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Modest increase in new home sales

In February 2012 the volume of new home sales bounced modestly off a concerning January low, says the Housing Industry Association. The HIA - JELD-WEN...
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Why is maintenance important?

A well maintained home, even if it’s covered in brown tiles, green shag pile and other construction crimes from three decades ago, is a...

Volunteering opportunities for Australian trade professionals in the North Pacific

Communities across the Pacific need the support of Australian volunteer health education, water and sanitation, renewable energy and environmental education professionals. AVI North Pacific...

ACT Government shouldn’t prematurely target contractors says electrical industry

Peak Australian electrical industry body, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), says the ACT Government should wait for further evidence based research before...

Deconstructing solar inverters

Given the increasing demand for solar products in the home, it can often become a case of technical information overload. Solar Connection looks at...

Energy efficiency with 60% less power

Energy chain systems not only transport energy, data and media to machines and systems. They also influence their energy costs. How much pull-push force,...

Clean air enhances compressor efficiency

Compressed air is a vital resource for many industry sectors. It is also used in many smaller scale manufacturing and processing applications such as...

New electrical equipment safety system for Australia and New Zealand

A national Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) has been developed outlining a preferred option for achieving a more consistent and effective electrical equipment safety system...

Defined Area Early Warning System to help combat natural disasters

A new system from Nexus Technologies could help alleviate the loss of life caused by bush fires. Engineer David Ambry talks to Paul Skelton...

Streamlined testing unit for solar systems

Testing solar panels can often be frustrating and time consuming. Seaward Solar has provided a tool that allows you to complete an array of...