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VBA Educational Roadshow Kicks Off in September
Victoria’s building and plumbing regulator is gearing up to deliver roadshows across the state ahead of the implementation of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022. The ... -
Corromount: An Aussie invention for Aussie homes
Previously a pain point for all different kinds of tradies, corrugated iron is now easier to work with thanks to Corromount. Sean Carroll writes. Colorbond corrugated ... -
Startup ‘Superyard’ Aims to Share Construction Materials
Superyard was launched in early August 2022 with the aim of making it easy to share and trade unused building materials stock sitting in yards all ... -
New Security of Payment Laws Rolled Out
Participants at all levels of WA’s building and construction industry are reminded that new legislation is now in effect to help subcontractors and suppliers receive timely ... -
Plumber Banned for 3 Years for Multiple Breaches
A Victorian plumber has had his registration cancelled and been disqualified from re-applying for three years, the statutory maximum, following breaches of the Building Act 1993. ... -
Time Is Running Out to Register for 2022 NCC Seminars – Vol. Three
This is an important event for you to learn about what has changed, and what it means to you and your industry. You’ll hear from experts ... -
CBA launches new dedicated support for tradies
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has announced new support to help tradies who are looking to start or grow their own business. It aims to give tradespeople ... -
Look Before You Dig
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is investigating machinery operators after an excavator hit underground high voltage cabling causing a fire at a Shepparton school. ESV inspectors attended ... -
Open-Flued Gas Space Heaters MUST Meet New Standards
Energy Safe Victoria will prohibit the sale of certain types of open-flued gas space heaters that do not meet safety standards. From Monday 1 August 2022, ... -
Plumbing Court Case Taps into Risks of Unlicensed work
Western Australia’s plumbing regulator is reminding consumers that plumbing work on water supply, sanitation and drainage must be carried out by licensed plumbers. The Plumbers Licensing ...
