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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 ... -
BUILD.com.au: Preparing home owners for plumbing success
From hot water system selection to bathroom waterproofing, plumbing decisions can make or break a renovation or new build. BUILD.com.au helps home owners understand their plumbing ... -
AxFlow acquires Advanced Pump Technologies in Australia
AxFlow has acquired Advanced Pump Technologies Pty Ltd (APT Water), a distributor of fluid handling equipment and pump systems in Western Australia. The acquisition is a ... -
CreditorWatch launches guide to support subcontractors and suppliers
CreditorWatch has launched a practical guide to help subcontractors and suppliers reduce their risk exposure to credit risk and get paid faster. The Build Smart: A ...
