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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....
Everything Everywhere All at Once
A&J TRAINING TRUST’S NEW CAMPUS IN EL MONTE WANTS FOR LITTLE AS IT SEEKS TO EDUCATE 6,000 TRADESPEOPLE REPRESENTING SEVEN UA LOCALS...
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Advancing Public Safety Through Professional Qualification Standards
ASSE International has long stood at the forefront of public health and safety through its development of rigorous performance standards...
AHR Expo 2026 Heads to Las Vegas: Spotlight on RPA’s Radiant and Hydronics Education Track
When the HVACR industry gathers each year for the AHR Expo, it isn’t just about walking the floor and marveling at the latest...
Branching Out: How Trees Tackle Stormwater Runoff Naturally
Stormwater runoff is a growing challenge in both urban and rural environments. As more land is covered by pavement, rooftops, and other...
Greenhouses and Rainwater Harvesting: Cultivating Sustainability Year-Round
In an era where climate change reshapes our relationship with natural resources, finding sustainable solutions for food production is more...
IWSH Plumbing Champions Make Real-World Impact at ISH Frankfurt 2025
The IWSH team recently returned from ISH Frankfurt 2025 where its IWSH Plumbing Champions transformed a high-profile trade show...
IAPMO on the Road to 100: A Year of Progress and Purpose
As we look back on IAPMO’s 99th year, I want to begin by expressing a sincere and heartfelt thank you. No single message or report can...
Together, Toward Tomorrow: Leading IAPMO into the Next 100 Years
I am deeply honored and humbled to address you as the newly elected president of IAPMO. Thank you for placing your trust in me — it means...
ASSE Spotlight
DOREEN CANNON, ASSE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS By the time most people hit their stride in one career, Doreen Cannon had already...
From Aircraft to Air Gaps
For Bob Gagliasso, a successful plumbing career isn’t just about being skilled with tools — it’s about relationships. After...
Conference 2025 Awards
Industry Person of the Year Robert “Chap” ThorntonUA LOCAL 286 BUSINESS MANAGER AND FINANCIAL SECRETARY-TREASURER The recipient of this...
Plumbing Champions Make a Lasting Impact at ADRA Logan Community Care Centre
In a powerful collaboration between global plumbing leaders, local industry partners, and a trusted community organization, another IWSH...
Why Do You Believe Access to Water and Sanitation Is A Human Right?
RUNNER-UP 2024 IWSH SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY COMPETITION STELLA WANG MARKVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL ONTARIO, CANADA When I was 8 years old, my...
Advancing Water Knowledge: ARCSA Conference Recap and Technical Symposium Spotlight
The 2025 ARCSA Annual Conference in Palm Springs was nothing short of inspiring! Two days of discussion, collaboration, and innovation that...
Branching Out: How Trees Tackle Stormwater Runoff Naturally
Stormwater runoff is a growing challenge in both urban and rural environments. As more land is covered by pavement, rooftops, and other...