Associations

IAPMO Seeks Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group Members

September 8, 2021

The scope of the group is to develop modifications to medical gas design/installation guidance to allow medical gas systems to be more responsive in handling variable loads, such as those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Report on Comments Toward WE•Stand Now Available for Online Download

September 8, 2021

IAPMO, developer of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard, has posted online the 2021 Report on Comments for the development of the 2020 edition of this document.

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Interview with Incoming PHCC President Joel Long

Joel Long, new president of PHCC prepares to start his term.

September 3, 2021

Steve Smith

Joel Long and brother Steven Long are the third-generation to run GSM Services, Gastonia, North Carolina.

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Plumbing Manufacturers Share Construction Industry's Growth, Challenges

A post-pandemic wave of home renovations and new building motivate builders and manufacturers to get creative with hiring, supply chain issues.

September 3, 2021

As the pandemic drove everyone into their homes last year, the United States saw a burst of economic growth fueled by substantial remodeling and building efforts.

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A Conversation with ASPE’s Billy Smith

The organization weathered the pandemic storm with new members even as it prepared to host a big in-person event this month.

September 3, 2021

Amalia Deligiannis

Plumbing Engineer recently spoke with Billy Smith, FASPE, executive director and CEO of ASPE, who gave an update on the organization and what to expect at this year’s symposium as well as the biennial convention in 2022.

HARDI Distributors Report 9.3 Percent Revenue Increase in July

September 2, 2021

The association also reports the average annual sales growth for the 12 months through July 2021 is 17.2 percent.

ACCA Forms Partnership with Scorpion

September 2, 2021

The new partnership brings Scorpion’s digital marketing education, resources, and in-person expertise to ACCA membership.

KBIS 2022 Registration Now Open

September 2, 2021

The show will take place in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 8-10, 2022.

SWA Hosts Valve School

September 2, 2021

With industry experts presenting on valve basics and selection, and how and why we use them, this course is essential to understanding products and use.