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BRG Consult released a special edition of their monthly bathroom newsletter for the North American bathroom industry titled “Is There a Recovery Out There?” According to BRG all indications speak for a strong recovery in 2010. The following is an excerpt from the report written by Victor Post, the Vice President and Head of the Building Products Group for BRG Consult, with regard to the plumbing industry
The World Plumbing Council came to Australia in March to not only discuss the importance of World Plumbing Day, but to discuss global plumbing initiatives in the face of changing social attitudes
With the theme Plumbing-Vital to Global Health, plumbing organisations throughout the world undertook a range of activities – under the guise of World Plumbing Day – with the aim of raising awareness of the important role played by today’s plumbing industry
The first ever World Plumbing Day is to be celebrated on 11 March, 2010. worldplumbinginfo.com interviewed World Plumbing Council chairman, Robert Burgon to find out what it’s all about
Methane gas from Sydney’s Wollongong Sewage Treatment Plant is being converted to green energy using
state-of-the-art combustion technology.
Member for Wollongong Noreen Hay today switched on a new electricity-producing cogeneration engine
that will provide enough green energy to power over 20 per cent of the plant.
Minister for Water Phillip Costa today released an independent review of the recommendations of the 1998 Sydney Water Inquiry into the management of water quality in Sydney.
Mr Costa said the report demonstrates the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the water supplied to Australia’s largest city remains of the highest quality
Readers of worldplumbinginfo.com are invited to an afternoon of brief informative presentations and lively discussion with plumbing industry colleagues
On 12 January 2010, the small island nation of Haiti was rocked by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0. The tragedy brought to attention the poverty, lack of water and basic sanitation and desolation in which the people of this once popular nation reside.
The Premier Kristina Keneally today switched on Sydney’s state-of-the-art wind
powered Desalination Plant, providing water to meet up to 15 per cent of Sydney’s
water needs
Effective 15th January 2010, the NSW Government rebate for Solar, Heat Pump and 5 Star gas water heaters now is a flat $300 payment.
Our last newsletter for 2009. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Sydney’s $1.9 billion desalination plant has reached its final stage – and is set to provide clean drinking water for Sydneysiders this summer.
“This is preparing for Sydney’s expanding population – and guaranteeing that we have a safe and secure drinking water supply – in the face of climate change and the worst drought in a century,” Premier Kristina Keneally said.
– A Sea of Santas run for charity through Sydney.
– Cutting PVC pipes in tight positions… find out how on PlumbTube.
– Save 60% on this months PlumbBook
In an effort to integrate water-sensitive urban designs into current practice the National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) for Australia and New Zealand formed the Australasian Scientific Review of Reduction of Flows on Plumbing and Drainage Systems (ASFlow) Committee to conduct research into the effects reduced flows are having on drainage systems
Lead has long been targeted as a potentially harmful water contaminant. As rainwater tanks become increasingly popular, it begs the question: do they harbour elevated lead levels that are dangerous to public health?
Hospitals are by necessity significant water users. A new connection method for sterilising systems is set to save hospitals an average of 4,400L per day
Mario, the world’s favourite plumber, has been honoured by Spain’s largest professional association of plumbers for his role in improving the image of plumbers worldwide
In spite of the difficult business climate internationally, highly respected German tapware, shower and fittings specialist Hansgrohe has recently set up its own distribution and marketing office in Australia
– More water heater explosion experiments and PlumbTube.
– Big savings on the Rothenberger 25001 ROBEND 3000 Set
– Sydney Water and the NSW Government announce Million dollar investments
A $48 million upgrade to West Camden Sewage Treatment Plant is now completed, with the plant now capable of producing up to 5 million litres of recycled water a day
