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| 6 Jun 2013 Unfair Dismissal
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) increases the protection for employees who have been unfairly dismissed. Who can make an unfair dismissal claim? A person can make an unfair dismissal claim if they have: completed the minimum employment period; and are covered by a modern award (or award-based transitional instrument) or an enterprise […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Waste Management and Recycling
There is an AVOID – REDUCE – REUSE – RECYCLE framework that can be used to reduce waste and risks on your construction project. AVOID waste by careful planning at the design and drawing stages. It is at this stage that the greatest reductions in waste can be achieved: Select building materials and systems with […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Waste Management Plan
Benefits from introducing a site waste management plan Potential cost savings You can better demonstrate your environmental credentials to existing and future clients. A plan can help you meet your quality management systems. You can assist your client to get a higher rating through the Green Building Council’s Green Star system by having a comprehensive […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Termites and Regulatory Requirements
The Building Code of Australia (BCA ’96) states that all buildings must have an effective termite control system installed to minimise the risk of attack by termites. The BCA requires “protection” only to structural or primary building elements. These provisions may be found in: Volume 1. Clause B1.4(i) Volume 2. (Housing Provisions), part 3.1.3. Both […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Termite Management Systems
In 2000, a new Standard was adopted for termite risk management. The Building Code of Australia (BCA) requires a barrier to be installed where the primary building elements may be subject to subterranean termite attack. A primary building element is a member of a building that takes part of the building loads and includes roof, […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Termite Protection for Your Home
Termites or “white ants” as they are commonly referred to, cause millions of dollars in damages to buildings and structures in Australia every year. To the majority of the general public, termites are either not thought of, or not seriously considered when building a new home, carrying out an extension or renovating an existing home. […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Tilers
Tilers are not a Registered or licensed trade in Western Australia. Registration or Licensing is only required for builders, electricians, plumbers and painters. Tilers can obtain formal qualifications through TAFE, but many would have learned their skills “on the job” rather than be formally trained. There is a Ceramic Tilers Association to which some tillers […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Tiles and Cracks
Lippage is a condition in floor tiling where one edge of a tile is on a different plane to an adjacent tile. In plain terms this means that one tile is higher than another giving the finished surface an uneven appearance. When large tiles are used on surfaces with compound falls to a floor waste, […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Survey Plans
A legal survey exists for all land (lots) in Western Australia. Survey plans are the official record of the legal boundaries of land and will usually indicate the dimensions and size of a lot. Three types of legal survey plans are available from the public register and copies can be purchased online from the Western Australian Land Information […]
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| 6 Jun 2013 Swimming Pool Requirements
As summer quickly approaches, you might be considering installing a new swimming pool or spa. Due to the statistics on child drownings in domestic pools, there are strict requirements pool owners must meet to ensure the safety of their pool. Fines of up to $5000 can result from not providing an adequate swimming pool safety […]