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VBA Appoints First Principal Plumbing Specialist
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has appointed experienced mechanical engineer Anwar Gayed as the regulator’s first Principal Plumbing Specialist. As Principal Plumbing Specialist, Mr Gayed bolsters ... -
Crosbe Achieves First Certification Under PT Scheme
Australian manufacturer of cementitious grouts & mortars Crosbe has received product certification for the production and supply of pre-bagged grout material to CARES Appendix APT03 for use ... -
Family Survives Gas Scare
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) are calling on Victorians to ensure their open flued gas heaters are serviced at least once every ... -
Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants Announced
Rheem Australia has awarded a total of $30,000 to 10 deserving recipients of the 2022 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program, as Aussie apprentices bounce back after ... -
2022 Build Aware Campaign Heads to Latrobe Valley
Four Victorian regulators will take their Build Aware campaign to the Latrobe Valley next week, ensuring construction workers are meeting safety, environmental, building and plumbing compliance ... -
Product Recall: Greengear LPG Generator
An Australia-wide Gas Safety product recall has been issued for the Greengear LPG Generator. IDENTIFICATION: This recall applies to the following three models: Greengear LPG Generator ... -
New Construction Show, Dig Deep, Will Raise Funds for Mental Health
Victoria’s newest machinery and construction show, Dig Deep, is raising funds and awareness for mental health in the construction industry with all profits going to ... -
Plumber Fined for Breaking Rules
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has penalised a plumber over $9000 for breaches of the Building Act 1993, including for failure to have pipework inspected, increasing ... -
Perth Tribunal Hits the Roof
The WA State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) has fined Perth builder Ben Trager Homes Pty Ltd $15,000 and reprimanded its nominated supervisor Ben Trager for not properly ... -
Look for the WaterMark on Plumbing Products
Victorians looking to purchase a plumbing product for a licensed or registered plumber to install should look for the WaterMark trademark, before splashing the cash. The ...
