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The barriers to work-life balance for tradies and how to overcome them
Tradies in industries like plumbing, welding and carpentry have battled a poor work-life balance for ages. It’s possible to overcome it by collaborating with employers and ... -
How the toolbelt generation might save the trades
A serious skills shortage is plaguing Australia’s construction industry. Micro-builders feel the pinch most as they struggle to fill positions. Baby Boomers who once ran the ... -
Safer ways to charge
Standards Australia has launched new technical specifications to boost the safety of charging electric vehicles. Casey McGuire looks at the recent changes and what it means ... -
Are you trustworthy?
There’s no question that we live in a connected world today. Paul Stathis looks at what this connection means for trust and how the cabling industry ... -
Discover DALI 209 in Broadcast Mode
When you want tuneable-white or colour control but don’t need addressable DALI control, DALI broadcast delivers functionality. Peter Dujmovich explains how it works. How many old-school ... -
A modular movement: Can prefab homes tackle the housing crisis?
As Australia’s housing crisis continues, modular and prefab construction is emerging as a potential solution. Daniel Williamson talks to industry professionals and academics to understand its ... -
A big step for the Wiring Rules
The time has come. The electrical industry is about to get a new rendition of the Wiring Rules. Lucy Finlay explores what might be coming for ... -
Artificial intelligence: The opportunity that keeps on giving
As the technology world grows by the day, it’s relying more and more on the electrical industry to power it. Peter Vandenheuvel looks at what opportunities ... -
Smart meters to become basic knowledge
Digital smart meters will become mandatory across Australian following a ruling by the AEMC. Casey McGuire finds out more. Gone are the days of having to ... -
The shock importance of smoke alarms
Battery fires have continued to be a nuisance across Australia and one way to keep home owners safer is through smoke alarms. Casey McGuire looks at ...
