Author: Staff Writer
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Fall in Number of New Apprenticeships
New data released in late June 2024 from the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research shows building and construction apprenticeship commencements have fallen 22 per ... -
Is It Possible to Have a Side Overflow Chute?
Can we use a side overflow chute? Not according to AS/NZS 3500.3. However, writes Ken Sutherland, there may be a way of combining the various graphs ... -
‘Don’t DIY’ Electrical & Gas Safety Campaign
A campaign is providing a stark reminder of the potentially lethal dangers of DIY electrical or gas fitting work, which must always be carried out by ... -
Safe Use of Gas This Winter
As gas appliances emerge for use in the cooler weather, WA’s energy safety regulator is sharing important advice about staying safe and warm this winter. According ... -
NSW Government: Women in Construction Annual Survey
The NSW Government Women in Construction Program has launched a survey to deepen the understanding of women’s experiences in the construction industry and shed light on ... -
Pushing the Proverbial Uphill: Maceration Matters
As demand grows for more and more bathrooms in houses, renovators face severe challenges trying to add fixtures to dwellings that were designed to accommodate just ... -
MPANZ Support’s Jemena’s Vision for ‘Renewable Gas’
Master Plumbers Australia and New Zealand (MPANZ) says it proudly supports Jemena’s call to establish a ‘renewable gas’ target in Australia. This endorsement comes as Jemena’s ... -
Chlorine in Drinking Water: What’s the Best Material?
Our Water Services use chlorine to kill bacteria that may cause disease, and to deliver good-quality water. They test for the residual level of chlorine that ... -
To Catch a Thief
Tool thefts from tradies’ vehicles are a nightmare for business owners, insurance companies, and law enforcement professionals – but there are no formal, structured systems in ... -
The Perils of Changing From Gas to Electric
If you are wondering if it is always possible to ‘electrify’ an existing building’s hot water system, the answer may surprise you, writes Hydraulic Engineer Konrad ...
