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Apprentices struggle to get over the finish line
The rate of Australians starting apprenticeships has risen but it’s in stark contrast to the record levels of non-completion. Sean Carroll finds out what’s going wrong ... -
Seminars in Print: Managing the variables
Accurate estimates start with accurate take-offs. Brian Seymour looks at how electrical contractors need to manage the variables in any given job. Estimating is one of ... -
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 ... -
A practical look at the ACMA-mandated wiring rules
After an 18-month phase-in period, AS/CA S009:2020 is now mandated for registered cablers and telecommunication workers. Kevin Fothergill looks at what this means for those on ... -
Three simple ways to free up your time
You can’t get more time. But you can make yourself use it better. Business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick from Next Level Tradie explains how. If you’re like ... -
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 ...
