PAZA and IWSH now aim to collaborate further in the areas of vocational education and training development, women’s empowerment, codes and standards development, public health awareness, and other outreach activities that support the sustainable delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene services to underserved populations and communities in Zambia.

IAPMO Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President Dave Viola has been appointed to CEO effective Jan. 1, 2021, taking over for GP Russ Chaney, who is retiring after a quarter-century at the helm of the 95-year-old association.

IAPMO has been an active participant in the rule-making process from the beginning and submitted numerous comments for consideration. 

The training facility, designed for the plumbing industry, will generate all energy required to support the operation of the building on site through the incorporation of several renewable energy technologies.

The first award will be presented to Nelson's wife, Christine, on Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. PDT via Zoom.

The Mexican government is making large strides toward improving the nation’s potable water and sanitary systems and advancing water conservation efforts.

The association is seeking volunteers in the “general interest” and “user interest” categories, with technical background in building and mechanical systems.

The manual will support providing safe and effective water efficiency and water quality provisions for the built environment.

Similar language has been included in previous bills and IAPMO advocated strongly for its continued inclusion in order to ensure the sustainability of major WASH projects to meet strong, accepted standards.

The new agreement precedes further collaboration for the next two biennial international WorldSkills Competitions.