We are integral to the water strategy
Here we are writing this piece in the middle of March, and our pages are filled with activities centred around that precious resource: water.
The Institute of Plumbing South Africa( IOPSA) held their annual awards and in addition to their premier awards, they recognised those long-standing companies that have been IOPSA members for 20 years and longer. A fitting acknowledgement to such members and an example to those who constantly find reason not to be part of the broader‘ community’ that achieves more together. Note, these members are highly successful plumbing operations. Why? Because they stayed the course. To those approaching the 20-year mark: keep at it and well done to IOPSA for establishing this recognition. Also acknowledged were the platinum sponsors, manufacturers, and suppliers who have consistently encouraged and supported IOPSA, recognising the institute’ s role in their lives.
World Plumbing Day, 11 March every year, saw the inaugural Gauteng fun run and cycle ride. The fellowship that was generated both during and after the races was amazing to witness. We look forward to hearing how other regions observed this day.
Fitting thought
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plumbing as an integral part of the water strategy. Legionella is lurking in South Africa, the broader continent, and developed countries. Plumbers will be the first in line to control— if not stop— this disease with the correct installations.
Our feature on equipment hire provides some interesting input on hire or buy considerations. The section on customer service and the need to change mindsets offer food for thought.
The IOPSA pricing guide is up and running and we preview it in this issue.
The World Plumbing Council is offering their annual scholarship, so have a look-see where you could be involved.
We chat to Precious Hlatswayo of Burgess & Partners as to why she entered the world of plumbing— it makes for positive reading.
We still want to hear from our readers out there, so talk to us. PA
Rory
This issue has our team of contributors offering words of wisdom, humour, and advice. Also, the activity around water is heating up. The National Water Resource Strategy 2, of which we have reprinted sections that pertain to plumbing, is a must read. This is the first policy document for decades( and certainly since 1994) that mentions
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