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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
17 Feb 2009 Water and energy will be the two main themes of ISH Frankfurt in 2009.

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
16 Feb 2009 The results of a survey WPR magazine conducted in 2008, unearthed some interesting facts and figures.