New WorldSkills Global Partnership
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Group announced a renewed, four-year Global Industry Partnership agreement with WorldSkills, the global hub for skills excellence and development. The new agreement precedes further collaboration for the next two biennial international WorldSkills Competitions, which will be hosted in China and France, respectively: WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 and WorldSkills Lyon 2023. Click here for full details.
MOU With LA Department of Water and Power
IAPMO and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the mutual goal of promoting water conservation, respective efforts and support in the development of technological innovations and the green plumbing industry. The collaboration also will provide support to LADWP and its partnership with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) for more sustainable building operations and the green economy. Read the full release here.
Water Demand Calculator Available for Download
IAPMO® announced that the Water Demand Calculator version 2.0 — with new and enhanced features — is now available for download. While the basic template of the calculator remains intact, several new features have been added along the edge. The most significant new feature is the addition of a drop-down menu that offers a selection between a single- and multi-family building. For full details, click here.