Welcome Session | Keynote Speaker
Frisco 7, 8, 9Location: Frisco 7, 8, & 9 Event Evaluations: UNIQUE URL (to SurveyMonkey) <-- Many URLs created Welcome to the 2022 Pipe School! Hear from the Chairman of the Board, ACPA […]
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Army Corps Engineering Manual & AREMA Specs
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speakers: Margarita Takou, PhD, P.E. & Josh Beakley, P.E. - ACPA Presentation Description When you think of national standards for reinforced concrete pipe and box culverts, AASHTO and […]
Flooded Backfill
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Wes Musgrove - IowaDOT Presentation Description When backfilling and compaction by flooding is required, backfill may be placed in lifts up to 2 feet thick. Place […]
Hydraulics for Non-Engineers
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Don McNutt, PE - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description This class will cover basic hydraulics of piping systems and roadway culverts without […]
Pipe Show – Monday
Frisco 6Location: Frisco 6 VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With […]
TXDOT Strategic Vision & Goals
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Brian Barth, P.E. - TxDOT Presentation Description Brian Barth is the Deputy Executive Director for Program Delivery for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), responsible for […]
Plant Equipment & Quality Control
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speakers: Scott Kennedy - BESSER Presentation Description Plant equipment plays a critical role in product quality. Understanding its proper operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations is paramount to […]
Antitrust Laws
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Nathan Breen, Esq - Howe & Hutton
Headlight Inspection Program
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Tyson Rupnow, PhD - LADOTD Presentation Description Traditionally, DOTD has relied on a primarily paper-based process for field data collection. Mobile technology (defined as hardware and software […]
Reading Underground Pipe Construction Plans
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speakers: Larry Mauck, P.E. - Pretech Course Description: This presentation will define key components that are required to properly takeoff a project (tools needed, key symbols, profile […]
Successful Contractor Training
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Hank Gottschalk - Concrete Pipe & Precast (CP&P) Presentation Description One of the biggest advantages that Reinforced Concrete Pipe provides is the difference […]
2D Hydraulic Modeling – The First Step in Transportation Resiliency
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: J.R. Taylor - MDT Presentation Description This presentation will focus on the benefits of 2-Dimensional (2D) Hydraulic Modeling and highlight how this advancement in engineering technology can […]
Lessons Learned (Live Demo)
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Steve Smart (County Materials) | John Susong, PE (Rinker Materials) Presentation Description Coming soon! Speaker Bio Steve Smart Steve is a Technical Resource […]
Pipe Show – Tuesday – Lunch
Frisco 6Location: Frisco 6 VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With […]
ASTM D2321: A City Attorney’s Opinion
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speakers: Michael Kusch - Foley Products Course Description As we know ASTM D 2321 has nearly 2 dozen references as to the duties of “the engineer” to […]
DOT Design vs Construction
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Craig Stevens - DelDOT Presentation Description The focus of this presentation will be communication between the design sections and the construction sections. Craig Stevens is the Bridge […]
ASTM C13: What You Need to Know
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Jimmy Farrell - ASTM Presentation Description This presentation will give a brief overview of the organization, ASTM International. It will then explain the […]
Concrete Pipe & Pipe Design
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speakers: Trevis Hanson, C.E.T. - Canada Concrete Pipe & Precast Association Presentation Description Concrete pipes are the backbone of our precast industry. Concrete Pipe and Pipe Design […]
AASHTO COMP 4a Update
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Dan Miller, PE - ODOT Presentation Description The AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements provides a forum for the development and exchange of information related to materials testing, […]
Panel Discussion: The Reality of the Situation
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Description Projects are complex with many different stakeholders individuals by a variety of forces. During this session, a panel of the industry stakeholders will be brought together […]
Poster Session
Frisco 6The 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. SEE […]
Pipe Show – Tuesday – Afternoon
Frisco 6Location: Frisco 6 VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With […]
Plant Tour
Rinker MaterialsLocation: Rinker Materials Buses will load at the Embassy Suites Convention Center parking lot. 6:25am - 1st bus leaving 6:35am - 2nd & 3rd bus leaving 6:45am - 4th & […]
Differentiate Yourself Through Personal Branding
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Michael Kremer - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description All too often we focus so much on the product or service that we […]
Data Visualization Best Practices
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Ashley Kizzire - Advancing Organizational Excellence (aoe) Presentation Description When used properly, charts and graphs are a very effective way to communicate data. […]
Pipe Show – Wednesday – Lunch
Frisco 6Location: Frisco 6 VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With […]
PowerPoint Workshop
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Tryve Hoff, PE - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description Powerpoint can be a powerful tool in the communication toolbox for most engineers […]
Training Victories
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Palisha Sthapit - Rinker Materials Presentation Description The Texas Concrete Pipe Association's Technical Marketing Committee, led by John Dutschmann, developed a training strategy […]
Pipe Show – Wednesday – Lunch
Frisco 6Location: Frisco 6 VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With […]
Fish Passages & Velocity Considerations
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speakers: Luke Assink - WSDOT & Corey Fraser - CPNW Presentation Description WSDOT Fish Passage Projects involve complex construction conditions with severe time constraints. Learn how WSDOT and […]
Design Verification Through Plant QC
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speakers: Rich Brewster - Northern Concrete Pipe Presentation Description Discuss what quality control steps are taken in the plant to make sure that products meet or exceed […]
Infrastructure Committee
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speakers: Riley Dvorak, P.E. (Forterra), Rick Traylor, P.E. (Rinker), Kim Spahn, P.E. (ACPA) Presentation Description The ACPA Infrastructure Committee’s (IC) primary focus is improving the position of […]
Engage Your Specifiers
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Don Conrad, PE (Forterra) | Al Hogan, PE (American Concrete Pipe Association) Presentation Description Obtaining useful specifications requires building relationships with specifiers and […]
Turner Diagonal Interchange Project in Kansas City, KS
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Jason Van Nice, P.E. - KDOT Presentation Description: The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Turner Diagonal: Partnering for Growth project in Kansas City brought together public and […]
Case Studies
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: James Ensign, PE, CFM (Bergmann) | Jim Washabaugh (Northern Concrete Pipe) Presentation Description Enclosed in 1926, Allen Creek now sees frequent stormwater events […]
Introduction to Asset Management
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Trygve Hoff, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description At its heart, Asset Management is a business concept. Used successfully in asset heavy businesses, such […]
Engineering Ethics
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Tryg Hoff, P.E. Presentation Description Ethics is more than just an ideal for Engineers, it is the foundation of our profession. This course will explore the […]
Government Relations for Beginners
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, & 5 Speaker: Patrick Tarlton - Texas Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description Coming soon! Speaker Bio Coming soon!
Chairman’s Quality & Safety Award’s Lunch
Frisco 7, 8, 9Location: Frisco 7, 8, & 9 The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
New ACPA Member Attendee Orientation
Gateway EastLocation: Gateway East Speaker: TBD Presentation Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
Opening Ceremonies Welcome | Keynote Speakers
Regency BallroomLocation: Regency Ballroom Welcome to the 2023 Pipe School! Hear from the Chairman of the Board, ACPA President, and two keynote speakers as they kick the week off with messages […]
Quality School Introductions
Regency A and BLocation: Regency A and B Speaker: Rich Brewster - Northern Concrete Speaker Bio: Rich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe, based in Bay City, Michigan. He’s been […]
Performance Management – Monday
Grand Ballroom FLocation: Grand Ballroom F Speaker: Champman & Co. Leadership Institute - Partner with Afinitas Presentation Description: Regardless of the product or service, all organizations have two things in common: they employ […]
Drycast Reinforcement
Grand Ballroom GLocation: Grand Ballroom G Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Speaker Bio: Bill works at Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc. in Michigan, a family owned business for over 64 years. He […]
Type 1L Cement
Grand Ballroom ALocation: Grand Ballroom A Speakers: Joe Clendenen - LafargeHolcim Presentation Description With a renewed emphasis on sustainable construction, the industry needs to continue to stay informed on various product transitions […]
What Are You Looking for In a Pipe Joint Specification
Grand Ballroom BLocation: Grand Ballroom B Speakers: Larry Mauck, P.E., - Pretech Corp Presentation Description This presentation will take a practical look at specifications for reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) joints, primarily focused […]
NDOT’s Road to Resiliency
Grand Ballroom CLocation: Grand Ballroom C Speaker: Jenica Keller, P.E., - NDOT Presentation Description More information to come! Speaker Bio Over the past 26 years, Jenica has worked in several positions within […]
Cementitious Material
Grand Ballroom HLocation: Regency A and B Speaker: John Kallemeyn, P.E. - Rinker Speaker Bio: John Kallemeyn is a 2008 graduate of University Minnesota Duluth with BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He is […]
Post Installation Inspection (PII)
Grand Ballroom BLocation: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Al Hogan, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: There are no "Silver Bullets" in the Lone Ranger world of Pipe Material Selection, however, […]
Know Your Competition
Grand Ballroom ALocation: Grand Ballroom A Speaker: Don McNutt, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description This class will give a basic overview of the differences between rigid and flexible pipe. […]
Accelerated Bridge Construction
Grand Ballroom CLocation: Grand Ballroom C Speakers: Jonathan Karam, P.E. and Santiago Rodriguez, M.C.E., P.E. - DelDOT Presentation Description: Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) has been a hot topic in the Transportation industry. […]
Aggregates
Regency A and BLocation: Regency A and B Speaker: John Kallemeyn, P.E. - Rinker Speaker Bio: John Kallemeyn is a 2008 graduate of University Minnesota Duluth with BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He is […]
Pipe Show – Monday
Grand Ballroom D and ELocation: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe […]
Rigid vs Flexible Pipe
Grand Ballroom BLocation: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Alex Aldridge, P.E. - Oldcastle Infrastructure Presentation Description Do you know what is involved in the design of storm pipe for your projects? Would class […]
Antitrust
Grand Ballroom ALocation: Grand Ballroom A Speaker: Nathan Breen, Esq - Howe & Hutton Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Nathan is a partner with Howe & Hutton, Ltd. Nathan […]
DOT Pipe Inspection Crews
Grand Ballroom CLocation: Grand Ballroom C Speaker: Joseph Barbour, P.E., - NCDOT Presentation Description: The NCDOT Materials and Tests CCTV pipe inspections are performed by NASSCO PACP licensed technicians and engineers. Materials […]
Reinforcement – Part 1
Regency A and BLocation: Regency A and B Speaker: Mel Marshall - MCM Consultants Speaker Bio: Mel graduated in 1960 from University of Alberta with a B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering. Since 1980 he […]
Performance Management – Tuesday
Grand Ballroom FLocation: Grand Ballroom F Speaker: Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute - Partner with Afinitas Presentation Description: Inspire – Become the leader you want to follow. Inspirational leadership training doesn’t begin […]
Reinforcement
Grand Ballroom GLocation: Grand Ballroom G Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Speaker Bio: Bill works at Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc. in Michigan, a family owned business for over 64 years. He […]
The Future of Cement for Water Resource Application
Grand Ballroom BLocation: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Josh Gilman, P.E. - Portland Cement Association (PCA) Presentation Description Concrete pipe and other products contribute to the economic viability and resilience of water resources […]
PowerPoint Workshop
Grand Ballroom ALocation: Grand Ballroom A Speaker: Trygve Hoff, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: This course will be a hands-on workshop for building modern, eye-catching, professional Powerpoint […]
ASTM Participation
Grand Ballroom CLocation: Grand Ballroom C Speaker: Jimmy Farrell - ASTM Presentation Description This presentation is aimed at educating attendees on ASTM International and our standards development process. ASTM committees are made […]
Reinforcement – Part 2
Regency A and BLocation: Regency A and B Speaker: Mel Marshall - MCM Consultants Speaker Bio: Mel graduated in 1960 from University of Alberta with a B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering. Since 1980 he […]
Admixtures
Regency A and BLocation: Regency A and B Speaker: Tom Greene - GCP Applied Technologies Speaker Bio: Tom is a Regional Technical Services Manager for GCP Applied Technologies based in Houston TX. Among his […]
Dr. Shawn Wilson
Grand Ballroom A, B, and CLocation: Grand Ballroom A, B, and C Speaker: Dr. Shawn Wilson - Secretary LaDOTD, and President of AASHTO 2022 Presentation Description: More information to come! Speaker Bio: Dr. Shawn Wilson was […]
SCC
Regency A and BLocation: Regency A and B Speaker: Tom Greene - GCP Applied Technologies Speaker Bio: Tom is a Regional Technical Services Manager for GCP Applied Technologies based in Houston TX. Among his […]
Pipe Show – Tuesday – Lunch
Grand Ballroom D and ELocation: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe […]
Bury Depth Considerations for Manholes
Grand Ballroom BLocation: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Riley Dvorak, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description We are fairly comfortable with installing RCP over 30' deep with proper design considerations - but what […]
Building Unity and Productivity
Grand Ballroom ALocation: Grand Ballroom A Speaker: Trevor McDonald, P.E. - Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Often times we find ourselves working with others – even competitors, in the case […]
Resilience & Sustainability in Delaware
Grand Ballroom CLocation: Grand Ballroom C Speaker: Jim Pappas, P.E., M.B.A. - DelDOT Presentation Description: As the lowest lying state in the nation, Delaware is familiar with the effects of climate change […]
Concrete Technology
Regency A and BLocation: Regency A and B Speaker: Rich Brewster - Northern Concrete Speaker Bio: Rich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe, based in Bay City, Michigan. He’s been […]
Managing Industrial Health
Grand Ballroom FLocation: Grand Ballroom F Speaker: Ed Eagle - CP&P Joseph Wildhaber - Rinker Speaker Bio: More information to come!
Drycast Concrete
Grand Ballroom GLocation: Grand Ballroom G Speaker: Jake Jyrkama, P.E. - Rinker Materials Speaker Bio: Jake is the Director of Quality Assurance for Rinker Materials and is responsible for ensuring compliance to […]
Precast Concrete Trenchless Installation
Grand Ballroom BLocation: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Mafe Pinzon, P.E. - Langley Concrete Presentation Description As cities grow, avoiding surface interruptions to install underground infrastructure has become a common practice. For this […]
How to Give Successful Plant Tours
Grand Ballroom ALocation: Grand Ballroom A Speakers: Brian Kolden, P.E. - County Materials Presentation Description This presentation will describe the best practices that I have found to minimize problems and hazards, yet […]