About pipe school
The industry’s premier training event.
Pipe School is the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA)’s annual four day event where members, DOTs, consulting engineers, subject matter experts, and other industry personnel get together to discuss, learn, and engage with one another.
The school is broken down into two main components: 1) production, and 2) sales and engineering. The production component provides classes on production, advanced production, and quality, giving attendees insights, tools, and techniques on how to produce high-quality pipe. The sales and engineering component provides a set of presentations led by ACPA members, staff, DOTs, and industry personnel that focus on engineering, design, marketing, and other industry-related topics.
Pipe School Events
In addition to providing classroom activities and education, Pipe School hosts a variety of other events. These events offer attendees opportunities to learn, present, and even have some fun.
Pipe School activities:
- Pipe Show – Meet with some of the industry’s suppliers, partners, and vendors at the Pipe Show! With over 10 hours of show time, attendees can engage with industry personnel and keep up with the latest technology and advancements.
- Poster Session – Posters are great way to learn from industry counterparts about case studies, wins, new technology, techniques, and more!
- Plant Tour – Attendees have the chance to tour a concrete pipe plant and see first hand where concrete pipe and box culverts are made
- DOT Dinner (invite only) – Attending DOT personnel from around the country have the opportunity to connect and learn from one another in a fun and engaging dinner.
- New Attendee Luncheon (invite only) – New to the Pipe School in 2023, this luncheon helps introduce new Pipe School attendees to one another and gives them the chance to get a glimpse at the week ahead.
Attending Pipe School
Pipe School is open to industry personnel who are interested in learning more about concrete pipe and the industries it serves. Personnel can start signing up for the 2024 Pipe School in the fall of 2023. Hope to see you there!