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Enware releases whitepaper on whole of life cost benefits
Enware has released a new whitepaper titled, ‘Using whole of life costing to specify quality plumbing products in Australia’, to encourage contract plumbers to consider whole of ... -
Company fined $25,000 for unsafe scaffolding
Ballarat construction company Myrti has been convicted and fined $25,000 for ignoring WorkSafe directions to fix unsafe scaffolding at a Mount Clear worksite. The company was also ... -
US lead-free legislation and the potential impacts in Australia
Dr Greg Morwood discusses the United States’ ‘lead-free’ legislation and the potential impacts it has on Australian manufacturers, contractors and consumers. On 4 January 2014, the ... -
Recovering debt
It’s not that hard to cut out 80% of your bad payers. Anthony Igra talks about the systems needed to ensure you get paid. I ... -
Australian manufacturer of pre-fabricated bathroom pods offers WaterMark certification on all products
The popularity of pre-fabricated bathroom pods is on the rise in multi-residential and commercial applications. And while offshore-built pods have caused concern within the industry, one ... -
Participation, Practices, Products and Protection: The four pillars of plumbing
The World Plumbing Day event at PICAC has become a key date for the Victorian plumbing industry to come together and celebrate plumbing’s contribution to society. ... -
2018 Plumbing Supply Forum registration open
Plumbing Connection magazine is pleased to announce that registration has opened for the Plumbing Supply Forum, which is being held at the Rydges Hotel – Sydney ... -
Federal government announces boost to apprenticeship training support
The Federal Government has announced additional funding for the Industry Specialist Mentoring for Australia Apprentices (ISMAA) program, which will significantly increase the support provided to apprenticeship ... -
WaterMark Point of Sale discussion paper released
By Jeff Patchell. The ABCB has released a 28-page discussion paper that outlines the pros and cons for change in regards to regulation being aligned with ... -
NSW Apprenticeship Act gets a makeover
New South Wales deputy premier and skills minister John Barilaro has announced changes to laws governing the State’s apprenticeship system that will make it more responsive ...