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ASPE REPORT Monthly News for ASPE Members The authority in plumbing system design and engineering www.aspe.org From the Executive’s Desk Jim Kendzel, CAE, MPH ASPE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR jkendzel@aspe.org I am writing this column primarily to owners of engineering and contracting firms. The following thoughts are based on the foundational belief that it is critical for your business for your engineers and designers to be knowledgeable in how existing products and systems function as well as what new technologies are coming into the market. If you agree, please read on. Now, what if I told you how you can access an opportunity to keep your engineers and designers current on technology— without paying any registration fees? In addition, how you can be as efficient as possible and minimize the amount of time your engineers and designers spend away from the office to obtain that knowledge? ASPE offers a two-day training and professional development program every other year that exposes your engineers and designers to more than 300 different product manufacturers and thousands of existing and new products. The ASPE Convention and Exposition is what I am referring to, and this year it occurs in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 29–30. That is right: you can send your engineers and designers to the Exposition portion of the program at no cost beyond the travel expenses, and they will be able to obtain valuable first-hand training on the products they specify. Having that knowledge and a direct connection with the suppliers of those products provides a significant return on investment by helping ensure that the systems they design for your clients are of the highest quality. This is the only plumbing exposition in North America where the emphasis is placed on the attendees learning about the products they specify. Recognizing this significant value for little upfront investment, ASPE will be developing tools that will help those attending the Exposition obtain the information and knowledge that will serve them and you in the future in designing high-quality systems—with the ultimate result of client satisfaction. Attendees will be provided with educational programs prior to the show explaining how to plan for their visit, so they can “walk the floor” as efficiently as possible and know what types of questions they should ask when meeting with various manufacturers’ representatives. In addition, we will be providing tools that will help your engineers and designers generate reports that will be of value to you and other employees within your organization. Of course, I would encourage all of you to further support your employees by providing them with the opportunity to register for the tremendous Convention portion of the event, where seminars and other educational programs will be offered. However, I understand that this might not be feasible in the current economy. Yet you can still provide your employees with access to those who know the plumbing products and systems the best—the product and system manufacturers—for just the cost of travel. By the way, if you are not an owner of an engineering or contracting firm but an engineer or designer who would like the experience of attending the ASPE Convention and Exposition, do not hesitate to share this article with your employer! I am sure you will agree: it is a value very seldom seen in today’s world for such a small cost and time investment. See you in Charlotte! Nature’s Fury The first quarter of 2012 brought with it a host of weather-related disasters across the United States—from damaging winds and floods to devastating tornados. The ASPE board of directors and staff send our thoughts and prayers to those who were impacted by these events. If any member is in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the ASPE headquarters at 847-296-0002 or your local ASPE chapter. ASPE MEMBERS: The ASPE Tables Book App Version 1.25 just released! Includes a new, easyto-navigate interface and automatic updating. Download it today! aspe.org/tablesapp Page 22/<strong>Plumbing</strong> <strong>Engineer</strong> April 2012
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