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SUMMARY:Virtual Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nEmbark on a virtual tour as we travel north of Orlando to Rinker Pipe’s Apopka\, FL\, concrete pipe plant to witness the meticulous processes and stringent standards that define the production of high-quality concrete pipe.  Guided live by hosts from Rinker and the ACPA\, this tour provides a comprehensive look into the operations and craftsmanship involved in creating one of the most reliable materials used in critical infrastructure projects. \nStarting with the raw materials\, viewers will explore the aggregate and essential components that form the building blocks of concrete pipe. Follow the journey through the intricate welding of the cages\, the precise pouring of concrete\, and the critical curing process that ensures durability and strength. The tour will not stop at production; participants will also witness rigorous testing procedures that every pipe undergoes to meet and exceed industry standards. \nContinuing to the jobsite\, the tour will illustrate the practical application and installation of concrete pipe\, highlighting its importance in real-world infrastructure settings. Throughout the tour\, our live hosts will discuss the people\, planning\, and passion behind the production\, emphasizing the commitment to quality that the industry and nation rely on. \nKey Takeaways \n\nGain an in-depth understanding of the complete manufacturing cycle of concrete pipe\, from the initial handling of raw materials to the final stages of curing and testing\nUnderstand the role of quality control and testing protocols that ensure concrete pipe meets industry standards\nWitness how skilled workers and precise engineering contribute to the manufacturing of concrete pipe\nObserve how concrete pipes are transported\, handled\, and installed in real-world construction sites\n\n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/virtual-plant-tem/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Excavation Safety and Educational Partnership Wins
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor \nSpeaker: Darrell West – Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources\n \nPresentation Description: \nIn 2023 the Training Division of the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources worked in partnership with the Georgia ACPA to bring a significantly expanded and action-packed safety presentation to ACPA P.I.P.E. course with the goals of not only educating but also encouraging and inspiring a safer work environment. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. West currently serves as a Division Director – Training and Safety for the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources.  Mr. West graduated in 1990 with a degree in Chemistry\, entered the utility management field in 1992. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/excavation-safety-educational-partnership-wins/
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:20250212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T115500
DTSTAMP:20260519T120643
CREATED:20240918T173501Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T135500
DTSTAMP:20260519T120643
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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:20250212T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120643
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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:20250212T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120643
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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:20250212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
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CREATED:20241108T212958Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show.png
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