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Plumbers and plumbing suppliers in the United Kingdom are calling on Government to introduce a scrappage scheme for old boilers.
It is believed a boiler scrappage scheme would encourage their replacement with newer, more efficient models.
– NEW Rheem MPs-325 Split System Heat Pump hits the market.
– Can Too Run fundraising continues as the Big Day draws nearer.
– Quick DIY PlumbTube video on how to unclog a bathtub
Consultants face the challenge of engineering more innovative ways to regulate the water use within buildings, while not impacting on the functionality of the system or providing any adverse health risk
A world first has been achieved in the construction of Sydney’s Desalination Project with the
pipelines across Botany Bay now complete, NSW Minister for Water, Phil Costa announced
today
The American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) recently released the updated and revised version of the Plumbing Dictionary 6th Edition
Water from Sydney’s iconic Warragamba Dam will be used to generate green energy, with a 30-
tonne turbine installed at Prospect Reservoir, NSW Minister for Water, Phil Costa announced
today
Methane gas from Sydney’s Bondi Sewage Treatment Plant is being converted to
green energy under new technology being rolled out at sewage plants across Greater
Sydney, NSW Minister for Water, Phil Costa announced today
A combination of strong community effort to conserve water and a multi-billion dollar infrastructure program have set Australia at the international forefront in managing urban water systems
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is now accepting applications at its Website from individuals wishing to participate on soon-to-beformed Task Groups working toward the development of the 2012 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC©) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC©)
The first results of a major new study on the effects of water softeners in the home have shown that untreated hard water can rapidly lead to clogged showerheads, in some cases possibly as soon as a year and a half of regular use
In the US where the economic downturn hit hardest, businesses across all industries has been slow. For many the key to riding out the recession has been to batten down the hatches and focus on strengths. www.worldplumbinginfo.com spoke to two members of the United States national Association of the Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors (PHCC) to get their thoughts
The speculative nature of banks in creating risk by trying to manage risk, and indeed their greed, not only brought several banks to their knees, but took down whole industries with them. This article is not an examination of how the markets fell, or the aftermath of the US sub prime collapse, but a partial examination of how this industry was affected and the measures that some have taken to weather the economic storm
Sydney’s network of stormwater and sewerage pipes will undergo a $83.4 million upgrade
to protect the environment and public health, NSW Minister for Water Phil Costa announced
today
– Plumber Runs For Cancer Research! Help me raise funds for Cure Cancer Australia Foundation.
– Women In Plumbing: “Amy the Plumber” making waves in a typically “male-dominated” profession.
– June Poll Results regarding Garbage/Waste Disposal Systems
Geberit has announced its new CEU course, “Designing Water Conservation into Buildings: Water Efficiency Enhancing Sustainable Development,” which is designed to assist architects in their green design efforts and remain current on the latest sustainable building issues
Geberit, a Swiss based leader in sanitation products, has teamed with the Pangaea Project in an effort to raise awareness about creating a sustainable environment
UK student, Robert Ainsley-Raffel is aiming to be the country’s first blind plumber
Caroma Dorf has announced the launch of a new website to support its sustainability initiatives.
Dan Bena, who spearheads international sustainability efforts for food and beverage giant PepsiCo, will be the opening keynote speaker for the WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, Oct. 7-9, 2009, in Las Vegas
People across Greater Sydney are being encouraged to be responsible with their water use under the new Water Wise rules.
Minister for Water, Phil Costa said the Water Wise campaign will demonstrate the new simple set of water saving rules for households to follow.
