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WPC Heads to South Africa
The 11th World Plumbing Committee Conference is set to be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 14-16 September 2016. The Institute of Plumbing South Africa ... -
Feedback invited on ABCB research
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is currently researching a number of technical issues within the plumbing industry. The goal is to review the current state ... -
Parliament meets Plumbing
In late August, I was a guest of the Plumbing Products Industry Group (PPIG) at their special general meeting held at Parliament House, Canberra. This was ... -
Technical Note on PE-X Pipe Announced
CROSS LINKED POLYETHYLENE (PE-X) PIPE IN HOT WATER APPLICATIONS – GUIDANCE FOR DETERMINING CONFORMANCE TO AS/NZS 3500 The National Construction Code Volume 3 (Plumbing Code of ... -
Drug tests save money
According to SafeWork Laboratories (a national drug testing laboratory group), the Australian construction industry could save several hundred million dollars per year through compulsory workplace drug ... -
Reece Grant Recipients
Reece, Australia’s leading name in plumbing, announces recipients of the Reece Grant, helping three plumbers on their mission to improve water supply and sanitation for communities ... -
Aussie victories at WorldSkills
WorldSkills Australia’s team of 26 Australian competitors is toasting a fantastic team effort in São Paulo, Brazil, during the 43rd WorldSkills Competition on 11-16 August. The ... -
Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants
Rheem Australia is again extending a helping hand to apprentice plumbers, with the company announcing a new round of Apprentice Plumber Grants. Rheem will award 25 ... -
ISH 2015 Trade Report
Jeff Patchell walked the hard yards for readers once again with a look around this year’s ISH Exhibition in Frankfurt. He even scored a seat on ... -
Plumbing goes to Bollywood
India’s economy will outpace China’s this year and could one day be the world’s largest, so maybe we should be taking more than a passing interest ...
