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LIXIL and Tools & Tiaras Hold Skilled-Trade Summer Camp Workshop for Girls

July 28, 2023

On Tuesday, July 11, LIXIL, a leading plumbing manufacturer and home to iconic kitchen and bath brand American Standard, partnered with Tools & Tiaras Inc. to sponsor a plumbing-focused workshop as […]

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ASPE Seeks Volunteers to Help Revise Siphonic Roof Drainage Standard

July 27, 2023

ASPE Working Group 45 was recently approved to revise ASPE/ANSI 45-2018: Siphonic Roof Drainage, and we seek industry experts—plumbing engineers and designers, manufacturers, inspectors, and installers—to participate in the process. […]

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A. O. Smith Unveils Its Voltex 120V Heat Pump Water Heater

July 26, 2023

A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the launch of its Voltex 120V Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH), an extension of the existing Voltex […]

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Tap Water Survey Finds Communication Is Key in Consumer Perception of Safety

July 26, 2023

Consumers who remember receiving a recent communication from their water utilities are more than three times as likely to report their water’s safety has improved, according to a survey conducted […]

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New Water Research Center Draws on Deep Well of Expertise

July 26, 2023

The University of Alberta has launched a new interdisciplinary research center devoted to tackling a range of global challenges related to water. Based in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, […]

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Bradford White Partners with Grandville Public Schools to Support Robotics Lab

July 25, 2023

Grandville Public Schools is pleased to announce a long-term partnership with Bradford White Corp., an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, for naming rights to the robotics […]

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U.S. DOE Proposes New Energy-Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters

July 25, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed new energy-efficiency standards to save consumers $11.4 billion on their energy and water bills every year. The Congressionally mandated proposed standards for […]

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SFPE Foundation Solicits Public Comment on White Papers Published Through Its Grand Challenges Initiative

July 25, 2023

The SFPE Foundation, a charitable organization focused on enhancing the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the social, natural, and built environments, is soliciting public comment on four […]

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Utah Enhances Building Safety Statewide with Adoption of 2021 International Codes

July 24, 2023

The International Code Council commends the state of Utah for adopting the 2021 International Codes® (I-Codes). This adoption of the latest I-Codes, effective as of July 1, 2023, will ensure […]

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Texas State Plumbing Board Adopts ASSE Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel

July 24, 2023

The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) has adopted a rule recognizing ASSE 6010, a professional qualifications standard for medical gas systems personnel. This decision expands qualification opportunities for […]

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