Author: Staff Writer
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Submitting a professional tender letter
Andy Farrell explains that when it comes to submitting tender letters, it’s more than just a game of numbers. Quoting or ‘tendering’ for a project is a ... -
A safer solution to asbestos removal
With an alarming amount of asbestos used in old buildings across Australia, a massive industry has developed around the safe removal of asbestos contaminated materials from ... -
Convincing today’s youth to enter the plumbing sector
It’s an understatement to say it but we live in a competitive world, in virtually every way. Like it or not that includes putting a strong ... -
Preserving plumbing in Port Arthur
Extensive upgrades to the infrastructure at Port Arthur’s heritage-listed penitentiary building has unearthed relics of convict-era plumbing. Deborah Andrich reports. The penitentiary building at Port Arthur is ... -
Drain inspection and cleaning… the future of the industry?
The drain snake has stood many a drain cleaning plumber in good stead through the years and to a large extend still does. Technology however, continues ... -
Bolted flanges and the trouble of corrosion
When it comes to bolted flanges, some plumbers are choosing to cut corners, which is leading to trouble with corrosion. Johnstone McGee & Gandy Hobart’s hydraulics ... -
Understanding maximum outlet pressure
Regular audits by the VBA highlight that plumbers are lacking in knowledge on maximum outlet pressures. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) regularly undertakes risk-based compliance audits ... -
The ongoing flushable wipe debacle
Tree roots are not the only thing that gets caught up in the pipes giving drain cleaners no end of grief – flushable wipes are still ... -
AS/NZS 3500 Series update
Standards Australia is the nation’s peak non-government standards organisation with a long lasting commitment to the development of Standards in the Water and Waste Services sector. ... -
Estimating labour rates
Andy Farrell asks the question: do you know the cost of your estimating labour rate for construction work? When it comes to pricing a job it’s ...
