Business matters
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Crackdown on ‘Phoenix’ Building Companies
Building companies who deliberately and repeatedly go bust to avoid paying debts are being put on notice, with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) working as part ... -
Building Rollercoaster Continues
“A return to stable economic growth will not be achieved by putting the housing sector through boom-and-bust cycles,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon. “Lending for ... -
Watts Enters into Agreement to Acquire Enware
Elie Melhem, President, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, Watts Water Technologies, has announced that Watts has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Enware’s main ... -
Tapware Manufacturer Offers Lifetime Guarantee
Meir, an Australian tapware brand that is renowned for luxurious kitchen and bathroom products, has officially announced the launch of its lifetime guarantee: an assurance that ... -
Self-Healing Concrete Using Sludge
Water treatment sludge could be used to prevent 117,000 kilometres of sewer pipes in Australia from cracking in future, without any intervention by humans, helping to ... -
Reece Foundation Volunteers Help Lismore Flood Victims
The Reece Foundation, through its connection to the Reece network, have partnered with Resilient Lismore to bring the trade skills they need to restore essential plumbing services ... -
Water Treatment Manufacturer Waterco Ltd. Appoints new CCO
Global water treatment and pool equipment manufacturer Waterco Limited (ASX:WAT) has appointed a new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Jo Ainsworth (pictured above), who will oversee all ... -
Here is Your Chance to Participate in the UN Water Conference
Grundfos has joined IWA (International Water Association) in a partnership to mobilise 12 young water professionals from all over the world in a new initiative. The ... -
Reclaim Energy Heat Pump Wins Premier’s Sustainability Award
Reclaim Energy by Solar Thermal Australia has been recognised as winner of the prestigious 2022 Future Energy Industry Leader Award at the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. ... -
Tradies’ Rates of Pay Increase Rapidly
“As a result of a persistent, severe shortage, the price of skilled trades people rose sharply by 10.4 percent over the year to the September Quarter ...
