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SUMMARY:Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Rinker Materials \nUPDATE:  Plant tour buses leave by 6am.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-plant-tour/
LOCATION:Rinker Materials
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Tour,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Jacking Pipe Under Highways & Railroads
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Aiden Rajswing\, P.E. – Thompson Pipe Group \nPresentation Description: \nTrenchless methods are popular in the industry especially when reducing impact on the community and transportation systems is required. A common trenchless method for installation of Reinforced Concrete Pipe is Pipe Jacking. Pipe Jacking involves tunneling through the soil without disturbance to the community above the tunnel. Jacking allows certain projects that are not feasible through open cut methods to come to fruition\, a few of these will be discussed in this presentation. The TxDOT permits Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Jacking\, Boring\, and Tunneling which is the preferred method for pipe construction under a Highway or Railroad. Thompson Pipe Group will explore how concrete joints are selected\, their jacking capacity and trenchless methods available in the industry. \nSpeaker Bio: \nAiden has a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado-Boulder and minors in Economics and French. He has construction experience as a Field Engineer for Kiewit Infrastructure West. Aiden has been a Texas Registered Professional Engineer since October 2020. He has 6 years of experience with Thompson Pipe Group Business Development and Engineering. He has two dogs and wife\, goes to Octoberfest in Munich every year\, and although he is a horrible skier\, he still loves it.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-jacking-pipe/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Networking and Relationship Building
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Grayson Huskey. – Texas Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio:  \nGrayson Huskey\, a University of North Texas alumnus\, is the South-Central Region Director for the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA)\, where he contributes to increasing the market share of Reinforced Concrete Pipe and Precast Box Culverts in the public and private sectors. His role spans Texas\, Oklahoma\, New Mexico\, Louisiana\, Colorado\, and Arkansas\, focusing on fostering strategic relationships and ensuring favorable product specifications in these states. Grayson acts as a crucial link between ACPA members and state-level Department of Transportation professionals\, municipalities\, and federal agencies\, advocating for the advantages of concrete pipe and box culverts.\n\nA Texas native\, Grayson harbors a deep-rooted passion for the great outdoors. His leisure time is often spent with his family\, engaging in activities like hiking\, hunting\, fishing\, and watching football. This connection to outdoor pursuits underscores his love for his home state’s natural beauty and reflects his commitment to a balanced and enriching personal life.\n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-networking-relationship-building/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco Grand Ballroom \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/ps24-pipe-show-wednesday-lunch/
LOCATION:Frisco Grand Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Next Level Presentations: Enhancing Your PowerPoint Skills
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker: Michael Kremer – American Concrete Pipe Association\nTryg Hoff\, P.E. ENV SP – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nCrafting an effective PowerPoint presentation harnesses the power of visual communication to captivate and inform audiences. Through strategic use of multimedia elements\, concise text\, and compelling visuals\, presenters can convey complex ideas with clarity. Utilizing features like animations and slide transitions enhances engagement\, while a well-designed layout ensures a seamless flow of information. By embracing the power of PowerPoint\, presenters can create impactful presentations that leave a lasting impression on their audience\, fostering understanding and retention of key messages. \nSpeaker Bio:  \nCurrently based in Des Moines\, Iowa\, Michael 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. \nTryg Hoff 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 currently 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/ps24-next-level-presentations/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Antitrust: Understanding Your Risk
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Jonathon Howe\, Esq. – Howe & Hutton\n \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nJONATHAN T. HOWE\, ESQ. is the President and Founding Partner of Howe & Hutton\, Ltd.\, a law firm with offices in Chicago\, McLean VA and Washington\, D.C. Howe & Hutton\, Ltd.\, a law firm with offices in Chicago\, Illinois and Washington\, D.C. representing clients worldwide\, specializes in the complete representation of individuals firms and not-for-profit organizations\, including trade associations\, professional societies and other related organizations. \nMr. Howe has written hundreds of articles\, papers and books\, and has spoken to organizations all over the world on all manner of legal issues. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in diplomatic history and international political science with honors from Northwestern University and his Juris Doctorate with highest distinction from Duke University. \nHe is general counsel for the prestigious Association Committee of 100 sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He is a founder\, past President and board member of the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys and was the inaugural recipient of the Academy Hospitality Industry Attorney of the Year. He is the legal editor for Meetings & Conventions and The Meeting Professional. He is the special advisor to the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Meetings and Travel and also served as the first chair of the Convention Industry Council APEX panel on industry contracts. \nMr. Howe was nominated to the Events Industry Council 2020 Hall of Leaders. He has received numerous industry awards including the MPI Industry Award\, President’s Award from the Religious Conference Management Association\, and the Hotel & Sales Marketing Association International Pace Setters Award among others. He is a fellow of the American Society of Association Executives and he is continually recognized as one of the most influential people in the meetings industry. He has published numerous articles and spoken all over the world on all manners of legal topics. He was honored as “Associate Member of the Year” by the Association Forum of Chicagoland and Chicago Tribune named him “Mr. Association Lawyer.”
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-antitrust/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Association Involvement
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Joe Chevrier – Georgia Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nJoe works closely with the concrete pipe industry professionals from across the state to assist & support local municipalities\, DOT engineers\, and other public & private stakeholders in meeting their critical infrastructure needs. As State Engineer for the GCPA\, Joe’s focus is on specification consultation\, technical training\, and installation best-practices to ensure robust support for concrete pipe and box culvert products. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-association-involvement/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show & Casino Night
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco Grand Ballroom \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/ps24-pipe-show-and-casino-night-wednesday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Frisco Grand Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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