Contributors
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Breaking down barriers: Standards Australia’s push for open access
Following a pivotal meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, Standards Australia has taken decisive steps to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the construction ... -
Don’t be fooled by greenwashing, copper is as important as ever
When choosing the best material for plumbing, the responsible answer is the one that has been used for generations. John Fennell writes. Copper has been in ... -
Identifying backflow hazards and matching correct devices
Cross-connection control is not as hard as it first seems, but also not something that is naturally understood. Peter McLennan writes. The backflow installer must be ... -
Where are we on lead-free?
We all know about the switch to lead-free but where after delays and changes, where exactly does the plumbing industry stand right now? John Chaumont writes. ... -
Four major legal changes in the construction sector
As we move into 2025, a series of significant developments and reforms are unfolding in the construction industry. It is crucial for stakeholders in construction to ... -
Are you concealing something? Gas piping compliance in hidden locations
Energy Safe Victoria gas inspectors are continuing to come across incorrectly installed non-permanent joints in concealed locations other than underground or embedded in concrete. Paul Makrievski ... -
Don’t get ‘stranded’: Changing installer practices for drain lines
A previously little-known issue in the plumbing industry – ‘stranding’ – has become the source of a major shift in the requirements for laying drains. Dr ... -
Matching appliances and energy systems for optimal performance
Fisher & Paykel’s new Experience Centre with attached Haier showroom in Melbourne is a shrine to product integration across different product categories. John Power paid a ... -
Why purging gas systems properly matters for safety and compliance
The art of purging is slowly becoming lost, with some in the gas industry struggling to understand the importance of purging – and not knowing the ... -
Why is a hose tap a backflow risk to drinking water?
People often complain that backflow prevention is costly, and it is this presumption that leads to incorrect protection being applied. That is often because the installer ...
