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Converting heat into electricity
Following the growing interest in geothermal energy, a new invention has been designed to convert heat from this sustainable source into electricity. But what does this ... -
Holding onto Gen Y
No matter where you come from, the division between the generations seems to be growing. What can plumbers do to stop this gulf from widening? -
IAPMO R&T Oceana Opens in Sydney
Due to rapid expansion of the business and to further build upon the strong reputation and the high regard of its product certification services in the ... -
Toilets at the Gates
Bill Gates has set his attention to revolutionising the humble toilet in a bid to tackle disease epidemics. -
Canadian energy rebates
The Canadian federal government has just released details of the $400 million EcoEnergy Retrofit – Homes program that was revived as part of the 2011 budget ... -
Urinal games in Japan
Japanese entertainment company Sega has created an entirely new urinal experience: urinal controlled games. -
World Plumbing Day 2011 a global success
Created in 2010 by the World Plumbing Council (WPC), the second World Plumbing Day on 11 March 2011 has been hailed as a success writes Robert ... -
National plumbing regulators forum 2011
The National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) held its first conference in two and a half years at the Melbourne Convention Centre, bringing industry leaders and experts ... -
The ISH pilgrimage 2011
For the past 22 years, Connection Magazines and World Plumbing Info publisher Jeff Patchell has been fortunate to attend the world’s major bi-annual plumbing fair. In ... -
Vale – Prof. John Swaffield, a great Scot
In February 2011, the plumbing industry lost a man who, for the past 30 years, has been considered by many to be the industry’s great visionary.