Building a Smarter Water Future
In regions where every drop of water counts, the work of a plumber becomes far more than a trade — it becomes a frontline defense in the...
Redefining Resilience
PLUMBING AND ENERGY SYSTEMS EXPERT CALLS FOR SHIFT IN APPROACH When discussing resilience in buildings, the conversation often centers on...
Brewing Confidence in Reuse
CANYON TURN RECYCLED SHOWER AND LAUNDRY WATER INTO AWARD-WINNING CRAFT BEER They proved it could be done. Now they’re seeing if it will...
Mechanical Duct and Exhaust Compliance in the UMC
EXAMINING FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES, DAMPER SELECTION, AIR CLASSIFICATION, AND SHUTDOWN REQUIREMENTS THAT COMMONLY TRIGGER FIELD CORRECTIONS...
Strong Foundations, Shared Future
As IAPMO celebrates our 100th anniversary, the milestone is far more than a marker of time — it is a testament to a century of...
A Century of Protection: The Evolution and Impact of the Uniform Plumbing Code
Over the past century, plumbing regulation has evolved from fragmented local rules into a unified, consensus driven system that now...
The Evolution Of An Essential Trade
FROM 1926 TO 2026: HOW PLUMBING GREW SAFER, SMARTER AND MORE DIVERSE OVER THE PAST 100 YEARS IAPMO was created on May 17, 1926, by Los...
Building Resiliency
SMARTER STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND FLOOD MITIGATION FOR A CHANGING CLIMATE The increasingly intense storms striking the Southeast have...
If It Ain’t Broke (or Stolen), Don’t Fix It
FIRE HYDRANTS HAVE LOOKED — AND WORKED RELIABLY — THE SAME FOR 100 YEARS, BUT IS IT TIME TO CONSIDER UPDATES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY?...
How the UA’s Skilled Professionals Saved My Life
It was 1997; I was 19, working three jobs that didn’t pay much and had no benefits. One morning, I woke up and had a horrible toothache....