Author: Casey McGuire
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Victoria among top three states facing plumber shortages
Victoria ranks third in plumbing vacancies per capita in Australia, according to research conducted by J&J Plumbing Services. The survey found that Victoria has the third-highest ... -
Fluke releases the SB140 Sound Beacon for the ii Series of acoustic imagers
Fluke has released the SB140 Sound Beacon, a tool that can generate a clean and consistent 40kHz signal that can be detected by the Fluke ii ... -
MSDs remains most common injury among Victorian construction industry
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain the most common injury among Victorian construction workers, often caused by hazardous manual handling such as lifting, carrying and repetitive movement. Since ... -
BPC finds more than 100 failed drains across Victoria
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has found one third of drains failed a statewide inspection across Victoria. The BPC conducts random below-ground sanitary drainage inspections ... -
Standards Australia addresses access to Australian standards
Standards Australia has met with Parliament House in Canberra to address access to Australian standards. They identified accessibility to standards being a critical issue impacting safety, ... -
Cook Labour Government pushes for Plumbers Licensing Amendment Bill
The Cook Labour Government pushes to pass a Bill in Western Australia to modernise and improve plumbing regulation and address industry concerns. The Plumbers Licensing Amendment ... -
Kennards Hire reveals confidence remains high in 2025 report
Kennards Hire has released findings from its Construction Confidence Check, revealing that confidence remains high even as rising costs, productivity challenges and global pressures reshape day-to-day ... -
Corian launches Curva Washplane collection
Corian has launched the 3223C Curva Washplane collection. The refined, wall-hung washplane adds softness, safety and seamless functionality to modern bathrooms. It has curved corners, an ... -
The barriers to work-life balance for tradies and how to overcome them
Tradies in industries like plumbing, welding and carpentry have battled a poor work-life balance for ages. It’s possible to overcome it by collaborating with employers and ... -
RIDGID releases K-46 Cordless SinkSnake
RIDGID has released the K-46 Cordless SinkSnake to clear blockages in sinks, baths, showers and urinals. It’s powered by the 18V advanced lithium battery platform to ...
