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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
Caroma Dorf has announced the launch of a new website to support its sustainability initiatives.
UK student, Robert Ainsley-Raffel is aiming to be the country’s first blind plumber
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.
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
