HBI is a national nonprofit that provides training, curriculum development and job placement services for the building industry. 

Data from PMI shows 464,370 U.S. jobs, $26 billion in wages generated from plumbing manufacturing industry.

A range of bathroom and kitchen renovations will be carried out, including the installation of new basins, taps, toilets, water tanks, water pumps, and hot- and cold-water pipework.

The association handed out a number of awards during its annual convention.

A dedicated team of contractor volunteers arrived two days before the competitions to assemble the competitor test benches, distribute the materials and supplies and setup the testing areas.