The Copper Development Association participated in the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference. Working alongside the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Educational Foundation, CDA representatives provided materials, technical expertise, judging support and volunteer leadership for the national plumbing competition held at the Georgia World Congress Center.
The annual event brings together top-performing students from across the United States and Puerto Rico who have advanced through state-level competitions to compete on a national stage. SkillsUSA highlights excellence across a wide range of career and technical disciplines, including plumbing, construction, HVAC, culinary arts, ornamental design, résumé writing and many other vocational fields.
The national plumbing competition challenges approximately 50 contestants to construct a complete bathroom rough-in installation from a detailed blueprint in 11-1/2 hours over two days. Participants must install components, including a water closet, lavatory sink, floor drain and associated piping systems, in accordance with strict specifications and industry standards.
For many students, the event provides their first opportunity to work extensively with materials such as copper tube and cast iron piping in a competitive environment.
For more info, visit copper.org.
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