The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) has banned five accountants from providing further advice with the Deputy Commissioner Philip Halton warning complacency would not be tolerated.

The MPAQ Update is an e-newsletter that is issued to all members on a fortnightly basis.

simPRO have made another splash in the job management technology sector by strengthening the trade company and customer relationship through an ‘on-the-job’ quoting and sales module.

On Thursday 12 September MPAQ participated in the Women in Plumbing Session at the World Plumbing Conference (WPC) held in Melbourne.

MPAQ Plumbing Ambassador Patrick Wright who has been selected to represent Australia at the United Association (UA) International Apprentice Skills Contest in the USA.

The impact of Coronavirus is wide ranging within the building and construction industry, with effects to be felt within the supply chain and to employment conditions and safety.

Hundreds of local tradies will be needed for the Cairns Convention Centre expansion with the managing contractor now signed and early works soon to begin.

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.

As Enware enters its 80th year as a business, they’re proud to say each year has brought them success and growth. They’ve done this through constant collaboration with industry experts to give them a better understanding of the diverse needs of specialised industries.

Plumbers can receive an electrical shock if there is a fault in the electrical supply system on the premises where they are working or in the street. Current can flow in the earth wire and onto the water piping system making it "live".

Brian McGrath OAM, MPAQ Life Member sadly passed away on Sunday 8 December.

Preventing tools and equipment being dropped from heights is crucial, with falling objects causing 122 deaths in Australia from 2012–2016 and 3515 compensation claims in 2014–15.