Working with electricity
Ever had an electric shock? Not sure what you should and shouldn't be working on in your home? Find out what you should handle...
LED lighting upgrade for Tamworth Mall
Tamworth’s boutique shopping mall, the Atrium, has installed Philips’ latest cutting-edge LED lighting technology - delivering considerable savings in both energy and maintenance requirements,...
The pros and cons of LEDs
LEDs have come a long way from once being used in small electronic devices, to now being used to create extraordinary effects at events...
How amendments to the Building Code affect lighting installers
Lighting installers at any level should be aware of the need to comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia in both...
How to achieve the full benefit of LED lighting
LEDs are undoubtedly the future of lighting, says Philips Lighting’s Phil Compson. But there are things that you need to know to achieve the...
LED emergency lighting
The rapid growth of light emitting diodes (LED) as an alternative to incandescent and fluorescent light sources is having a significant impact on the...
Connecting water, electricity and sewerage
Normally before construction begins, it's important that certain services are installed (if they're available). Not only will plumbing services need to be built through...
Disconnection of electricity, gas and water
For safety's sake, one of the most important parts of demolition is ensuring that things like electricity and gas have been properly disconnected. Find...
Music to test speakers with
Obviously everyone has different tastes, but the right sorts of music can make a significant difference to how objectively you're able to test your...
Soundproofing regulations
There are a number of different regulations that affect how you may need to soundproof your home, including local noise pollution regulations, BCA requirements,...