The term “first-fix plumbing" happens first in the new build process and is all about routing and laying the pipework to create a strong foundation. Whereas “second-fix plumbing” is the process of connecting the appliances and fixtures to the pipework and adding the finishing touches to a home.

The oldest evidence of a plumbing system is the discovery of copper water pipes in palace ruins of India's Indus River Valley. These pipes date all the back to 4000-3000 B.C. In addition, earthen plumbing pipes dating around 2700 B.C. have been uncovered in the Indus Valley's ancient urban settlement.

Sask Polytech alumn wins Guinness World Record for being the world's oldest plumber. Even though he's 92-years-old, Lorne Figley is proud to be doing what he loves. In fact, Lorne has been the owner and operator of his own heating and plumbing business in Saskatoon for more than 65 years.

Ancient Plumbing: Egyptians and Indians (4000-2500 B.C.) The first evidence of plumbing is from the ancient Egyptians and Indians. They developed systems of copper piping to transport water from natural sources like wells and springs to homes and public baths.