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Call for shake-up of Australia’s residential solar water heating industry
Australians require access to better quality and more reasonably-priced solar hot water systems if uptake is to increase, according to Murdoch University senior lecturer Dr Tania ... -
Tradies urged to protect their hearing against risk of permanent hearing loss from industrial noise
Tradies across the country are at risk of developing permanent hearing loss due to noise hazards on the job. Tradies are being urged to listen to ... -
Building a Conspiracy – Construction Industry Greenwash at its Best
In August 2017, Four Corners exposed waste contractors who disposed of trucking waste for recycling over the border from NSW to QLD and into landfill to ... -
Wood & Grieve Engineers to merge with Stantec
In a move described as a union between “complementary rather than competitive organisations”, engineering firm Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) has signed a letter of intent ... -
Xero Small Business Insights and AlphaBeta quantify economic impact of NBN and digital connectivity
Australian small businesses are reaping the rewards as the NBN rollout matures and digital connections grow, according to Xero Small Business Insights and AlphaBeta research. The ... -
Viega announces new distribution facility and showroom
Viega has announced new initiatives to expand its reach within the Australian market. Key among these is the opening of the Australian market to all merchants, ... -
Digitisation of the trade sector the way forward, according to studies
New studies by market research company EY Sweeney and business consulting firm L.E.K have revealed the potential for growth in the residential trade sector as tradies ... -
Construction Industry recognises MATES Fly the Flag Day
More than 1,000 construction and business sites across the country are today taking part in the annual MATES In Construction ‘Fly the Flag Day’ raising awareness ... -
2018 PFIA Finalists Announced
A record number of competitive award nominations have been received for the 2018 Plumbing and Fire Industry Awards (PFIA). Each year, these Awards akcnlwoedge the achievements ... -
2018 BPAA National Conference Dates Announced
The annual Backflow Prevention Association of Australia (BPAA) National Conference (known as The National Water for Health and The Environment Conference) will be held in St. ...
