President Darryl K. Boyce announced the new society theme will be “Building for People & Performance. Achieving Operational Excellence.” 

The USHGC Technical Committee also requested the formation of a Hydronics Task Group to review all hydronics proposals.

GBI is the only green building organization to deliver its rating system through an ANSI-audited consensus process.

Order allows the board to continue its operations through May 31, 2021, giving the 87th legislature time to address the matter. 

Texas’ state plumbing code is currently on track to cease to exist on Sept. 1, while the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners will have a “wind down” period that has it wrapping up operations by September 2020.

Concerned plumbers want governor to call for a special session to implement state plumbing regulation before the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners is abolished.

Standard provides a basis for evaluating the adequacy of appliance design and performance to ensure sanitary conditions and to protect the public from health hazards.

'We do not want to see a well-regulated industry be subject to deregulation and thereby, put the health and safety of Texas citizens at risk.'