From the magazine
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Solar roof tiles on the rise
Solar roof tiles are set to revolutionise roofing systems, as the benefits of integrated multifunctionality outweigh the clumsiness of ‘bolt on’ solar panels. John ... -
Getting Up To Speed With The Digital Economy
With the rise of industrial and home automation, driverless cars and home-based medical services, our everyday lives are undergoing a transformation to rival the ... -
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 ... -
REVIEW: Fluke T6 Electrical Tester
With Paul Reilly out of town, Reilly Electrical A-grade sparky Cale Johnstone got his hands on the keys to the liquor cabinet and took ... -
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. ... -
Mentors of means: A funding boost for apprentices
The Federal Government has announced a funding boost for its apprenticeship mentoring program, but who will benefit from it most – the tradies, or ... -
Power to the people: Power Ledger and the blockchain
A Perth-based energy trading company is set to shake up the way we buy and sell electricity. But how does it all work? Cameron ... -
Learning difficulties…entering a ‘training daze’
The Australian Skills Quality Authority is targeting ‘unduly’ short courses, writes Ross McGravie. But what does this mean to an electrical sector where short ... -
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. ... -
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 ...
