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The 2016 Product Show and Technical Seminars are finally right around the cor-ner. As quickly as it has come upon us, it has reminded me of all the hours that have
gone into the planning of the show. I would like to thank all of our hard working Product Show Committee Members and Product Show Spon-sors for their help and donations. Without all their help the Show would definitely not be able to go on!
Special thanks to Brandi Baker and Jim Ivey for all of their time and dedi-cation in getting the show setup. We couldn't have done it without the two of you! I would also like to extend an extra special thanks to our official Product Show Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor:
Tyler Pipe
Gold Sponsors:
Detection Suppression, Intl
Victaulic
Nibco
Seminar Lunch Sponsor:
Park USA
April 2016
Annual Product Show Wednesday April 13
Register at
www.aspehouston.com
Meeting notice
Chartered July 10, 1968
President Daniel Leos
VP‐Technical David Clark, PE
VP‐Legislative Freddie Landaverde
VP‐Membership Christopher Ennis, CET
Treasurer Geoffrey Moore
Administrative Secretary Donald Taylor, CPD, GPD administrativesecre‐
Corresponding Secretary Jeremy Charmchizadeh EIT
correspondingsecre‐[email protected]
President’s Message: Daniel Leos
Please be sure to visit our Spon-sor's booths at the show to learn more about their products!
If you haven't registered already please be sure to register online at www.aspehouston.com. Registering online really helps us in printing and distributing name tags at the en-trance to the show and also helps attendees avoid the infamous regis-tration line!
Although this year's Product Show will be held a week later than usual in April it will still be held at the same location and time. The show will again be at the Westchase Marriott from 4:30pm-8:30pm, preceded by the Technical Seminars held from 8:00am-4:00pm. David Clark, our VP Technical, has put together a fantastic mix of technical seminars including the following topics:
ANSI Z358.1 Tepid Water Com-
pliance
NFPA 2001, 75 & 72 Designing Clean Agent Systems & Air Sampling Systems
Backflow Prevention Basics
Digital Mixing Valve Technology vs. Thermostatic Mixing Valves
TBPE Professional Practice Up-date / Ethics
President cont’d Page 9
members. The $200 non-member fee includes the cost for member-ship.
I wanted to thank Mr. Eric Isen-barger with T&S Brass for the fan-tastic presentation on Solutions for Organic Waste. They also spon-sored lunch for all of the engineers and designers in attendance.
The next general meeting will be held on May 4th, 2016. Mr. Mike Zacharias with Cougar sales will be providing a review of Break Tank Fill Stations and Water Pressure Reduc-ing Stations Design. The presenta-tion will focus on piping layout, com-ponent selection and controls. Mike will present and review piping details of both fill stations and pressure re-ducing stations and their related control applications. He will share the practical knowledge he has gained from years of field experi-ence in the configuration, commis-sioning and troubleshooting of these systems. Electronic CAD files of the piping details will be made available to all in attendance. Cougar Sales has also graciously offered to spon-sor lunch for all engineers, design-ers, contractors and city officials in attendance.
Please remember that ASPE is a great way to obtain CEU’s and net-work with many of the most knowl-edgeable people in the plumbing industry. If there is a topic you would like discussed please let me know and I will try and set something up. There are openings available to be a presenter at one of our upcom-ing lunchtime general meetings. If you are interested in presenting at any of these events please contact me at [email protected], or at 713-860-3694.
Spring is in full bloom and so is the ASPE Calen-dar. Housto-nians not only get to enjoy the fantastic weather but the also the show stopping
2016 ASPE Houston Product Show. The 2016 ASPE Houston Product show is a great place for Engineers, Designers, Contractors, Building owners and City Officials to review the latest and greatest products and technologies the plumbing and fire protection industry has to offer. Ven-dors will have door prizes for show attendees, and there will also be hourly drawings available to all engi-neers in attendance. Remember to bring all of your colleagues and .o-workers out to see the latest and greatest in plumbing,
The Product Show is also a great place for anyone looking to expand their knowledge by attending one of the Technical Seminars that are of-fered this year. There are six (6) hours of CEU’s available for atten-dees. The seminar topics this year are ANSI Z358.1 Tepid Water Com-pliance (1 PDH), NFPA 2001 75 and 72 – Designing Clean Agent Sys-tems and Air Sampling Systems (2 PDH), Backflow Prevention Basics (1 PDH), Digital Mixing Valve Tech-nology vs. Thermostatic mixing Valves (1 PDH), and a one hour eth-ics presentation put on the by the Texas Board of Professional Engi-neers. These classes are geared towards all levels of engineers and designers. Park Equipment will be a lunch sponsor for all seminar atten-dees. The classes cost $100 for ASPE Members or $200 for non-
VP Technical: David Clark, PE ASPE HOUSTON CHAPTER
COMMITTEE POSITIONS
Board of Governors Chairman
Anthony Jaspal, PE, CPD
Social Director
Vic Schneider, Jr.
Affiliate Liaison
Sean Smith, CPD
2016 Product Show Chairman
Brandi Rocha
brocha@park‐usa.com
Education Committee Chairman
David Clark
Construction Industry Council Delegate
Freddie Landaverde
Roster and Product Directory Chairman
Christopher Ennis, CET
Newsletter Editor
Curtis Dady
Historian
Christine Moseley, CPD, LEED AP
NATIONAL POSITIONS HELD BY HOUSTON CHAPTER MEMBERS
Region 5 Affiliate Liaison
Dave Cropper
Chair Legislative Committee, Chair College of Fellows, Region 5 Rep‐resentative Nominating Commit‐
tee
Cyril Unger, FASPE, CPD
Spring is upon us. Stock up on
antihistamines….Get ready to
enjoy our 3 weeks of spring.
Allergies seem to be a little
worse this year from years
past.
Dues Notice - National will
send reminders and the actual
month of your expiration I will
send an email reminder. If you have already re-
newed please my apology for the notice. To renew
it easy!! Go to https://aspe.org/RenewMembership
enter your member number and your last name;
verify your information, click submit; click on the
applicable membership classification and any addi-
tional contribution you my desire, complete the
credit card information, submit and you’re done!!
It is very important to do this prior to your expi-
ration date. After this date you may have to go
through the process of completing a new applica-
tion and receiving a new member number losing
any official tenure you may have had. If you need
any help please let me know. Thank you for your
continued support of our great organization.
Check out following NEW Houston Chapter mem-
bers. If you know them give them a call to welcome
them to “their” wonderful organization. If you don’t
know them get ready to meet them at our May
meeting.
WELCOME NEW HOUSTON CHAPTER MEM-
BERS
Ms. Vanessa Aguilar – Bury, Inc, Houston, TX
Mr. Joshua J. Jimenez – Houston, TX
I will be contacting all those who qualify for their
tenure pin to be presented to them at our May Gen-
VP Membership: Christopher Ennis, CET
eral meeting. If you are a recipient of one of these
prestigious pins, please be sure and plan on joining
us for your dubious recognition.
Membership delinquent list: If you are on this list we
don’t want to see you go!! If there is an administration
problem with the National office let us know and we’ll
help facilitate straitening that up.
See you at the Product Show!
Please remember if any of your pertinent information
has changed that it is your responsibility to notify
ASPE National and The Houston Chapter. You’ll want
to do this in order to remain on our mailing list.
Daniel Leos (DL), Chapter President, called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Marcxh 2, 2016 at the HESS Club in Houston, Texas. DL thanked everyone for coming. Daniel invited Emigdio Hinojosa to lead the Chapter in Prayer. Daniel Leos followed by leading the Chapter in the Pledge of Allegiance. DL recog-nized the past presidents who were in attendance; Dave Cropper, Placido Vera, Michael Green, Emigdio Hinojosa Jr, Cyril Unger and Chris Ennis. DL introduced the board and began the Chapter Roll Call. Chapter Officers and Committee Heads present were; Daniel Leos (President), Chris En-nis (VP Membership), Dave Cropper (Region 5 Affiliate Liaison), David Clark (VP Technical), Geoffrey Moore (Treasurer), Freddie Landaverde (VP Legislative), Jeremy Charmchizadeh (Corresponding Secretary) and Curtis Dady (Newsletter Editor). DL mentioned the CPD Exam is coming soon and reminded those interested to go online and register by March 11th. DL noted
General Meeting Minutes: Dave Clark, PE
President cont’d from Page 1
that the ASPE Houston Revit Workshop has been scheduled for Tuesday May10th and Wednesday May 11th. DL noted the joint ASPE AYP and ASHRAE YEA Happy Hour for design professionals 35 and under would be held on March 10th at ST. Daines Bar and Grill. He noted the Product Show date of Wednesday April 13th and that the theme for this year is “Movies.” A special thanks was made for the ASPE Houston Prod-uct Show sponsors. Tyler Pipe – Platinum Sponsor. And Gold sponsors DSI, Victaulic and Nibco. Chris Ennnis provide Edward Lopez with his 10 year Tenure Pin. Dave Clark updated the members on the upcom-ing seminars that would be available at the 2016 Prod-uct Show. Dave Clark Introduced Eric Isenbarger with T&S Brass as the month’s technical speaker. The topic for the presentation was Solutions for Organic Waste. Dave Clark thanked T&S brass for sponsoring lunch for all engineers, designers and contractors in attendance. DC presented Mr. Isenbarger with a Certificate of Ap-preciation. Door Prizes were handed out. 1:00 pm the meeting was adjourned.
Lunch will also be provided during the seminars
and CEU certificates will be handed out to all
Technical Seminar attendees at the completion of
the sessions. So, if you're in need of some CEU's
please be sure to sign up asap!
Lastly, for those that are interested, there is still
time to register for our ASPE Revit Workshop.
There are currently two one-day workshops avail-
able to register for in Houston. The first one will
be held on May 10th with the second one follow-
ing on May 11th. Both workshops will be held at
Hugh M. Cunningham's offices and will have
lunch provided as well. Laptops preloaded with Revit
will be provided for the workshop, so there will be no
need to bring your own computer. The workshop is
perfect for designers or engineers that are new to Revit
and also for contractors or manufacturers reps that
would like to become more familiar with the program.
For more information and to register please visit
www.aspe.org/2016revit.
41st Annual Houston A.S.P.E. Product Show
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Grand Pavilion – Marriott Westchase
2900 Briarpark Drive
4:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
The 2016 Product Show
All Vendors have received their Balance Due Notices with a Deadline of February 28th offering a $25.00 discount if paid by the Deadline Date. If any vendor did not received their Balance Due Notice and
Need to know their Balance Due Amount, please contact Jim Ivey @ 713-780-1600 or
e-mail [email protected]
Your participation in the show is greatly appre-ciated. If you have any questions, comments or require additional information, please con-
tact Jim Ivey 713-780-1600 or Brandi Baker 713-937-7602
Is Officially “SOLD OUT” Is Officially “SOLD OUT”
Revit 2015 MEP Systems
aspe.org/2016revit
Full-day Workshop
egister today!R
May 10 or 11, 2016 Hugh M. Cunningham, Inc.
Houston Will-Call Annex6600 Long Point Road, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77055
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLUMBING ENGINEERS
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION HOUSTON CHAPTER
VENDOR DOOR PRIZES NEEDED!! The 2016 Product Show is Wednesday, April 13th, ASPE would like to take this time to thank last year’s contributors to our annual Product Show. As we have done in the past, we are seeking vendors who will donate door prizes to the show. This year, the Houston Chapter will also be sponsoring many Grand Prizes to be given away. We need lots of Donated Door Prizes that are given out every Ten Minutes during the show. The Donated Door Prizes have helped to make this show a success. Please bring your Door Prize Donations with you and keep them at your booth. For Each Door Prize you are Donating bring One (1) BusinessCcard with the Door Prize listed on the back of your business card to the Door Prize Booth Before the Show Opens @ 4:30 pm. We will be the drawing Door Prize Tickets during the show. The person with the matching Door Prize Ticket will then be instructed to proceed to that vendor’s booth to collect their prize. (All Prizes for Attendees only, Exhibitors and Vendors are not eligible for prizes). We welcome most donations; however, we do ask that personalized items (i.e., hats, key chains, etc.) be given away at your booth as an enticement. The state of Texas prohibits giving liquor as a door prize; a certificate for liquor is acceptable. We recommend gift certificates, entertainment tickets, home or safety products, etc. As we are all aware, these prizes are to add an element of excitement, enjoyment and, of course, an opportunity to meet someone new in the engineering or plumbing industry who may in turn need your product services. For this reason, we are asking that vendors not accept a general Door Prize or Grand Prize. We are trying to help entice more Engineers and Designers to the show. We hope you understand and support this decision.
ASPE – Houston Chapter
Meeting Minutes March 11, 2016
Present: Daniel Leos, Dave Clark, Freddie Landaverde, Geoffrey Taylor, Jeremy Charmchizadeh, Jim Ivey, Curtis Dady, Brandi Rocha, Jesse Bain, Dave Cropper
Next meeting: April 15, 2016, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Pappadeaux @ I-10
1. Action Items
APPROVED – BOD February Meeting Minutes
APPROVED – Treasurer’s Activity Report
2. Discussion
President a. Just need to close out old bank account and transfer funds to new account. b. Presidents meeting in Chicago June 3-5. Need to book flight and hotel for Daniel and Dave. c. Reminder that CPD exam is March 31st. d. ASPE Revit training is a go – to be held at Hugh Cunningham May 10th & 11th. Continue with promoting and advertising. e. ASPE Convention & Expo from 10/28/16 – 11/02/16. Need to determine who will represent Houston Chapter. Nationals would like AYP liaison to attend. f. ASPE Chapter elections are coming up in May. President to talk with each member individually. VP Technical a. Need to start looking for speakers for meeting in September 2016. b. Remember to emphasize “non-proprietary” information in presentations. VP Membership a. Currently 181 active members within chapter. b. Members list has been updated. c. Encourage past members to participate in reinstatement program. VP Legislative a. Word on the street is City of Houston is seriously considering to adopt IPC and do away with UPC. Treasurer a. Email expense reports to Geoffrey and cc Anthony. Corresponding Secretary a. Possible ideas for future member involvement – ASPE Fantasy Football & ASPE March Madness Bracket Challenge. b. March 10th is Mario Day (MAR.10) and March 11th is world plumbing day. Possibly explore ideas for this coincidence for next year. AYP Liaison a. ASHRAE / ASPE happy hour went well. More ASHRAE members than ASPE members but still good turnout. Potential ASHRAE member to also join ASPE after joint event. 2016 Product Show a. The Rose Room for technical sessions are no good – space looks like restaurant. Would like same room as last year – Jim to look at the rooms.
ASPE – Houston Chapter Meeting Minutes, March 11, 2016 Page 2
b. Jeff will be a drink ticket rover during show rather than having booth – ASPE National will set up at old drink ticket booth. c. Registration for product show and sessions now open on ASPE chapter website. Flyers are to be sent out on Monday the 14th. d. A laptop is needed for ethics speaker presentation. e. Sherry and Blake to pick up door prizes from Best Buy. f. Need volunteers to man down prize booth during show – hour rotations would be sufficient. g. Appreciation Dinner to be held on May 21st – place and time to be determined. ASPE Website a. Need to get with Chris about website. ASPE Newsletter a. Might need an arm-twist committee to collect newsletter ad non-payments. b. Need to add ASPE Region 5 Director email to distribution list. Meeting Adjourned
ASPE CLASSIFIEDS
DBR Engineering Consultants is always looking for innovative and dedicated professionals to join our team. We offer career opportunities at every level in areas ranging from MEP engi‐neering to administration. Currently, we are seeking candi‐dates for the following positions:
Electrical Designer/Engineer‐mid to senior level
Electrical Engineer ‐ entry level
Mechanical Designer/Engineer‐mid to senior level
Plumbing Designer‐mid level
Commissioning Agent‐mid level
Construction Administrator‐mid level We provide:
Competitive salary
Medical/Dental/Life/Disability Insurance
401(k) with match
PTO and holidays
Fast‐paced energetic work environment with growing firm
Please submit resume to Angela Roland, Human Resources Manager. Email [email protected] or Fax 713.914.0886.
Burns DeLatte & McCoy, Inc., a Houston, Texas based MEP
consulting engineering firm, seeks qualified individuals to
join the firm. Present needs are for Plumbing and Fire Pro‐
tection System drafters who want to be part of a growing
business and are interested in professional advancement.
Ideal candidates will have excellent computer and commu‐
nication skills and will be experienced in the use of Auto‐
desk Revit® and Autodesk AutoCAD® software for the con‐
struction documentation of plumbing systems for health
care, medical research, institutional, and commercial facili‐
ties.
Burns DeLatte & McCoy, Inc. offers a competitive compen‐
sation and benefits package, including health care insur‐
ance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, 401(k)
plan, and a flexible work hour arrangement. Interested
individuals should submit resume to:
Burns DeLatte & McCoy, Inc.
320 Westcott, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77007
Fax 713‐861‐3067
Email: employment@bdmi‐ce.com
Telios: Are you a plumbing designer looking to: • Utilize your experience to be a plumbing leader for the Houston office • Work in a dynamic, visionary firm with a great culture • Work with great clients on exciting projects? With: • 5‐10 years of experience in plumbing design • Full experience in all phases of plumbing design • An understanding of applicable design codes and specifica‐tion requirements • Healthcare experience a plus • REVIT experience a plus As a firm on the rise, TELIOS is one of Houston’s leaders in MEP engineering and commissioning. You will be a great fit with our culture when you share our core values of dedica‐tion, improvement and character. At TELIOS, we strive to make a positive impact on our employees, clients and indus‐try. If this sounds like your kind of place, we want to meet you. How to Apply: To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Hous‐[email protected]
Burns DeLatte & McCoy, Inc., a Houston, Texas based MEP
consulting engineering firm, seeks qualified individuals to
join the firm. Present needs are for experienced Plumbing
and Fire Protection System engineers and designers who
want to be part of a growing business and are interested in
professional advancement. Ideal candidates will have ex‐
cellent computer and communication skills and will be
experienced in the use of Autodesk Revit® and Autodesk
AutoCAD® software for the design of plumbing systems for
health care, medical research, institutional, and commer‐
cial facilities.
Burns DeLatte & McCoy, Inc. offers a competitive compen‐
sation and benefits package, including health care insur‐
ance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, 401(k)
plan, and a flexible work hour arrangement. Interested
individuals should submit resume to:
Burns DeLatte & McCoy, Inc.
320 Westcott, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77007
Fax 713‐861‐3067
Email: employment@bdmi‐ce.com