Plumbers cleared by investigation into Iplex Pro-fit pipe problems 18 August 2023 Good news for WA's licensed plumbers and the consumers who depend on them for quality work! Building and Energy has released the preliminary findings of its investigation into the failure of Pro-fit polybutylene plumbing pipes made by Iplex Australia. The official announcement on Wednesday 16 August says "installation work practices and workmanship were not the cause of the pipe failures." Category: Industry news , Technical Read More
World Plumbing Council Education and Training Scholarship 19 July 2023 The World Plumbing Council (WPC) annual scholarship program provides up to US $15,000 to an individual for travel to another country to learn and exchange plumbing industry knowledge. Applications for this year's scholarship close on 30 September 2023. Category: Training and education, Industry news Read More
We represent plumbers on committee advising WA Government 14 July 2023 Our CEO Murray Thomas is a member of the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee (BCC Committee), a forum for major industry stakeholders to discuss and provide advice to the State Government on issues in WA's commercial construction sector. Category: Industry news Read More
How Caroma are making life easier for plumbers 10 July 2023 Attention all plumbers! The GWA Group have launched Caroma Plumbers' Hub, a digital platform that helps you select, install, maintain and repair Caroma, Methven, Dorf and Clark products correctly and efficiently. Category: Industry news Read More
Media release in support of WA Government work on plumbing regulations 07 July 2023 The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA has issued a media statement to welcome the WA Government's recent amendments to the Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000. The changes, which Commerce Minister Sue Ellery confirmed in an announcement on 30 June 2023, bring the regulations into alignment with the latest Plumbing Code of Australia. Category: Association news, Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
Cross-connection risk in Brighton Estate 21 June 2023 The Brighton Estate located in Butler in Perth’s north uses a non-drinking water source for lawns and gardens. Known as the third pipe scheme, residents’ garden irrigation systems use bore water. Water Corporation supplies the bore water via purple pipes to 650 homes. Category: Industry news , Water Corporation Read More
Plumbing Industry Trade Day, 13 July 2023 21 June 2023 There will be a Plumbing Industry Trade Day at the North Metropolitan TAFE Balga campus on Thursday 13 July 2023. This FREE event is open to everyone in the industry. Category: Association news, Training and education, Industry news Read More
Winter gas safety reminder for consumers 09 June 2023 WA’s Director of Energy Safety has issued a media statement urging consumers to be aware of carbon monoxide risks and get their gas heaters serviced by a licensed gas fitter at least every two years, or annually if the equipment is more than 10 years old. Category: Industry news , Technical Read More
In response to State Budget, we ask for action on industry reform 17 May 2023 We have issued a media statement calling on the WA State Government to take advantage of the State's strong financial position, which Premier McGowan emphasised in his 2023 Budget speech, to direct resources into bringing out much-needed reform in the building and construction industry. Category: Association news, Industry news Read More
