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Researchers develop lead-free brass alloy plumbing replacement
Material scientists at the University of NSW (UNSW) have come up with a lead-free brass alloy to replace traditional plumbing brass materials that have been shown ... -
Fair Work Comission announces changes to flexible work arrangements
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced important changes to flexible work arrangements. From 1 December 2018, employers will need to make a genuine attempt to ... -
Australia’s Energy Efficiency Council presents MAC Energy Efficiency Group with 2018 ‘Best Innovation in Energy Efficiency’ award
An online training platform from Melbourne-based MAC Energy Efficiency Group (MAC) that equips electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople to fully comply with government energy efficiency ... -
Australian subcontractors in crisis unless governments act now
An industry association for subcontractors has called for urgent intervention from the Federal Government to address the regular forced insolvency thousands of Australian subbies experience when ... -
New standards to assist with energy efficient residential air conditioning
The installation and design of energy efficient residential air conditioning will be assisted by the publication of a new standard, according to a press release from ... -
REHAU to offer BIM files for plumbing and mechanical systems through UNIFI platform
REHAU has announced its building information modeling (BIM) library is now available on UNIFI, a BIM content management platform. This will allow architectural and engineering firms ... -
AccessEAP advocates for better mental health in trade industries
The rate of suicide among men in the trades industry, especially lower-skilled employees, is approximately double that of the general male working population. It’s this trend ... -
Female Leader Awarded for Achievements as a Business Woman in the Construction Industry
Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) executive director Penny Cornah has been awarded the ADCO Constructions Award for Achievement as a Business Woman at the National ... -
New Victorian plumbing regulations threaten fire safety and jobs
The Victorian Government’s recent amendment to the Plumbing Regulations 2018 will threaten the jobs of thousands of Victorians and the fire safety of the state’s buildings. ... -
Victoria building smarter, more energy efficient homes
The Victorian Government has announced three building companies will develop energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable homes for sale in Melbourne’s high-growth suburbs. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio has ...
