Features
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Wiring Rules 2018: Part 2, Section 5
Earthing has a crucial but often overlooked role in what makes an electrical installation very safe or extremely dangerous. A close reading of Section 5, ‘Earthing ... -
Wiring Rules 2018: Part 2, Section 8… part 2
Verification is a legal requirement and should be integral to a contractor’s work. Vincent Law explains. Verification is a term we know the meaning of but ... -
Are you on ‘the panel’?
An array of organisations – from insurance companies to community housing providers and motor accident commissions – maintain their own ‘panels’ of preferred building industry contractors. ... -
Solar roof tiles on the rise
Solar roof tiles are set to revolutionise roofing systems, as the benefits of integrated multifunctionality outweigh the clumsiness of ‘bolt on’ solar panels. John Power reports. ... -
Getting Up To Speed With The Digital Economy
With the rise of industrial and home automation, driverless cars and home-based medical services, our everyday lives are undergoing a transformation to rival the Industrial Revolution. ... -
Starting on the right Kerfoot
A family-oriented contracting business that celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2017 has taken a ‘bottom up’ approach to underpin its growth plan. Paul Skelton reports. Most ... -
REVIEW: Fluke T6 Electrical Tester
With Paul Reilly out of town, Reilly Electrical A-grade sparky Cale Johnstone got his hands on the keys to the liquor cabinet and took the Fluke ... -
Asbestos: It’s a no go
A free asbestos management resources package that offers trade-specific advice has been launched to improve regulatory compliance and reduce asbestos exposure. Paul Skelton reports. With widespread ... -
Mentors of means: A funding boost for apprentices
The Federal Government has announced a funding boost for its apprenticeship mentoring program, but who will benefit from it most – the tradies, or the apprentices ... -
Power to the people: Power Ledger and the blockchain
A Perth-based energy trading company is set to shake up the way we buy and sell electricity. But how does it all work? Cameron Grimes looks ...
