Research, Education, Development of Uses for Copper and Copper Alloys
Contact:
Copper Development Association Inc.
7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102
Phone: 212-251-7200
Copper Development Association Inc.
The Copper Development Association Inc. (CDA), a Copper Alliance Member, is a not-for-profit association of the global copper industry, based in the United States. They are the market development, engineering and information services arm of the copper industry. The CDA provides connections between professionals who mine, refine and use copper materials for a variety of applications. Through research, development and education, the CDA influences the use of copper and copper alloys. They promote the proper use of copper materials in sustainable, efficient applications for business, industry and the home. The Copper Development Association Inc. provides a wealth of resources specifically for the plumbing and HVAC industries.
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Recent News and Features Relating to Copper
 | A Guide to Green Water SystemsJanuary 7, 2020 | Go Green A Guide to Green Water Systems Increased attention to green building design is generating more interest in designing water systems that emphasize sustainability. While sustainably designed water infrastructure preserves the integrity of the environment … |
 | Piping and Plumbing in Wildfire RegionsDecember 18, 2019 | Industry News Lessons Learned from Recent Fires The wildfires that continue to ravage the American West Coast have brought a new water-quality crisis to light. Building practices once considered sound and code-compliant now threaten whole communities, contaminating … |
 | Reversing the Industry’s Depletion of Basic Plumbing SkillsJune 10, 2019 | Workforce Development, home page feature Reversing the Industry’s Depletion of Basic Plumbing Skills The Copper Development Association (CDA) has helped teach hundreds of thousands of plumbing professionals how to handle and correctly install copper piping. “If we put everyone on the same ed … |
 | Press Connect Systems and the Skilled Labor ShortageFebruary 20, 2019 | Workforce Development Are Press Connect Systems the Answer to the Skilled Labor Shortage? The plumbing industry has relied on brazing and soldering to create strong piping connections for centuries, but with a reported 70 percent of con- struction companies nationwide havin … |
 | OASIS® Neutralizes Pathogenic MicrobesNovember 27, 2018 | Go Green OASIS Neutralizes Pathogenic Microbes OASIS® Drinking Water Systems Continuously Neutralize Pathogenic MicrobesAntimicrobial properties of copper and silver keep surfaces hostile to germs Humans average 3,000 bacteria on their hands. That’s just the a … |
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