Author: Staff Writer
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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 ... -
Australian manufacturer of pre-fabricated bathroom pods offers WaterMark certification on all products
The popularity of pre-fabricated bathroom pods is on the rise in multi-residential and commercial applications. And while offshore-built pods have caused concern within the industry, one ... -
WaterMark Point of Sale discussion paper released
By Jeff Patchell. The ABCB has released a 28-page discussion paper that outlines the pros and cons for change in regards to regulation being aligned with ... -
Rules, what rules? Amazon puts itself above Australian law
Amazon Australia appears to be off to a rocky start with the Australian plumbing sector and the law of our land. Sure, it might have sales ...
