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.

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].

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

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.

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.

Steve is a registered psychologist with 25 years of experience and joins the Tradie Connection Podcast to discuss the benefits of positive psychology and the potential applications to tradies across the country. It's an informative discussion that comes during Tradies National Health Month - August.

Hedayat Osyan (Nick) joins the Tradie Connection podcast to talk about his journey to Australia, migrating from Afghanistan to starting his own construction company that provides training for those resettling in Australia.

As the Omicron BA.2 variant of COVID-19 becomes more prevalent in Australia, Gregory Johnson, co-founder and chief executive of VaxxVault talks about the potential impacts on the building and construction industry. He looks at what construction companies, both big and small, can do to make sure they stay safe and on the tools.

The Tradie Connection Podcast is joined by Adam Richardson from Honan Insurance to talk about the supply chain issues impacting the Australian construction industry. Adam talks about the key risks from an insurance perspective on the current supply chain crisis, and how these risks can be best managed.

Increasing numbers of trade businesses are turning to Virtual Assistants to help expand their operations. Virtual Assistants are external office workers, usually based offshore, who do everything from answer phone calls to prepare invoices, book appointments, and so much more... We talk to Canberra plumber Tom Martin, who also runs the business Virtual Trade Assistant, which delivers Virtual Assistant services to Australian trade businesses.