Recently, pme interviewed Russ Chaney, CEO of The IAPMO Group, about his organization that develops the Uniform Plumbing, Mechanical, Swimming Pool and Solar Energy Codes, tests and certifies plumbing and mechanical products in the United States and overseas.
Members of the Radiant Professionals Alliance gathered Sept. 18-20 in Philadelphia for their annual conference and membership meeting. The national convention was the second since RPA was acquired early last year by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
On June 6 in Washington, the Plumbing Industry Leadership Coalition met to address three topics we’ve discussed in this column in recent months: upgrading the nation’s aging infrastructure, preparing for the federal law on no-lead plumbing products and attracting the next generation of plumbing industry professionals, including engineers.
We’ve seen this collision before in the last year or so when two indicators of nonresidential construction industry activity are released virtually at the same time, with each moving in a different direction. The divergent reports support comments I’ve been hearing from engineers, contractors and manufacturers that the road to economic recovery remains a bumpy one.
When WMS Sales talks to groups of engineers about the upcoming federal law on low-lead plumbing products, the manufacturers rep agency begins by asking for a show of hands to answer this question: “Who is going to rob a 7-Eleven on the way home?”
The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act redefines the term “lead-free” in the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 down from a maximum 8% on a weighted average basis to the new level.
The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act redefines the term “lead-free” in the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 down from a maximum 8% on a weighted average basis to the new level.
Last month, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued its Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, which it does every four years. The cumulative grade-point average, across 16 infrastructure categories is D+. This actually represents an improvement from 2009.