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Women taking up tools at record rates Queensland sets new national record
The number of women turning to construction has hit a new record, with Queensland leading the country for enrolments of female construction apprentices according to data ... -
New research highlights need to re-prioritise safety, wellbeing in construction
Procore Technologies has released new industry research that reveals low rates of safety training and mental healthy initiatives within Australian construction organisations. The survey also showed ... -
Victorian Plumber Penalised
A Victorian plumber has been penalised more than $3,000 for performing plumbing work that posed a risk to the structure of the building. Brett Bowyer ... -
Zip Water Wins Design Awards
Zip Water has been recognised by Australia’s peak international design awards, the 2021 Good Design Awards Week, receiving two prestigious Good Design Award Winner accolades in ... -
New Standard for Drinking Water Treatment Systems
AS/NZS 3497:1998, Drinking water treatment units – Plumbing requirements has been superseded by recently published revision AS 3497:2021, Drinking water treatment systems — Design and performance ... -
Seeley Wins HVAC Contract for New Meat-Processing Facility
Australia’s largest air-conditioning manufacturer, Seeley International, will play a key role in the delivery of one of the Nation’s most state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities. The South ... -
Federal government expands support for apprentices
The federal government has expanded support to help apprentices finish their training, protecting the skills pipeline delivered under the government’s successful Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program. The ... -
Labour Hire toolkit gives workers a nation-first safety tool
An Australian-first toolkit to improve safety for labour hire workers, including a worker guide and a self-assessment checklist for businesses, has been launched as part of ... -
Disqualified for 18 Months by Regulator
A Victorian builder has been disqualified for 18 months and penalised $40,000 for building without a permit, without insurance and undertaking plumbing work without qualifications, among ... -
Water Insurance Claims High Despite Work From Home
Water damage insurance claims remain high despite more Aussies working from home: • 77% of survey respondents impacted by water damage were at home at the ...
