Climate Change Sustainability Water Efficiency / Dry Drains Water Quality Gray Water / Black Water Codes, Standards & Regulation Product Labeling counterfeit Product Disease Outbreak Control Water Harvesting
2010
14-17 March 2010PMI 2010 Spring meetingHotel de Coronado, San Diego California
22-23 March 2010Waterwise Annual ConferenceKeble College Oxford
23-27 March 2010ExpobagnoFiera Milano Exhibition Centre, Milan, Italy
16-18 April 2010Kitchen Bath Industry Show and Conference
11-12 May 2010International emerging technology symposiumOntario, California
1 June 2010Plumbing Supply ForumPowerhouse Museum, Sydney
24 June 2010DesignbuildMelbourne Exhibition Centre
28-29 July 2010Splash! Pool and spa trade showConrad Jupiters, Gold Coast Australia
15-17 September 2010Plumbing and Hydronics ExpoBaltimore Convention Centre, Balitmore USA

Event Reports

World Plumbing Day 2010 World Plumbing Day 2010
24 Feb 2010
The first ever World Plumbing Day is to be celebrated on 11 March, 2010. worldplumbinginfo.com interviewed World Plumbing Council chairman, Robert Burgon to find out what it’s all about.
Where is world plumbing headed? Where is world plumbing headed?
30 Sep 2009
Where is the world's knowledge of plumbing systems, drainage and technical matters? Wherever the knowledge may be, it is time for people to bring it altogether so it may be shared, discussed and debated in the hope that solutions to water management problems are quickly found.
Plumbing technology moves forward
22 Sep 2009
Convened in conjunction with the World Plumbing Council (WPC), the 2010 International Emerging Technology Symposium will bring a range of expertise together to discuss matters of plumbing, health and water efficiency.
ISH Kitchen and Bath Middle East re-scheduled to autumn 2010
26 Aug 2009
Individual talks and strategic sessions with the key players in the sanitary and kitchen industries led to the conclusion that the timing for the upcoming ISH Kitchen and Bath Middle East edition, which was to be held at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre from September 27-29, 2009, would instead be preferred in 2010.
Mobile toilets for 2010 Expo
21 Aug 2009
To cope with the demand for toilet facilities during the 2010 World Expo, the Shanghai Greenery and Public Sanitation Bureau will set up 49 sets of mibile toilets.
World Plumbing Council to prosper with Prospal World Plumbing Council to prosper with Prospal
13 Jul 2009
The American Society of Sanitary Engineering recently announced that International President Richard J. Prospal has been elected to the World Plumbing Council’s Executive Board for the term ending September 2011.
Effects of lead reduction Effects of lead reduction
28 May 2009
Proposition 65 is a piece of legislation enacted in California in March 2000 that requires manufacturers to supply warnings of lead readings in their products.
Water saving initiatives require more public knowledge Water saving initiatives require more public knowledge
28 May 2009
A recent article which ran in Plumbing Connection magazine looked at water saving subsidies, the uptake of these subsidies and why so many people are yet to acknowledge the need to change their lifestyles to conserve water.
The fate of electric hot water heaters The fate of electric hot water heaters
28 May 2009
Rheem’s Corporate Affairs manager representing AUSWHIP, Gareth Jennings is trying to get governments take a more measured approach to legislation with regard to energy usage of hot water heaters.
Australian Standards come of age Australian Standards come of age
28 May 2009
The cream of Australia’s plumbing industry descended upon the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney for the 2009 Plumbing Supply Forum.
Lifecycle analysis Lifecycle analysis
28 May 2009
The term greenwash is now an integral part of the global vernacular. As 'green' products proliferate, it is important that the claims made are backed up by solid foundations and truth.
The dry drain argument The dry drain argument
28 May 2009
Plumbing Standards general manager for SA Water Jeff Clark repackaged his ISH presentation for the Plumbing Supply Forum 2009 and commented on the effect of WCs on drainline performance, the importance of correct junctions and testing waterless urinals.
How the GFC affects the housing industry How the GFC affects the housing industry
28 May 2009
The Plumbing Supply Forum 2009 provided an excellent opportunity for the whole of industry to come together to discuss all matters affecting the plumbing and construction industries.
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS)
28 May 2009
The most controversial topic of the Plumbing Supply Forum 2009, held at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia was the WELS Scheme and whether it is meeting industry expectations.
Plumbing Supply Forum 2009 :: Post-forum review Plumbing Supply Forum 2009 :: Post-forum review
28 May 2009
The cream of Australia’s plumbing industry descended upon the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia for the 2009 Plumbing Supply Forum.
WPC meets in Frankfurt
14 May 2009
Representatives from nine countries attended a meeting in March of the World Plumbing Council, held in association with the ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany.
World Plumbing Conference 2011 World Plumbing Conference 2011
04 May 2009
Planning is under way for the 9th World Plumbing Conference which will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland from 7-11 September 2011.
ISH: Fifty years on ISH: Fifty years on
26 Mar 2009
It’s the grand dame of plumbing exhibitions and despite tough global economic times, the 2009 ISH (International Sanitation & Heating/Air-Conditioning) Exhibition held in Frankfurt, Germany in March put on a strong showing.
Dry Drains Forum 2009: Post-forum review Dry Drains Forum 2009: Post-forum review
18 Mar 2009
The inaugural Dry Drains Forum took place in Germany on March 11, 2009 at the Messe Frankfurt Congress Center (room spektrum).
Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2009 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2009
11 Mar 2009
Professor Gatze Lettinga from The Netherlands was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2009 for his environmentally sustainable solution for the treatment of recycled water using anaerobic technology.
International Emerging Technology Symposium International Emerging Technology Symposium
17 Feb 2009
Organised jointly by the World Plumbing Council and WPC member organisation IAPMO, the International Emerging Technology Symposium was held in Chicago, USA in August 2008. The two-day event sought to highlight the world’s dwindling resources, the potential for a global water shortage and what can be done to tackle these issues.
WPC to support dry drains forum WPC to support dry drains forum
17 Feb 2009
The World Plumbing Council has agreed to co-brand a seminar focusing on the issues of drain line performance which are being experienced in many parts of the world.
ISH Frankfurt exhibition 2009 ISH Frankfurt exhibition 2009
17 Feb 2009
Water and energy will be the two main themes of ISH Frankfurt in 2009.
World Plumbing Conference '08 World Plumbing Conference '08
17 Feb 2009
The 2008 World Plumbing Conference was held in Calgary, Canada at the end of September, 2008.
Positive trends to water and energy commitments Positive trends to water and energy commitments
16 Feb 2009
The results of a survey WPR magazine conducted in 2008, unearthed some interesting facts and figures.
International plumbing industry collaboration International plumbing industry collaboration
09 Feb 2009
CIB W062 provides researchers, product developers and standards writers with a yearly forum for presenting and discussing important issues affecting the plumbing industry.