Electrical

Plasterboard walls are a staple in Australian homes, offering a versatile, cost-effective, and efficient solution for creating internal partitions. Whether you're constructing a new home, renovating an existing space, or upgrading for better soundproofing and fire resistance, understanding plasterboard wall systems is crucial.

Barrier boards, also known as acoustic boards, are specially designed boards that feature two outer layers sandwiching a sound absorbing material. They are a...

Sound pollution laws make for good neighbours - and knowing what everyone's rights and responsibilities are in terms of sound levels will also help...

A home theatre should be your escape—loud explosions, quiet dialogue, immersive soundscapes—all without disturbing the rest of the house or your neighbours. That’s where soundproofing comes in.

While insulation is vital to controlling the climate in your home, laws also exist to ensure that fresh air and light are available throughout...

High capacity network attached storage (NAS) devices are a great way to provide access to all of your media files, from anywhere you like.    A...

Lighting installers at any level should be aware of the need to comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) in...

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...

The electrical industry is making the most of an Australian Government initiative that aims to increase the recycling of mercury-containing lamps. How can you...

Super-fast transmission speeds are a boon to large corporate data centres, but the typical office network can get along quite nicely at a much...