simPRO’s newest feature, VoIP phone, allows users to use an inbuilt web phone instead of traditional phone handsets or third party phone software.

On 3 December, the Ministerial Construction Council met to further industry discussions.

The MPAQ Update is an e-newsletter that is issued to all members on a weekly basis. View archived 2018 editions here.

Hilti and Fieldwire are aligned in their mission to improve job site productivity by leveraging digital and hardware technology. One of the biggest obstacles is that the typical construction worker spends only 30% of their day on “direct wrench time”.

Treasurer Scott Morrison delivered his third Commonwealth Budget in Canberra last night, the last before the next federal election, which must be held by May 2019. Mr Morrison said the Budget is focused on further strengthening the economy to “guarantee the essentials Australians rely on” and “responsibly repair the budget”.

The state government has announced the Queensland Budget 2018-19. MPAQ has compiled a list of the items relevant to MPAQ members in the budget.

The plumbing, fire, gas, mechanical and hydraulic trades and professions have joined together to bring you one of the most unique joint trades based conferences in Australia. Clear your calendar, book your tickets and make your travel plans quick because you aren’t going to want to miss this!

Active Gas Services has won the Queensland Gas Association Commercial Gas Installation of the Year award at the 2017 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards, held on Friday night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.

Today the media has reported that one person has been rushed to a Brisbane Hospital with horrific burns after a hot water system exploded at a house on the Gold Coast this afternoon.

German brand Viega, a global market leader in press-fit technology, has launched its renowned Geopress K system into the Australian market.

MPAQ would like to congratulate Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and the Labor Government on winning the Queensland state election. MPAQ’s focus will now be on collaborating with key government stakeholders for the delivery of the election priorities for the plumbing industry.

Queensland Health is now undertaking a post-implementation review of the management plan provisions to consider the impacts of the new requirements.