Author: Staff Writer
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Approvals Increase as Market Confidence Returns
“Market confidence appears to be returning to the home building market, with an increase in residential building approvals in the month of July 2024,” stated HIA ... -
Tradies Recognised at Business Awards
Australia’s top-performing tradies have been honoured at the 2024 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, held at Sydney’s The Star on Friday 23 August. Swapping their high-vis ... -
VBA Collects $2 million in Fines from Bad Builders, Plumbers
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has ramped up its recovery process for outstanding penalties – with $2 million in fines collected from practitioners over the last ... -
Big Fine for Incomplete Work
A Bunbury, WA, tradesman has been convicted of eight building offences related to a renovation project that was still incomplete when the elderly client passed away. ... -
Intelligent Toilets: Better Monitoring Improves Major Events
First-of its kind technology in portable ablution blocks could spell the end of overflowing toilets, improving event and worksite experiences, and saving event organisers time and ... -
Certifying Solenoids: A Seriously Sticky Situation!
While solenoid valve design principles have not changed dramatically in a century, their modern use and compliance is incredibly challenging, particularly when these valves are ‘components’ ... -
DualPex Hex Head Duo Screw Pex Clip
DualPex burst onto the scene in 2014 when they launched the first ever PEX clip that could be used on both 16mm and 20mm PEX pipe. ... -
Cutting-Edge Technology To Boost Copper Discovery
The discovery of copper in Australia will be revolutionised through the use of Artificial Intelligence, geo-spatial data and other emerging technologies, according to a new study. ... -
MPA NSW Laments Loss of Skills & Training Portfolio
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW) says it is extremely disappointed with the recent cabinet reshuffle by the Albanese Government, which has excluded the ... -
Plumbing Skills on Display at WorldSkills 2024
Victorian plumbing apprentice Sebastian Battista will represent Australia in the 47th WorldSkills competition for young tradespeople and artisans, which will be held in Lyon, France, in ...
