Author: Casey McGuire
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GBCA and AIRAH release paper urging long-term refrigerant planning to cut building emissions
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) have released a joint discussion paper, ‘Freeze Frame: ... -
Master Plumbers warn Sydney gas ban will fuel unsafe DIY installations
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW) has slammed the City of Sydney Council’s decision to ban natural gas appliances in all new homes and ... -
Border tradesman urges teens to get a head start with TAFE NSW
A Border man who left school early to pursue a trade through TAFE NSW is encouraging local teens to consider launching their careers sooner through an ... -
Hunter students get hands-on with plumbing through TAFE NSW trade taster program
Hunter high school students are getting a hands-on taste of the plumbing trade through a TAFE NSW program designed to help teenagers explore career options in ... -
Skilled trades shortages worsen as home building rebounds
The availability of skilled tradespeople has deteriorated across Australia as home building activity strengthens, according to the latest HIA Trades Report. HIA senior economist Tom Devitt ... -
Hansgrohe launches lead-free tapware ranges ahead of 2026 regulation
Hansgrohe Australia has launched its first-ever lead-free tapware ranges, positioning Hansgrohe ahead of Australia’s upcoming mandatory lead-free plumbing regulations, set to take effect on 1 May ... -
Fitting farewell: Lead-free rules leave old stock high and dry
The Federal Government’s lead-free ban has left several businesses and plumbers searching for answers. Casey McGuire explores some of the solutions. Picture this. John Doe is ... -
ARC to launch retail program promoting licensed air conditioning installation
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC), supported by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), will launch a Retail Engagement Program in November ... -
BPC reforms to ensure builders “get it right the first time” in Victoria
Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) will soon have the power to order builders to fix serious defects after homeowners occupy their properties, a move aimed ... -
Allianz research reveals mounting burnout and stress among Australian workers
Research from Allianz Australia has revealed that mental health support in the workplace remains a challenge, with managers and employees feeling distressed due to the workload. ...
