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DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
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SUMMARY:New ACPA Member Attendee Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Gateway East \nSpeaker:  TBD \nPresentation Description: \nRegistered ACPA Members Only \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/p23-new-acpa-member-attendee-orientation/
LOCATION:Gateway East
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T034232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T163059Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremonies Welcome | Keynote Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency Ballroom \nWelcome 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. \nSpeakers \n\nKurt Johnson – ACPA Chairman of the Board\nSteven Hawkins – ACPA President\n\nKeynote Speakers \n\nDr. Shawn Wilson – Secretary LaDOTD and President of AASHTO 2022\nKristina Swallow\, P.E.\, F.ASCE – Nevada DOT and President of ASCE 2018
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-opening-ceremonies-welcome-keynote-speakers/
LOCATION:Regency Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Ceremony,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T161500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221217T020809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T163029Z
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SUMMARY:What Are You Looking for In a Pipe Joint Specification
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeakers:  Larry Mauck\, P.E.\, – Pretech Corp \nPresentation Description \n\nThis presentation will take a practical look at specifications for reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) joints\, primarily focused on storm water applications.  We will take 30\,000-foot view of RCP joint specifications and how they should be utilized for specific projects.  Additionally\, we will review a sample specification\, pointing out specific areas impacting the type of RCP joint for the project.  Finally\, we will identify some caveats to consider when developing your next specification. \n\nSpeaker Bio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry is a sales manager at Pretech Corporation. He has a degree in Civil Engineering and Master’s in Engineering Management for the University of Kansas. He’s been married to his beautiful wife for 35 years. He has two awesome daughters\, one son-in-law and one future son-in-law. Larry’s pride and joy is his amazing grandchildren\, Mason and Lyla. In his free time\, he enjoys being a sport junky.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-what-are-you-looking-for-in-pipe-joint-specification/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T162000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T172000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221216T171833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T163016Z
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SUMMARY:Post Installation Inspection (PII)
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Al Hogan\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \nThere are no “Silver Bullets” in the Lone Ranger world of Pipe Material Selection\, however\, the one specification issue that has been deployed to control the use of flexible pipe has been the inclusion of Post Installation Inspection as an acceptance criteria for some system owners. This class will review the importance of obtaining a good PII and evaluation section in pipe specifications and standards for consultants\, Municipal owners\, and DOT’s. This presentation will review the history and past sucesses and lessons lerned on the topic of PII and evaluation and walk the students to the who\, what\, when\, and how the PII and evaluation process is best completed. Sample specification wording for PII and Evaluaton will be discussed and provided as well as a review of the current national guidance on evaluation of installed pipe \nLearning Objectives:\nUnderstand importance of PII & Proper Evaluation to our Industry and Infrastructure Stakeholders\nUnderstanding of Who is Responsible for What in the PII and Evaluation Process\nLeave with understanding of Evaluation Tools available and how to use\nReview sample specification language \nOutline/Modules of the Presentation:\nOverview and importance of PII and Evaluation\nThe PII and Evaluation Process\nReview of available tools on PII and Evaluation\nThe making of a good PII Specification \nSpeaker Bio: \nAl Hogan\, P.E. is the Southeast Region Engineer for the American Concrete Pipe Association where he has held the position since 2007. Al has over 35 years of related and industry experience including construction inspection\, construction survey layout work\, 11 years of General Civil Site Design\, and almost 25 years of experience as a Civil Engineer serving the RCP Industry. \nAl is a licensed civil engineer in the state of Tennessee. He received his Civil Engineering degree from Tennessee Tech. University.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-post-installation-inspection/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T034750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162947Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Monday
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe 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!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pipe-show-monday/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T085500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221216T173035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162942Z
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SUMMARY:Rigid vs Flexible Pipe
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Alex Aldridge\, P.E. – Oldcastle Infrastructure \nPresentation Description \nDo you know what is involved in the design of storm pipe for your projects? Would class III pipe be sufficient\, or do you need a higher strength pipe? Is soil design required when you specify flexible pipe? What are the main differences in design of rigid and flexible pipes? This class will provide you answers to questions that design engineers typically have. You will learn the basics of a proper pipe installation\, differences between flexible and rigid pipes on plans and in the ground. We will discuss notes and details that should be added on plans to protect yourself from having issues in the field during construction. \nThis presentation will cover the differences between rigid and flexible pipe materials. We will discuss how these materials are design\, tested\, installed and inspected to prove performance. The students will be able to know the differences in how these products are design in details as well as the installation process. The class will also learn what is needed on plans and how to provide clear details to contractors so they can provide a successful installation. \nSpeaker Bio \nAlex is a Technical Sales Engineer at Oldcastle Infrastructure. He has been in the industry since 2019. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in Civil Engineering and minor in Environmental Engineering. Alex lives in Dallas and his area of responsibility includes North Texas where he promotes the benefits of precast concrete drainage products. Alex loves his family\, the outdoors\, and sports.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-rigid-vs-flexible-pipe/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T095500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221216T173955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162916Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Cement for Water Resource Application
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Josh Gilman\, P.E. – Portland Cement Association (PCA) \nPresentation Description\nConcrete pipe and other products contribute to the economic viability and resilience of water resources projects. Products are often selected for the long service life they provide\, which can be readily demonstrated with a life cycle analysis (LCA). The initial carbon footprint of any material or construction method is an important aspect of an LCA\, but it is not the only one and may not even have the greatest contribution: maintenance considerations and overall service life may ultimately outweigh the initial footprint. Long lasting\, sustainable structures require durable and resilient materials\, and for most applications concrete is the material of choice. \nOrdinary portland cement (OPC) manufactured to meet the ASTM C150 standard has been the default binder material in concrete specifications for water resources projects for decades. The properties and performance of both fresh and hardened OPC concrete are well documented\, as is the superior durability and longevity of concrete structures that are properly designed and constructed. The environmental impact of manufacturing OPC is also well documented\, and regulators impose strict requirements on all cement producers to monitor and report emissions. According to the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency (EPA)\, the CO2 footprint of cement production in the U.S. accounts for 1.25% of the total U.S. CO2 emissions. Although the industry has made considerable progress since the 1970’s to reduce its energy demand by 40%\, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and its members recognized that more must be done to tackle the carbon footprint of the cement and concrete industry\, and developed a Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality to lay out specific tasks and targets to achieve its goals. \nPortland-Limestone Cement (PLC)\, was developed with the capability to replace Type I/II OPC in concrete mixtures at a 1:1 ratio. PLC is engineered to maintain the same performance as OPC but as a “greener” cement\, offers up to a 10% lower carbon footprint than OPC. PLC is manufactured to meet the ASTM C595 blended cement specification\, and extensive comparison testing has demonstrated its equivalent properties and performance\, including alkali-silica reaction (ASR) resistance\, corrosion prevention\, freeze-thaw resistance and sulfate resistance when compared to OPC. PLC performs like OPC when combined with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and admixtures in concrete mixtures at equivalent proportions. Replacing OPC with PLC in concrete for water resource projects delivers the same long-term durability and resilience with the added benefit of significantly reducing the carbon footprint. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Describe the importance of evaluating the whole lifespan of a project to understand the carbon footprint and compare alternatives.\n• Explain the environmental impact of producing portland cement and the efforts of the industry to reduce its carbon footprint.\n• Recognize PLC and how it can be substituted for OPC to improve the environmental impacts of concrete while maintaining the same properties and performance. \nSpeaker Bio \nJoshua Gilman\, P.E.\, is the manager of water resources and geotechnical markets for PCA. He is responsible for market development and expanding the use of concrete and other cement-based materials for water resources and geotechnical applications including roller-compacted concrete\, soil-cement and waste stabilization. \nGilman has more than 10 years of experience in the geotechnical and water resources markets. Prior to joining PCA\, Gilman held geotechnical engineering positions with consulting firms in the Northeastern and Southeastern United States\, and most-recently managed a satellite office for a large firm performing geotechnical and construction materials testing services. Water resources\, especially dam engineering and dam safety\, have been a focus throughout Gilman’s career including employment with a multi-discipline consulting firm that served the hydropower industry. \nGilman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Norwich University\, and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of North Carolina.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-the-future-for-cement-for-water-resource-application/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T143143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162837Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Shawn Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Location: Grand Ballroom A\, B\, and C \nSpeaker: Dr. Shawn Wilson – Secretary LaDOTD\, and President of AASHTO 2022 \nPresentation Description:  \nMore information to come! \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr. Shawn Wilson was appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) by Governor John Bel Edwards in January of 2016 and is now serving as Secretary for a second term. He has more than 15 years of executive service at DOTD. Under his leadership thus far\, DOTD has ushered in project finance and project innovations\, including Public Private Partnerships and Construction Manager at Risk projects. During his tenure as Secretary\, DOTD has awarded more than $4.6 billion in construction projects. \nDr. Wilson is Vice-Chair of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Executive Committee and is the President of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). \nDr. Wilson earned a B.A. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Louisiana and holds a Master of Public Administration degree\, as well as a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy at Southern University. \nShawn and his wife\, Rocki\, reside in Lafayette\, they have two children\, one son-in-law\, and two beautiful grandchildren.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-tbd-presentation/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A\, B\, and C
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T035146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162828Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Tuesday - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Grand Ballroom D and E \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe 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!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps-23-pipe-show-tuesday-lunch/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T132500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221216T174543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162824Z
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SUMMARY:Bury Depth Considerations for Manholes
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Riley Dvorak\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description \nWe are fairly comfortable with installing RCP over 30′ deep with proper design considerations – but what about the manholes the pipes connect to? This course will discuss important considerations to take into account when designing deep (round) precast structures\, including: soil forces on manhole walls\, buoyant forces\, and structural considerations for base slabs. \nThis course will look at important design considerations for deep-bury round precast structures. Topics to be addressed include:\n– Horizontal soil forces on manhole wall\n– Basic buoyant forces and effect of water table\n– Soil weight\n– Skin friction\n– Bearing stress considerations\n– Swelling soils\n– Hydrostatic forces\n– Live load considerations\n– Flexural design of base slab \nSpeaker Bio \nRiley is the Technical Resource Engineer for Rinker Materials in Minnesota. Formerly with Forterra\, and Cretex before that\, Riley has been employed for more than 8 years by 3 different precast companies without ever changing jobs. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from Minnesota State University\, Mankato. Riley is an active member of ASTM and serves as the chair of ACPA’s infrastructure Committee.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-considerations-for-manholes/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T142500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221216T175215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162733Z
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SUMMARY:Precast Concrete Trenchless Installation
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Mafe Pinzon\, P.E. – Langley Concrete \nPresentation Description \nAs cities grow\, avoiding surface interruptions to install underground infrastructure has become a common practice. For this reason\, trenchless installations it one of the fastest-growing construction sectors\, and precast concrete has become the product of choice in many new installations due mainly to its inherited strength and its ability to withstand all the loads in all the different directions that the pipe will experience during construction as well as throughout its service life. \nTo accommodate future growth in cities and highly populated urban areas\, contractors are more inclined to use trenchless installations over the traditional open-cut method due to their versatility and to minimize the impact of construction on the public. Precast Concrete has become the product of choice in many new installations due mainly to its inherited strength and its ability to withstand all the loads in all the different directions that the pipe will experience during construction as well as throughout its service life. Trenchless installations help developers and contractors accommodate future growth in cities and highly populated urban areas at an affordable price with minimum surface disruptions. \nThis presentation will give you basic knowledge regarding trenchless installation\, its benefits\, and the different precast concrete options. Then\, the presentation will go more into depth about the type of precast concrete options available for trenchless installation\, design considerations\, and best practices. Lastly\, we will review some case studies of successful trenchless installations in Canada. \nSpeaker Bio \nMafe Pinzon is the Technical Marketing Manager at The Langley Concrete Group. Mafe has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and is a professional engineer registered in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. She has 17 years of work experience\, 8 in the underground infrastructure industry as technical resources engineer. Mafe strongly advocates for women in the engineering and construction industries and continuously promotes the importance of underground infrastructure. Mafe is a member of the ASTM C13 Committee and is part of the board of directors of the NASTT BC Chapter and PWABC.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-precast-concrete-trenchless-installation/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T152500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221216T175501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162712Z
UID:5308-1675780200-1675783500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Box Culvert Design
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Josh Beakley\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description \nPrecast Box Culverts are a fast-growing segment of the precast culvert industry. These products have proven to be durable\, and lend themselves well to accelerated bridge construction and the FHWA’s emphasis on “Every Day Counts” (EDC). However\, unlike precast concrete pipe\, box culverts do not come in strength classes\, and often must be specifically designed for sizes or loads that extend beyond those considered in the ASTM Standards. This presentation discusses the various loads that need to be addressed when designing a precast box culvert. \nSpeaker Bio \nJosh Beakley is Vice President of Engineering for the American Concrete Pipe Association. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Virginia. Josh received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University\, New Brunswick\, NJ and received his Masters in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. \nJosh has been with the American Concrete Pipe Association since 1994. Prior to joining ACPA\, he worked as a Civil Engineer for the Bechtel Power Corporation. \nIn his job functions for the American Concrete Pipe Association Josh represents the industry on national standards making committees. He also coordinates research and design programs for the precast concrete culvert industry. Occasionally\, he assists engineers with the design and specification of precast concrete pipe and box culverts as well as performing educational seminars. \nJosh is a member of ASCE\, ACI\, ASTM\, and participates in AASHTO functions. He is a Spangler Award Winner\, and an Award of Merit Honoree of ASTM\, as well as a Heger Award Honoree of ACPA. He was also an ASCE Outstanding Reviewer in 2020 for the ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-box-culvert-design/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T162500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221216T180012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162650Z
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SUMMARY:Box Culvert Manufacturing & Installation
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Trevis Hanson\, C.E.T. – Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association \nPresentation Description \nDiscover how precast concrete box culverts are made using drycast and wetcast concrete. Learn about the different precast concrete box structures and how they are installed properly for long life and proper performance. See examples of unique installations including clam-shell boxes\, three sided boxes\, and accelerated bridge construction. \nThis presentation details how drycast and wetcast concrete is produced and how both concrete types are used for precast concrete box culverts. Attendees will learn about the structural design of precast concrete box culverts as well as the different exposure classes of concrete. Precast concrete box culvert joints are described and examples of the different types are shown. Installation in different circumstances is shown\, complete with connection plates and even post tensioning. Different precast concrete box sections for unique circumstances are detailed and described. 2 videos showing unique installations are shown at the end of the presentation. This first video is a 3-sided concrete box installation on precast concrete footings. The second video is a time lapse of accelerated bridge construction where the contractor had 20 hours and 5 minutes between scheduled trains with no option for delay. \nSpeaker Bio \nTrevis Hanson is a Certified Engineering Technologist C.E.T.) registered in the Province of Alberta in Canada. \nHe graduated from the Lethbridge Community College in Southern Alberta in the late 1990’s with 2 technology diplomas. In 1998 he began working with a Consulting Engineer as a Bridge Technologist. His duties included the hydraulic design of bridges and culverts\, structural inspections of bridges and culverts\, and construction inspection of roads and bridges. \nIn 2005\, he was hired by a Contractor in Alberta as a Project Manager and Estimator for their bridge construction group. In 2009\, he moved across Canada\, to Ontario\, to work as a Project Manager for a sewer and watermain Contractor. As a Contractor\, Trevis was responsible for the delivery of projects from tender to the end of the warranty period. \nIn the summer of 2012\, he moved back to Alberta to work in precast concrete sound wall and retaining wall sales. In summer 2014\, he was hired by the City of Calgary as the Bridge Operations Technologist. The City of Calgary has over 500 bridges\, tunnels\, and structural stairways. These structures required inspection ever 12 to 24 months and was the primary duty in this role. \nTrevis became the Technical Resources Manager of Alberta and British Columbia with the Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association in May 2021. \nTrevis has been playing the bagpipes for 38 years and is currently a Leadership Corporal in the Calgary Police Service Pipe Band.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-box-culvert-manufacturing-and-installation/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T172500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T043501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162624Z
UID:5665-1675787400-1675790700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:Location: Fourth Floor Pre-Function Area \nThe Poster Session is one of the many highlights at Pipe School as it gives industry personnel the opportunity to highlight and share something unique highlight with their colleagues. \nSEE THE POSTER SESSION ONLINE \nFrom case studies to new products and technologies\, there is something for everyone at the Poster Session!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-poster-session/
LOCATION:Fourth Floor Pre-Function Area
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Poster-Session.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T035930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162604Z
UID:5625-1675791000-1675796400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Tuesday - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Location: Grand Ballroom D and E \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe 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!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pipe-show-tuesday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-e1642965482965.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T135531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162619Z
UID:5668-1675792800-1675803600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:DOT Dinner (invitation only)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nBuses will begin loading at the Hyatt (on 4th Street) at 6pm \nBuses will be available at 9 pm to start returning to hotel \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-dot-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pipe_School-DOT-Dinner.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T142133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T195710Z
UID:5705-1675837800-1675846800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Fred Weber \nBus 1 departs Hyatt at 6:30 am \nBus 2 departs at 6:40 am \nBus 3 departs 6:50 am \nBuses 4 & 5 depart at 7:00 am \nTours are approximately 2.5 hours and will require each participant to sign a release on the bus.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-plant-tour/
LOCATION:Fred Weber
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Tour,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Plant-Tour-e1642968293327.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T102500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221216T180631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162437Z
UID:5318-1675848600-1675851900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Resilience & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  James Freed\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nWe all know the importance of having a resilient and sustainable development. But what does that mean? This session dives further into the factors that make up resilience and sustainability. We will look into how this has impacted the history of modern-day precast concrete and what disasters can impact these products. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJames Freed graduated from Texas Tech University in 2015 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He currently resides in Houston\, TX with his wife\, 9-month-old daughter\, and their four dogs. He started his career in TX consulting\, focused on Site development; as well as\, being contracted to the City of Houston Public Works Department\, where he was a part of a team created to rehabilitate the storm outfalls that failed due to Hurricane Harvey. After all that design experience\, James decided to switch over to the manufacturing side of civil. He joined Rinker Materials in 2020 as a part of the engineering team where he mastered designing Reinforced Box Culverts. James now serves as a TRE with Rinker and his goal is to teach everyone the benefits of precast concrete and concrete products.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-resilience-and-sustainability/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-James-Freed.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T112500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221219T172519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T184924Z
UID:5332-1675852200-1675855500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:QC\, QA\, and QCast
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Margarita Takou\, PhD\, P.E.\, ENV SP – American Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \n\n\n\n\nQuality Control and Assurance of the precast infrastructure is streamlined with a plethora of peer reviewed practices and tools that will be discussed during this presentation. These tools are available starting from production in the plant level to inspection throughout its service life. The short-term reward of minimal quality control and assurance cost or time saving during production\, construction\, and post installation inspection is usually far outweighed by the consequences of unscheduled maintenance. \n\n\nThe use of proven and resilient products as well as consistency in inspection\, reporting\, personnel training\, and equipment verification is required to ensure our infrastructure reaches or exceeds its designed service life. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nCurrently based in Irving\, Texas\, she has been working for the ACPA since September of 2016. As Technical Resources Manager\, she works with members and engineers on any technical items related to concrete pipes and boxes. She manages the QCast program and is also a committee staff liaison between Research\, Quality\, and Safety.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-qc-qa-qcast/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Margarita-Takou.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T040159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162400Z
UID:5628-1675854000-1675859400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Wednesday - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe 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!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pipe-show-wednesday-lunch/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-e1642965482965.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162339Z
UID:5700-1675859400-1675864800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Panel - Facing the Market: Challenges & Opportunities Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Location: Grand Ballroom A\, B\, and C \nPanel Leaders: Charlie Purcell\, P.E. – IA DOT \nKhalil Jaber\, P.E.\, PMP – NE DOT \nMichael Beer\, P.E. – MN DOT
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-panel-facing-the-market-challenges-opportunities-ahead/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A\, B\, and C
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Panelist-Discussion.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221219T173154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162037Z
UID:5413-1675865400-1675868400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:RCP Joint Design & Gaskets
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Alan Siebenthaler – Hamilton Kent \nPresentation Description \nWith the high costs of infrastructure\, there is little doubt that watertight joints in underground conveyance and retention systems should remain watertight for their functional life\, which in most cases is at least 100 years. This has led to growing specification and inspection of pipe projects throughout North America. This means that all parties involved\, including owners\, designers\, inspectors\, suppliers and installers need to have a good understanding of the:\n– Various concrete pipe joint designs\n– Assortment of gasket styles and materials\n– Gasket and pipe testing procedures\n– Gasket and pipe installation procedures \nThe purpose of this session is to provide attendees with improved understanding of all these factors and more so they can apply to them to their next project. \nThe key learning objectives of this presentation:\n1) Understand the value of watertight joints\n2) Distinguish the differences between typical joint designs in the concrete pipe industry\n3) Recognize the variety of gaskets available for each joint design\n4) Understand the process of gasket selection\n5) Appreciate the importance of joint quality and gasket quality assurance\n6) Realize the importance of proper gasket and pipe installation \nSpeaker Bio \nAlan Siebenthaler graduated in 1996 from the University of Dayton and immediately became involved in sales and marketing in the precast concrete and concrete pipe industry. He is now the U.S. Sales Manager for Hamilton Kent\, where he has been for over 16 years. He has given numerous presentations and classes regarding joint forming equipment quality assurance\, joint design and quality assurance\, and gasket selection and installation.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-rcp-joint-designs-and-gaskets/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Alan-Siebenthaler-e1642957165116.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221219T173644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161959Z
UID:5419-1675869000-1675872000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Improving the Design Life Cycle of Sewer Structures
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Kayla Hanson – Concrete Sealants \nPresentation Description: \nThe term “corrosion” is typically associated with rusting steel or maybe even old batteries. However\, other materials besides metals are also capable of corrosion. In the right conditions\, a phenomenon called microbial induced corrosion of concrete (MICC) can degrade concrete structures and severely impact their structural integrity and service life. \nMICC is a biogenic process of concrete degradation that is observed most in wastewater structures. MICC degradation occurs above the waterline and is evidenced by rough\, pock-marked\, and pitted concrete\, and in more severe cases by diminishing and crumbling concrete paste that exposes reinforcement and leaves behind loose aggregates. \nSpecific environmental conditions must be met for MICC to occur\, including progressing through a well-defined three-phase chain of events. Some wastewater systems may never progress through the necessary chain of events for this to occur while others will be prone to extreme MICC unless proper preventative and protective measures are taken\, yet other systems may experience MICC in some structures but not in others. \nMICC is heavily researched and well-understood. MICC prevention and treatment is not one-size-fits-all; each severity level is unique and requires a solution specific to the characteristics of the system. Fortunately\, the wastewater industry is equipped with proven\, research-backed solutions that are readily available to protect wastewater infrastructure investments against the costly and damaging effects of MICC. \nDuring this one-hour session\, we will discuss what microbial induced corrosion of concrete (MICC) is and how to identify whether a structure or system is experiencing – or might be prone to – MICC. Next\, we will investigate the unique three-phase chain of events that must occur before MICC can begin. We will also discuss the specific roles that hydrogen sulfide gas\, thiobacillus bacteria\, and concrete pH play in preventing – or encouraging – MICC. Finally\, using accelerated testing models\, we will show predictive life cycles based on site conditions. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Explain what microbial induced corrosion of concrete (MICC) is and how to tell whether a structure or system is experiencing MICC.\n2. Describe the three-phase chain of events that must occur before MICC can take place.\n3. Explain the roles that hydrogen sulfide gas\, thiobacillus bacteria\, and concrete pH play in preventing – or promoting – MICC.\n4. Describe the life cycle prediction models and explain how this impacts the design life of sewer infrastructure components. \nUpon conclusion of this session\, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion showing one hour of professional development. \nSpeaker Bio: \nKayla provides technical consultation and product implementation assistance to customers\, engineers\, and end-users of all ConSeal products; she works closely with state DOTs and municipalities; and she serves as a liaison to the specifying community. \nKayla graduated from Purdue University in 2013 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an emphasis in structures. Kayla is a licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana. Prior to joining Concrete Sealants\, Kayla worked for the National Precast Concrete Association for over eight years where she most recently served as the Director of Technical Services. During her time with NPCA\, Kayla worked with various product-specific committees\, conducted Plant Evaluations at precast concrete manufacturing plants\, developed industry technical publications\, and presented educational sessions at conferences and universities across the country. \nKayla’s primary areas of interest include durability and watertightness of precast concrete structures; water and wastewater storage\, treatment\, and conveyance infrastructure; transportation infrastructure; and resilience. Kayla is also involved in industry codes and standards groups including ACI and ASTM\, and has served in various roles including the Secretary and Vice Chairman of ASTM Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-improving-the-design-life-of-sewer-structures/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Kayla.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T040850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161950Z
UID:5633-1675872000-1675881000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show and Band - Wednesday - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe 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!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pipe-show-and-band-wednesday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-e1642965482965.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T085500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20230105T235758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161926Z
UID:6041-1675929600-1675932900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Installation Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A and B \nSpeaker:  Britt Marchman – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nThe majority of problems discovered in drainage projects can be traced back to installation errors. This makes pre-installation inspection one of the greatest tools available to prevent long-term problems in your construction projects. But whose responsibility is it? And what issues need to be addressed and which are just aesthetic? In this class\, we will dive into the problem and give you the tools to help ensure your RCP projects meet their 100 year design-life. \nSpeaker Bio: \nBritt Marchman is the Central Texas Technical Resources Specialist for Rinker Materials. He is responsible for outreach and advocacy for concrete pipe as well as providing technical assistance to the engineering community. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and a native of that great state. With 10 years’ experience in the underground utility industry\, he hopes to help the people of Central Texas make the best decisions for their future infrastructure challenges. Britt lives in Pflugerville Texas (near Austin) with his wife\, son\, daughter\, two cats\, and one huge dog.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pre-installation-inspection/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A and B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Britt-Marchman.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T095500
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221217T021801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161921Z
UID:5408-1675933200-1675936500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Trench Excavation Safety
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A and B \nSpeaker:  Palisha Sthapit – Oldcastle Infrastructure \nPresentation Description: \nExcavation and Trench Safety presentation will walk the attendees through OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations and Standards. The presentation gives an overview of different soil types\, i.e. Stable Rock\, Type A\, Type B and Type C soil. The three different methods of identifying these soils will also be discussed \,i.e. Plasticity Test\, Thumb Penetration Test and Pocket Penetrometer Test. Workers are exposed to various hazards while performing excavation and trenching operations. The presentation discusses protective measures and methods (sloping\, benching\, shoring and shielding) to take precautions against such hazards. \nSpeaker Bio:\n \nPalisha Sthapic is the Technical Resource Engineer at Oldcastle Infrastructure. She lives in Houston and covers Houston\, San Antonio and Austin regions promoting precast concrete drainage products\, national standards\, and specifications\, as well as conducting training. \nShe received her bachelor’s degree in Architectural/Civil Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington with leadership honors. In her senior year of college\, Palisha worked as an intern for American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). Working under QCast program at ACPA\, she reviewed quality audits of precast drainage products from various producers. After graduation\, she worked as a structural engineer at Tower Engineering Solutions designing and analyzing tower mounts. \nPalisha came to United States in 2017 from Nepal to pursue her education. She speaks four languages and is very passionate about dancing and writing poetry. She loves exploring and meeting new people.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/p23-trench-excavation-safety/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A and B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Palisha-Sthapit-e1642959449694.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221220T211304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161829Z
UID:5525-1675937400-1675944000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Qualified Installer Program
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A and B \nSpeaker:  More information coming soon! \nPresentation Description: \nFor members to attend and learn about QIP \nSpeaker Bio: \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/p23-qualified-installer-program/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A and B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pipe_School-QIP.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T184905
CREATED:20221222T042202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161816Z
UID:5658-1675944900-1675949400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Chairman's Quality & Safety Award's Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency Ballroom \nDescription: \nThe Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman\, Mel Marshal Award\, QCast\, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-chairmans-quality-safety-awards-lunch/
LOCATION:Regency Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Ceremony,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Chairmans-Award-e1642962026357.png
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