Every single electrical mains supply has transients of all different types superimposed on it, and that's what category ratings are all about - helping electrical professionals better understand the dangers of transients by categorising them

A nationwide building energy efficiency program offers a more effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study

For environmentally conscious Australian homeowners aiming to reduce their carbon footprint, the light went on again as figures about the impact of halogen bulbs were recently released

A couple building a large home in Melbourne's seaside suburb of Mornington wanted to accentuate their cutting-edge design with the implementation of the latest high-tech electrical infrastructure and a selection of stylish switching devices

The entire Australian electrical industry should be involved in the fight against the importation of sub-standard, non-compliant electrical product, often referred to as 'counterfeiting'

A recent study by McCrindle Research shows the skills shortages and the associated workplace expectations of 'Generation Y' are here to stay

A major automotive electronics manufacturer installed a low-profile wiring trunking system that can handle all our power, data and phone cabling into their buildings. The results have been faster and lower-cost office fitouts

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

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

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

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