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EV charging is more than just installing a charger. Learn why your building's electrical system, load management and vehicle compatibility matter more than raw charger size for home, apartment and workplace installations.

Space First by Haron Robson provides early-stage building services strategy and advisory, helping project teams define space, power and infrastructure requirements before design decisions harden.

Flexible perovskite solar films could revolutionise building design by enabling solar integration across walls, facades and curved surfaces beyond traditional rooftop installations, opening new opportunities for urban energy generation.

In NSW, upgrading electrical capacity isn’t a single transaction with the network. It’s a regulated pathway, and the quality of decisions made right at the front end determine whether the process feels straightforward or becomes slow, expensive and frustrating. That front end is where Accredited Service Providers — ASPs — come in.

Australia’s National Construction Code 2025 introduces key changes around energy efficiency, waterproofing, fire safety, and condensation control especially for commercial and multi-residential buildings.

As of December 2025, major Australian airlines have introduced new restrictions on power banks after several in-flight fire incidents linked to lithium batteries. You can still bring a power bank onboard in your carry-on luggage, but you can’t use it during the flight or charge it using the aircraft’s power.

At lightmatters®, we spend our days thinking about how light affects how people feel, behave, and experience a space. During the holidays, we decided to explain that idea in the simplest way possible — by turning lighting design into something children can explore, colour, and play with.

For over 40 years, we’ve taken Christmas lighting seriously — always dreaming of a light Christmas. Over that time, we’ve had some fun along the way, creating lighting installations that were either adapted for the season or designed specifically to celebrate Christmas.

Haron Robson embraces Movember 2025 with a nostalgic nod to Glen's 1985 mullet and moustache, raising awareness for men's health. Support the cause and donate today.

From a single desk in 1985 to 8,000 projects in 23 countries, our story has always been about curiosity, collaboration and smarter solutions. Along the way there’ve been parties, breakthroughs, and bold predictions — all built on 40 years of Accumulated Intelligence.

This is how we became Engineering Wise.

Haron Robson continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in the engineering and design space, consistently delivering excellence and forward-thinking solutions.

VirtualVanity – is a light developed for better video conferencing experiences. It helps participants see and be seen. It can be used to augment existing lighting or operate on its own. It’s 3D printed from recycled materials on-demand to minimise its impact on the planet and is tailored to avoid waste

The Sherwood Macarthur, a pub-style venue in Campbelltown, situated next to the Sports Stadium, it offers an blending allure of alfresco dining with the excitement of live sports. We were commissioned by Western Suburbs Leagues Club to update the electrical infrastructure and provide lighting taht enhances the visitor experience.  

In Liverpool Catholic Club’s main function centre our team updated the existing function centre primary focus was on enhancing the ambiance through sophisticated lighting solutions, upgraded power and communications systems.

Architect and Interiors: Tzannes Associates
Project Director: Will Dangar
Electrical systems, lighting and audio visual services: Haron Robson
Location: Bellevue Hill

Architect: Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
Landscape Architect: JMD Design
Electrical Engineer: Haron Robson
Lighting Design: Lightmatters
Completion date: 2009
Project size: 4200 sqm

As Vivid 2023 is coming to an end, let's look into our permanent installations that will continuously illuminate Sydney's skyline for the whole year.

Having signed a short-term lease in Feb 20 we were in the happy position on lease expiry of having lots of accomodation options. In a post-COVID / WFH business environment the focus on place and space has changed to health and .

Easy access to transport, great facilities (pools & gyms, saunas, basketball courts) from a simply accessed space with separate air conditioning, natural ventilation and daylight made the move decision an easy one.

We are pleased to confirm the renewal of our Master Security Licence in NSW. Haron Robson Australia Pty Ltd ACN 002 781 580 holds Master Security Licence 000105459.  In NSW it is an offence to undertake unauthorised security activities without being licensed.

After 6 years in the Quay, we've moved near the QVB. 

We're now in the heart of the city..... or working from home. Hope to catchup soon.

During Vivid Sydney 2019, look to the skyline to experience technology upgrades made to the spire lighting of 1 O'Connel Street (Circular Quay).

As the price of battery storage decreases, the viability of building large scale battery storage increases. On October 23 the Australian Renewable Energy Agency officially commissioned a 30 MW battery storage system in Victoria.

Ionity a joint venture of BMW, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen is planning to open 100 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging station this year in Europe with plans for a European network of 400 by 2020. This new network is believe by many to be the most inmportant electric vehicle charging infrastructure effort since Tesla's supercharger network. Each charging point will have a capacity of 350KW i.e. a half hour charge will give a Tesla driver about 270 Km in extra driving range.

Our Electrical Engineers have been busy reading up on the new wiring standard AS /NZS 3000 – 2018 changes that were published on 26 June 2018. There are a few changes from the old 2007 standard. A brief description of the changes can be accessed via the following Standards Australia link https://www.standards.org.au/engagement-events/flagship-projects/wiring-rules/wiring-rules-what-s-changed

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