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How amendments to the Building Code affect lighting installers
Lighting installers at any level should be aware of the need to comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia in both ... -
AS/NZS 3000:2007 – Part 1, Section 1
There are many clauses and guidelines (Appendices) in AS/NZS 3000:2007 to consider when designing an electrical installation, writes Darrell Hills. -
Grouts Electrical restores Gippsland transmission station after Black Saturday
Following the destruction of the Black Saturday bushfires, Elise Hughan explores how one small contractor brought Gippsland’s major transmission station back on air. -
Remote Energy Management (REM) by Schneider Electric
An energy management solution that integrates with a building’s meters could enable you to significantly cut energy costs and control your business’ carbon footprint -
Cleverdick cabling tool
From the realisation of an idea to a fully marketable product, Elise Hughan explores the long journey of the Cleverdick cabling tool. -
Queensland contractor Applied Electro fits out grain storage facility
This NECA Queensland Excellence Award-winning project required Applied Electro to provide a rapid installation into a grain storage facility that had to meet the ... -
Does the new GEMS legislation over-step the mark?
New energy efficiency legislation is designed to make suppliers more accountable for their actions, but does it go too far? And how does it ... -
Jointing and terminating cables
Jointing and terminating cables is an exacting business, writes George Georgevits. Following the requirements will ensure performance, safety and long service life. -
The ‘electric driveway’ project
Electric cars have the potential to also feed energy back into the grid. -
Opportunities arise for electricians thanks to electric cars
As there are relatively few electric vehicle chargers in use today, the issues and application of this equipment has yet to be seen. In ...
