Author: Staff Writer
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Eating away the waste
A new technology for commercial kitchens increases the efficiency of wastewater disposal and relieves pressure on wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations. Callum Fitzpatrick reports. -
A Plumber learning new skills
“Plumber”, Australia’s first hand transplant recipient, has found a new lease on life. Ian Kenins reports. -
Acoustically Sound
Acoustic drainage systems have long been associated with cast iron materials and lagged pipes but there is a new range of products on the market that ... -
Training on the Go
Gone are the days when utility companies employed and trained hundreds of apprentices and invested/supported training infrastructure. -
Repair pipes with no excavation
The concept is simple, rehabilitating degraded underground and internal pipes without digging them up. From residential to commercial and industrial or high-rise buildings, it makes no ... -
2014 World Plumbing Council Scholarship Program – Closing Date Extended
The World Plumbing Council has decided to extend the closing date for those interested in submitting an application for the 2014 World Plumbing Council Scholarship program ... -
Setting the right trap
Many companies who manufacture sinks look more into the design than the functionality, but one Sydney manufacturer has developed a sink that is also a trade ... -
Hand Dryers – Not Just Hot Hair
Hand dryers were previously the domain of the electrician, but Dyson has cleverly integrated a dryer into a tap fitting, meaning plumbers need to come to ... -
In Case of Emergency
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) is building a unique emergency services learning and training facility. Head Contractor on the project, Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd, has engaged ... -
The Water Margin
Aquamonitor provides plumbers with an added-value to their service and allows consumers to accurately measure their water consumption. Jonathan Jackson speaks with Andrew Stewart about the ...
