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SUMMARY:Chairman's Luncheon & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nDescription: \nThe Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman\, Mel Marshal Award\, QCast\, P3\, IMPACT\, RCPix\, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/chairmans-luncheon-awards/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Ceremony,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T104000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241011T032744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T033500Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe and box design for INDOT using HY-8
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Mark Bailey\, P.E. – INDOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nwhich version of HY-8 INDOT requires and why (newer versions incorrectly calculate the hydraulics when in a sump condition)\nthe various inputs used by INDOT for design in HY-8 and what we look for when selecting a proposed structure size \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. Bailey graduated from Purdue University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He was the director of the division of hydraulic engineering at INDOT for eight years until his promotion to the managing director of engineering in 2023. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-box-design-for-indot-using-hy-8/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T115000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241030T143946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183451Z
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SUMMARY:Final Exam
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nPlease bring your ID to the Final Exam \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/final-exam-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T093500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T103500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241011T032233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T033400Z
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SUMMARY:Conduit is the New Currency
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Jeff Syar\, P.E. – ODOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nThe Ohio DOT has approximately 91\,000 conduits consisting of culverts and storm sewers under pavement. Conduits are a tier one asset with a dedicated annual allocation consisting of 22 million dollars to address deficiencies identified by routine inspection practices. \nData collected by the Conduit Management Program has immense value that can be mined for various purposes well into the future. Data assists in making informed decisions to optimize operations\, reduce costs\, and improve the resiliency of this transportation asset. \nThe presentation will cover the following: \n-Origin of the Conduit Management Program- What\, who\, and when the program started \n-Pitfalls/suggestions/lessons learned for other DOTs or Local Governments thinking about starting a Conduit Management Program \n-Leveraging Conduit Data \n-Future direction\, research needs \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. Jeffrey E. Syar is currently employed as the Office of Hydraulic Engineering Administrator with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). He has been in this role since May of 2011 when the Office was officially created. \nPrior to this position\, he served as the Digital Mapping Manager with the Office of Aerial Engineering with ODOT from June 2006 to May 2011 and as a Hydraulic Engineer in the Office of Structural Engineering Hydraulic Section with ODOT from February 2002 to June 2006. \nPrior to serving at the Ohio Department of Transportation\, he was a design Consultant from June 1996 to February 2002 where he performed roadway\, railway\, and bikeway designs with an emphasis on hydrology and hydraulics. \nHe is a graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering and he is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/conduit-is-the-new-currency/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T092000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T101500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241030T143811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025243Z
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SUMMARY:QCast - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates \nPresentation Description: \nMost of us know why we should get QCast certified but struggle with getting started or with improving our scores. To assist you with overcoming these problems the ACPA has gone to the third-party auditing firm that conducts the QCast Plant Certification annual inspections. They will give an insider’s view of what the QCast inspector looks for when inspecting a plant for the first time and subsequent inspections. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in 1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/qcast-part-2-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T093000
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CREATED:20241011T031911Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Installation Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Don McNutt\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nLearn how properly adhering to ASTM installation standards for pipe will increase the longevity and value of infrastructure by reducing potential failures and decreasing maintenance costs. Gain an understanding of the differences that ACPA has documented comparing the installation of flexible and rigid culverts. This course can empower specifiers\, designers\, inspectors\, and installers to ensure existing and planned pipe projects adhere to specified standards. \nKey Takeaways \n1. Understand the proper handling techniques for pipes on the jobsite. \n2. Learn the differences in the trench details for reinforced concrete pipe and plastic pipe products. \n3. Learn the differences between the four Standard Installation Types for RCP \nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon has been working for the ACPA since the beginning of 2018. As the North Central Region Engineer\, he supports the producers in North Dakota\, South Dakota\, Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Michigan\, Ohio\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Kentucky\, and West Virginia to advance the ACPA Strategic Plan. Working with their market teams to build relationships with DOT\, Country\, and Municipality Engineers/Decision-makers to protect good specifications or improve specifications for the benefit of reinforced concrete pipe and boxes. He is active in the education committee with regards to the P3 program\, PIPE Training Program\, and the Annual Pipe School. Currently\, he is an active voting member of ASTM C13.02 Reinforced Sewer and Culvert Pipe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-installation-best-practices/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T091500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241030T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025214Z
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SUMMARY:QCast - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates \nPresentation Description: \nMost of us know why we should get QCast certified but struggle with getting started or with improving our scores. To assist you with overcoming these problems the ACPA has gone to the third-party auditing firm that conducts the QCast Plant Certification annual inspections. They will give an insider’s view of what the QCast inspector looks for when inspecting a plant for the first time and subsequent inspections. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in 1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/qcast-part-1-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T111500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241105T213316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T030812Z
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SUMMARY:Drycast Production
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nSpeakers: Tom Umek – Independent Educational Consultant\nLarry Neumann – Northern Concrete Pipe \nSpeaker Bios: \nTom 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 with the ACPA Short Course Schools since 1995 as a committee member and Task Group chairman of the Production school. \nHis family consists of Kathy\, his wife of 38 years and his daughter Ashlyn and son Anton. Ashlyn is married to Travis\, and they have a 10 year old son\, Brody. Passions are Coaching Baseball\, fishing\, and teaching others about vibration and how it effects concrete production. \n  \nLarry has worked for Northern Concrete Pipe in Bay City\, Michigan since 2012. Larry joined the quality team with Rich Brewster in 2015. They focus on safely producing the highest quality pre-cast products. Larry started his career in dry cast pipe production and has also worked on pre-cast\, box culvert\, bridge\, and wet cast pipe production. \nLarry started teaching at Pipe School in 2022\, where he teaches Advanced Box Culvert and Pipe Production with Tom Umek. Larry earned his production journeyman status in 2023. Larry has a passion for teaching others and learning. \nIn his free time Larry enjoys spending time with his wife and five children (two of which are in laws)\, gaming\, and collecting collectable card games.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/drycast-production/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T082500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025146Z
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SUMMARY:Product Testing
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Mark Taylor – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nLearn about the proper methods to test pipe in Three-Edge Bearing (external load crushing strength) and learn about water-tightness testing and strength testing of joints. Test procedures for water tightness (air\, vacuum\, and hydrostatic)\, Off-Center Joint test and Joint Shear tests\, and the gasketed Storm Sewer joint test will be discussed. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMark Taylor is a Region Quality Manager for Rinker Materials and is based in Alexandria\, LA. He began working for Rinker Materials in May 2002 as Safety Coordinator and Quality Control Coordinator at the Alexandria Pipe plant. He has been in his current role as Region Quality Manager since March 2013. Background includes being a Project Manager for PTTC and TACON companies for fifteen years on marine construction projects on the Inland Waterways of the United States and on coastal erosion protection along the Gulf coast.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/product-testing-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241108T212958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T164309Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show & Casino Night
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show! \n\n\n\nThe Casino Night\, presented by Afinitas\, is a new addition to Pipe School and will allow attendees to engage with ACPA associate members\, connect with industry partners\, and network with peers.  The event caps off the Pipe Show and provides an energetic and exciting way to interact with industry personnel.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-casino-night/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241015T154811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T192329Z
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SUMMARY:Dry Piney Wildlife Project
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Peter Stinchcomb – WYDOT \nPresentation Description:\n \nThe Wyoming Department of Transportation along with the Wyoming Game and Fish and many NGO partners have teamed up and used concrete box culverts and a concrete arch culvert to increase the safety of Wyoming’s highways for not only its users but wildlife as well. \nPresentation objectives:\n• Why concrete box culverts are used for wildlife crossings in Wyoming\n• What is needed for wildlife to use these structures\n• How we know these projects are successful\n• See the results (Photos and Video of the usage) \nThe Presentation Outline: \n• Identifying the problem\n• Understanding the migration routes and collecting data\n• Solutions tried / Solutions failed\n• Why concrete boxes for crossings\n• Working to identify locations\n• Gaining an understanding of what works for what species\n• Installation of wildlife crossings (What all is needed to make this work)\n• The results are in (The data showing the effectiveness)\n• Seeing it work (Photos and Videos) \nSpeaker Bio: \nPeter Stinchcomb is the District 3 Construction Engineer for the Wyoming Department of Transportation\, which encompasses the southwest corner of Wyoming and is located in the heart of Wyoming’s mule deer migration each winter. \nGraduating from the University of Wyoming\, Peter is a civil engineer with 18 years of highway design and construction experience. Peter was also a presenter at the Wyoming Wildlife Summit in 2020.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/dry-piney-wildlife-project/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241011T031403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T194614Z
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SUMMARY:Hydraulic Issues Related to Rehabilitation of Culverts
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  David Claman\, P.E. – FHWA Resource Center\n \nPresentation Description: \nThe design of culverts is dependent upon many factors that influence hydraulic capacity based on operating in inlet or outlet control.\nThe presentation will discuss these factors and how the culvert hydraulic capacity is affected (or not) by different rehabilitation techniques.  Different culvert material types along with distinct rehabilitation methods will be discussed. \nSpeaker Bio: \nDave Claman has over 40 years of experience in the water resource engineering field.  He is currently a Hydraulic Engineer for the FHWA Resource Center.  Prior to working for FHWA\, Dave was the supervisor for the Preliminary Bridge Unit of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Bridges & Structures Bureau for 26 years. \nDave has been involved in many research projects on the local\, state and national level regarding climate change\, flood mitigation\, culvert sedimentation and bridge scour. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/hydraulic-issues-related-to-rehabilitation-of-culverts/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241010T013832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T183941Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Employees with Different Backgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor \nSpeaker: Carlos Villarreal – County Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nPurpose of this course is to help managers and leaders be more effective when working with employees or supervising employees with different cultural backgrounds. How to build tolerance and how to understand behaviors. The course will introduce the 4 dimensions of Geert Hofstede\, who conducted one of the most renowned studies on cultural differences. The 7 new dimensions by Trompenaars\, who went a step further to Hofstede and introduce 3 more dimensions. The results of the Globe Study and finish with an exercise or simulation where all attendees would participate. \nSpeaker Bio: \nCarlos G Villarreal is the Regional Manager for County Materials Corporation in Roberts\, WI. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in Economics and German and earned a Masters Degree in International and European Business Administration from the University of Hamburg Germany. Carlos\, who grew up in Monterrey Mexico\, has lived and worked in 3 different countries and has more than 20 years of experience in the building materials industry. He is passionate about building cultural awareness and understanding cultural differences in the workplace. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/managing-employees-with-different-backgrounds/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241015T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T193557Z
UID:11454-1739369400-1739372400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Culvert Replacement - NY Rt. 7
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Ratan Huda\, P.E.\, MSSE – NYDOT \nPresentation Description:\n \nEmergency Culvert Replacement – NY Rt 7 over Hoosick River Overflow – Project Highlight \n– In the Fall of 2023 NYS DOT purchased emergency box culverts and stockpiled them in a maintenance yard.\n– Fast forward to the Winner of 2024\, a CMP culvert failed on NY Rt 7\, a critical route NY and VT.\n– An emergency contract was executed\, and the road was reopened in three (3) weeks.\n– 34 new pre-cast concrete culvert components stitched together to form a 136-foot-long finished culvert\n– each 24 feet by 10 feet by 4 feet and weighing 29 tons. These components were lowered via crane into place and meticulously\n– Work progressed around the clock\, day and night. Three cranes were used to load\, stage and lower the multi-ton culvert pieces\, including a massive 200-ton crane that was assembled on site. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. Huda received a BS in Civil Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology\, Bangladesh and an MS in Bridge Engineering from University at Buffalo\, New York. He has 23 years of experience including 18 years as a Bridge Engineer. Mr. Huda is currently the head of Bridge Safety Assurance Unit at New York State Department of Transportation. Previously\, he served as a Project Engineer and a Squad Leader for Bridge Design Bureau at NYSDOT. Mr. Huda has several notable contributions for NYSDOT including development of: \n· Inspection & Load Rating Policy and Worksheets for Corroded Beam Ends \n· Load Rating Tool for the Cable Stayed Span of Kosciuszko Bridge Eastbound. \n· Standard Worksheets for analysis and design of Wingwall\, Stem Wall\, and conventional Abutment. \n· Design Policy & Standards for Integral Abutment.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/emergency-culvert-replacement-ny-rt-7/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241011T031120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T215414Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Luther Liggett – Graff & McGovern\n \nPresentation Description: \nI. Concept-based ethics vs. rule-based ethics.\nA. NSPE Code of Ethics\nB. Ohio’s Code of Ethics for Engineers and Surveyors R.C. Chapter 4733.\nC. Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Rules R.C. Chapter 4740.\nD. Business benefit of practicing ethics and professional conduct.\nII. Disciplinary Procedure\nIII. Plan Stamping: How to avoid misuse of engineer’s seal [handout]\nIV. Statehouse Update: Retainage Reform \nSpeaker Bio: \nLuther Liggett is an Ohio attorney in his 44th year. Previously\, Liggett served as an Ohio Assistant Attorney General and as a City Law Director\, currently focusing on a law practice in Public Contracting\, Construction and Government Relations\, representing private-sector clients across the state as a registered lobbyist and litigator. \nAs only one of eight Administrative Agency Law Certified Specialists in Ohio\, Liggett has drafted legislation and administrative rules\, and represented professionals before licensing agencies and in court\, including in the Ohio Court of Claims and before the Ohio Supreme Court. \nAttending college and law school in Washington\, D.C.\, Liggett received his undergraduate and law degrees from The George Washington University\, where he worked on Capitol Hill for Senator John Glenn. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/engineering-ethics/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241010T013628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T205310Z
UID:11294-1739369400-1739372400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability of Pipe in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor \nSpeakers: Stefan Schemionek – German Concrete Pipe Association\nMarkus Lanzerath – German Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nIn 2015 the “Paris Agreement” was signed by 195 countries to reduce CO2-Emissions with the goal to keep the rise in global surface temperature to below 3\,6 °F. As a consequence\, the European Council approved the „European Green Deal“ and derived several European laws and and action plans. Their goal is to reduce the CO2-emissions in Europe by 55 % until 2030 and by 100 % in 2050\, the year that Europe is set to become “climate-neutral.” \nAs a consequence\, the precast concrete industry in Germany faces a rising number of economical as well as technical challenges with regard to the above laws and actions. Together with its members\, the FBS has identified 3 key areas of interest. These are the CO2-footprint of products itself\, the emission of dangerous substances into the environment (e.g. microplastics) and the recycling as part of a circular economy. FBS has commissioned several studies and projects to address these topics. The results show that\, compared to other materials used in sewage systems\, concrete pipes are the most environmentally friendly products and already pave the path to a climate-friendly Europe. \nDr. Lanzerath and Mr. Schemionek will give a detailed presentation on the studies/the results and point out significant advantages of concrete pipes. In addition\, the audience will get a glimpse on what is to come in Europe during the next years with regard to sustainability issues. \nSpeaker Bio: \nStefan Schemionek is an internal consultant to the management of the German Federal Association of Concrete Sewer Systems. He is responsible for Marketing/Public Relations and leads the FBS-section „Building Information Modeling“. His goal\, together with the whole team of FBS\, is to transform the image of concrete sewage systems from „old and outdated“ to „modern and innovative“. \nAfter his degree in automotive engineering\, he worked several years in the automotive supply industry (acoustics / NVH) before becoming general manager in different commercial and manufacturing companies. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/sustainability-of-pipe-in-europe/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241030T143123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025102Z
UID:11565-1739368800-1739374200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Calculations & Review
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker:Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete Pipe \nSpeaker Bio: \nRich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe\, based in Bay City\, Michigan. He’s been with Northern since 2004 and has been involved in the quality program since 2007. Rich is responsible for developing and overseeing Northern’s award winning quality control program\, maintaining various plant and company certifications\, ensuring product compliance to local\, state and national specifications\, personnel training\, and overseeing product research and testing projects. Rich is an active member of ACPA’s Manufacturing/Quality\, Education\, and Research Committees; as well as Vice Chair on ASTM’s C-13 Committee. Rich is a proud recipient of the ACPA’s Mel Marshall Award\, and the ASTM C13 Chair Award.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/calculations-and-review-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20221223T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T022456Z
UID:5859-1739368800-1739374200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Risk Burndown/Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: John Witte – Afinitas \nPresentation Description: \nRisk 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 risks and the frustration felt by our teammates and customers through an organized process. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJohn Witte serves Afinitas customers with project and technical services. He has been associated with HawkeyePedershaab / Afinitas for more than 35 years with vast experience in machine design\, engineering\, plant installation and startup\, training\, and many service supports.  In his current position he provides customers with equipment and operational expertise\, as well as oversees Afinitas projects of equipment installation and startup. Witte is often on the phone or communicating via email to pipe producing customers. 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/risk-burndown-troubleshooting/
LOCATION:Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241227T162923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T200634Z
UID:12066-1739367000-1739374200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Compliance: An Overview & Focus on TRI Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West B – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker:  Taylor Wilson – Trinity Consultants \nDescription: \nThis session will provide a broad overview of environmental compliance requirements as applicable to the concrete pipe manufacturing industry\, with a focus on EPA’s Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting program. The presenter will discuss the basics of TRI reporting\, including common applicability and release calculations that are broadly applicable to concrete pipe manufacturing (e.g.\, TRI metal compounds present in raw materials and metal rods\, TRI chemicals present in fuels\, etc.). The presentation will also cover recent TRI regulatory changes\, including the supplier notification changes that impact both raw materials and concrete products. The session will conclude with practical tips and examples for improving your facility’s environmental program. This session is targeted for attendees looking to learn more about environmental regulatory requirements and EPA’s TRI program. \nSpeaker Bio: \nTaylor Wilson\, P.E. is a Principal Consultant and Broadening Consulting Services Manager for Trinity Consultant’s Kansas City office. His primary work areas include environmental compliance and reporting\, including topics such as EPCRA (Tier II\, TRI\, etc.)\, CWA (NPDES\, SWPPP\, SPCC\, etc.)\, RCRA\, and CAA compliance. He also serves as Trinity’s national instructor for Introduction to Environmental Regulations and Introduction to Reporting & Recordkeeping\, among other courses. He has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in fifteen states.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/environmental-compliance/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T135500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241120T201150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T202102Z
UID:11812-1739365200-1739368500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:What are They Looking for in a Salesperson
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor \nSpeaker: Larry Mauck\, P.E. – Pretech\n \nPresentation Description: \nThis presentation will take a practical look at selling reinforced concrete pipe (RCP)\reinforced box culvert(RCB) to contractors and engineers\municipalities. I will point out what each customer\, engineer or contractor\, is looking for in a salesperson. I will be identifying similarities and different approaches to selling contractors and engineers. We will take 30\,000-foot view of what each is looking to gain from sales teams in our industry. Finally\, we will be introducing some common things to consider when calling on engineers and contractors. \nSpeaker Bio: \nLarry Mauck is the Sales Manager\Engineer for Pretech Corporation. Pretech is a family owned precast pipe and structure company located in the Kansas City metro. He have been in the precast pipe industry for approximately 20 years. Larry graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Master’s Degree in Engineering Management and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas. Larry has been married to his beautiful bride\, Conda\, for 37 years and has two daughters\, two son in-laws\, one grandson\, one granddaughter and a dog named Koda. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/what-are-they-looking-for-in-a-salesperson/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T135500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241015T151813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T153129Z
UID:11442-1739365200-1739368500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Kentucky's Response to Weather Disasters
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  James Ballinger\, P.E.\, PLS – KYTC \nPresentation Description: \nAn Associated Press news article from July 25th\,2024 states: \n“When it comes to extreme weather and other so-called natural disasters\, people generally look to the hurricane or earthquake-prone coasts and say that’s where the danger is. But that’s not where the highest concentration of federally declared disasters are\, according to an atlas of 713 FEMA declared disasters created by Rebuild by Design and New York University. While most people in disasters think about federal government direct financial help to individual victims to pay for lost housing and businesses\, the atlas focuses on the $60 billion pot of FEMA aid to governments.” \n“Eight of the nine counties with the most federal declared disasters since 2011 — more than a dozen each — are in Kentucky\, with the one in Vermont. These counties have four to five times the number of disaster as the national average of three in the past 13 years.” \nEastern Kentucky’s mountainous topography\, which includes narrow valleys where most of the citizens live\, contributes to extremely flooding and personal damage during intense rainfall events. \nKentucky has recently faced an unprecedented amount of weather disasters. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has been at the front leading the way during the response and recovery phase for these events. This presentation will feature how and why this response was successful. Transportation infrastructure resiliency is also critical to the long-term health and safety of communities and we will learn how this made a difference during the response. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJames Ballinger graduated from the University of KY in 1987 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He was a KY Transportation Cabinet Scholarship student and immediately started working on the Cabinet’s training program at the District 7 Office in Lexington. During his career he served in various roles including\, Construction Resident Engineer\, Branch Manager for Construction\, and Branch Manager for Pre-Construction. He retired in December 2014 as the Chief District Engineer from Highway District 7. \nAfter a short break\, James began working at the KY Transportation Center at UK\, serving as a Research and Training Engineer. In September 2015\, he started working for Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers and served as the Lexington\, KY Office Leader. He re-joined the KY Transportation Cabinet in August 2020 when he was appointed as the State Highway Engineer. James lives on his family farm in Rockcastle County with his wife Carrie\, where they enjoy raising Hereford Beef Cattle. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/kentuckys-response-to-weather-disasters/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T135500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241011T025742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T201026Z
UID:11361-1739365200-1739368500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Post-Installation Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Melitza Avila – Rinker Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nJoin me to explore post-installation inspection guided by National Standards such as AASHTO and ASTM. These inspections validate proper installation and structural integrity\, offering Owner’s assurance before project close-out or final acceptance. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMelitza Avila is a Technical Resource Specialist based out of the East Coast of Central Florida. Melitza has been in the Concrete Pipe industry since 2007 working in several roles including Project Manager and Sales. In her current role she is an active member of ASTM Committees C13 for Concrete Pipe\, C27 for Precast Concrete Structures\, E60 for Sustainability and E64 for Stormwater Control Measures. She takes pride in promoting concrete pipe through national standards and sharing specifications with agencies across the State of Florida. Melitza is also certified with NASSCO PACP\, for pipeline assessment. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/post-installation-inspection-2/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T135500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241105T212240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T030656Z
UID:11702-1739363400-1739368500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Drycast Concrete
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker:  Vartan Babakhanian – Rinker Materials \nDescription: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nVartan has been with Rinker Materials\, formerly Gifford-Hill and Hanson\, in Dallas\, Texas. Since 1983. \nVartan serves as the Technical Services Manager\, and his areas of responsibility include management of Rinker’s Technical Services laboratory Quality Control / Quality assurance program\, where he is tasked with problem solving\, developing and conducting training programs\, research and development\, and public relations. \nVartan has been a Professional Engineer since 1987 in the state of Texas
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/drycast-concrete/
LOCATION:Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T135500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241030T143003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025022Z
UID:11562-1739363400-1739368500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Repairs and Finishing
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates \nPresentation Description: \nLearn about pipe finishing and repairs. Does all damage need to be repaired? Learn what pipe damage should be repaired and procedures and materials used to complete both cosmetic and structural repairs. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in 1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/repairs-and-finishing-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241227T161843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T200445Z
UID:12057-1739363400-1739367000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Safety Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nRoundtable Leaders: Todd Marciniak – Northern Concrete Pipe\nJohn Puzz – County Materials\nRobert Strickland – Concrete Pipe & Precast \nDescription: \nCourse 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 open discussion format\, giving participants with issues the opportunity to hear how others are handling safety situations. If two heads are better than one\, how about twenty heads? Presenters will be prepared to bring up points of discussion that are current things to watch for. \nLeader Bios: \nTodd Marciniak has 26 years of experience in the concrete product manufacturing industry. Dedication and hard work have driven his advancement through several levels of employment within Northern Concrete Pipe\, Inc. and paved the way for his current role as Safety Director. Todd’s years of experience has provided him with a strong understanding of the different facets of concrete manufacturing operations and has fostered a strong\, safety-conscious mindset with a desire for continued innovation in safety culture. In addition to being a devoted Safety Director for Northern Concrete Pipe\, Todd is also the chair for the ACPA safety committee and works diligently to aid in the continued improvement of safety in his industry. \nTodd’s immediate goals revolve around cultivating a positive safety culture in the workplace. His ideas are centered upon improving employee safety knowledge\, perfecting exceptional safety training\, and promoting teamwork from within. He is determined to build a safety framework that can be maintained and improved upon for years to come. \nOutside of the workplace\, Todd has a variety of outdoor hobbies including hiking\, boating\, kayaking\, mountain biking\, and spending time at the gun range. He also enjoys woodworking\, building with material\, going to the gym\, and watching his kids’ sporting events. \n  \nJohn has had 19 years’ experience in Safety and Health. Primarily in the construction industry. He joined County Materials Corporation in 2019. He makes his home base in Marshfield\, Wisconsin. John is an avid Green Bay Packer fan. John went to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he received his bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety. John has been married to his wife Kimberly for 13 years. She owns and operates a dog boarding business out of their home since 2019. John and Kimberly have two children\, Brigs 12\, and Raegan 10. They both enjoy watching them play sports\, specifically competitive swimming\, football and softball. \n  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/safety-roundtables/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20250204T153734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195506Z
UID:12741-1739359800-1739365200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T115500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241015T151021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T023348Z
UID:11439-1739358000-1739361300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Assessing Infrastructure Risk
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeakers:  Trevor McDonald\, P.E.\, CFM\, ENV SP – Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association\nNathan Lee\, P.E. – UDOT \nPresentation Description: \nThis presentation highlights the need for integrating risk and criticality assessments into infrastructure planning to enhance resilience. Using Utah’s climate change and population growth as examples\, it emphasizes reevaluating asset management strategies. By prioritizing investments based on risk and network impact we can improve infrastructure resilience. The Utah Department of Transportation’s approach to mapping risk and criticality underscores this strategy. \nSpeaker Bios: \nCurrently based near Salt Lake City\, Utah\, Trevor has been working for the ACPA since February 2022. Prior to that\, he served as a municipal engineer in a fast-growing city in southern Utah.  Trevor gained valuable experience in community development\, transportation\, municipal sewers\, storm water\, and floodplain management.  As the Mountain States Director\, he enjoys educating specifiers\, installers\, and inspectors of gravity pipe systems. His day-to-day consists of conference presentations\, webinars\, event planning\, and meetings to build proficiency in these systems. \nNathan Lee’s executive leadership for the Utah Department of Transportation includes leading innovation advancements in transportation and other strategic initiatives that influence mobility.  Nathan’s career has included a variety of experiences in private business as well as local and state government. Nathan is an avid outdoor enthusiast and loves spending time with family and friends doing all kinds of activities available in the outdoors.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/assessing-infrastructure-risk/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T115500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241011T024949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T040508Z
UID:11356-1739358000-1739361300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Cracking in RCP
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Joe Romanyk\, EIT – County Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nIn this presentation\, a discussion on cracking of reinforced concrete pipe will occur. Cracks are an intended design feature in reinforced concrete. \nA discussion on the theory of reinforced concrete design and how it relates to RCP crack control will occur. \nAttendees will learn about the different cracking types considered when using the Direct Design Method. They will learn to\nbetter identify these cracks and the reason for their occurrence. A discussion will be had on the effect of the durability of the structure after these cracks occur as well as resources to use on accepting cracks. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJoe Romanyk\, EIT\, is a recent graduate of Purdue University where he studied Civil Engineering for both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Joe is passionate about concrete design and durability. He finds that though the topic is not rocket science\, it is still pretty hard… \nJoe is the proud father of Hadley Romanyk\, his 1yr old Australian Shepherd\, who he named after a cement chemist. \nIn his leisure\, Joe is hiking\, camping\, playing board games\, and/or eating spicy food. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/understanding-cracking-in-rcp/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T115500
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20240918T173501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T034926Z
UID:11212-1739358000-1739361300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor \nSpeakers:  Michael Kremer – American Concrete Pipe Association\nChelsea Fitzgerald – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nExplore how AI tools like ChatGPT and Canva can enhance communication and creativity in both engineering and marketing. This session covers practical applications for generating ideas\, improving writing\, and bringing your concepts to life\, while also discussing ethical considerations and limitations of AI in professional settings.  \nSpeaker Bios: \nCurrently based in Des Moines\, Iowa\, he has been working for the ACPA since April of 2020. As the Vice President of Marketing\, he oversees all the marketing materials (digital and physical)\, messaging\, and branding of the ACPA. This often includes helping their affiliated state/region associations with their marketing. Additionally\, he is involved in the education programs that ACPA offers to its members and key stakeholders. Working in a smaller organization allows his days to be fairly eclectic which can range from strategic planning sessions\, developing new marketing collateral\, and creating new web pages. His position allows him to connect with a wide variety of members and member organizations from across the country. \nBased out of the Des Moines area\, Chelsea has been a member of the ACPA team since 2022. In her role as a Marketing Associate\, Chelsea’s duties encompass a wide array of responsibilities\, including but not limited to: assisting in the development and upkeep of web content\, boosting the visibility of the ACPA and the concrete pipe industry on various social media platforms\, contributing to the creation and enhancement of newly branded materials\, ensuring data integrity\, and tackling other tasks within the realm of marketing. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T103500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T150836
CREATED:20241030T142800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024944Z
UID:11559-1739356500-1739359800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pre/Post Pour Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Matt Steen – Jensen Precast \nPresentation Description: \nThis course covers equipment inspection\, upkeep and documentation for pre and post-pour inspection of pipe and precast products. Critical areas such as form set-ups\, reinforcement and damage inspection and brief look into Q-Cast requirements will also be discussed. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMatthew is a Quality Manager for Jensen Precast in Las Vegas Nevada. He has been in the concrete industry for 6 years within various Quality roles. Matthew is a firm believer in Servant Leadership\, teamwork\, integrity and innovation; he believes the greatest way to empower someone is to show them their own highest value.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pre-post-pour-inspection-2025/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production,Quality School
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