changing with the introduction of Power of Choice. Phil Kreveld breaks down what it means. The world of electrical energy ... -
Future trends with IoT
The Internet of Things is becoming a bigger part of our day-to-day lives. Brian Seymour writes about what it means for electrical contractors in the world ... -
The life of a sparkie in the middle of a pandemic
With vaccines being rolled out across the world, we’re on the home stretch of the pandemic. James Tinslay looks at what has happened to the electrical ... -
Hydrogen, the new energy source for Australia
As Australia, and the world moves further unto the renewable space, Hydrogen looks to be a power source of the future. Phil Kreveld looks into all ... -
Building surveyors and you
In many instances, tradespeople who don’t always deal directly with a building surveyor on site, may be surprised at the lack of knowledge as to what ... -
The logistics of licensing
James Tinslay discusses his thoughts on national licensing and the electrical industry’s apprenticeships numbers in the face of COVID-19. Those in the electrical contracting industry, or ...