The foundation is inviting schoolchildren across the world to participate in its poster contest — this year, to share the message that "Plumbing is Essential."

Seven hour-long sessions offer intensive, personalized instruction.

The organization’s first in-person meeting is scheduled for April 13.

These and ACCA’s other Quality Standards outline the procedures for contractors to follow when designing, installing, maintaining, repairing, and verifying heating and cooling systems.

The framework will assist governments and building industry stakeholders in meeting energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

LEED Earth has enabled the expansion of green building to nearly 200 countries around the world.

The group will address the critical subject of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with buildings.

A 26-year veteran of the trades, Rogers joined IAPMO in 2015 as the manager responsible for IAPMO’s interests in the Midwestern states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

The project is inspired by a recent student leadership initiative at nearby Hardin-Jefferson High School that sought to identify local water-quality issues and potential community actions that could address them.

The agreement defines parameters by which the two entities will discuss and share information about emerging research results and technologies in HVAC systems.