It’s possible that water left sitting for long periods of time could contain excessive amounts of heavy metals and pathogens concentrated in pipes nationwide, say researchers who have begun a field study on the impact of a pandemic shutdown on buildings.

The changes we’re starting to see now will have a permanent impact on infrastructure when this virus eventually passes — and the commercial restroom is no exception. 

A letter from IAPMO CEO GP Russ Chaney details specific measures that would enable the relief bill to ensure vulnerable populations have access to life-saving water and sanitation services.

Never has it been more important to remain nimble and develop creative solutions as today.

The announcement followed a review as directed by “America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018,” which includes strong language officially authorizing the program in perpetuity.

"What We Know So Far: The Impact to Housing, Remodeling and Supply Chains" will take place Thursday, April 9, at 2 p.m. ET.

The International Code Council is offering a free webinar series and how-to documents for building and fire departments to transition to a virtual work environment.

The board plans to hold a virtual town hall to discuss the needs of the building industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as approve a new building industry COVID-19 portal to serve members of the public and private sector.

The union carpenters helped build 500 makeshift hospital rooms in the Chicago convention center's Hall C in just over two days.

VMA member companies manufacture and distribute industrial valves, actuators and components that are vital to the nation's infrastructure and process industries.