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Sessions (39)

Green Plumbing Design Workshop (Room Hilton 302)

27 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: GPD Workshop

Speaker(s): Douglas Nelson, P.E., GPD
Join ASPE and IAPMO for this exciting two-day worksop. This special workshop has been designed for those who are interested in gaining knowledge in... More...

Green Plumbing Design Workshop (Room Hilton 302)

28 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: GPD Workshop

Join ASPE and IAPMO for this exciting two-day worksop. This special workshop has been designed for those who are interested in gaining knowledge in... More...

Women of ASPE Leadership Forum & Breakfast (Room Hilton)

28 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: WOA

Speaker(s): Candy Barone, CMCP, MBA, BSME ; Cyndi Wentland ; Jason Gonzalez ; Judaline Cassidy ; Paul Lorentz, LEED AP
The Women of ASPE (WOA) Leadership Forum is happening at the 2018 ASPE Convention & Expo. This exclusive event will bring together women in the... More...

Pre-Convention Golf Outing (Room Stone Mountain Golf Club)

29 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Special Events

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Woman of ASPE Care for a Cause (Room Off-site)

29 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: WOA

The Women of ASPE (WOA) will be joining forces with the Girl Scouts of Atlanta on Saturday, September 29. During this 1/2 day event, WOA is invitin... More...

ASPE Sunday Night Party sponsored by Rheem (Room Tabernacle Atlanta)

30 Sep 18
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tracks: Special Events

Sponsored by Rheem ASPE is excited to announce that The Free will perform at the 2018 welcome party on Sunday, September 29. The Free is an upsc... More...

ASPE Breakfast Award Ceremony & Keynote Address (Omni Hotel-CNN Center-Grand Ballroom)

01 Oct 18
8:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Tracks: Keynote Address

Join ASPE to honor award recipients, induct the 2018-2020 Board of Directors, and hear keynote speaker, Derreck Kayongo, Global Soap Project Founde... More...

ASPE First-Time Attendee Reception - Sponsored by Watts (Room Georgia World Congress Center-Hall A ASPE Pavilion)

01 Oct 18
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Special Events

If this is your first ASPE Convention & Expo, you are invted to this reception sponsored by Watts Water Technologies. The event is limited to t... More...

ASPE Member Loyalty Breakfast (Room Georgia World Congress Center-410)

02 Oct 18
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Tracks: Special Events

In honor of ASPE members who have been part of the Society for twenty-five years or more, you are invited to attend this special breakfast with the... More...

Basics of Automatic Control Valves – ACVs (Room GWCC 313)

02 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Equipment Exploration

Speaker(s): John Mankins
Whether choosing the right valves and applications for the job, installing, or troubleshooting repairs, this session will help any professional fee... More...

Employing Best Practices in Commercial Rainwater Design (Room GWCC 311)

02 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: System Design

Speaker(s): Edward Van Giesen, MLA, ARCSA-AP
Despite an ever increasing number of rainwater systems going into service in North America, consistency in design remains elusive. This is typicall... More...

Fabrication: The Dissection of Your Design (Room GWCC 312)

02 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Construction Discussion

Speaker(s): Mark Lamberson, CPD
This program explores the process of dividing plumbing and piping systems into fabricated sub-assemblies, the impacts that schedule and design have... More...

Legionella Risk Mitigation Strategies for the Plumbing Engineer (Room GWCC 315)

02 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Latest Trends

Speaker(s): Adam Green, ESQ ; Christoph Lohr, PE, CPD, LEED AP BD+C, ASSE 6020 ; Frank Sidari, III
There is a renewed focus on the prevention of building-associated Legionnaires’ disease stemming from recent outbreaks and new regulations an... More...

Truth and Honor, Respecting the Engineer's Specification (Room GWCC 314)

02 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Design, Selection, & Beyond

Speaker(s): Grant Brekke
This presentation will focus on the engineer’s specifications, and how to get contractors, wholesalers, owners and reps to respect them. More...

Spouse/Guest Brunch Social (Room Hilton Atlanta-304)

02 Oct 18
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Special Events

This fun networking event is a great way to make new friends and get reacquainted with old friends of ASPE. You will also be able to pick up your c... More...

Avoiding Design and Installation Issues for Commercial Piping Systems (Room GWCC 312)

02 Oct 18
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Construction Discussion

Speaker(s): Thomas Sharp
This program provides an introduction into the design and installation of plastic drain, waste and vent and cast iron soil pipe systems. The progra... More...

Bulk Oxygen Systems (Room GWCC 311)

02 Oct 18
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: System Design

Speaker(s): Peter Kraut, P.E.
This session will teach the design of bulk oxygen storage systems in accordance with NFPA 55. Participants will review gas laws and the properties ... More...

Commercial and Multi-family Tankless Water Heater Uses with Accessories (Room GWCC 313)

02 Oct 18
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Equipment Exploration

Speaker(s): Brian Fenske
This program provides an introduction and overview in the design and application of tankless water heaters in commercial and multi-family applicati... More...

Forensic Engineering/Expert Witness Testimony (Room GWCC 314)

02 Oct 18
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Design, Selection, & Beyond

Speaker(s): David Dexter, FNSPE, FASPE, CPD, CPI, LEED BD+C, P.E. ; Ronald Bartley, P.E., CPD, CPI/CPE
This session provides a look at the qualifications and the methodology for performing forensic engineering services. Listing the requirements for a... More...

Hunter's Curve Panel (Room GWCC 315)

02 Oct 18
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Latest Trends

Speaker(s): Christoph Lohr, PE, CPD, LEED AP BD+C, ASSE 6020 ; Daniel Cole ; Steven Buchberger ; Timothy Wolfe, P.E.
Most professionals in the plumbing industry have at least one question about the Hunter’s Curve: What is a fixture unit? Who created the curv... More...

SyncroFlo Factory Tour (Room Off-site)

02 Oct 18
3:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Special Events

Join us after the second day of the exposition for a factory tour of SyncroFlo. Attendees will be transported to the factory from the GWCC and earn... More...

Professional Engineers Working Group (Room GWCC- 405)

02 Oct 18
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Tracks: Special Events

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ASPE Young Professionals Networking Event - Sponsored by Zurn (Room Off-site)

02 Oct 18
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Tracks: Special Events

If you are a young professional, be sure to attend this event where you can wind down and connect with your peers. Join us at Top Golf Atlanta Midt... More...

Certification Appreciation Breakfast (Room Georgia World Congress Center-410)

03 Oct 18
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Tracks: Special Events

This exclusive breakfast will be held for those holding the CPD or CPDT designation. The event is limited to the first 100 who RSVP. Pre-registr... More...

Efficient Pump Selection and Control (Room GWCC 313)

03 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Equipment Exploration

Speaker(s): Reece Robinson
Short Description: With more focus on energy efficiency these days, building owners will rely on engineers to assist in the determination of effici... More...

Energy Efficiency in Compressed Air System Designs (Room GWCC 311)

03 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: System Design

Speaker(s): Kevin Melisz
This discussion will help engineers develop a better understanding of compressed air systems, specifically, the compressed air distribution plumbin... More...

Hot Water Systems Design for Code Compliance (Room GWCC 314)

03 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Design, Selection, & Beyond

Speaker(s): J. Joe Scott, II, CPD, LEED AP, FASPE
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LEED v4 - I Have a Project, Now What? (Room GWCC 315)

03 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Latest Trends

Speaker(s): Sarah Balz, P.E., LEED AP, CPD, GPD
This session will discuss tips for LEED v4 now that projects are starting to file for certification. My presentation will go over the new credits a... More...

The Constructability of Your Design Part 1 (Room GWCC 312)

03 Oct 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Construction Discussion

Speaker(s): Mark Lamberson, CPD
This program provides an inside look into the effects that design and specification decisions have on the installation of a plumbing system from a ... More...

Advances in Plumbing Design for Healthcare (Room GWCC 315)

03 Oct 18
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Latest Trends

Speaker(s): Casey Hayes ; Ed Fabrizio ; Jim Graves ; Kristin Kahle ; Laura Marshall ; Tom Zinn
This program will focus on the unique and changing needs of today’s healthcare facilities, where greater emphasis on infection prevention, pa... More...

Emergency Showers & Eyewash Equipment – System Design Considerations for ANSI Z358.1 Compliance and Proper First Aid Response (Room GWCC 313)

03 Oct 18
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Equipment Exploration

Speaker(s): Nichole Whisman
Specifying ANSI Z358.1 certified emergency shower and eye/face wash equipment does not guarantee compliance. To achieve compliance the piping syste... More...

Grease Interceptors: Selection, Sizing, Installation & Maintenance (Room GWCC 314)

03 Oct 18
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Design, Selection, & Beyond

Speaker(s): Max Weiss
Attendees will be provided information on design principles of interceptors and that relevance to installation and operation. In addition, fundamen... More...

Lab Water Design - A Case Study (Room GWCC 311)

03 Oct 18
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: System Design

Speaker(s): Mark Girgenti
Lab water design is a multifaceted topic consisting of high purity water generation, loop design, central system, point of use systems, aqueous was... More...

The Constructability of Your Design Part 2 (Room GWCC 312)

03 Oct 18
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Construction Discussion

Speaker(s): Mark Lamberson, CPD
This program builds on The Constructability of Your Design Part 1: Preconstruction by taking a deeper dive into installation materials and methods ... More...

Backflow Devices - What's the Difference? (Room GWCC 313)

03 Oct 18
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Equipment Exploration

Speaker(s): John Mankins
Current and emerging codes, jobsite requirements, ranging applications – how do you address all of the considerations with the right backflow... More...

Commercial PEX Design and Installation Best Practices (Room GWCC 314)

03 Oct 18
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Design, Selection, & Beyond

Speaker(s): Devin Abellon, P.E.
While the use of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping has been widespread in residential applications for more than two decades, engineers, buildi... More...

Current Trends In Medical Gas Design (Room GWCC 315)

03 Oct 18
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Latest Trends

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Cordell, II, CPD, GPD
This program provides a look at current trends in medical gas design. This will include hospitals, freestanding imaging areas, Hyperbaric services ... More...

Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems Design – Self Balancing Valves and Problems with Flow Devices (Room GWCC 311)

03 Oct 18
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: System Design

Speaker(s): Lauren Berenato
This presentation encompasses the six requirements for proper domestic hot water recirculation balancing while considering the codes involved. The ... More...

Keys to a Successful Construct-able DESIGN (Room GWCC 312)

03 Oct 18
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Speaker(s): Lawrence Cochran, II ; Lee Garduno ; Richard Young ; Zay Soe, P.E., CPD, GPD
Engineers, your best design might not be buildable! Learn how early collaboration with trade partners during the design process can improve systems... More...