Best Practices

Hills Distribution Partners With Bender Plumbing Supply

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:32:00 -0400

Bender Plumbing Supply is a fourth-generation, family-owned business with a long-standing reputation for quality products, deep customer relationships and exceptional service across the Connecticut market.

Oatey Expands Availability of Design-Forward Decorative Shower Drains Across Wholesale and Retail Markets

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:55:00 -0500

Oatey decorative shower drains provide accessible drainage solutions for professionals, remodelers, and homeowners alike.

NIBS Announces Building Innovation 2024 Call for Abstracts

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

BI2024 will cover resilience, building technology, and building performance and sustainability.

LiquiTech to Sponsor, Present PHCPPros Webinar: "Plumbing Design in the Age of Sustainability — A Better Way Forward"

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

The webinar, featuring speakers Jay Egg, CMC; Kristy Egg BSPH, RN; and LiquiTech CEO Tory Schira, will take place on Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. CDT.

WQA Issues Call for 2023 Convention Presentations

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:11:00 -0400

Proposals for the Las Vegas event will be accepted through July 31, 2022.

U.S. Green Building Council Announces USGBC Live Headline Speakers

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:53:00 -0400

Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. DOE; Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman, U.S. HUD, Nina M. Albert, GSA Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service; and Jerome Foster II, Climate Justice Activist to keynote D.C. event, June 9-10

Water Quality Association Names A. O. Smith's Jim Stern President

Mon, 09 May 2022 13:47:00 -0400

Stern will help the association grow through its new strategic plan, which includes advancing the knowledge and professionalism of industry participants, increasing advocacy, and driving public awareness and knowledge.

WQA and NGWA Host Webinars on Federal Water Quality Actions and Supply Chain for Water Week 2022

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:41:00 -0400

The associations are hosting two educational briefings April 26-27 in conjunction with WQA's annual Congressional Fly-In.

WQA Launches Professional Certification Rebate

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:22:00 -0400

Members who earn a professional certification title within a year of starting training could be eligible.

U.S. Green Building Council Announces Participants in 2022 LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:52:00 -0400

In partnership with Bank of America, the program has provided more than $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity through LEED for Cities certification.

WQA 2022 Convention & Exposition Offers Key Technical, Business Operations Education

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:46:00 -0500

The complete schedule is now online for the April 6-8 event in Orlando.

Applications Open for New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:42:00 -0500

The volunteer committee will provide recommendations on diversity, equity and inclusion for consideration by the Code Council Board of Directors.

LIXIL Recognized on CDP Water Security A List

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:55:00 -0500

The top rating recognizes multifaceted initiatives in water-related risk mitigation.

WQA Names Jeremy Pollack Government Affairs Director

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:44:00 -0500

Pollack will take a pivotal role in WQA's public advocacy and coalition building.

WQA Opens Registration for 2022 Convention & Exposition

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:16:00 -0500

The Orlando event is set for April 6-8 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Symmons Nominated for 2021 Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:16:00 -0500

State Senator Walter F. Timilty (D-Milton) nominated the 82-year-old South Shore design and manufacturing company for the award and presented the citation to company leaders and employees at the Symmons headquarters and manufacturing facility.

Plans Set for 2022 Mid-Year Leadership Conference

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:05:00 -0400

Water Quality Association members to gather Sept. 13-15 in Lake Tahoe.

WQA/ASPE Sustainable Water Treatment Media Standard Available for Public Review

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:23:00 -0400

On Aug. 6, the organizations announced their intent to reaffirm WQA/ASPE S-802 (2017): Sustainable Water Treatment Media.

WQRF Funds Study of POU/POE Role in SDWA Compliance

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:06:00 -0400

The project will develop a database of case studies and share best practices.

Registration Now Open for Resilience 2021: Building Resilience Through BIM

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:46:00 -0400

There is limited space, register today.

U.S. Green Building Council Recognizes Las Vegas and San Pedro Garza Garcia for Sustainability Planning

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:33:00 -0400

The LEED for Cities rating system spotlights leadership in integrating sustainability into planning.

WQA Opens New Headquarters, Laboratory in Lisle

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:13:00 -0400

The expanded space allows increased capacity, flexibility and services.

NIBS Convenes Built Environment Leaders for Social Equity Roundtable

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:47:00 -0400

The institute will sign the PwC CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion and collect and share DEI best practices with industry CEOs.

ASPE and WQA Announce Intent to Reaffirm Sustainable Water Treatment Media Standard

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:22:00 -0400

The organizations signed a standards development agreement to promote three WQA standards that aligned with the WQA Gold Seal Certification Program and the WQA Sustainability Certification Program.

Registration Open for Virtual PHCPPros CEU Course on Design and Installation of Ground Source Heat Pump Systems

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:16:00 -0400

Attendees will be able to earn 2.0 LU | HSWs through the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and 0.2 CEUs through the International Code Council (ICC).

Registration Open for Virtual PHCPPros CEU Course on Domestic Hot Water Systems

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:41:00 -0400

Attendees will be able to earn 2.0 LU | HSWs through the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and 0.2 CEUs through the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) the International Code Council (ICC).

U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2021 LEED Homes Awards Recipients

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:07:00 -0400

Recognition spotlights extraordinary LEED projects, builders and developers committed to sustainable, healthy and resilient homes.

California Launches RESNET Water Efficiency Rating Program

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:52:00 -0400

HERSH2O aids California in water cost savings through efficiency measures.

Armstrong International to Sponsor, Present PHCPPros Webinar: "A Leading Edge Perspective on DHW System Design in a Continuously Recirculating World"

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:57:00 -0400

The free webinar will take place on Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. CDT.

Water Quality Association Mourns Passing of David Loveday

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:53:00 -0400

Loveday's fifteen years at the association capped a successful career in public advocacy.