CHICAGO, Ill. — This year's premier tradeshow dedicated exclusively to the plumbing industry, produced by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, will combine professional education and networking with a celebration of ASPE's 50th Anniversary, making it a can"t-miss event for plumbing engineers, designers, specifiers, manufacturers and code officials. Being held Sept. 20—24 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, the ASPE Convention & Exposition is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view the largest display of the newest plumbing products and services available while networking with thousands of plumbing industry professionals from across North America. Attendees to the 2014 ASPE Convention & Exposition … Read more

PORTLAND, Ore. — Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announced the completion of the Pearl District's first hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District. “We are very proud to have built numerous hotels throughout the Pacific Northwest,” stated Jim Sather, Oregon division president. “The Residence Inn is the first hotel located in the heart of the Pearl District, and has special meaning because it speaks highly to the continued growth of Portland's urban core — and it is just down the street from our Portland office.” The six-story, 223-suite hotel, which opened on April 11, provides guests with … Read more