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Written Eamonn Ryan Discussions with the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), and the Building Control Officer (BCO) reveals that his/her staff are only…
Written by Eamonn Ryan The IOPSA eLearning platform was launched last year, having been developed internally. It has taken over the online training function from…
Written by Eamonn Ryan Women in Plumbing today is an independently registered non-profit company in its own right, with no direct link any other…
Written by Eamonn Ryan IOPSA has piloted a new format of Plumbers’ Evening in the Gauteng region, which may ultimately be implemented nationwide. To cater…
If you’re wondering how to start your CPD journey, here are a few guidelines: The Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB) is a Professional Body registered…
By Eamonn Ryan In the past, there were a number of ways of qualifying as a plumber, and no uniformity as to the educational…
By Eamonn Ryan One of the best ways for a non-profit organization to ensure its survival is to run its charitable activities ‘like a…
By Eamonn Ryan One hears of doctors, lawyers and accounting auditors being disbarred, ‘struck off the register’ and unable to practice their profession despite…
By Eamonn Ryan The PIRB COC system has an inspection process behind it. For municipalities to replicate this system would require a huge amount…
By Eamonn Ryan Transformation takes many forms in the plumbing industry. The initiative likely to make the greatest impact – and currently receiving the…