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11/04/2016
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY: KNOW YOUR CODES AND REGULATIONS
Right now, Australia’s building and construction industry is setting records for growth. January’s ABS figures on new home commencements show that the rate of new residential construction is at an all-time high. Meanwhile, the Victorian Building Authority just hit a new record for the value of building work reported in the state: $29.8 billion of
17/03/2016
ARE YOU THE NEXT AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR?
Are you, or do you work with, an awesome apprentice? Entries are well and truly open for this year’s Australian Apprentice of the Year Award. Read on below for entry dates in each state. Part of the federal government’s Australian Training Awards— kind of like Oscars night on the vocational education and training (VET) calendar—the
11/03/2016
HAPPY WORLD PLUMBING DAY!
March 11 is World Plumbing Day! This is a special occasion to high-five all the plumbers you know, and recognise the plumbing industry for keeping people safe with clean water. The event was started in 2010 by the World Plumbing Council as a way of focusing on plumbing’s contribution to sustainable, healthy housing and cities