Features
-
Building customer loyalty
Cecelia Haddad explains how to gain customer loyalty, and then maintain it once it has been earned. What is customer loyalty? Officially, loyalty is “a strong ... -
Public health: A glaring emission
LED street lights have caught the attention of the American Medical Association, which is calling for a ban on certain models of lamp. Paul Skelton reports. ... -
Where there’s smoke …
There are two kinds of smoke detector on the market, but one of them doesn’t deserve the name. Paul Skelton reports. Ionisation alarms were introduced in ... -
Australia’s first solar panels with an integrated battery
A start-up which spun out of CSIRO research is producing Australia’s first ever solar panels with an integrated battery and intelligent technology. The system can deliver ... -
A bathroom’s number one fan
Things are full steam ahead in the heat, light and ventilation sector but are electricians falling behind? Paul Skelton looks at the humble three-in-ones and where ... -
I will always remember hue
A medical facility in Germany is undertaking trials on the effects of lighting on people suffering dementia. In December 2015, Osram supplied the St. Augustinus hospital ... -
Cleaning up with solar
Solar panels can reportedly lose up to 40% of their efficiency simply by being dirty. Now, electricians can cash in on the rise of PV module ... -
Lights, camera, action for electricians
You needn’t be a sparkie to work as a gaffer, but a strong understanding of electrical equipment is vital. Joe Young finds out more about the ... -
The great solar crack down
The Clean Energy Council is cracking down on panel suppliers that make unsubstantiated marketing claims and/or avoid their warranty responsibilities. Paul Skelton reports. According to an ... -
Indoor positioning sets up shop
A new retail positioning system based on visible light communications is making shopping an even more personalised experience. Lighting is one of the more important factors ...
