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Are you in the plumbing, drainage, fire protection, or mechanical services industry? Then you won’t want to miss the Service Trades Forum hosted by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) in Townsville on Tuesday 17 June from 4pm. …

There’s nothing better than relaxing by your own pool, but the process of getting there can feel overwhelming. Between approvals, safety checks, and paperwork, many Queensland home owners are surprised by just how much admin is involved in building …

We’re improving how we communicate with QBCC licensees and Queensland home owners when a Queensland Home Warranty Scheme (QHWS) policy is issued.  Starting in June 2025, these changes aim to provide clearer, more relevant information by updating the …

If you need to undertake repairs or rebuilding work, avoid risking further damage to your property by only using appropriately licensed tradies. Hiring an unlicensed contractor can lead to unsafe, defective, or incomplete work that may cost even …

In this short video we look at things to consider when deciding the placement of a domestic water heater. …

In this short video we look at the materials, valves and connections when installing a water heater. We also look at the correct order of valves as described in Section 5 of …

In this short video we look at energy efficiency and important information about insulation when installing a water heater. Do you know the correct R value for your …

In this short video we look at drain lines for water heaters. We look at the materials used, the maximum length and setting up with a drain or tundish and the importance of complying with AS/NZS3500 of the Plumbing and Drainage …

In this short video we look at the important steps before commissioning a water heater. Checking the temperature, water pressure and purging air from the pipes are just part of the steps when commissioning a water …

This calculator works for a maximum revenue of $800,001 and over (category 1-7 licensees). This calculator is a guide only. This calculator does not apply to   SC1 and SC2 licensees as they have a set minimum NTA and fixed maximum revenue . Cat 1-7 …