Features
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The DIY problem: Competing with self-installed IoT solutions
DIY smart home devices offer convenience, but fall short on integration, reliability and privacy. Paul Skelton explains how electricians can compete by delivering secure, scalable systems ... -
TAFE’s crisis is a political failure, not just a capacity one
The announcement that TAFE NSW has suspended apprentice electrician enrolments at five campuses isn’t just a headline. It’s a red flag for an entire system that’s ... -
Are bifacial solar panels worth it?
Solar panels are being installed at an incredible rate across the country. Phil Kreveld looks at some of the latest innovations on the technology side and ... -
Seven delegation traps that keep Aussie builders stuck on the tools
Ever found yourself pulling into the site at 6am, even though you promised yourself you’d stop doing those small jobs? You know how it goes: ... -
EVS is now considered level 3 in-scope equipment
There are inevitably several changes to standards and regulations surrounding an industry like EVs where technologies are evolving rapidly. Michael Shaughnessy looks at the recent changes ... -
The barriers to work-life balance for tradies and how to overcome them
Tradies in industries like plumbing, welding and carpentry have battled a poor work-life balance for ages. It’s possible to overcome it by collaborating with employers and ... -
How the toolbelt generation might save the trades
A serious skills shortage is plaguing Australia’s construction industry. Micro-builders feel the pinch most as they struggle to fill positions. Baby Boomers who once ran the ... -
Safer ways to charge
Standards Australia has launched new technical specifications to boost the safety of charging electric vehicles. Casey McGuire looks at the recent changes and what it means ... -
Are you trustworthy?
There’s no question that we live in a connected world today. Paul Stathis looks at what this connection means for trust and how the cabling industry ... -
Discover DALI 209 in Broadcast Mode
When you want tuneable-white or colour control but don’t need addressable DALI control, DALI broadcast delivers functionality. Peter Dujmovich explains how it works. How many old-school ...
