David Dexter

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

A recent discussion on the ASPE Connect Open Forum regarded professional registration and the potential development of a PE exam within the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying […]

Recently, I have heard comments such as: “The inspector didn’t catch it until after the piping was installed and concrete floors were poured. It cost the company $500,000 to revise […]

In our profession, standards are referenced and employed as a basis of design in specifying materials and, to a certain extent, the means and methods of installation. However, not everyone […]

Anyone who accepts a freedom, license, registration, or any privilege must also accept the duties and responsibilities that go with such considerations. Nothing comes for free, and the payment can […]