In this episode of the Tradie Connection, we celebrated National Skills Week alongside National Association of Women in Construction chief executive Cathryn Greville, talking about how to keep apprentices in the trade and support systems available.

Cathryn broke down the 'earning your stripes' mentality and how people can step up and take action in a possibly toxic work site, leading to apprentices being pushed out of trade.

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Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit electricalconnection.com.au and follow the Electrical Connection LinkedIn page for regular updates.

Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to plumbingconnection.com.au and connect with us on the Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page.

Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore buildingconnection.com.au and join the conversation on the Building Connection LinkedIn page.

On this episode of the Tradie Connection Podcast, Jay Allardyce from Octave jumps in to break down how technology, smarter systems and better support can help reshape the future of the construction industry in Australia.

From software assets to infrastructure and day-to-day efficiencies, Jay outlines how Octave is working behind the scenes to make life easier for tradies on the ground.

Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected with us on ⁠Facebook⁠.

For more trade insights, check out our industry magazines:

• Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit ⁠electricalconnection.com.au⁠ and follow the ⁠Electrical Connection LinkedIn page⁠ for regular updates.

• Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to ⁠plumbingconnection.com.au⁠ and connect with us on the ⁠Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page⁠.

• Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore ⁠buildingconnection.com.au⁠ and join the conversation on the ⁠Building Connection LinkedIn page⁠.

And if you’re a home owner planning a renovation, you’ll find step-by-step advice and inspiration at ⁠BUILD.com.au⁠.

In this episode of the Tradie Connection podcast, Alex Dwyer of Dwyer Quality Homes discusses the lessons he learned growing up in the family business and how he's bringing a fresh approach to leadership. 

Alex shares how DQH is honouring its 40-year legacy while embracing new technology, the culture that helped achieve a $50 million sales milestone and his vision for the future of home building. 

Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected with us on Facebook.

For more trade insights, check out our industry magazines:

• Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit electricalconnection.com.au and follow the Electrical Connection LinkedIn page for regular updates.

• Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to plumbingconnection.com.au and connect with us on the Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page.

• Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore buildingconnection.com.au and join the conversation on the Building Connection LinkedIn page.

And if you’re a home owner planning a renovation, you’ll find step-by-step advice and inspiration at BUILD.com.au.

Caesarstone introduced its first porcelain collection in 2022 following the upcoming ban on stone cutting. The company's managing director, David Cullen, looks at the future of the industry in this space.

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For more trade insights, check out our industry magazines:

• Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit ⁠⁠electricalconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and follow the ⁠⁠Electrical Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠ for regular updates.

• Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to ⁠⁠plumbingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and connect with us on the ⁠⁠Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

• Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore ⁠⁠buildingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and join the conversation on the ⁠⁠Building Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

And if you’re a home owner planning a renovation, you’ll find step-by-step advice and inspiration at ⁠⁠BUILD.com.au⁠⁠.

In this episode, Sean is joined by Master Builders Australia’s Denita Wawn to look at the 2024 Federal Budget and what it does for tradespeople and the industry as a whole.

Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected with us on ⁠Facebook⁠.

For more trade insights, check out our industry magazines:

• Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit ⁠electricalconnection.com.au⁠ and follow the ⁠Electrical Connection LinkedIn page⁠ for regular updates.

• Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to ⁠plumbingconnection.com.au⁠ and connect with us on the ⁠Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page⁠.

• Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore ⁠buildingconnection.com.au⁠ and join the conversation on the ⁠Building Connection LinkedIn page⁠.

And if you’re a home owner planning a renovation, you’ll find step-by-step advice and inspiration at ⁠BUILD.com.au⁠.

In this episode of the Tradie Connection Podcast, we listen in on a webinar hosted by key members in the cabling industry. Paul Stathis, BICSI and Ian Millner, consultant, both members of the committee that wrote the regulations, talk about why it’s important that all registered cablers adhere to the cabling regs. They run through what’s in the regulations as well as why cowboys in the industry are hurting the people doing the right thing. This is followed by an extensive Q&A session with cablers asking their most pressing questions.

Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected with us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.

For more trade insights, check out our industry magazines:

• Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit ⁠⁠electricalconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and follow the ⁠⁠Electrical Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠ for regular updates.

• Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to ⁠⁠plumbingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and connect with us on the ⁠⁠Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

• Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore ⁠⁠buildingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and join the conversation on the ⁠⁠Building Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

And if you’re a home owner planning a renovation, you’ll find step-by-step advice and inspiration at ⁠⁠BUILD.com.au⁠⁠.

In this episode, Teresa McMaugh joins the Tradie Connection Podcast to explain what the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) are, how they work and how plumbers can bring it into their day-to-day life.

The Australian government recently launched a free online course to help tradies save water, energy and money. It will also help them understand their legal obligations under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005. You can check our WELS Product Registration Database to confirm the registration status and water efficiency information for the WELS registered products you are planning to buy. Visit their website at www.waterrating.gov.au or email [email protected].

Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected with us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.

For more trade insights, check out our industry magazines:

• Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit ⁠⁠electricalconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and follow the ⁠⁠Electrical Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠ for regular updates.

• Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to ⁠⁠plumbingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and connect with us on the ⁠⁠Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

• Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore ⁠⁠buildingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and join the conversation on the ⁠⁠Building Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

And if you’re a home owner planning a renovation, you’ll find step-by-step advice and inspiration at ⁠⁠BUILD.com.au⁠⁠.

In this episode, editor Anna Hayes is joined by Rise Legal's managing director, Helen Kay, to discuss the legal side of running your business. This podcast does not remove the need for legal advice - there is no one-size-fits-all approach to legal issues so please contact a legal professional if you have a specific issue or query.Helen is offering a free 15-minute call to listeners - this can be accessed through this link: https://calendly.com/contracts-lawyer/free-15-minute-call-general

Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected with us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.

For more trade insights, check out our industry magazines:

• Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit ⁠⁠electricalconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and follow the ⁠⁠Electrical Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠ for regular updates.

• Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to ⁠⁠plumbingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and connect with us on the ⁠⁠Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

• Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore ⁠⁠buildingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and join the conversation on the ⁠⁠Building Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

And if you’re a home owner planning a renovation, you’ll find step-by-step advice and inspiration at ⁠⁠BUILD.com.au⁠⁠.

Tradie Connection welcomes Cian Brennan, chief executive of Quantum Contract Solutions to the podcast. His company aims to help construction contractors get the most out of their work and make sure they're paid properly.

Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected with us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.

For more trade insights, check out our industry magazines:

• Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit ⁠⁠electricalconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and follow the ⁠⁠Electrical Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠ for regular updates.

• Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to ⁠⁠plumbingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and connect with us on the ⁠⁠Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

• Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore ⁠⁠buildingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and join the conversation on the ⁠⁠Building Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

And if you’re a home owner planning a renovation, you’ll find step-by-step advice and inspiration at ⁠⁠BUILD.com.au⁠⁠.

In this episode of the Tradie Connection Podcast, we’re joined by Phil Smith, the group executive environment, health, safety and quality at SHAPE Australia. Following Tradies National Health Month, Phil talks about all the work SHAPE Australia has done in the area of tradie safety and explains some of the resources and standards that the company has been working on.

Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected with us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.

For more trade insights, check out our industry magazines:

• Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit ⁠⁠electricalconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and follow the ⁠⁠Electrical Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠ for regular updates.

• Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to ⁠⁠plumbingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and connect with us on the ⁠⁠Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

• Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore ⁠⁠buildingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and join the conversation on the ⁠⁠Building Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.

And if you’re a home owner planning a renovation, you’ll find step-by-step advice and inspiration at ⁠⁠BUILD.com.au⁠⁠.