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Addressing the ‘green’ challenge in data centres
Australian companies baulking at the cost of long-term solutions to build ‘green’ data centres should instead be looking for quick wins that would get them ahead of the curve in the short term.
[ + ]Employment predicted to be on a downward trend
A fall-out in general employment is inevitable in view of the impact on high-end employment from the Reserve Bank’s continuing rate rises and other global issues.
[ + ]Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps
The small amount of mercury sealed in a CFL does not pose a hazard to users. However, mercury is a toxic metal and every product containing mercury should be handled with care.
[ + ]High quality AV over IP networks and cabling infrastructure
Ask anyone interested in high quality video and audio in Australia and they will tell you that distribution over an IP network and its cabling infrastructure has long been a 'holy grail'
[ + ]Wire mesh versus conventional tray systems
Twenty years ago, only 10% of cables in commercial buildings were data cables; but now, that figure is closer to 60%, with electrical and cabling contractors also laying control and sensing cables in industrial buildings
[ + ]Concerns over electrical and electronic waste
Living in a world where technology constantly changes, society has become accustomed to replacing electrical and electronic equipment faster than ever
[ + ]Surviving 'corporate adolescence' - transitioning from an SME to a larger business
A 2007 study by credit checking firm Veda Advantage has debunked the myth that the majority of companies close in their first year
[ + ]Lighting modernises 'traditional' Langwarrin Hotel
The Langwarrin Hotel, in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs, has long been a favourite eating and watering hole for locals and not-so-locals
[ + ]Shellharbour City Council lighting upgrade
Shellharbour City Council, just south of Wollongong in NSW, is providing an excellent example to local businesses and councils around the country on how to reduce their environmental footprint simply by switching to energy-efficient lighting
[ + ]High-impact freeway lighting
Lighting for freeways is an essential part of roadway infrastructures, but is often taken for granted. But compare driving at night on an unlit country highway to a well-lit freeway and the value of street lighting becomes very apparent
[ + ]Electrical cable for a cantilever bridge
Olex cable was installed as part of an upgrade to ensure the continuing operation of the four-lane Spit Bridge at Seaforth, NSW.
[ + ]Australian building industry calls for climate change action
The building sector can and should play a role in achieving the deep greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that science tells us are necessary to combat the threat of global warming
[ + ]Tackling the challenge of energy conservation
Thirty years ago, few people knew anything about the dangers of carbon emissions. Today, the need to mitigate global warming by controlling man-made carbon emissions is probably the single most important issue we face as a global community
[ + ]Why has emergency and exit lighting been ignored?
Emergency and exit lighting seems to be an orphan in the building industry - it's perceived as being neither part of the fire industry nor part of the electrical industry
[ + ]Home automation standards
With demand for home automation rising, more and more electrical contractors are being asked to install it. But virtually every home automation brand has its own protocol and specification - there's no local standard
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