The American Society of Plumbing Engineers, in conjunction with the Plumbing Contractors of America, held its biennial Technical Symposium at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan, Oct. 22–25. The Technical Symposium is ASPE’s premier educational event, offering plumbing engineers, designers, and contractors the opportunity to earn 15 educational contact hours to use toward recertification and license renewal.
   This year, a special Plumbing Engineering and Contracting Product Show was held Oct. 22 during which attendees mingled with manufacturers to learn about their latest products and services while munching on a complimentary tailgate-style dinner. 
   The event also featured educational sessions in the areas of building information modeling, green plumbing, emerging technology, plumbing 101, and practical engineering and contracting.