As a plumbing or mechanical contractor, you might think the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s proposed silica standard has nothing to do with you. But are you sure?

Mr. Rooter President Mary Kennedy Thompson has been appointed executive vice president of parent company, The Dwyer Group.

Polypropylene pipe is officially included in the 2014 California Plumbing Code as part of the new California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) codes that took effect January 1, 2014.

Award recognizes OEMs, building owners, municipalities and end users for advancements in energy efficiency, environmental responsibility.

Geberit in-wall systems improve convenience and hygiene, as well as save space, particularly in powder rooms.

NSF International creates Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training to reduce risk of microbial, chemical and physical hazards in building water systems.

WaterSense helps hotels take the guest work out of saving water.

Bosch Thermotechnology teams up with Orca Energy to reduce cost of geothermal heating and cooling for new home developers, builders and homebuyers.

Auditions to be held at the NKBA Center Stage booth N2163, Feb. 4-6.

The day-long technical workshop will be led by industry expert John Siegenthaler.