David Dexter
In today’s world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Plumbing originated during ancient civilizations, as public baths were being developed to serve large numbers of people who […]
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It is November, and the 2023 ASPE Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington is a month behind us. As I have done for many years, I attended the biennial Tech Symposium […]
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The ultimate goal of the Society’s initiative is the establishment of a verifiable measure of competency for the discipline of plumbing. by Ronald K. Bartley, PE, CPD, CPI/CPE, FASPE, and […]
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It is interesting to note that engineering principles are based on science, physics, and mathematics. Regardless of where they are applied, these engineering principles remain unchanged—so why do the plumbing […]
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Ever since the official founding of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers on September 18, 1964, its mission has been to be the voice of plumbing engineering to the global […]
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Recently, I wrote an article regarding potable water and backflow protection. Water is something that most of us take for granted, until we cannot find a clean and reliable source. […]
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Recently, I was contacted by a colleague regarding my thoughts on IPC (International Plumbing Code) Section 608: Protection of Potable Water Supply. A designer within their office had provided RPZ […]
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The vertical building market includes many different professionals—architects, engineers, designers, contractors, building officials, etc.—and we all have a place within the market. We also have some common interests: protecting the […]
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Recently, several discussions on ASPE Connect’s Open Forum have explored foundation drainage: Storm Drainage Connecting to Foundation Drainage, Renovating Old Foundation Drain Pipes, and Foundation drain pipe – Plumbing responsible? […]
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Recently, the senior plumbing estimator for a local construction manager asked me what I thought was the plumber’s ultimate responsibility. The question was asked to help in the development of […]
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