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Convincing today’s youth to enter the plumbing sector
It’s an understatement to say it but we live in a competitive world, in virtually every way. Like it or not that includes putting a strong ... -
PICAC announces World Plumbing Day event date
The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) has announced the date for its annual World Plumbing day event. PICAC will be hosting the event on Friday ... -
The Golden Toilet
Introducing the golden toilet! The 18-karat gold creation is cast solid by the lost wax method and most importantly, it’s fully functional. The toilet was created ... -
An obituary to Michael Crouch AC
The following is an obituary to the Michael Crouch AC, the man behind the success of Zip instant boiling water products. The run-away success of Zip ... -
NDIS is an opportunity for all
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is being rolled out across Australia, representing a multibillion-dollar business opportunity for contractors to begin operating in the disability space. ... -
MPAQ celebrating World Plumbing Day
The Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) will be hosting a breakfast event on Friday 9 March to celebrate World Plumbing Day (held on March 11 every year). This ... -
Victorian apprenticeship numbers fall despite high pay rates
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released data which shows that just over 57,000 people completing apprentices in the state last year. This number is ... -
NCC 2019 Public Comment Draft open for feedback
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced that the consultation period for proposed changes for the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 is now open. The NCC 2019 Public Comment ... -
Understanding maximum outlet pressure
Regular audits by the VBA highlight that plumbers are lacking in knowledge on maximum outlet pressures. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) regularly undertakes risk-based compliance audits ... -
AS/NZS 3500 Series update
Standards Australia is the nation’s peak non-government standards organisation with a long lasting commitment to the development of Standards in the Water and Waste Services sector. ...
