Features
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Not one, not two, not three, but 37 microskills!
TAFE NSW has dozens of microskills on offer that cover a variety of fields. Casey McGuire looks at how the plumbing-based microskills are benefiting new and ... -
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 ... -
Rather be safe than sorry, check gas bottles
Exploding plumbing vans are unfortunately more common than some would think. Casey McGuire looks at why it happens as well as ways to detect and prevent ... -
Are you concealing something?
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 ... -
A prefabricated pipe dream
Unlike other parts of the trade industry, the plumbing sector has yet to see prefabrication take off. Daniel Williamson explores why this is the case and ... -
Improving fall safety in 2025: Case studies for innovation
While falls from a height can happen in seconds, the consequences can last a lifetime. Falling several meters can easily lead to lifelong injuries or death. ... -
Building a safer tomorrow by reducing construction fatalities in 2025
Construction is an essential but dangerous industry. Fatal accidents are all too common, so building firms must take all necessary measures to ensure safer workflows. While ... -
PFAS and the Australian plumbing industry
Many have heard of the ‘PFAS’ acronym, often as just the latest bogeyman chemical that we should fear and avoid. However, most are unaware of what ... -
Returning to work post illness or injury
It can be tempting to return to work as soon as possible after an illness or injury. Dr. Farhan Shahzad explains why it’s best to be ... -
Estimating how many hours the job will take: Why 83% get it wrong
Estimating is one of the hardest parts of any trade job. Daniel Fitzpatrick explores why and how tradies can start forecasting more accurately. How often have ...
