Codes, Standards & Regulations
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2018 NCC Information Sessions
The ABCB will be holding informative seminars in February and March 2018 in Australia’s major cities and has announced that registration has now opened. The seminars ... -
What can tradies claim on their tax returns?
Tradies can claim deductions for expenses that directly relate to their work as an employee, including car, travel, tools and equipment, clothing, self-education and other work-related ... -
ABCB seeking comment on NCC 2019
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced that it is seeking comment from stakeholders on the proposal to create a single set of governing requirements ... -
WorkSafe inspectors focus on scaffolding
Builders and contractors are being urged by WorkSafe inspectors to make scaffolding a safety priority on Victorian construction sites after a string of serious injuries and near ... -
Standards Australia seeks market terms
Standards Australia is asking global publishers and distributors to provide market terms for the distribution of its technical documents and other content under a Request for Proposal as it ... -
Plumbers and electricians making a difference
This year, as part of LaserCon, 120 plumbers and electricians from Laser Plumbing & Electrical converged on Centennial Lodge as part of a taskforce project. The taskforce painted the external buildings, ... -
Kiwi’s a mile ahead on data-thinking
Australia should be looking to New Zealand when it comes to the electronic traceability of construction products writes Jeff Patchell. The Australian construction industry is a ... -
HFC phasedown passes parliament
The Federal Government has successfully passed legislation to phase-down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which comprise up to 2% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. HFCs are powerful synthetic gases ... -
Plumber caught using lead solder
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has issued a warning to property owners after a Queensland plumber was caught using lead solder on water pipes. ... -
Plumbing Meets Parliament 2017 event takes shape
The most important annual gathering of senior management across the plumbing sector, ‘Plumbing Meets Parliament’, will take place on October 19 at Parliament House in Canberra. ...
