Industry Organizations Sign MOUs at 14th World Plumbing Conference

IAPMO signed two memorandums of understanding during the 14th World Plumbing Conference, held in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The MOUs establish expanded international collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers.

The agreements formalize a shared commitment among the organizations to advance public health, safety and well-being through education, sustainability initiatives, water efficiency, research, professional development and the exchange of technical expertise.

The first agreement, signed by IAPMO CEO Dave Viola and CIPHE CEO Kevin Wellman, establishes a framework for cooperation between IAPMO and CIPHE across a broad range of areas, including education, sustainability, water efficiency, heating, ventilation and cooling technologies, research, membership engagement and publications.

The second agreement brings together IAPMO, ASPE and CIPHE in a trilateral partnership designed to leverage the combined expertise of the three organizations. Signed by Viola, Wellman and ASPE Executive Director/CEO Billy Smith, FASPE, the agreement focuses on collaborative efforts in education, sustainability, water efficiency, research, membership and publications.

The organizations will pursue opportunities for joint technical guidance, professional training, public awareness initiatives and collaborative research related to plumbing and mechanical systems. The partnership also provides a framework for sharing publications, promoting reciprocal membership opportunities and expanding the global dissemination of technical expertise, standards and best practices. The MOUs establish an initial one-year term with automatic annual renewals and provide a foundation for future collaborative projects and initiatives among the organizations.