Wanted! Plumbers with hidden talents 02 August 2024 If you're a plumber with any kind of hidden talent - singing, painting, rapping or anything else - you have until Sunday 22 September 2024 to enter Rheem's Hidden Talents competition for a chance to win a share of $10,000 prize money. Category: Industry news Read More
Employee relations workshop was booked out, but the video is coming 02 August 2024 The number of people who wanted to attend our employee relations workshop on Thursday 1 August shows that our members welcomed the opportunity to get advice about employment laws. We will be adding a video of the workshop to our members-only resources. Category: Association news, Member benefits, Training and education Read More
Get wise about protecting yourself from bad debts 01 August 2024 The deregistration of home builder Nicheliving, which by all reports is in deep financial stress and being chased by trade creditors as well as clients, perfectly illustrates why contractors must get firmly in control of managing their bad debt risk. We want to remind members about resources and services that are available to assist them. Category: Member benefits, Industry news , Security of payment Read More
In case you missed it - big changes to our website and 'Find a Master Plumber' 29 July 2024 Here's a reminder about our huge website upgrade and the new way for members to manage their free 'Find a Master Plumber' directory listing, both of which we announced in June. Category: Association news Read More
Last days to register for Plumbing Industry Trade Day on Wednesday 7 August at North Metropolitan TAFE 26 July 2024 There will be another chance to win a $1000 Rusty Australia voucher at our FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Day at North Metropolitan TAFE in Balga on Wednesday 7 August. But that's not all, because there are plenty of other good reasons to be there. Category: Association news, Training and education, Industry news Read More
You could help save lives by doing this quick survey 22 July 2024 If you are 18 or more years old and have any type of job in the building and construction industry, you can be part of an important project that's the first of it's kind in Australia. Category: Industry news , Work Health and Safety Read More
Get the facts on Water Corp's smart water meter rollout 22 July 2024 Water Corporation has been using smart water meters for years in some regional areas and is now running a pilot program in Perth. Here's a quick look at what's happening, and where plumbers and customers can find everything Water Corporation says about this new way of measuring water usage. Category: Industry news , Water Corporation Read More
If you have a customer who won't pay, you must read this 15 July 2024 Debt recovery is a major source of pain across the building and construction industry and plumbing contractors are being hurt as badly as everyone else. As a service to our members, we have partnered with an experienced consultancy that specialises in helping small to medium sized businesses collect what's owed to them. Category: Association news, Member benefits, Business management Read More
Reminder about new requirements for lead in plumbing products 04 July 2024 The introduction of the new limit on lead content is an important story for plumbers. Products without the new Lead Free Watermark trademark will be illegal, but there is still time to use them. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical Read More
Free for members - Workshop on managing common employee issues 04 July 2024 Members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA are invited to attend a free 'Managing the Employment Lifecycle' workshop on Thursday 1 August 2024. Category: Association news, Member benefits, Training and education, Business management Read More
