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New podcast: Balancing tradition and innovation in home building with Alex Dwyer
In this episode of the Tradie Connection podcast, Alex Dwyer of Dwyer Quality Homes discusses the lessons he learned growing up in the family business and how he’s bringing ... -
ABCB publishes interactive climate map
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published a climate map that uses geospatial data, dynamic layers and static reference maps. The ABCB collaborated with the ... -
The ARC joins in the launch of the PSO Workforce Plan 2025
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) had joined the launch of the Powering Skills Organisation (PSO) Workforce Plan 2025. Representing the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector ... -
Victoria among top three states facing plumber shortages
Victoria ranks third in plumbing vacancies per capita in Australia, according to research conducted by J&J Plumbing Services. The survey found that Victoria has the third-highest ... -
MSDs remains most common injury among Victorian construction industry
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain the most common injury among Victorian construction workers, often caused by hazardous manual handling such as lifting, carrying and repetitive movement. Since ... -
BPC finds more than 100 failed drains across Victoria
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has found one third of drains failed a statewide inspection across Victoria. The BPC conducts random below-ground sanitary drainage inspections ... -
Tradies urged to ask R U OK?, any day
R U OK? is urging tradies to ask the question any day, with new research revealing a confidence gap when it comes to having meaningful conversations ... -
Standards Australia addresses access to Australian standards
Standards Australia has met with Parliament House in Canberra to address access to Australian standards. They identified accessibility to standards being a critical issue impacting safety, ... -
Cook Labour Government pushes for Plumbers Licensing Amendment Bill
The Cook Labour Government pushes to pass a Bill in Western Australia to modernise and improve plumbing regulation and address industry concerns. The Plumbers Licensing Amendment ... -
Kennards Hire reveals confidence remains high in 2025 report
Kennards Hire has released findings from its Construction Confidence Check, revealing that confidence remains high even as rising costs, productivity challenges and global pressures reshape day-to-day ...
