Restricted water access, for example, is linked to approximately 700,000 preventable child fatalities every year, in addition to the millions of cases of diseases related to contaminated water.

'The webcast focuses on recognizing the value of a holistic approach to assessing a building and its systems, as well as addressing the myths and realities of energy efficiency as discovered through real life experiences.'

Topics range from design innovations spreading through the industry to the latest in building integration and observation, as well as troubleshooting the most common issues occurring in building management systems.

The “Management Commitment and Employee Involvement” safety resources offer guidelines, training, checklists, logs and other valuable resources related to hazard prevention and control, safety and health planning, and other construction-specific safety topics.

The three-day conference is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and marks the first time experts from industry, academia, public health, medicine and government will meet to discuss Legionella and other pathogens

GBCI Canada will be led by CaGBC President and CEO Thomas Mueller, who will manage both organizations

Scientists hypothesize a connection between low flow rates and outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as Legionnaires’ disease, warns Plumbing Manufacturers International.

Through the instructor-led online courses, industry experts present three-hour sessions on such other HVAC&R topics

The pictograms, designed by an industrial body of toilet makers, include those for 'strong flush,' 'bidet' and 'raise/lower the lid.'

In his new role, Purkiss leads NSF International's global water programs, including certification programs for products used in municipal water treatment, water distribution, residential drinking water treatment, plumbing, pools and spas, and wastewater treatment.