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Defect claims defence: How contractors can properly work to defend against future claims
Defect claims can, unfortunately, be unavoidable in some cases. Chloe Ellis explains what tradies can do to ensure they’re prepared for future claims. As construction defect ... -
How reinvented temporary solar lighting is solving the biggest challenges for electricians
Lighting is essential for all construction projects. Jamie Janides explains the benefits of temporary solar lighting for worksites and beyond. Electricians and electrical contractors face constant ... -
Seeing the light: What electricians need to know about Unified Glare Rating (and why)
Unified Glare Rating has long been considered a designer’s metric but now, electricians are discovering why it matters on-site too. Daniel Williamson sheds some light on ... -
Cruisin’ into the weekend in your work vehicle?
If you or your crew use a work vehicle for personal purposes, your business might be liable for fringe benefits tax (FBT). The Australian Taxation Office ... -
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 ...
