Features
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A playbook for skills, inclusion, leadership and wellbeing
Running an electrical business today takes more than wires, circuits and invoices. The skills shortage is biting hard, young talent is looking elsewhere and stress levels ... -
The electrician’s edge: Mastering digital TV signal quality
Electricians and cablers are in a position to provide an excellent TV signal to home owners. Cosmos Vlahopoulos explains the history of installations and what’s needed ... -
Standards going with the flow (batteries)
Standards Australia has released new guidelines to support the safe use of flow batteries, a home-grown technology set to play a key role in the nation’s ... -
Spring cleaning: Top health tips from an occupational physician
Spring is the perfect time for a reset, and not just for your home or car, but your health. Dr. Farhan Shahzad explores everything tradies can ... -
Adelaide catches a breeze in turbine trial
CPB Contractors is trialling Australia’s first 6kW vertical-axis wind turbines in Adelaide, showing clean energy can be compact, quiet and simple. Casey McGuire writes. Wind power ... -
Smart home design in cyclone-prone areas
In cyclone-prone regions of Australia, smart home design must prioritise resilience, autonomy and reliability. Paul Skelton explains how integrators who understand the challenges can help build ... -
2027 Wiring Rules revision: Will it be the best or the best for now?
Completing the latest update of the Wiring Rules by 2027 might prove a challenge. Peter Vandenhuevel asks if it’s a fair timeline or if the industry ... -
Earthing, energy systems and EVs driving the Wiring Rules
The electrical industry is on the verge of getting an update to the Wiring Rules. Lucy Finlay explains what the relevant committees are focusing on and ... -
Should mental health screenings be integrated into safety protocols in construction?
The construction sector is among the highest-risk industries for mental health crises in Australia. As regulatory changes focus more on comprehensive well-being and psychological resilience, micro-builders ... -
How Australian electrical contractors can use artificial intelligence to streamline operations
The first time we swapped a hand-bender for a pre-set tool, the pace of the job changed. Straighter bends, fewer mistakes, less time on the ladder. ...
