• Welcome Session | Keynote Speaker

    Frisco 7, 8, 9

    Location:  Frisco 7, 8, & 9 Event Evaluations:  UNIQUE URL (to SurveyMonkey) <-- Many URLs created Welcome to the 2022 Pipe School! Hear from the Chairman of the Board, ACPA President, Education Committee Chair, and two keynote speakers as they kick the week off with messages of inspiration. Speakers Branimir Kovac - ACPA Chairman of […]

  • Packerhead & Box Culvert Reinforcement – Monday

    Frisco 8

    Location:  Frisco 8 Description The course will begin with an overview and discussion on the purpose of reinforcing, the types and identifications, basic welding requirements, fabrication of cages, and the specifications that govern it. We will then focus on the common requirements of proper cage manufacturing following the ASTM guidelines for tolerances and Permissible Variations […]

  • Pipe Show – Monday

    Frisco 6

    Location:  Frisco 6 VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

  • Packerhead & Box Culvert Reinforcement – Tuesday 1

    Frisco 8

    Location:  Frisco 8 Description The course will begin with an overview and discussion on the purpose of reinforcing, the types and identifications, basic welding requirements, fabrication of cages, and the specifications that govern it. We will then focus on the common requirements of proper cage manufacturing following the ASTM guidelines for tolerances and Permissible Variations […]

  • Lunch

  • Pipe Show – Tuesday – Lunch

    Frisco 6

    Location:  Frisco 6 VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

  • Packerhead & Box Culvert Reinforcement – Tuesday 2

    Frisco 8

    Location:  Frisco 8 Description The course will begin with an overview and discussion on the purpose of reinforcing, the types and identifications, basic welding requirements, fabrication of cages, and the specifications that govern it. We will then focus on the common requirements of proper cage manufacturing following the ASTM guidelines for tolerances and Permissible Variations […]

  • Packerhead Production – Tuesday

    Frisco 8

    Location:  Frisco 8 Description This course will guide you through the entire manufacturing process of making reinforced concrete pipe on a Packerhead machine. We will go through an overview of the machine and how to avoid potential problems in your plant, discuss machine alignment, rollerhead maintenance, hydraulics and electrical systems to keep the machinery running. […]

  • Pipe Show – Tuesday – Afternoon

    Frisco 6

    Location:  Frisco 6 VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

  • Plant Tour

    Rinker Materials

    Location:  Rinker Materials Buses will load at the Embassy Suites Convention Center parking lot. 6:25am - 1st bus leaving 6:35am - 2nd & 3rd bus leaving 6:45am - 4th & 5th bus leaving Tours are approximately 2.5 hours and will require each participant to sign a release on the bus.

  • Packerhead Production – Wednesday

    Frisco 8

    Location:  Frisco 8 Description This course will guide you through the entire manufacturing process of making reinforced concrete pipe on a Packerhead machine. We will go through an overview of the machine and how to avoid potential problems in your plant, discuss machine alignment, rollerhead maintenance, hydraulics and electrical systems to keep the machinery running. […]

  • Pipe Show – Wednesday – Lunch

    Frisco 6

    Location:  Frisco 6 VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

  • QC & Box Production

    Frisco 7

    Location:  Frisco 7 Description: This course will guide you through the entire manufacturing process of making reinforced concrete boxes. We have cages, we have concrete and now we must put it in a form and efficiently produce high quality boxes. Master the correct way to set up and maintain a form including vibrator mounts if […]

  • Pipe Show – Wednesday – Lunch

    Frisco 6

    Location:  Frisco 6 VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

  • Box Production 1

    Frisco 8

    Location:  Frisco 8 Description This course will guide you through the entire manufacturing process of making reinforced concrete boxes. We have cages, we have concrete and now we must put it in a form and efficiently produce high quality boxes. Master the correct way to set up and maintain a form including vibrator mounts if […]

  • Box Production 2

    Frisco 8

    Location:  Frisco 8 Description This course will guide you through the entire manufacturing process of making reinforced concrete boxes. We have cages, we have concrete and now we must put it in a form and efficiently produce high quality boxes. Master the correct way to set up and maintain a form including vibrator mounts if […]

  • Chairman’s Quality & Safety Award’s Lunch

    Frisco 7, 8, 9

    Location:  Frisco 7, 8, & 9 The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.

  • Production Roundtables

    Frisco 8-9

    Location:  Frisco 8 and 9 Roundtable Leaders: More information coming soon!

  • New Attendee Orientation

    Pheoris West A & B - 3rd Floor

    Location: Pheoris A & B - 3rd Floor Description: Registered ACPA Members Only  

  • Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker

    Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor

    Location:Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Shelley Row, P.E., CSP - Blue Fjord Leaders Presentation Description: Decision-making can be challenging to get just right. Decisions can be made too fast or too slow. Neuroscience provides insight into the powerful internal forces that sway decisions whether you know it or not. If you […]

  • Pipe Show

    Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

    Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

  • Pipe Show – Lunch

    Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

    Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

  • Production Roundtables

    Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor

    Location:  Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Roundtable Leaders: More information coming soon! Description: Course aimed at tackling the concerns found within our industry. Production Round Table is an open discussion format, giving participants with issues the opportunity to hear how others are handling situations. Industry experts from all parts of operations will be […]

  • Auditing Safety Behaviors

    Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor

    Location:  Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Roundtable Leaders: Todd Marciniak - Northern Concrete Pipe John Puzz - County Materials Robert Strickland - Concrete Pipe & Precast Description: Most incidents happen because of a mistake or lapse in judgement of the worker. A company can have all the policies in the world; at the […]

  • Machinery Workshop – Afinitas

    Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor

    Location: Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Workshop Leaders: Afinitas Description: Machinery workshop taught by the Afinitas Team

  • Pipe Show

    Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

    Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

  • Virtual Plant Tour

    Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor

    Location: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Embark on a virtual tour as we travel north of Orlando to Rinker Pipe’s Apopka, FL, concrete pipe plant to witness the meticulous processes and stringent standards that define the production of high-quality concrete pipe.  Guided live by hosts from Rinker and the ACPA, this tour provides a […]

  • Machinery Workshop – BESSER

    Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor

    Location: Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Workshop Leader:  BESSER    

  • Pipe Show – Lunch

    Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

    Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

  • Safety Roundtables

    Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor

    Location:  Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Roundtable Leaders: Todd Marciniak - Northern Concrete Pipe John Puzz - County Materials Robert Strickland - Concrete Pipe & Precast Description: Course aimed at tackling the concerns found within our industry. One of the best ways to ensure safety is through communication. Safety Round Table is an […]

  • Pipe Show & Casino Night

    Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

    Location:  Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show! […]

  • Drycast Production

    Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor

    Location:  Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Speakers: Tom Umek - Independent Educational Consultant Larry Neumann - Northern Concrete Pipe Speaker Bios: Tom worked in production for 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher, consultant, and salesman. Currently working as an independent consultant. Tom has been involved […]

  • Chairman’s Luncheon & Awards

    Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

    Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, P3, IMPACT, RCPix, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.

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