HIA urges increased apprentice training to support housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is using National Apprentice Week to highlight the urgent need for more apprentice training, warning that workforce shortages are limiting Australia’s ...ABCB releases NCC 2025 preview, highlighting key updates in water, fire and energy
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 preview, giving practitioners early access to the next edition before its full ...Zip Water releases white paper on sustainable water filtration
Zip Water has released a white paper exploring how sustainability frameworks and tools can guide informed product choices in building design. The paper highlights the role ...
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Austworld partners with Diehl Metering to bring precision water meters to Australia
Austworld has partnered with Diehl Metering to strengthen its high-quality plumbing solutions across Australia. The collaboration provides Australian ... -
MPA NSW rejects ACTU calls for blanket stop-work rules at 35°C
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA) has strongly rejected the Australian Council of Trade Unions’ (ACTU) proposal ... -
New apprenticeship incentives to reshape RAC and construction training from 2026
The Australian Government has announced changes to the apprenticeships system that started on 1 January 2026, introducing new ... -
Construction safety improves, but AIHS warns industry must not lose focus
Australian construction workers are returning to safer sites, according to new work-related fatality data from Safe Work Australia, ...
Daikin expands refrigeration offering with launch of DeVap evaporator range
Daikin Australia has expanded its refrigeration portfolio with its DeVap evaporator range, to deliver a full turnkey equipment solution for commercial customers. The DeVap range was ...Natty Workwear releases Can’t Go Wrong collection
Natty Workwear has released its first full workwear range, introducing the Can’t Go Wrong collection as the brand expands beyond safety eyewear into apparel designed for ...SharkBite launches SharkBite Max push-to-connect plumbing system in Australia
SharkBite has launched SharkBite Max, its next-generation push-to-connect plumbing system. Designed for professional plumbers, the system builds on the performance of the original SharkBite fittings, delivering ...
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Understanding wind load standards for safer structures in 2026
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Six leadership moves for more profitable Australian plumbing businesses
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