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The American Society of Sanitary Engineering recently announced that International President Richard J. Prospal has been elected to the World Plumbing Council’s Executive Board for the term ending September 2011
Sydney’s West is one step closer to turning the taps on at a new $100 million water recycling network with the NSW Government awarding planning approval, Minister for Water, Phil Costa has announced.
Soils that move pose significant risk to drainage systems and the buildings they service. Angela Tufvesson investigates the dangers of reactive and dispersive soils
Downstream plumbing does not attract much interest until something goes wrong. Now with the emphasis on water conservation there are concerns that lower building drainage flows will mean future problems
GreenPlumbers and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) announced Monday a historic partnership that combines the UA’s unparalleled training programs with the GreenPlumbers marketing and accreditation network
Dr. Jim Gill, inaugural chairman of Water Australia and past CEO of the Water Corporation of Western Australia, will be the keynote luncheon speaker at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, Oct. 7-9, 2009, in Las Vegas
Water efficiency will become increasingly important to green building efforts in the US during the next five years, according to the newly released Water Use in Buildings: Achieving Business Performance Benefits through Efficiency , a SmartMarket Report sponsored by Chicago Faucets
NSW Water Minister Phil Costa today announced the introduction of Water Wise Rules for Greater Sydney, ending more than five years of tough drought restrictions.
Mr Costa said the announcement comes after careful consideration of storage levels, rainfall forecasts and additional water sources, such as recycling and desalination
A new Australian protocol aims to simplify things for manufacturers of greywater treatment technologies and increase their adoption by consumers
The cream of Australia’s plumbing industry descended upon the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney for the 2009 Plumbing Supply Forum.
Attendees from all over the country and from all sectors of the industry listened and participated in discussions at the Plumbing Supply Forum (PSF) about Standards, WELS, building and construction, the economy, consumer perspectives, codes and sustainability
Rheem’s Corporate Affairs manager representing AUSWHIP, Gareth Jennings is trying to get governments take a more measured approach to legislation with regard to energy usage of hot water heaters
RUNNING HOT WITH IDEAS – Master Plumbers Association of NSW is excited to be supporting a newly renovated exhibition in 2009.
Co-located with DesignBUILD, the National Plumbing Show is sure to help you turn up the heat on the competition – with loads of new products, ideas and green plumbing advice.
Before we look at what the World Health Organisation have to say about the current Swine Flu pandemic, take a look at the special feature attached below from eOfficial magazine which reports on how plumbers should be the first line of defence, ahead of doctors, in the fight against health problems caused by poor sanitation
– Taking the pain out of Solar rebate eligibility calculations
– DIY Solar Hot Water – A hot water heater… without the heater!
– NEW 2009 International Plumbing Code book on sale
At its meeting in South Korea, in the latter part of 2008, the WPC’s Executive Board arrived at a 3-year strategic plan for the organisation, designed not only to build on the achievements of the previous Board, but to increase WPC influence worldwide
Planning is under way for the 9th World Plumbing Conference which will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland from 7-11 September 2011
The NSW Government today announced a trial of water smart meters that could drive a new
wave of water conservation in Sydney homes and save money for families by reducing their
water bills.
Mr Costa said the new technology provides real-time data on water use at the end of your
fingertips by monitoring water usage and detecting leaks to save drinking water.
Over the past 15 years we have had rumors, claims and outright assertions of savings by people associated with plumbing products or water efficiency programs
John Green has spent years refining tap technology with his family-run New Zealand business Greens Tapware. The company is in the process of developing a new range of products with a particular focus on health and safety
European market leader, the Geberit Group is a global provider in the area of plumbing technology with sales of 2.45 billion and about 5,697 employees in 40 countries worldwide. Geberit has provided sanitary technology since 1901
