Contributors
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The role of councils in preventing cross‑contamination of potable water
Backflow prevention is a priority for local councils to protect residents from possible cross contamination. Peter McLennan explains. The water systems are extensive in hospitals and are regarded ... -
Best practices for water heater installation and service
For a happy hot water customer, consider the following key points, Jon Palfrey, Rheem explains. The following key points makes a list to have ‘top of mind’ when ... -
The expanding role of disciplinary regulation for building professionals
Some critical changes are happening in the field of building practitioner disciplinary matters. Paul Cott tells more. The position in all states will be examined in ... -
What’s the damage? A look at contractual liquidated and agreed damages
Paul Cott looks at contractual liquidated and agreed damages, and offers some tips on how to avoid the most common traps. To any building industry professional ... -
Why correct thread profiles now matter more under AS 3688:2016
Metallic fittings and end connectors used in water supply and gas systems have been under review in AS 3688 to tighten the thread profiles, Terry Nguyen explains. ... -
Damages as a remedy for contract breaches in construction law
Paul Cott explains some of the myriad ways building contracts can be breached and what actions to take should you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance. ... -
Why reliable products and standards matter for concealed plumbing work
Plumbing errors or failures can be costly to both you and your customer, but there’s ways to make sure they rarely happen says John Fennell. A ... -
When individual WaterMark components don’t equal a compliant product
Terry Nguyen discusses the issue of products being assembled from a variety of WaterMark components only for the end product to not be WaterMark approved as ... -
Turning plumbers into front‑line health professionals
Peter McLennan reflects on the recent World Plumbing Day and asks some questions of the industry and the continual lack of education, at the apprenticeship stage, ... -
Designing plumbing systems to minimise water hammer and noise
Taking the time to install a well-designed plumbing system has all sorts of paybacks, but no noise is one of the best for everyone involved. John ...
