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Schneider Electric forms green partnership with logistics company
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric forms green partnership with logistics company

Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert will be implemented to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Construction is officially underway on redevelopment of an old car park in the Melbourne suburb of Prahran into a vibrant urban parkland
Smart Cities

Construction is officially underway on redevelopment of an old car park in the Melbourne suburb of Prahran into a vibrant urban parkland

The 10,000-square-metre Cato Square will add urgently needed open space in Prahran, with underground parking opening before the parkland is finished.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
The Warehouse installs EV chargers across NZ
Cartech

The Warehouse installs EV chargers across NZ

The Warehouse is installing EV charging stations at stores across New Zealand, starting in Invercargill, with free charging available for the first few months.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017
Inspection doors protect in harsh environments
Oil and Gas

Inspection doors protect in harsh environments

Harsh-environment enclosures could last longer, with the GRP frame resisting corrosion and cutting condensation around critical kit.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
See-through polycarbonate offers ultimate safety
Risk & Compliance

See-through polycarbonate offers ultimate safety

Its impact resistance and fire-safe properties are making polycarbonate a go-to shield for machinery guards, glazing and vandal-prone sites.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Oct 2017
Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project

A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action
University of Otago

New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action

Councils and businesses are widening smoke-free zones across New Zealand, as researchers say current laws are lagging behind overseas standards.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Risk present in all work spaces
Risk & Compliance

Risk present in all work spaces

A Rangiora Carpets worker suffered significant injuries after a 2.5-metre fall, prompting a warning to assess rarely used storage areas.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Oct 2017
New compact, clog-free solid-liquid separator
Sustainability

New compact, clog-free solid-liquid separator

Small wastewater operators can cut energy use and avoid clogging, as the separator handles fibrous sludge, grease and manure continuously.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
On-site crane training programmes launched
Education, Learning & Training

On-site crane training programmes launched

Technicians across Asia-Pacific will gain hands-on safety and maintenance skills, as older cranes are checked for faults and standards gaps.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety
Agricultural Technology

New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety

Workers are more likely to keep respiratory protection on all day as the AVIVA half-mask aims to improve comfort, fit and speech.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Safety-first approach wins fleet safety awards
Human Capital Management

Safety-first approach wins fleet safety awards

Companies across Australasia were recognised for fleet safety measures aimed at cutting crashes involving at-work drivers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Christchurch – city of choice?
Agricultural Technology

Christchurch – city of choice?

Rebuild spending and repaired homes are reviving Christchurch’s case for top-city status, with billions still to go and 2020 milestones ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Music hath charms to stimulate creativity
Productivity

Music hath charms to stimulate creativity

Happy music could help workers and students generate more original ideas, a study suggests.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Exercise every day to help keep death at bay
Fitness

Exercise every day to help keep death at bay

A major study finds 30 minutes’ activity five days a week could prevent one in 12 deaths worldwide, especially in lower-income countries.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Control noise for safer, happier workers
Risk & Compliance

Control noise for safer, happier workers

Poorly controlled workplace noise can raise stress and cut productivity, prompting businesses to reduce exposure beyond earmuffs.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Decongesting Auckland’s roads must start now
Smart Cities

Decongesting Auckland’s roads must start now

Congestion is already lifting freight costs and threatening Auckland’s supply chains as population growth outpaces road upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017