According to the FMI report, the need for building new spaces has slowed as e-commerce — while still a small but growing percentage of total sales — picks up the slack for new business. Additionally, engineers and contractors’ pricing continues to be challenged as building owners desire more green construction methods.
“They don’t live in the building. They never complain because they have nothing to complain about. They don’t have agents, and best of all, they pay their rent on time.”
The 50th anniversary of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers is the perfect time to roll out the red carpet with the 2014 ASPE Convention and Exposition Sept. 20-24 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.