ABCB releases NCC 2025 preview, highlighting key updates in water, fire and energy
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 preview, giving practitioners early access to the next edition before its full ...Zip Water releases white paper on sustainable water filtration
Zip Water has released a white paper exploring how sustainability frameworks and tools can guide informed product choices in building design. The paper highlights the role ...Austworld partners with Diehl Metering to bring precision water meters to Australia
Austworld has partnered with Diehl Metering to strengthen its high-quality plumbing solutions across Australia. The collaboration provides Australian plumbing, civil and infrastructure projects with access to ...
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MPA NSW rejects ACTU calls for blanket stop-work rules at 35°C
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA) has strongly rejected the Australian Council of Trade Unions’ (ACTU) proposal ... -
New apprenticeship incentives to reshape RAC and construction training from 2026
The Australian Government has announced changes to the apprenticeships system that started on 1 January 2026, introducing new ... -
Construction safety improves, but AIHS warns industry must not lose focus
Australian construction workers are returning to safer sites, according to new work-related fatality data from Safe Work Australia, ... -
NSW clarifies supervision rules for apprentice plumbers
Building Commission NSW has clarified supervision requirements for apprentice plumbers, tradesperson certificate holders and unlicensed workers, outlining a ...
SharkBite launches SharkBite Max push-to-connect plumbing system in Australia
SharkBite has launched SharkBite Max, its next-generation push-to-connect plumbing system. Designed for professional plumbers, the system builds on the performance of the original SharkBite fittings, delivering ...NETZSCH launches high-flow TORNADO T1 XXLB-F rotary lobe pump
NETZSCH Pumps USA has introduced the TORNADO T1 XXLB-F Rotary Lobe Pump, a high-performance model designed for large-scale and high-volume pumping duties. The XXLB-F delivers flow ...Grundfos launches CU 302 controller to improve the reliability of residential bore water systems
Grundfos has launched its CU 302 controller for residential groundwater installations that use 3” and 4” SQE submersible pumps. The controller is designed to deliver constant ...
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