San Antonio, Texas — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) on Monday opened its 94th annual Education and Business Conference, co-located with ASSE International’s Annual Meeting and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association’s (ARCSA) Annual Conference, at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk.
During the conference’s opening session, IAPMO honored numerous individuals with awards recognizing unique contributions and long-standing support from members and industry allies. The awards and their recipients include:
IAPMO CEO Dave Viola delivered the annual State of IAPMO report, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg addressed attendees and presented a resolution declaring “Mechanical and Plumbing Industry Week” in San Antonio, and the keynote address was delivered by George McGraw, founder and CEO of DIGDEEP, a human-rights nonprofit working to bring clean water access to all Americans.
IAPMO’s 95th annual Education and Business Conference will be held in Las Vegas, Sept. 22-26, 2024.
The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®), the public charity of IAPMO, has released its 2025 Impact Report. The report highlights how targeted plumbing projects helped improve health, safety, and daily life for more than 5,000 individuals across five countries.
ASSE International is seeking subject matter experts and industry stakeholders to participate in a working group for the development of a proposed new professional qualification standard: ASSE 18000, Professional Qualifications Standard for Fuel Gas Systems and Equipment Installers and Repairers.
IAPMO® is proud to announce that Dain Hansen, executive vice president of Government Relations, has been named one of The Hill’s Top 100 Lobbyists of 2025. This marks Hansen’s fourth consecutive year on this prestigious list, highlighting his continued leadership and IAPMO’s influence on public policy affecting codes, standards, and the built environment.