MPAQ conducted a survey among its members to gather feedback on the primary challenges they encounter in their businesses. According to the responses received, a significant concern for members is the impact of requirements and activities mandated by the QBCC.

From 1 July, work with engineered stone in the manufacturing, supply, processing, and installation of benchtops, panels, and slabs must cease.

A rebate of up to $1,000 is available for eligible apprentices who have purchased industry relevant or trade-related tools. The Queensland Government has backdated the eligibility period for the first-year apprenticeship rebate to 1 January 2024.

This article looks at the process of determining gutter size and the number and size of required downpipes for a Class 1 building with hipped or gabled roofs with a constant slope.

AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 does provide a method of sizing graded stormwater pipes in Section 5. However, for this example we have chosen to use the table provided by Vinidex Pty Ltd.

In 2024–25, the government’s $27.1 billion capital program will directly support around 72,000 jobs across the state, with 50,000 or 69 per cent of these jobs located outside of the Greater Brisbane region.

MPAQ, as part of MPANZ, supports Jemena's call to establish a renewable gas target in Australia. This will provide a solid commercial signal for the importance of a low-carbon combustible fuel industry in the country.

MPAQ members have previously expressed concerns about the challenge of reaching a QBCC representative directly, a matter we have brought to QBCC's attention. QBCC has been attentive to our feedback, and we appreciate their introduction of a dedicated callback service.

Not all water leaks are easy to find. Sometimes, you have to tell your customer that you can’t find it. Whether a customer should pay if a plumber can't find a leak depends on various factors.