During an earthquake, the performance of non-structural building elements may significantly impact the level of risk posed to building occupants, both directly and indirectly.

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

PICAC's expansion continues with a project underway to complete the fit-out of a facility in Beenleigh, Queensland. Hutchinson Builders commenced onsite late February 2019 and works have since progressed steadily.

Whether it’s from normal wear and tear, or changes to your circumstances, here are five signs that it’s time to get a new pair of safety specs.

Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) commends the Hon. Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Housing and Public Works and the Government on their recent announcement of the revival of the Housing and Public Works Apprenticeship Program.

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.

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.

Local tradies keen to throw their hard hats into the ring for work on the Cairns Convention Centre expansion will be able to learn about work packages and how to apply, at an upcoming industry information session.

Expressions of interest are now being taken for the World Plumbing Day Apprentice Skills Contest 2020 hosted by the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC).

Elaine Read from Readiplumb Services Pty Ltd in Brisbane has been awarded the Andrea Vogler Women in Business Award at the 2017 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards, held on Friday night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.

In the wake of North Queensland's disaster situation caused by torrential rain, floods and storms HEALTH AND SAFETY MUST REMAIN A KEY PRIORITY.

simPRO’s new Timesheet app gives technicians in both service and project environments the ability to keep track of time and easily allocate hours worked from their mobile devices.