New ACPA Member Attendee Orientation
Gateway EastLocation: Gateway East Speaker: TBD Presentation Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
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Advanced Production
Opening Ceremonies Welcome | Keynote Speakers
Regency BallroomLocation: Regency Ballroom Welcome to the 2023 Pipe School! Hear from the Chairman of the Board, ACPA President, and two keynote speakers as they kick the week off with messages of inspiration. Speakers Kurt Johnson - ACPA Chairman of the Board Steven Hawkins - ACPA President Keynote Speakers Dr. Shawn Wilson - Secretary LaDOTD and […]
Drycast Reinforcement
Grand Ballroom GLocation: Grand Ballroom G Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Speaker Bio: Bill works at Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc. in Michigan, a family owned business for over 64 years. He is the 101st & 113th Chairman of the ACPA Board of Directors. Bill is a member of ACPA Government Relations, Manufacturing & Quality, Technical, Education […]
Pipe Show – Monday
Grand Ballroom D and ELocation: Grand Ballroom D and E 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!
Reinforcement
Grand Ballroom GLocation: Grand Ballroom G Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Speaker Bio: Bill works at Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc. in Michigan, a family owned business for over 64 years. He is the 101st & 113th Chairman of the ACPA Board of Directors. Bill is a member of ACPA Government Relations, Manufacturing & Quality, Technical, Education […]
Pipe Show – Tuesday – Lunch
Grand Ballroom D and ELocation: Grand Ballroom D and E 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!
Drycast Concrete
Grand Ballroom GLocation: Grand Ballroom G Speaker: Jake Jyrkama, P.E. - Rinker Materials Speaker Bio: Jake is the Director of Quality Assurance for Rinker Materials and is responsible for ensuring compliance to all local, state and national standards, for maintaining and developing Rinker QA/QC standards, measurements, auditing, monitoring, benchmarking and optimization for all products sold and manufactured, […]
Chairman’s Safety Award Presentations
Grand Ballroom F and GLocation: Grand Ballroom F and G
Pipe Show – Tuesday – Afternoon
Grand Ballroom D and ELocation: Grand Ballroom D and E 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!
DOT Dinner (invitation only)
Location: Buses will begin loading at the Hyatt (on 4th Street) at 6pm Buses will be available at 9 pm to start returning to hotel
Plant Tour
Fred WeberLocation: Fred Weber Bus 1 departs Hyatt at 6:30 am Bus 2 departs at 6:40 am Bus 3 departs 6:50 am Buses 4 & 5 depart at 7:00 am Tours are approximately 2.5 hours and will require each participant to sign a release on the bus.
Machinery Workshop – BESSER
Grand Ballroom GLocation: Grand Ballroom G Workshop Leader: Scott Kennedy - BESSER Leader Bio: Scott owned and operated his family’s Besser-equipped pipe plant in North Carolina for over twenty years, successfully growing the business before selling to Hanson (previously Forterra and now Rinker) in 2007. At that time, he joined the Besser Team in a technical service […]
Pipe Show – Wednesday – Lunch
Grand Ballroom D and ELocation: Grand Ballroom D and E 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!
Problem Solving & Trouble Shooting
Grand Ballroom F and GLocation: Grand Ballroom F and G Speakers: John Witte and Kevin Dowd - Afinitas Speaker Bios: More information to come!
Production Roundtables
Grand Ballroom F and GLocation: Grand Ballroom F and G Roundtable Leaders: DJ, Tom, Larry, Jake, John, Bill, Dan, & more
Pipe Show and Band – Wednesday – Afternoon
Grand Ballroom D and ELocation: Grand Ballroom D and E 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!
Drycast Production
Grand Ballroom GLocation: Grand Ballroom G Speakers: Tom Umek - Afinitas Larry Neumann - Northern Concrete Speaker Bios: Tom has worked in production for more than 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher and consultant. Tom has been involved with the ACPA Short Course Schools since 1990 as a committee member […]
Chairman’s Quality & Safety Award’s Lunch
Regency BallroomLocation: Regency Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
New Attendee Orientation
Frisco 8-9Location: Frisco 8, 9 Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker
Frisco 1-5Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker: Jason Dorsey - Center for Generational Kinetics Presented By: Besser Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Jason Dorsey’s passion is uncovering hidden insights and unexpected strategies that future-proof your organization. He has led nearly 100 benchmark research studies on four continents to separate myth from truth for leaders to take […]
Reinforcement – Part 1
Frisco 7 and 8Location: Frisco 7 and 8 Speakers: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Pipe Jake Jyrkama - Rinker Materials Speaker Bios: Jake is the Director of Quality Assurance for Rinker Materials and is responsible for maintaining and developing QA/QC standards, measurements, auditing, monitoring, benchmarking and optimization for all products sold and manufactured. He is also responsible for training and […]
Packerhead & Box Culvert Reinforcement – Monday
Frisco 8Location: Frisco 8 Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Pipe 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 […]
Pipe Show
Frisco Grand BallroomLocation: Frisco Grand Ballroom 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!
Packerhead & Box Culvert Reinforcement – Tuesday
Frisco 8Location: Frisco 8 Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Pipe 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 […]
Pipe Show – Lunch
Frisco Grand BallroomLocation: Frisco Grand Ballroom 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
Frisco 8-9Location: Frisco 8 and 9 Roundtable Leaders: More information coming soon!
Chairman’s Safety Award Presentations
Frisco 8-9Location: Frisco 8-9
Machinery Workshop – BESSER
Frisco 8Location: Frisco 8 Workshop Leader: BESSER
Pipe Show
Frisco Grand BallroomLocation: Frisco Grand Ballroom 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!
Plant Tour
Rinker MaterialsLocation: Rinker Materials UPDATE: Plant tour buses leave by 6am.
Packerhead Production
Frisco 8Location: Frisco 8 Speakers: Scott Kennedy - BESSER Dave Tuchscherer - Rinker Materials 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, […]
Pipe Show – Lunch
Frisco Grand BallroomLocation: Frisco Grand Ballroom 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!
Packerhead Production
Frisco 8Location: Frisco 8 Speakers: Scott Kennedy - BESSER Dave Tuchscherer - Rinker Materials 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, […]
Pipe Show & Casino Night
Frisco Grand BallroomLocation: Frisco Grand Ballroom 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! The Casino Night, presented […]
Box Production
Frisco 8Location: Frisco 8 Speakers: Tom Umek - IEC Larry Neumann - Northern Concrete Pipe 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 […]
Chairman’s Luncheon & Awards
Frisco Grand BallroomLocation: Frisco Grand Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
New Attendee Orientation
Pheoris West A & B - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris A & B - 3rd Floor Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker
Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th FloorLocation: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 […]
Drycast Reinforcement
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Jake Jyrkama - Rinker Materials Speaker Bio: Bill works at Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc. in Michigan, a family owned business for over 64 years. He is the 101st & 113th Chairman of the ACPA Board of Directors. Bill is a member of […]
Pipe Show
Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th FloorLocation: 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!
Drycast Reinforcement
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Jake Jyrkama - Rinker Materials Speaker Bio: Bill works at Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc. in Michigan, a family owned business for over 64 years. He is the 101st & 113th Chairman of the ACPA Board of Directors. Bill is a member of […]
Pipe Show – Lunch
Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th FloorLocation: 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 FloorLocation: 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 FloorLocation: 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 FloorLocation: Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Workshop Leaders: Afinitas Description: Machinery workshop taught by the Afinitas Team
Pipe Show
Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th FloorLocation: 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!
ACPA Research & Education Foundation Transportation Dinner (invitation only)
Location: Transportation will be provided to and from the dinner. Please gather at the registration desk at 5:30pm to load the buses.
Virtual Plant Tour
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: 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 FloorLocation: Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Workshop Leader: BESSER
Pipe Show – Lunch
Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th FloorLocation: 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 FloorLocation: 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 […]
Drycast Concrete
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: Vartan Babakhanian - Rinker Materials Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Vartan has been with Rinker Materials, formerly Gifford-Hill and Hanson, in Dallas, Texas. Since 1983. Vartan serves as the Technical Services Manager, and his areas of responsibility include management of Rinker’s Technical Services laboratory Quality Control […]
Risk Burndown/Troubleshooting
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: John Witte - Afinitas Presentation Description: Risk is an uncertain condition that causes a negative situation - yet many on our teams can identify them before they happen. Risks include schedules, costs, quality, safety, and more. The Risk Burn Down tool will help us focus on preventing […]
Pipe Show & Casino Night
Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th FloorLocation: 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 FloorLocation: 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 FloorLocation: 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.