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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 ... -
PVC AUS 2022: ‘Shared Horizons’ Towards Vinyl Sustainability
Collaboration towards a circular economy for PVC, the journey towards net zero carbon and safe and sustainable additives will be among key topics discussed by a ... -
Service Open-Flued Gas Space Heaters Every 2 Years
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and the Department of Health are urging Victorians to be aware of the potentially fatal threat of ... -
EOFY 2022 tax tips and advice for tradies
Nobody likes completing a tax return but you have to do it, so you might as well get yourself the best possible outcome by claiming everything ... -
PVC Recycling Scheme a Focus for World Earth Day Celebrations
As countries across the world came together on Friday 22 April to celebrate World Earth Day, the Queensland construction industry united to raise awareness of how ... -
‘Cunning Thief’ Penalised for Impersonating a Builder
A Victorian woman has pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court to pretending to be a registered builder, and has been fined $8,000. Ha Thi “Miki” ... -
Victorian ventilation grant for small businesses in effect
The Victorian government is providing $60 million for eligible public-facing small businesses to improve ventilation. This assistance has been created to help small businesses follow new ... -
Safety Footwear Company Release Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Safety footwear manufacturer, Steel Blue has released its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, ‘A step in the right direction – Steel Blue’s journey towards achieving ...
