Technology
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Key tradies in short supply this year
Despite a downturn in local residential building, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has identified that there will be a demand for additional electricians, plasterers and tilers across ... -
Monash researchers develop world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur battery
Monash University researchers are on the brink of commercialising the world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery which could outperform current global market leaders by four times ... -
SolarEdge is launching extended features in its Installation Designer tool
SolarEdge, provider of smart energy technology, is launching an extended feature for its Designer tool that specifically supports commercial PV systems. The tool is now stronger ... -
Countdown on to ARBS 2020
Over 250 exhibitors will take part in ARBS 2020, a conference aimed at HVAC&R and building service professionals. The event takes place in Melbourne Convention from ... -
New device makes electric vehicle charging a two-way street
Researchers at Macquarie University have discovered new technology that lets electric vehicle owners power houses as well as the other way around. Lead researcher Seyedfoad Taghizadeh ... -
Lighting Industry Guide explains the National Construction Code
Two industry-leading lighting bodies have jointly published a guide to the energy efficiency rules in the 2019 National Construction Code (NCC). Lighting Council Australia (LCA), the ... -
ARENA launches funding round to address solar panel end-of-life issues and increase efficiency
ARENA has announced that up to $15 million in funding will support research into solar panel end-of-life issues, how to increase the efficiency of the units ... -
Stabila hits the mark with new specialist installation level
Stabila, a manufacturer of measuring tools, has released the new Stabila 80 M installation level to the Australian market. The latest offering comes with the most ... -
3 digital marketing must-haves when starting a business
Getting a new business off the ground exciting, but it’s no walk in the park. There are a ton of things to think about when starting ... -
Study finds that UV exposure is the most common carcinogen in construction
SafeWork Australia has released a report measuring carcinogen exposure in the workplace and has found that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the most common carcinogen construction workers ...
