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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

World Plumbing Council Invites Submissions for Annual Scholarships

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 2, 2022) — The World Plumbing Council is accepting applications for its three annual scholarships, two of which are awarded to plumbers to travel internationally to learn... read more →

IAPMO Crowns International Plumbing Champions at Conclusion of WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition

Ontario, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2022) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was pleased to have participated in the Plumbing and Heating event at WorldSkills Competition 2022... read more →

How We Can Build Our Way Out of Dodgy Construction Work

By Murray Thomas, CEO of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of Western Australia This article was originally published in The West Australian on 1 August 2022. WA’s building and... read more →

Western Australia’s 2022 Awards for Excellence

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of Western Australia is conducting its annual Awards for Excellence competition in 2022 after placing it on hold for two years due to the... read more →

IAPMO Applauds Passage of U.S. Federal Premise Plumbing Research Legislation

Washington, D.C. — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), applauds the U.S. Congress on passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, legislation that includes creation... read more →

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 →

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