The Site Log · 45 articles

Articles for builders and event organisers

Practical articles on temporary power, portaloos and site cameras in South East Queensland, covering connection steps, standards, costs and site setup.

01 · Newest and most read

Newest and most read

Three Poles & Holes event portaloos lined up on a lawn.Newest · Portaloos · 2 min read · 10 Nov 2026

Portaloo Hire for Brisbane Markets: A Repeat-Event Planning Worksheet

Plan a series of market dates on one printable sheet. Record attendance, venue toilets, gate access and servicing requests before asking for a quote.

Most read

  1. 1Temporary Power Standards: AS/NZS 3000 and 3012Power poles · 2 min read
  2. 2Refilling a Portaloo: Check the Unit Before Adding WaterPortaloos · 1 min read
  3. 3Energex Temporary Power: Applications, EWR and MeteringPower poles · 2 min read
  4. 4Planning Building Work Near Power Poles and Lines in QueenslandPower poles · 3 min read
  5. 5What Is in a Temporary Power Pole Meter Box?Power poles · 2 min read
  6. 6Planning Portable Toilet Numbers for an EventPortaloos · 2 min read

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02 · By topic

Articles by topic

Power poles

Temporary power, Energex connections and private poles on your property.

All power pole articles (19)
Private timber power pole on a Queensland residential propertyPrivate Power Poles: Ownership and Maintenance in Queensland3 min read · 29 July 2026Electrician inspecting a construction site meter box and RCD safety switchTemporary Power Site Checklist for Builders2 min read · 8 June 2026Power pole installation on a building siteTemporary Power Pole or Generator for a Building Site?2 min read · 19 May 2026

Portaloos

Builder’s, event and trailer portaloos, from how many you need to how servicing works.

All portaloo articles (18)
Poles & Holes truck using its crane to lift a portable toilet.What Photos Should You Send Before Portaloo Delivery?4 min read · 2 Nov 2026Poles and Holes portaloo fleet at the Capalaba depotPortaloo Hire Costs in Brisbane: Compare the Full Quote2 min read · 29 July 2026Poles and Holes builders portaloo at the Capalaba depotBuying or Hiring a Portaloo: Compare Ownership Costs2 min read · 28 July 2026

Security cameras

Solar camera bundles for building sites, and what to compare in a quote.

All camera articles (5)
Solar panel and 4G pan-tilt security camera mounted on a site poleHow Site Cameras Use Solar Power, 4G and Wi-Fi4 min read · 28 July 2026Solar-powered 4G security camera on a pole overlooking a residential construction siteHow to Compare Construction Site Camera Hire Costs2 min read · 28 July 20264G solar security camera for construction sitesUsing Site Cameras Through a Brisbane Build3 min read · 19 May 2026

General

Site planning, approvals and the Christmas shutdown.

All general articles (3)
Illustration of a Santa hat on a hard hat and a checklist in front of a closed building site.Christmas Shutdown Checklist for Brisbane Building Sites4 min read · 26 Oct 2026Brisbane residential construction site under wayWhat You Can Build Without Council Approval in QLD3 min read · 29 July 2026men in hi vis look at clip boards on a construction siteThree Examples of Hazards on a Construction Site2 min read · 18 July 2022
03 · Step-by-step guides

Step-by-step guides

A temporary power pole beside a green underground pillar on a building siteGuide · EnergexHow your pole gets connected to powerThe Energex steps from application to meter, and who does each one.Read the guideA stayed temporary power pole with its meter boxGuide · Site setupThe Complete Brisbane Builder’s Site Setup GuidePower, toilets, cameras and access, in the order a site needs them.Read the guide
04 · Every article

Every article

Power poles · 19

Portaloos · 18

Security cameras · 5

General · 3

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