Articles
Italy’s tallest skyscraper cabled by Prysmian
The global energy and telecom cables and systems group Prysmian has been awarded a contract to supply 300 km of eco-friendly, special fire-safety cables for power distribution within the Isozaki Tower under construction in Milan’s futuristic new CityLife district. [ + ]
Top of rack vs structured cabling
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for data centre cabling. To make the decision-making process easier for data centre professionals, managers and CIOs, the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association details the pros and cons of structured cabling versus top of rack . [ + ]
Optimising voltage to improve efficiency
Australia has a particular problem with overvoltage and voltage optimisation is a solution to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This article explains how the various types of optimisation systems can deliver cost savings and reduce significant tonnes of CO2. [ + ]
Transition to a low-emission future
The HVAC&R industry is often described as a notoriously fragmented - and sometimes invisible or overlooked - industry. However, recent developments such as the carbon-equivalent levy and the ever-increasing need to lower emissions have forced the industry to pull together and find its voice. [ + ]
NECA attracts and rewards young talent
NECA is constantly looking at ways to further improve the training apprentices receive. [ + ]
Cooking up solar cells in a microwave oven
Engineers at Oregon State University have determined that ethylene glycol, commonly used in antifreeze products, can be a low-cost solvent that functions well in a ‘continuous flow’ reactor - an approach to making thin-film solar cells that is easily scaled up for mass production at industrial levels. [ + ]
Top six places for energy losses in commercial buildings
A considerable amount of energy loss in commercial buildings is temperature related. An obvious issue is hot or cold air leaks, but many other systems and pieces of equipment also waste energy in terms of heat. [ + ]
Preventing electrical hazards
As anyone associated with the electrical industry will know, working with electricity can be a high-risk and dangerous affair if proper precautionary measures are not employed. Yet we are continuing to see an increasing amount of unlicensed and illegal electrical work taking place across the country which has caused severe electrical injuries and in some cases even fatalities. [ + ]
Integrate to combine CEDIA Expo and InfoComm International
Integrate 2013, delivered in association with InfoComm International and incorporating the CEDIA Asia Pacific Expo, will showcase the latest in integrated AV IT and electronic systems. [ + ]
Eliminating electrical risks in the workplace
The skilled worker’s job in electrical safety certification is made easier with the use of rapidly improving and evolving technologies. Thermal imaging is one such technology. Thermal imaging cameras are beginning to lead the way as a cost-effective and practical solution for eliminating many electrical risks. Read on to find out more. [ + ]
Monash University and CSIRO’s sustainable research facility
Located in Melbourne, New Horizons is dedicated to research activities on material engineering including computational and physical modelling of manufactured products and services in the biomedical, aerospace and renewable energy fields. [ + ]
Understanding the new ACMA cabler competency requirements
From July 2014, cablers will need to have the necessary competencies in whatever specialist field of cabling they’re working in. [ + ]
Demand for greater energy efficiency drives building automation market
The European building automation market earned revenues of US$1.8bn in 2012 and is expected to reach US$2.1bn in 2017, according to new analysis, European Building Automation Systems Market, from consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. [ + ]
EoIs open for new rating tool for existing buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has opened the EoI process for the Green Star - Performance rating tool, said Robert Milagre, Acting Manager, GBCA, at the Total Facilities Expo. [ + ]
Motoko Ishii lights up SPARC 2013
Can lighting design have a social, environmental and cultural impact? Motoko Ishii believes it can. [ + ]