The Certified in Plumbing Design program is the only international credential for plumbing system engineers and designers.

The Backflow Hero Award recognizes those who have made a significant impact in the field of backflow prevention.

Proper pipe sizing is more complex than it seems — and oversizing can be just as problematic as undersizing; Lance MacNevin explains how the PPI’s Plastic Pipe Design Calculator helps designers strike the right balance for efficient, safe plumbing systems.

In her new role, Williams will be setting the strategic direction for talent acquisition and management at Franklin Electric, overseeing all aspects of employee relations, compensation, benefits, development and compliance.

Designing plumbing for building retrofits isn’t just about pipes — it’s a puzzle of past and present, where careful investigation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving turn old spaces into seamless, functional systems.

The collaboration aims to provide engineers, contractors, distributors, architects, developers, builders and end-users with seamless access to REHAU’s high-performance PEXa technology for both engineered bid-spec and design-build projects.

Beaton will receive the award during the General Session at AFSA44: Convention, Exhibition, and National Apprentice Competition in Washington, D.C.

NFPA completed the election of its board of directors at its annual meeting on June 16, 2025, which included the naming of one new officer, one new director, the election of one new member, and the reelection of three members of the board.

The 2025 Certified Plumbing Design Technician exam will be held via remote proctor from Oct. 13–24.

IAPMO has posted online the 2025 Report on Comments for the 2027 editions of these American National Standard-designated model codes.