A strong warning has been issued to the public looking at cheaper alternatives to fix plumbing and electrical issues around their house.

When you think about what a plumber does, do you think beyond the stereotypical butt crack and toilet jokes? Do you think about how important your local friendly plumber is to your standard of life? Do you think about the number of times a plumber has done something that helps protect the health and safety of you and your family?

James Giles Plumbing has won the Queensland Gas Association Type B 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.

Riley Parker, a school based plumbing apprentice with Smedley Plumbing & Drainage in Townsville, was awarded the Australian Industry Trade College School Based Apprentice of the Year award at the 2018 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards.

Two of Queensland’s leading Specialist Trade Contractor Associations hosted a forum for subcontractors where they were given the opportunity to hear first-hand from the Building Industry Fairness Implementation and Evaluation Panel in relation to project bank accounts and Chapter 3 changes to the Building Industry Fairness Act.

Tiffany English, the dynamic young founder and director of Modus Operandi, has dedicated her career to helping tradies simplify their lives and businesses. Earlier this month, her hard work was recognised, as she was awarded the Aspiring Young Business Women’s Award, an initiative recognizing outstanding and successful businesswomen and industry achievers across Queensland.

Archived 2017 Press Releases. See all MPAQ Press Releases from 2017 here.

Trade associations have come together in support of Project Bank Accounts.

In the wake of North Queensland's flooding disaster, HEALTH AND SAFETY MUST REMAIN A KEY PRIORITY for people as they return to their homes.

Beavis & Bartels Pty Ltd won a total of four awards (three company awards and one individual) at the 2018 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards, held on Friday 20 July at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.

Stephen Marsden from Yarrow Plumbing Services Pty Ltd has taken out the Construction Skills Queensland Merv Harris Memorial Bursary Award at the 2017 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards, held on Friday night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.

Adam Connolly from Cooke and Dowsett Pty Ltd has taken out the BUSSQ 3rd Year Apprentice of the Year at the 2017 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards, held on Friday night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.