WPC, Author at World Plumbing Council

About WPC

The World Plumbing Council (WPC) is an international organization which aims to achieve the best possible plumbing for the world through growth and development of the world’s plumbing industries. To achieve it’s Mission, the leadership team of the World Plumbing Council (WPC) has a powerful set of strategies: • Create a global network of plumbing industries • Support better design and governance of plumbing industries worldwide • Continually improve the image of plumbing industries • Advance education and training in plumbing industries • Act as a global level communications hub for plumbing industries • Progress plumbing research and innovation, in both technology and policy areas • Contribute to community development projects in less developed countries

Cancellation of WorldSkills Shanghai 2022

The current lockdowns in Shanghai and ongoing pandemic prevention and control restrictions in China make hosting the event not possible in 2022. Today WorldSkills International, in agreement with WorldSkills Members,... read more →

Cohort Presents Findings to Address Wastewater Challenges Facing Millions of Americans

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials® (IAPMO) is proud to support DigDeep in launching the findings of a multiyear effort that brought together communities from across the United... read more →

Prioritizing refugee health in Republic of Moldova through better water, sanitation and hygiene

Source World Health Organization Every day, thousands of refugees are crossing the border from Ukraine into the Republic of Moldova to flee the war. Such large displaced populations are particularly... read more →

Ferguson, Uponor North America Support New Community Plumbing Challenge Effort in Alabama

Ferguson, a leading value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more, and Uponor North America, a global... read more →

Registration Open, Schedule Released for Seventh Emerging Water Technology Symposium

Early-bird registration is now open for the seventh Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), which returns to being an in-person event May 10-11 in San Antonio. To register, visit https://www.aspe.org/2022-ewts-registration/. The... read more →

IWSH Supports Access to Revolutionary Mobile App to Increase Women’s Access to Public Toilets in India

Bengaluru, India — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is pleased to announce its support for a cause led by Woloo, an Indian startup company whose app aims... read more →

Russ Chaney of IAPMO receives Fellowship of WorldSkills

WorldSkills has awarded the honor of a Fellowship to Russ Chaney for his “longstanding, highly distinguished, and valued contribution” to vocational education and training. Mr Chaney retired this year as... read more →

IWSH #GivingTuesday Project to Benefit Primary School in Rwanda

This #GivingTuesday, Nov. 30, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is working with the Rwanda Plumbers Organization (RPO) to launch the construction of new toilet and hand-washing facilities... read more →

IAPMO Supports Passage of Federal Infrastructure Legislation

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), publisher of the American National Standard Uniform Codes, enthusiastically applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Infrastructure Investment and... read more →

U.S. Plumbing Industry Supports Legislation That Will Improve Water Quality and Efficiency

The IAPMO Group and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) applaud the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee for advancing legislation this past week reauthorizing the National Institute of Standards and... read more →

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