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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T113000
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DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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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:20260520T142826
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:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221217T015349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T214229Z
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SUMMARY:Type 1L Cement
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeakers:  Joe Clendenen – LafargeHolcim \nPresentation Description \nWith a renewed emphasis on sustainable construction\, the industry needs to continue to stay informed on various product transitions to meet goals and specifications. This presentation will cover these topics including sustainable market dynamics and performance aspects of portland-limestone cement (aka. PLC or Type IL). \nSpeaker Bio \n\n\n\n\n\nJoseph Clendenen is a Technical Service Engineer for Holcim (US) Inc\, the world’s largest cementitious materials supplier\, for the Midwest US. He is a former General Manager of Pioneer Testing & Engineering\, LLC in St. Paul\, MN and a former Technical Service Engineer and Concrete Laboratory Supervisor for Holcim (US) Inc. \nHe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology). He is a Professional Engineer (MN\, WI\, and MO) and a LEED Accredited Professional. \nHe is a member of American Concrete Institute (ACI)\, serving as a voting member of committees 201-0H Aggregate Reactions and 232 Fly Ash and Bottom Ash in Concrete. He is also a member of the American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM)\, including serving as chair of committees C09.27 Slag Cement and C09.47 Self-Consolidating Concrete and a voting member of C09.24 Supplementary Cementitious Materials and C09.50 Aggregate Reactions in Concrete.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-type-1l-cement/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T162000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T172000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221216T172348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T163013Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Competition
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeaker:  Don McNutt\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description \nThis class will give a basic overview of the differences between rigid and flexible pipe. We will then move into a detailed description of each of the most common thermoplastic pipe products on the market today along with the manufacturer’s recommendations and ASTM requirements for installation. We will also discuss other significant considerations about the use of thermoplastic pipes. \nSpeaker Bio \nDon has over 38 years of experience in the precast industry as a quality control manager\, production engineer\, design engineer\, engineering manager and chief operating officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The University of Cincinnati and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio. Don is the Great Lakes Region Engineer for the American Concrete Pipe Association.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-know-your-competition/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221216T173226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230205T233956Z
UID:5276-1675756800-1675760100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Antitrust
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeaker:  Nathan Breen\, Esq – Howe & Hutton\n \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nNathan is a partner with Howe & Hutton\, Ltd. Nathan serves as counsel to national and international trade associations across wide variety of industries providing guidance in the areas of association governance\, antitrust\, intellectual property\, certification and accreditation\, ANSI standards\, information technology\, hospitality\, employment law\, and risk management. He is currently the Chair of the Trade and Professional Associations Committee of the Chicago Bar Association. Nathan has taught courses in hospitality law both in person and online as an adjunct professor at Lexington College and Kendall College. He earned his undergraduate degree from DePaul University and his Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School. Nathan is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the American Society of Association Executives and is admitted to practice in Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-antitrust/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T095500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221216T193704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162859Z
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SUMMARY:PowerPoint Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeaker:  Trygve Hoff\, P.E.\, ENV SP – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nThis course will be a hands-on workshop for building modern\, eye-catching\, professional Powerpoint presentations. Each attendee will need to bring a laptop with access to a 5-slide deck that they would like to update. Course content will include the following: Inserting and utilizing 3D Models; Maximizing impact of proper Transitions and Animations; Font Rules of Thumb; and other helpful topics. Please bring your questions and frustrations with Powerpoint software\, and we’ll work through it as a group.  \nSpeaker Bio: \nTrygve Hoff\, P.E.\, ENV SP\, is the Northeast Region Engineer for the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). Tryg graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and his professional experience ranges from environmental consulting in Columbus\, Ohio\, to architectural engineering in beautiful Lake Tahoe\, California. He lives in Madison\, Virginia\, near the Blue Ridge mountains with his wife\, Brooks\, on a small 40‐acre horse farm. Tryg is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio\, and an Envision Sustainability Professional. He has been promoting resilient infrastructure with the ACPA since 2012.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-powerpoint-workshop/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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:20260520T142826
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:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221216T182232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162819Z
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SUMMARY:Building Unity and Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeaker:  Trevor McDonald\, P.E. – Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nOften times we find ourselves working with others – even competitors\, in the case of industry associations! This session will provide interactions in group activities and five points that can help a team become unified and productive. We will also discuss when it is appropriate for competitors to team up and the benefits of doing so. \nSpeaker Bio: \nCurrently based in Greater Salt Lake Area\, Utah\, he has been working for the ACPA since February 2022. As the Mountain States Director\, he is responsible for educating specifiers\, installers\, and inspectors of gravity pipe systems. His day-to-day consists of conference presentations\, webinars\, event planning\, and meetings with municipal engineers\, installers\, and inspectors in an effect to build proficiency in gravity pipe systems. 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-building-unity-and-productivity/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T142500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221217T005836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162728Z
UID:5376-1675776600-1675779900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:How to Give Successful Plant Tours
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeakers:  Brian Kolden\, P.E. – County Materials \nPresentation Description \nThis presentation will describe the best practices that I have found to minimize problems and hazards\, yet maximize the plant tour experience. I will walk you through a plant tour tailored to your particular audience and then open up the discussion to this audience on things they may have seen or done on similar plant tours. \nSpeaker Bio \nBrian Kolden is a Technical Resource Engineer for County Materials Corporation. Brian’s main function is to educate and promote the use of concrete pipes and structures to the engineering\, municipal and DOT communities. Additional roles include trouble shooting field issues and working out feasible solutions for all parties affected. Prior to joining County Materials Corporation\, Brian spent 30 years on the contracting side working as an engineer on projects such as the Central Artery Tunnel Project (The Big Dig) in Boston\, MA to the Deep Tunnel Project in Milwaukee\, WI. Most of his career has been spent designing and installing earth support systems\, large diameter structures and pipe systems and various infrastructure improvements. Brian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is a licensed professional engineer in civil with the State of Wisconsin.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-how-to-give-successful-plant-tours/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T152500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221216T194116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162708Z
UID:5349-1675780200-1675783500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Engage Your Specifiers
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeaker:  Al Hogan\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nThis presentation is a review and open discussion on how our industry marketing\, promotions\, and sales professionals can build appropriate relationships with specifiers and owners that use our products. The facilitator and the students will share experiences\, techniques\, and activities commonly used to build professional friendships with our customers. In our discussion we will tackle the importance of service\, kindness\, support\, friendship\, honesty\, trust\, and humility in our professional relationships. \nSpeaker Bio: \nCurrently based in Culleoka\, Tennessee\, he has been working for the ACPA since October of 2007. As the Southeast Region Engineer\, he promotes the selection and use of rigid concrete pipes through meetings\, training\, and other activities. He assists the member companies\, develops and delivers technical training\, and provides technical assistance to internal and external customers.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-engage-your-specifiers/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T162500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221217T004825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162646Z
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SUMMARY:Grassroots Government Relations Building
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeakers:  Steve Smart\, P.E. – County Materials\n \nJohn Susong \, P.E. – Rinker \nPresentation Description \nNo rocket science needed to break down this topic of how to Engage our Specifiers/Customers. All you need is a humble attitude\, throw in a little kindness\, strive to be a helper\, conduct yourself professionally\, and be careful to not poke folks in the eye and suddenly you will be known as a knowledgeable and helpful resource to your specifier friends. Our IC Market Committee Leadership has developed some great encouragement and tools to help get you on the right track and help you develop good habits of relationship building…we will dig into this IC Team Goals Sheet playbook in our time together in this class. \nSpeaker Bios \nSteve is a Technical Resource Engineer for County Materials Corporation based out of Indianapolis\, IN responsible for providing technical services for the states of Indiana\, Illinois and Missouri. County Materials is a full service producer of concrete pipe\, precast box culverts and other associated concrete products. \nHe’s actively involved in the concrete industry for over 40 years in marketing and production precast pipe\, box culverts and 3-sided bridge systems. \nSteve has held leadership positions in the Illinois Concrete Pipe Association\, Board member of National Precast Concrete Association\, founding member of the Derby City Chapter-ASHE and currently Indiana State Director of IKO Concrete Pipe Association. \nMarried to Martha\, a real estate broker\, they have 2 grown sons\, Patrick and Andrew\, who have blessed them with a granddaughter\, Journey\, and grandson\, Oliver. \n  \nJohn Susong has been with Rinker Materials for 24 years\, holding roles as a technical resource engineer\, account manager\, sales manager and general manager. Currently\, John is the Northeast Region Product Resources Manager for Rinker Materials. John is involved with the American Concrete Pipe Association as Vice Chair of the Government Relations Committee\, working to advance the ACPA’s interests with the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. \nJohn is a graduate of Purdue University\, B.S. Civil Engineering\, Associate Degree in Building Construction Management and is an Indiana Licensed Professional Engineer
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-grassroots-government-relations-building/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T172500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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:20260520T142826
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T102500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221216T192719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T061015Z
UID:5326-1675848600-1675851900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:How to Give an Effective Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeaker:  Michael Kremer – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description \nGiving a presentation is as much of an art as it is a science.  Knowing your audience is key\, but you also need to know yourself.  Anyone can give an effective presentation and you can do it by being an ACE.  During this session\, Michael Kremer\, ACPA Vice President of Marketing\, what it takes to give an ACE presentation:  Authentic\, Confident\, and Engaging. \nAt the end of the presentation\, attendees will walk away with: \n\nUnderstand how to be an ACE\nDifferences between giving in-person and virtual presentations\nTips & tricks to being more effective\n\nSpeaker Bio \nMichael Kremer is the Vice President of Marketing at the ACPA and has spent 20 years in the marketing field. Throughout his 20 year career\, Michael has worked for a variety of different organizations including Caterpillar\, Intertek\, AgriSync (an ag-tech start-up)\, and even ran his own business\, Eighty35 Marketing\, where he spent time on the speaking circuit.  In addition to his current role at the ACPA\, Michael teaches an intro to marketing class as his local community college. Throughout his marketing career Michael has given dozens of presentations focusing on a wide range of topics to a variety of audiences ranging from technical to sales to executives.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-how-to-give-an-effective-presentation/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T112500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221217T013022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162414Z
UID:5381-1675852200-1675855500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Proper Pipe Gasket Design System
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeakers:  Jim Gamble – Press-Seal \nPresentation Description: \nThe presentation will provide you\, as the contractor\, manufacturer\, or owner\, with some tools to better understand what makes a sound “sealing system.” With a better understanding of different terminology used in the industry\, different types of joints\, and different gasket types\, a sense of general tolerances of the “system” and governing specifications and how they are applied theoretically and empirically to joints in various installed conditions. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJim has 15 total years of professional engineering experience focusing in components\, sub-assemblies and full working engineered assemblies in the plastic\, rubber and metal forming product fields –While Supporting the Automotive and Non-Automotive industries.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-proper-pipe-gasket-design-system/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Jim-Gamble-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221217T014015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162059Z
UID:5387-1675865400-1675868400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Evacuation Routes
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeakers:  Trygve Hoff\, P.E.\, ENV SP – American Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \n\nAsset Management provides agency/owners both a long-term roadmap toward better supervision of asset inventories\, as well as data necessary for logical material placement and usage. This information allows agencies to make sound engineering decisions backed by years of data\, which in turn improves resilience of the infrastructure system and maximizes sustainability. \nIn this session we will discuss the current issues and actions that impact such decisions in critical locations such as evacuation routes\, flood prone areas\, emergency access routes\, and others. We will explore how asset management data can be used to help prepare for recovery from major natural disasters\, and to determine the most appropriate mitigation planning. \nSpeaker Bio: \nTrygve Hoff\, P.E.\, ENV SP\, is the Northeast Region Engineer for the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). Tryg graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and his professional experience ranges from environmental consulting in Columbus\, Ohio\, to architectural engineering in beautiful Lake Tahoe\, California. He lives in Madison\, Virginia\, near the Blue Ridge mountains with his wife\, Brooks\, on a small 40‐acre horse farm. Tryg is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio\, and an Envision Sustainability Professional. He has been promoting resilient infrastructure with the ACPA since 2012.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-evacuation-routes/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Trygve-Hoff.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
CREATED:20221216T172414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162003Z
UID:5267-1675869000-1675872000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Your Next Relationship Building Event
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom A \nSpeaker:  Jennifer Harrell\, P.E.\, ENV SP. – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description \nOne of the most valuable takeaways from any conference is the new contacts made through networking.  How do we meet someone at an event and then develop a business relationship?  This presentation will cover how to be an active networker and the appropriate strategy for success.  It’s important to plan your strategy well ahead of the event and schedule the right follow up actions.  Bring your notebook and prepare to rock your next conference. \nAttendees will walk away understanding: \n\nThe strategy and planning necessary to transform new contacts into valuable business relationships.\nThree tactics for active networking\nConversation hacks\n\nSpeaker Bio \nBased out of the heart of the US\, Jennifer has been working with the ACPA since April of 2020. As the Central Region Engineer with the American Concrete Pipe Association\, she assists & supports the states’ of Missouri\, Kansas\, Nebraska\, Wisconsin\, Minnesota\, Iowa\, North Dakota\, South Dakota\, Wyoming\, and Montana Department of Transportation officials\, and other public & private stakeholders in meeting their critical infrastructure needs. Jennifer’s focus is on asset management\, specification consultation\, technical training\, grassroot efforts\, and infrastructure installation best-practices for reinforced concrete pipe and boxes. \nJennifer worked in municipal government for 12 years as a Hydraulics Engineer and a Project Manager and has 8 years of experience on the consulting side. She has more than 23 years of experience in all aspects of civil engineering\, project planning and management. Her expertise of asset management and municipal planning includes research and analysis\, budgeting\, contract management\, specification writing\, QA/QC\, inspection\, construction\, operation\, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. Her background encompasses work in public and private sectors as well as manufacturing.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-strategies-for-your-next-relationship-building-event/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T085500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T095500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142826
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
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