Smart home integration: an electrician's secret weapon
19 June, 2023 by Chris Kerr, Vice President Home & Distribution at Clipsal by Schneider Electric | Supplied by: SchneiderAs technology diversifies and smart devices become more affordable, this opens a potentially huge untapped market for electricians.
Public lighting, LEDs and safety: it's complicated
14 June, 2023 by Katerina SakkasBright lighting might be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about security in public places, but scratch the surface and you'll find a more complex picture.
Q&A with Louise Monger: The rapid evolution of building security
13 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricLouise Monger, Vice President of Digital Buildings, Australia at Schneider Electric, discusses the many vulnerabilities of automated buildings — and what can be done to protect them.
Canberra hospital goes all-electric
13 June, 2023The Canberra Hospital Expansion project is aiming for a five-star Green Star rating with its new Critical Services Building.
Q&A with Craig Chapman: Keeping smart buildings safe
06 June, 2023 | Supplied by: KNX National Group AustraliaTo gain an understanding of some of the security issues faced by the smart buildings sector, ECD spoke to Craig Chapman, Chairperson at the KNX National Group Australia.
Opera House partners with Honeywell for top sustainability rating
24 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building SolutionsThe SOH is one of the first UNESCO World Heritage-listed buildings to receive a 6 Star Green Star rating.
Neousys POC-465AWP waterproof computer
10 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Backplane Systems Technology Pty LtdThe POC-465AWP is a fanless PC that was created to address common environmental concerns.
Using colour to protect electric grids
09 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Oak Ridge National LaboratoryAn Oak Ridge National Laboratory researcher has invented a new way to hide sensitive electric grid information from cyber attack: within a constantly changing colour palette.
The future of buildings is digital and green
03 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricBuildings represent our largest opportunity to address the energy and climate crisis, according to Schneider Electric Vice President, Digital Buildings, Louise Monger.
The need for smarter energy security
22 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Wi-SUN AllianceA survey of senior professionals at US utilities has found that energy security tops the list of the "most exciting" areas of smart utility development.
Sydney Metro West opts for Honeywell
07 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building SolutionsHoneywell has signed a contract worth over $180 million with Sydney Metro West to provide critical systems for the project.
Smart streetlight warns of black ice
07 March, 2023A system for warning drivers about transparent ('black') ice is being tested on a public road in Susono, Japan.
Rolling chain links help to save energy
01 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltdigus has announced that the newly developed roller chain links in its E4.1 energy chain series reduce required drive power by 37%.
Study reveals who's leading in alarm management
28 February, 2023 | Supplied by: HexagonHexagon has been recognised as a leading provider of alarm management software by the ARC Advisory Group in its annual market research study.
ABB NaveoPro emergency lighting application
24 February, 2023 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdDesigned for commercial and industrial buildings, the fully automated system provides real-time status via a digital floorplan display.
