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SUMMARY:Antitrust Laws
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 3\, 4\, & 5 \nSpeaker:  Nathan Breen\, Esq – Howe & Hutton \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/antitrust/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing
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SUMMARY:Successful Contractor Training
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 3\, 4\, & 5 \nSpeaker:  Hank Gottschalk – Concrete Pipe & Precast (CP&P) \nPresentation Description \nOne of the biggest advantages that Reinforced Concrete Pipe provides is the difference in installation requirements when compared to alternate flexible pipe materials. It is an important dialog to have with all stakeholders to be able to promote the benefit of choosing RCP… “But how do we get contractors to attend our installation training?” \nThis session will discuss not only the importance of\, but how to plan\, organize and execute an effective Contractor Installation Training Program in your market \nSpeaker Bio \nHank Gottschalk\nHank Gottschalk has over thirty years experience in construction industry\, the majority of those years focused on buried underground utility and infrastructure. He currently serves as Senior Manager – Technical Marketing for Concrete Pipe & Precast\, LLC (CP&P) focusing on new products\, new markets\, and providing technical resources for proper design and installation of buried precast concrete products. Hank has provided educational training throughout the Mid-Atlantic area to hundreds of specifiers\, contractors\, engineers\, and inspectors on buried drainage and pipeline installation\, inspection and acceptance. He has served on numerous committees within the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA\,) the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA\,) the Central Atlantic Precast Concrete Association (CAPCA\,) The Precast Concrete Association of Virginia (PCAV\,) and the Carolina’s Concrete Pipe & Products Association (CCPPA) assisting with specifications\, promotion\, and training. Hank earned his Civil Engineering degree from Old Dominion University.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/successful-contractor-training/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T110000
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned (Live Demo)
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 3\, 4\, & 5 \nSpeaker:  Steve Smart (County Materials) | John Susong\, PE (Rinker Materials) \nPresentation Description \nComing soon! \nSpeaker Bio\nSteve Smart\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. \nActively involved in the concrete industry for over 40 years in marketing and production precast pipe\, box culverts and 3-sided bridge systems. \nHeld 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 a with granddaughter Journey and grandson Oliver. \nJohn Susong\nJohn Susong has been with Rinker Materials for 23 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/lessons-learned/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220201T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T032329
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Tuesday - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 6 \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/pipe-show-tuesday-lunch/
LOCATION:Frisco 6
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Production,Production 1,Production 2,Quality School,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220201T131000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T140500
DTSTAMP:20260521T032329
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T095839Z
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SUMMARY:ASTM C13:  What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 3\, 4\, & 5 \nSpeaker:  Jimmy Farrell – ASTM \nPresentation Description \nThis presentation will give a brief overview of the organization\, ASTM International. It will then explain the standards development process. After that\, it will detail the structure of committee C13 on Concrete Pipe. The remainder of the presentation will focus on your participation: the importance of all interests (producers\, users\, and general interest) participating\, benefits of participation\, and the tools ASTM has developed to facilitate your participation. \nSpeaker Bio \nJimmy Farrell is a Technical Committees Manager at ASTM International. He is responsible for 7 different technical committees in multiple industry sectors including the two packaging committees in ASTM. He also is in charge of maintaining and updating a number of the tools used by ASTM’s membership.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/astm-c13-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220201T152000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T161500
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: The Reality of the Situation
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 2 \nDescription \nProjects 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 to talk about their individual points of view\, challenges\, and influences in number of real-life project situations. \nModerator:  Kim Spahn – American Concrete Pipe Association \nPanelists (see bios below) \nSenator Scott – Colorado Transportation and Energy Committee (representing our elected officials)\nJim Pappas – Executive Director – Mississippi DOT\nMichael Lee – AGC Director of East TX Operations (representing our contractors and former TXDOT Director of Engineering and Safety)\nJason Peek – JEO Consulting Group\, Senior Project Manager (representing consultants\, and former City of Topeka Public Works Director) \n \nJason Peek\nJason is a Senior Project Manager for JEO Consulting Group in Lawrence\, Kansas. He is a transformative leader with 25 years of experience in government administration\, project management\, and infrastructure innovation with an emphasis on creating value\, strengthening communities\, and leading with a purpose. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech\, a Master’s degree in City Planning from Clemson University\, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Georgia. He has a passion for building infrastructure that started as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali\, West Africa. \n  \n \nSenator Ray Scott\nSenator Scott is committed to promoting faith\, liberty and the values of our Founding Fathers. At the State Capitol\, Senator Scott works to reduce job-killing regulations that stifle growth\, oppose new taxes on Colorado’s middle class families\, and fights to prioritize funding for safer roads and bridges in our state.  When not at the Capitol or managing one of his three businesses\, Senator Scott enjoys fly-fishing and spending time with his family. \n  \nMichael Lee\nMichael currently serves the AGC of Texas as the East Texas Area Manager. Prior to his work at AGC\, Michael retired from TxDOT as the Director of Engineering and Safety Operations where he oversaw and coordinated TxDOT’s engineering operations for the Bridge\, Construction\, Design\, Maintenance\, Materials and Tests\, and Traffic Safety Divisions. \nMichael’s 24-year career at TxDOT began in 1997 as an engineering assistant in the Atlanta District. He rose through the ranks in the northeast portion of the state including the Lufkin and Paris districts before being appointed the Director of the Maintenance Division in 2014. In that role\, Michael oversaw TxDOT’s statewide emergency response to Hurricane Harvey in 2017. \nMichael is a 1988 graduate of Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. \nJim Pappas\nReceived Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware and Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Environmental Sustainability from Wilmington University.\nWorked for Delaware Department of Transportation for over 29 years.\nMajority of the time was in pavement and materials engineering then as Assistant Director of Performance Management\, Deputy Director of Operations and Support\, and current role as Division Director of newly formed Division of Transportation Resiliency & Sustainability
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/panel-discussion-the-reality-of-the-situation/
LOCATION:Frisco 2
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Streaming Transportation Track,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220201T161500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T171500
DTSTAMP:20260521T032329
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SUMMARY:Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:The 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/poster-session/
LOCATION:Frisco 6
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Production,Social,Transportation
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T190000
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Tuesday - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 6 \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/pipe-show-tuesday/
LOCATION:Frisco 6
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Production,Production 1,Production 2,Quality School,Transportation
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