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The dark side of lighting
The process for the development of the National Construction Code is woefully inadequate and veiled in an unnecessary level of secrecy, explains Lighting Council Australia CEO Richard Mulcahy. [ + ]
Top energy conference in Melbourne next week
Australia's most comprehensive clean and renewable energy event, All-Energy Australia, returns to Melbourne next week. [ + ]
Single- versus three-pole circuit breakers
It's not a new concept to use a three-pole circuit breaker for protecting three single-phase loads in order to save space and costs. [ + ]
NECA and MEA cease negotiations
The negotiations between NECA and MEA exploring better ways to represent the electrotechnology industry as a single entity have now ceased. [ + ]
Q&A: New Wiring Rules and switchboards
The six-month transition period for the new Wiring Rules Standard (AS/NZS 3000:2018) ends in January 2019. This article provides insights on key changes related to switchboards. [ + ]
Connected home, illumination and contractors
The lighting industry in Australia has undergone significant changes in recent years. [ + ]
5 tips to earn repeat business as a contractor
Contractors find themselves constantly investing time and money in finding new customers. [ + ]
The smart city opportunity
The Australian smart cities market is growing by the nanosecond. In this race among cities to become smarter, network infrastructure and outcome-based approach will be critical for success. [ + ]
Powering data centres of the future
In the 19th century, Nikola Tesla's alternating current (AC) caused ripples in the way power was transmitted. [ + ]
How do smart cities succeed?
What do smart cities do to stay ahead? Read on to find out. [ + ]
The future of lighting
Richard Mulcahy, CEO, Lighting Council Australia, reflects on recent developments in the industry and sets out a key priority for change. [ + ]
Using automation to improve warehouse logistics
As consumers expect more from delivery services, manufacturers need to streamline their warehouse logistics. [ + ]
As Russians hack the US grid, a look at what's needed to protect it
The high-voltage lines carrying electricity across the US aren't the only potential targets. [ + ]
Energy storage — unlocking the value
Storage will underpin the renewable energy revolution, and now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity. [ + ]
New cabling standards — what you need to know
With a number of new cabling standards primed for release this year, 2018 will be a big year for the ICT industry. [ + ]
