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From DIY to DIFM
DIY smart home products are flooding the market. Savvy electricians would be wise to learn home to use these devices as the foundation of a truly ... -
The boys light up: the rise of contractor-grade lighting control systems
Lighting control systems used to be upmarket, but with recent advances they are more accessible and affordable. Sean Carroll looks into the business opportunities for electricians. ... -
Controlling opportunities for electricians
Home automation is powering growth for electrical contractors, particularly when it comes to control, writes Nortek Security and Control senior director of marketing Bill Hensley. Technology ... -
Laying the foundations: electricians working with smart home technology
As home automation technologies grow in prominence, electricians need to be aware of what these systems offer as they will likely be the first port of ... -
Fetching the facts on dogs on site
Man’s best friend will follow its owner to the end of the Earth. But are there some places that they shouldn’t go? Anna Hayes investigates the ... -
Frequent flyer points: keeping small-business costs down
Collecting frequent flyer points is an effective way of keeping small-business costs down. Paul Skelton reports. Managing the cost of doing business is one of the ... -
Latest budget cracks down on tax dodging
The black economy is growing and to fight the problem the government has announced a range of new measures as part of the 2018-19 budget. This ... -
Take your breath away: silicosis in the industry
The rise in popularity of stone-type benchtops and other surfaces has led to a return of the potentially lethal silicosis among workers. Paul Skelton reports. Late ... -
Understanding AS/NZS 61439
In part two of his three-part series on AS/NZS 61439, Lindsay Lucas from Eaton talks about temperature rise, device substitution and arc flash risk mitigation. AS/NZS ... -
Shedding some light on downlight risks
New downlight regulations aim to act as a buffer between compliant products and the home consumer. Anna Hayes reports. Lighting suppliers are being reminded by Lighting ...
