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Opera House to save $70K a year from lighting upgrade
A major upgrade of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall lighting system has dramatically reduced energy use and improved the venue experience for both performers and audiences.
[ + ]Todae Solar to install rooftop solar for Brisbane Markets
Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) has selected Todae Solar to install a 1.06 MW rooftop solar system through a winning bid brokered by Solar Choice. [ + ]
Western Sydney school installs lighting control solution
Located on 148 hectares in North Parramatta, The King's School is home to around 1500 students from kindergarten to year 12. In 2014, the school officially opened its $20m Science Learning Centre, a centre that exceeds the school's commitment to excellence in learning and sustainability. [ + ]
Handling with care
Linde Material Handling secured its prominent position in the Australian market by developing a strong customer focus and backing its advanced product range with comprehensive after-sales support. It was during Linde's search for ways to enhance its support performance that the company engaged with Baseplan Software. Six years later Baseplan is central to Linde's operations. [ + ]
Chemical computing faster than satnav
Scientists from Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed a chemical alternative to GPS, which they claim will change the future of transport planning and logistics. [ + ]
Empowering workers in the field
John Cameron, general manager of Trimble Field Service Management, talks about getting the most out of a field service operation in a Q&A session. [ + ]
Datatech upgrades Canon's cabling infrastructure
When Canon Australia faced challenges with network speed and network capability, it turned to Clipsal. [ + ]
Discover the latest electrical innovations at Total Facilities
With new regulations, technologies and innovations emerging onto the market with lightning speed, it is imperative for electrical engineers and contractors to meet requirements and owner expectations. Staying abreast of industry developments is another challenge. [ + ]
How committed are your customers?
Satisfied and committed customers support profitability objectives. It seems obvious, but quite often organisations haven't been able to attach a financial value to satisfied customers. [ + ]
The insurance you didn't know you needed
There are plenty of compulsory insurance types for business in Australia - third-party injury, workers compensation and public liability to name a few. But there is also a range of options available that can protect your business from loss of assets or revenue you may not have considered. [ + ]
Greater visibility into transport management
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) provides the ideal architecture to deliver telematics, vehicle tracking, dynamic routing, real-time work order management, commercial navigation and mobile integration, often referred to collectively as 'location intelligence'. When coupled with modern integration and reporting systems these can form the backbone of a company-wide transport management system. [ + ]
Discovery centre cuts energy use by 74%
Nestled in Sydney's Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Kalkari Discovery Centre is brimming with plants, animals and Aboriginal history to offer a centre for learning through a range of educational activities.
[ + ]Top 5 lighting trends for 2014-15
enLighten Australia CEO Steve Cahill recently attended the 4th International LED professional Symposium held in Bregenz, Austria. Cahill provides highlights from the conference in the article below. [ + ]
WHS - beyond the physical
There's been a lot of focus on mental health in recent weeks, as evidenced through Australia's National Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day in early October. While much of the media attention has historically been based on the role of individuals, there is increased interest on the impact for business and what organisations can do to ensure a healthier workplace. [ + ]
Highlighting hazardous assets
Continuing technology advances are making lives safer and easier in virtually every industry. The development of augmented reality GIS solutions is providing additional safeguards in the management of hazardous assets,and preventing accidental excavation and the potential for subsequent personal injury and property damage. [ + ]