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Rise in Powerline Incidents
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on the community, particularly heavy machinery operators, to take better care around powerlines following a 21% increase in incidents in 2022. ... -
Plumbfirst Group Appoints Voluntary Administrators
WLP Restructuring Partners, Alan Walker and Glenn Livingstone, have been appointed as Voluntary Administrators (Administrators) of plumbing and electrical contracting business, Plumbfirst Group and its related ... -
Research to Tackle Water Damage in Concrete Balconies
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) continues to take proactive measures to tackle a problematic issue faced by apartment residents – water damage caused by moisture ingress ... -
Standards Australia makes access easier and cheaper for tradies
Standards Australia has released a new mobile model, giving tradespeople, technicians and workers the ability to access standards on work sites in real time through their ... -
Sustainability Victoria: $4.8 million funding towards the circular economy
Sustainability Victoria is calling on those in the building and construction industries interested in supporting the reuse and repair economy to apply for $4.8 million in ... -
Using Lasers to Spot Building Defects
New eye-tracking technologies being developed by Australian engineers to identify building defects early in the construction process could save companies millions of dollars, time, and resources. ... -
Fake Testimonial Leads to Real Trouble in WA
A Kardinya, WA, man has been ordered to pay more than $1,500 in fines and costs after admitting he provided a fake testimonial for a plumbing ... -
Time to Lift the Handbrake on Building Industry
The latest National Housing Finance Investment Corporation (NHFIC) State of the Nation’s Housing 2022-23 report confirms builders’ concerns about achieving Australia’s housing needs. Master Builders Australia ... -
Solar Pioneer Solahart Named Top Solar Installers in Canstar Blue Awards
Australia’s original solar brand, Solahart, has been named number one for overall customer satisfaction in the Solar Installers category by Canstar Blue. Australia’s trusted and leading ... -
‘Nano inks’ Could Passively Control Temperatures in Buildings, Cars
World-first ‘phase change inks’ that could transform how we heat and cool buildings, homes and cars – to achieve sophisticated ‘passive climate’ control – have been ...
