Agrilink needed enclosures to protect against harsh outdoor conditions for environmental probes and telemetry units used in their water management solutions for agribusiness

Australia's major copper mining company, Oxiana explains what really influences copper pricing and what to expect in the future, dispelling many of the myths and speculation rife in the electrical industry

A number of new electrical supply protection standards have recently been updated, simplifying the process of providing supply protection. I spoke with experts from Novaris, HPM and PowerCom Solutions about their implications to contractors

Ilisys hosts 20,000 businesses on their 100% 'green' powered data centre using energy generated from renewable sources that can be replaced or can't be depleted, like solar and wind and that produce no greenhouse gases

Cabling infrastructure is one of many tools that companies use to run their businesses. Once the cabling contractor finishes installing it, the end user is left with a system that must satisfy their constantly changing office environment

Home automation installer Connected Living was challenged by a brief to integrate already roughed-in traditional wiring with a sophisticated home automation system in a builder's showcase home.

Like all electrical work, lighting installations must be compliant to regulations. But regs don't just cover workmanship. Lighting products also have to be compliant to standards, but who's accountable for their compliance?

The selection of circuit breakers is an important matter for electrical contractors, given the probability and consequences of neutral potential rise even in electrical installations

Gold Coast Airport upgraded its electricity supply to cater for its increasing energy consumption from growing passenger movements. Being an 'always-on-line' site, special design and installation skills were needed to make it happen smoothly

The new Wiring Rules are likely to regulate the use of RCDs more stringently than before, so contractors will need to understand what's now required of them

Ethernet control technology is being used on a new generation of aircraft door trainers to simulate realistic emergency situations during training of flight staff of airlines planning to fly the new double-decker Airbus A380

Good cable management isn't just a matter of a well thought out wiring closet design. It can also be influenced by what goes on in the office environment

Workplace safety is a serious concern for all employees and employers. In the electrical industry, it's not limited to installation practises and tools. Testing is a high-risk activity that can be done safely by following the standards and regulations

Balmain Shores residential complex reduced the operational and maintenance costs of its lighting for 460 apartments while minimising greenhouse gas emissions through an energy efficiency program that included lamp replacement and intelligent control

The correct type and amount of insurance for contractors depends on how their business is structured and what legal requirements need to be met. Differences in state legislation throw in another 'wobbly', particularly when working several states