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Book early and save: World Plumbing Conference 2013 Book early and save: World Plumbing Conference 2013
27 Mar 2013
Early bird registrations are now open for the World Plumbing Conference, with great savings to be made if you book before 31 March.
Safety Alert for Plumbers & Excavators Safety Alert for Plumbers & Excavators
17 Mar 2013
A Plumbing Industry Guide to Safety 2013 has recently been released
Plumbing community comes together Plumbing community comes together
06 Feb 2013
World Plumbing Day in 2013 is destined to be bigger and better than ever, as the World Plumbing Industry comes together to celebrate and recognise the value of this day. The World Plumbing Council’s mission statement says it all – “To promote the role of plumbing in improving public health and safeguarding the environment, by uniting the World Plumbing Industry for the benefit of All.
Assisting tomorrow’s plumbers
09 Dec 2012
Rheem has launched a new e-mentoring pilot program for plumbers and gasfitters.
Plumbing: Take it personally Plumbing: Take it personally
11 Nov 2012
Jeff Patchell reports on the recent General Meeting of the World Plumbing Council (WPC) he attended in Brisbane and calls for plumbers to get involved with the WPC.
Bosch brings down the hammer Bosch brings down the hammer
28 Aug 2012
This year, Bosch celebrates 80 years of hammer expertise by launching a new range of powerful hammers, as well as introducing Bosch Vibration Control technology to its premium 2kg hammers range.
Toilets cause damage
28 Aug 2012
A faulty flushing system in toilets in Cincinatti are behind 304 explosions in that city.
A revolutionary way to view building and construction Standards
25 May 2012
SAI Global Limited (ASX: SAI) has launched an innovative, mobile tool for visualising where referenced Standards apply in a residential dwelling according to the National Construction Code (NCC).
A life changing opportunity awaits A life changing opportunity awaits
25 May 2012
For Australian volunteer and Adelaide plumber, Richard Peterson, a gap in practical and technical trade skills in Namibia and a life-long goal of improving water and sanitation knowledge in developing nations, led him to volunteer as a vocational education training adviser – general construction.
World Plumbing Day: The best yet
25 Mar 2012
As March 11 every year, everywhere becomes a significant day supporting plumbing and plumbers around the world, there can be little doubt that the 2012 celebrations of World Plumbing Day proved another great success.
World Plumbing Day recognised in Parliament
25 Mar 2012
World Plumbing Day had impact around the world and was recognised in several Parliaments. Mr Kelvin Thomas, the Member of Willis in Australia had these kind words to say.
World Plumbing Day Twitter Challenge
07 Feb 2012
It is just over a month to World Plumbing Day, March 11, every year, everywhere, and the World Plumbing Council want all their members and and staff on board supporting this day around the World.
Andy Watts Receives WPC’s Distinguished Service Award
22 Sep 2011
The World Plumbing Council (WPC) Executive Board has bestowed its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, upon Andy Watts, MBE, of the United Kingdom. Newly elected WPC Chairman GP Russ Chaney presented the award to Watts during the 9th World Plumbing Conference, Sept. 7-11, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
World Plumbing Council Concludes International Conference
22 Sep 2011
The World Plumbing Council (WPC) recently concluded its 9th Triennial Conference, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Conference host the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) reports that 363 registered delegates and companions attended.
IAPMO R&T Oceana Opens in Sydney
18 Aug 2011
Due to rapid expansion of the business and to further build upon the strong reputation and the high regard of its product certification services in the Australian and New Zealand markets, IAPMO R&T Oceana has expanded with the opening of a new office in Sydney, Australia.