Author: Staff Writer
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Letter to PM from leading construction trade associations
The building and construction industry is in danger of collapsing unless emergency measures to address delayed and non-payments, such as those already in use by the ... -
COVID-19: mitigating transmission via wastewater plumbing systems
By its very design, the wastewater plumbing system is a harbinger of pathogenic microorganisms with, under some circumstances, the potential to enable airborne transmission of viruses ... -
Leaders must acknowledge role of plumbers in fight against COVID-19
The Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) has called on government leaders and health professionals to acknowledge that licensed plumbing and drainage contractors provide an essential ... -
HVAC and COVID-19
There is considerable interest in the role that HVAC may play in the transmission of COVID-19. This Advisory Note from A.G.Coombs provides an overview on viral ... -
White House identifies plumbers as ‘Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers’
The President and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a Coronavirus Guidance for America identifying plumbers and other tradespeople as “essential critical infrastructure workers” ... -
Protecting water assets
When there are construction works at a site, there’s always a risk that anyone can damage water, sewer and stormwater assets. When they are damaged, concrete ... -
Crescent Lufkin’s Shockforce tape measure
Crescent has introduced a tough tape measure, crafted to endure the demands of tradies in some of the most volatile conditions. Living up to its name, ... -
8 signs your family business should invest in a new website
First impressions count, and this is especially true online. As your business’ virtual home on the internet, your website helps potential customers discover your products, learn ... -
Plumbing ahead
Standards Australia provides an overview of what to expect in 2020. Helping support the water and waste services sector through effective and industry backed standards continues ... -
New developments with FPAS
Several significant new developments have happened over the last six months with the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS). Driven in particular by legislative requirements in New ...