Discover the economic advantages of water-efficient technologies and practices.
What is this training about?
By improving water efficiency in buildings, plumbers play a particularly important role in the high-performance building process and help conserve a precious natural resource.
Heating water accounts for over 10 percent of the energy used in buildings. GPRO Plumbing explains how to make plumbing systems as efficient as possible. GPRO Plumbing is ideal for a range of professionals in the industry, including subcontractors, installers, service technicians and estimators.
What will you learn?
- Key differences between green and conventional plumbing products and work practices
- Improving water distribution systems
- How to interpret Energy Guide and water use rating systems
- Maintenance issues on common green fixtures, appliances, and systems
- Retrofitting existing buildings with water-efficient technologies
- The plumber’s role in the building commissioning process
- Green bidding issues for plumbers
Continuing education units
GPRO Plumbing is a 12-hour training that is taught live, in-person or remotely, by a highly knowledgeable instructor with industry experience. You are encouraged to ask questions and participate during classroom discussions and activities.
After completing the training, you can earn a GPRO Plumbing Certificate by passing a 25-question multiple choice exam.