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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
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in accordance with Section 1045-j (3) and 1045-j (9a) of the Public Authorities Law, public hearings will be held on April 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2009, concerning proposed rates and charges to be effective July 1, 2009, for the use of, or services furnished, rendered or made available by the Water and Wastewater System of the City of New York (the “System”) and concerning changes to other rates and charges and to certain billing policies to be incorporated into the New York City Water Board’s Rate Schedule effective July 1, 2009
Government Rebates and Stimulus Packages – making SOLAR more affordable.
Several countries have introduced or are considering water-efficiency labeling for products as a cost-effective way of influencing purchasing decisions and changing consumers’ water usage patterns
Concern about the environment has led to developments in integrated control systems for energy and water use, especially in big buildings and facilities
Professor Gatze Lettinga from The Netherlands was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2009 for his environmentally sustainable solution for the treatment of recycled water using anaerobic technology.
Water Minister Phil Costa and the Member for Oatley Kevin Greene today visited Penshurst
Public School, which has become the 300th school across greater Sydney to receive a
rainwater tank rebate from the NSW Government
-One month on from Australia’s “Black Saturday” bushfires
– Save water by recycling your bathwater
– New PlumbTool and PlumbBook of the month
Water Minister Phil Costa today announced the Government will amend Sydney’s water restrictions allowing kids to play under backyard sprinklers on hot days.
Mr Costa said the common sense measure is being introduced ahead of an intense heat wave likely to hit Sydney this weekend
The Rees Government has launched a new toilet replacement service that could save up to 500 million
litres of drinking water a year across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Illawarra.
Water Minister Phil Costa said the $16 million program aims to replace 20,000 single flush toilets with
four star water efficient dual flush models at a subsidised cost.
