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Electric utes can now power the weekend – and the work week
Four years ago, then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison famously claimed electric vehicles (EVs) would end the weekend. “It’s not going to tow your trailer. It’s not going ... -
Louder for the people in the back: Noise-related injuries in the construction industry
More than 1.1 million workers in Australia are exposed to harmful levels of noise in the workplace. Sean Carroll finds out how the building and construction ... -
Kerb Charge your enthusiasm
Addressing a massive pain point for EV owners, Kerb Charge gives users their own charging station without getting in the way of the streetscape. Sean Carroll ... -
Electricians are about to enter a new age of smart homes
Once the domain of the tech-savvy, home automation is becoming increasingly popular among Australian home owners, with new systems offering convenience and energy efficiency. Technology, such ... -
Maxing ‘batteryfication’: Can this be your eureka moment?
With the increasing use of stationary batteries in residential, small commercial and light industrial situations, Peter Vandenheuvel believes now is the right time for the more ... -
What type of business structure is best for your tradie business?
A common question for many businesses in the post-COVID age, Paul Cott looks at the most common business structures for tradies and explains the benefits, disadvantages ... -
What’s the difference between P and N-type solar panels?
The modern solar panel industry is focused on N-type solar panels over P-doped panels but little is really known about the two types that grace Australian ... -
Mutual recognition: Tradies hit the road under new scheme
Tradespeople can now move easier between states and territories with the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme. Sean Carroll finds out how it works. From 1 February 2022, ... -
To clean up Australia’s power grid, we’re going to need many thousands more skilled workers – and fast
To get Australia’s grid 82% powered by renewables by 2030 is a huge increase. At present, the electricity powering eastern and southern states is around 33% ... -
Five principles data centre managers must consider to address the talent shortage
With a talent shortage in the data centre space, Schneider Electric’s global supply chain SVP secure power, Joe Craparotta, lists five principles managers can adopt for ...
