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Six months down and six to go for 2023 !
Indeed , the months are flying for most and if not , something is wrong .
While this issue is the sixth month , activity in our industry is strong . Sure , it could be better if government really started on their infrastructure spend in a meaningful manner , but many are still busy .
This issue looks at poor plumbing and the effects on people ’ s health – Steve van Zyl of IOPSA looks into this matter and clearly shows
the impact of poor plumbing and the various diseases and illnesses caused . The article itself , while not directly addressing the issue of ongoing learning to improve oneself , connects well with the article on Competency . It will be worthwhile to have a look at the Hierarchy of Competency illustration – see where you fit in .
We introduce a regular column from SA Watermark , formed to provide a definitive list of approved products according to SANS . Such a listing plays a critical role and needs the support of all SANS accredited manufacturers and suppliers . The article spells out the raison d ' être for the listing , especially with the flood of non-compliant products and unqualified people entering openly into our market .
Our ‘ Women in Plumbing ’ and ‘ Women on Site ’ regular contributions continue to show how women are making themselves felt in our industry and good on them ! The IAPMO colouring book in this issue written by a woman plumber makes the observation that “[ P ] lumbing knows no gender .” And how right she is .
Our ‘ Tell me Why ’ series is back in Gauteng after a sojourn to the Cape last month and next issue will focus on KZN .
Uwe Putlitz continues his series and now tackles weather conditions and construction . The activities that take place in poor conditions are governed by law in the OSH Act and obviously working in such conditions is dangerous to employees .
Our ‘ Steps to a successful exhibition ’ piece applies to both readers / visitors and exhibitors and explains that the need to engage is primarily the opportunity to speak face to face .
Vollie Brink reinforces the Quality Assurance aspect in plumbing .
This issue sees the catalogue for the Durban / KZN exhibition and we include the workshop programme which has broadened to let us hear from a Water inspector and wet services engineer plus IOPSA on Compliance .
The feature on heat pumps , while briefer than our usual features , offers a more holistic view on heat pumps which will be an important growth area in future as we look to use less energy .
The project is Royal View which is an upmarket apartment complex alongside the Royal Johannesburg Golf Club and is impressive both as a structure and for the plumbing design .
Our series on valves continues , highlighting the critical role they
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Rory Macnamara , Editor | Email : rory @ interactmedia . co . za
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June 2023 Volume 29 I Number 4 www . plumbingafrica . co . za