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21/10/2025

The availability of skilled tradespeople has deteriorated across Australia as home building activity strengthens, according to the latest HIA Trades Report. HIA senior economist Tom Devitt says the HIA Trades Availability Index fell to -0.48 in the September 2025 quarter, down from -0.40 in the prev...

20/10/2025

The AS/NZS 3500 standard has received a facelift. Sean Carroll explores what the changes mean for the industry and the plumbers on the tools. A lot of the changes in AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and Drainage Standards are minor, sometimes only clerical, but they are changes nonetheless, and it’s important...

20/10/2025

Construction employees are the lifeline of any project. Thus, their resignation or removal are a disruption to operations. Most companies simply replace their workers, but this is often a band-aid solution that may result in further turnover. It’s important to recognise and address what’s keepin...

16/10/2025

Hansgrohe Australia has launched its first-ever lead-free tapware ranges, positioning Hansgrohe ahead of Australia’s upcoming mandatory lead-free plumbing regulations, set to take effect on 1 May 2026. Following three years of research and development, Hansgrohe has unveiled four premium lead-free...

16/10/2025

Unified Glare Rating has long been considered a designer’s metric but now, electricians are discovering why it matters on-site too. Daniel Williamson sheds some light on the topic. When electricians think about lighting, they usually focus on lumens, colour temperature and energy efficiency. But t...

16/10/2025

If you or your crew use a work vehicle for personal purposes, your business might be liable for fringe benefits tax (FBT). The Australian Taxation Office lifts the bonnet on FBT to help you get your obligations right and avoid unwanted consequences. If your business provides its employees with non-c...

16/10/2025

An Australian-developed fire suppression system designed for electric vehicle (EV) parking bays has received independent international validation, marking a major step forward in EV safety. The EV FirePro system, created by EV Fire Protection, has been independently tested and verified by Applus+ La...

15/10/2025

The Federal Government’s lead-free ban has left several businesses and plumbers searching for answers. Casey McGuire explores some of the solutions. Picture this. John Doe is a plumber who runs his own business and works for himself, and since he’s his own boss, John made the decision to purchas...

15/10/2025

If you or your crew use a work vehicle for personal purposes, your business might be liable for fringe benefits tax (FBT). The Australian Taxation Office lifts the bonnet on FBT to help you get your obligations right and avoid unwanted consequences. If your business provides its employees with non-c...

15/10/2025

When your team’s healthy and switched on, your jobs finish faster and your margins rise. Wellness isn’t fluffy, it’s commercial. Healthy teams build profitable plumbing businesses You plan for materials, suppliers, and callouts. But do you plan for burnout? For most plumbing business owners, p...

15/10/2025

Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) will soon have the power to order builders to fix serious defects after homeowners occupy their properties, a move aimed at improving consumer outcomes and boosting confidence in the state’s housing industry. Currently, the BPC can only act befor...

15/10/2025

The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC), supported by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), will launch a Retail Engagement Program in November 2025 to promote licensed and environmentally responsible air conditioning installation. The program will equip pa...

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