Latest Articles
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The science of wind turbines
Love them or hate them, wind turbines play a part in meeting our rising demand for electricity. Phil Kreveld explains some technicalities associated with ... -
Recessed luminaire barriers here to stay
Feeling down on downlight installation? Not sure what you are allowed or not allowed to do? Fret no more, the way is clear! -
The difference between construction and maintenance electricians
New methods and materials, plus the full-scale arrival of the ‘cyber age’, have resulted in rapid changes to the electrical industry, and there is ... -
LEDs now a viable replacement option for residential lighting
The lighting industry is evolving, with a more energy-efficient future on the horizon, writes Philips Lighting halogen lamps product manager Daniel Davis. -
LED emergency lighting
The rapid growth of light emitting diodes (LED) as an alternative to incandescent and fluorescent light sources is having a significant impact on the ... -
Convergent Technologies announced as new Australian distributor for Lutron residential products
Convergent Technologies has been named as the new Australian distributor for Lutron residential products. Lutron produces a range of eco-friendly lighting controls and automated ... -
New workplace health and safety requirements – what you need to know
New workplace health and safety requirements has come into effect (in most States). Paul Skelton looks at what you need to know in order ... -
Home grown, home made broadband
The company behind the National Broadband Network, NBN Co, has issued a further $90 million in equipment contracts to Australian manufacturers. Paul Skelton reports. -
Avation launches Pro Control into the A/NZ market
Over the past 18 months, the state of the control industry has been somewhat chaotic. The introduction of the iPad gave installers cause for ... -
Avation lands SpeakerCraft
Gold Coast-based Avation, the Australian distributor of RTI, Xantech and Vivid Audio, has started 2012 with a bang by signing audio heavyweight SpeakerCraft.