Dr. Shawn Wilson

Grand Ballroom A, B, and C

Location: 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 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 […]

Pipe Show – Tuesday – Lunch

Grand Ballroom D and E

Location: 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 School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

Building Unity and Productivity

Grand Ballroom A

Location:  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 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 […]

How to Give Successful Plant Tours

Grand Ballroom A

Location:  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 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 […]

Engage Your Specifiers

Grand Ballroom A

Location:  Grand Ballroom A Speaker:  Al Hogan, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: This 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 […]

Grassroots Government Relations Building

Grand Ballroom A

Location:  Grand Ballroom A Speakers:  Steve Smart, P.E. - County Materials John Susong , P.E. - Rinker Presentation Description No 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 […]

Poster Session

Fourth Floor Pre-Function Area

Location: Fourth Floor Pre-Function Area 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. SEE THE POSTER SESSION ONLINE From case studies to new products and technologies, there is something for everyone at the Poster […]

Pipe Show – Tuesday – Afternoon

Grand Ballroom D and E

Location: 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 School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

DOT Dinner (invitation only)

Location: Buses will begin loading at the Hyatt (on 4th Street) at 6pm Buses will be available at 9 pm to start returning to hotel  

Plant Tour

Fred Weber

Location:  Fred Weber Bus 1 departs Hyatt at 6:30 am Bus 2 departs at 6:40 am Bus 3 departs 6:50 am Buses 4 & 5 depart at 7:00 am Tours are approximately 2.5 hours and will require each participant to sign a release on the bus.

How to Give an Effective Presentation

Grand Ballroom A

Location:  Grand Ballroom A Speaker:  Michael Kremer - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description Giving 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.  […]

Proper Pipe Gasket Design System

Grand Ballroom A

Location:  Grand Ballroom A Speakers:  Jim Gamble - Press-Seal Presentation Description: The 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 […]

Pipe Show – Wednesday – Lunch

Grand Ballroom D and E

Location:  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 School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

Evacuation Routes

Grand Ballroom A

Location:  Grand Ballroom A Speakers:  Trygve Hoff, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Asset 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 […]

Strategies for Your Next Relationship Building Event

Grand Ballroom A

Location:  Grand Ballroom A Speaker:  Jennifer Harrell, P.E., ENV SP. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description One 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 […]

Pipe Show and Band – Wednesday – Afternoon

Grand Ballroom D and E

Location:  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 School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

Pre-Installation Inspection

Grand Ballroom A and B

Location:  Grand Ballroom A and B Speaker:  Britt Marchman - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: The 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 […]

Trench Excavation Safety

Grand Ballroom A and B

Location:  Grand Ballroom A and B Speaker:  Palisha Sthapit - Oldcastle Infrastructure Presentation Description: Excavation 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 […]

Qualified Installer Program

Grand Ballroom A and B

Location:  Grand Ballroom A and B Speaker:  More information coming soon! Presentation Description: For members to attend and learn about QIP Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!

Chairman’s Quality & Safety Award’s Lunch

Regency Ballroom

Location:  Regency Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.

New Attendee Orientation

Frisco 8-9

Location:  Frisco 8, 9 Description: Registered ACPA Members Only  

Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker

Frisco 1-5

Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker:  Jason Dorsey - Center for Generational Kinetics Presented By: Besser Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Jason Dorsey’s passion is uncovering hidden insights and unexpected strategies that future-proof your organization. He has led nearly 100 benchmark research studies on four continents to separate myth from truth for leaders to take […]

Why Concrete Pipe

Frisco 1-5

Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker:  Don McNutt, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: The American Concrete Pipe Association has identified 16 attributes of Reinforced Concrete Pipe that are used in marketing of this product. This presentation will provide an introduction to each of these attributes to provide a foundation for presentations that will go […]

Resilience: The Key to Sustainable Infrastructure

Frisco 1-5

Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker:  Trygve Hoff, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Resilience stands as the bedrock of sustainable infrastructure, ensuring longevity and adaptability amid mounting challenges. In the face of climate change, natural disasters, and manmade disasters, resilient systems can withstand shocks, recover swiftly, and continue functioning efficiently. Integrating resilient […]

Pipe Show

Frisco Grand Ballroom

Location:  Frisco Grand Ballroom 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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

Beneath Our Feet: Unveiling the Basics of Concrete Pipe & Boxes

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker:  Jennifer Harrell, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Intrigued by the silent champions shaping our urban landscape? Embark on a user-friendly exploration of concrete pipes and boxes, the often-overlooked backbone of city infrastructure. This presentation is designed to engage not only the non-technical enthusiast but also provides valuable […]

Pre-Installation Inspection

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker:  Palisha Sthapit - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: This presentation discusses the methods to properly inspect drainage pipe and products before the installation process. It highlights the reasons for inspecting the pipe walking through various examples. This presentation provides the audience with a review of AASHTO R73, which provides excellent guidance on the […]

Creating Value with Specifications

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker:  Al Hogan, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: In this discussion we will consider all the various components of a good storm pipe specification. Good specifications and details are good for the owner, engineer, contractor, and even the end users. We will discuss how to minimize risk as well […]

Pipe Show – Lunch

Frisco Grand Ballroom

Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom 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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

Texas Highway Innovations & Evacuation Routes

Frisco 2-5

Location: Frisco 2-5 Speaker: Lance Simmons, P.E. - TxDOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!  

Personas

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speakers: Steve Smart - County Materials John Susong - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Personas are fictional characters giving a broad definition in their roles and subject matter of expertise. The ACPA has developed personas for Elected Officials, Engineers, Contractors and Owners (i.e. DOT’s, Cities, public agencies).  ACPA’s broad personas will be discussed.  An example […]

Sales

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker:  John Bird - County Materials Presentation Description: In order to be successful in sales you must be willing to take bold actions and live outside your comfort zone. We will discuss what it means to have guts in sales and some techniques to remain fearless in your role. Speaker Bio: John Bird […]

Pipe Show

Frisco Grand Ballroom

Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom 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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

Plant Tour

Rinker Materials

Location:  Rinker Materials UPDATE:  Plant tour buses leave by 6am.

Jacking Pipe Under Highways & Railroads

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker:  Aiden Rajswing, P.E. - Thompson Pipe Group Presentation Description: Trenchless 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 […]

Networking and Relationship Building

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker:  Grayson Huskey. - Texas Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio:  Grayson 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 […]

Pipe Show – Lunch

Frisco Grand Ballroom

Location:  Frisco Grand Ballroom 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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

Next Level Presentations: Enhancing Your PowerPoint Skills

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker: Michael Kremer - American Concrete Pipe Association Tryg Hoff, P.E. ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Crafting 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 […]

Antitrust: Understanding Your Risk

Frisco 1

Location:  Frisco 1 Speaker:  Jonathon Howe, Esq. - Howe & Hutton Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: JONATHAN 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 […]

Association Involvement

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker:  Joe Chevrier - Georgia Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Joe 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 […]

Pipe Show & Casino Night

Frisco Grand Ballroom

Location:  Frisco Grand Ballroom 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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show! The Casino Night, presented […]

Outside the Box: Alternative Uses of Box

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker:  Steve Smart - County Materials Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Steve 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 […]

Building the Dream Team

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker:  Trevor McDonald, P.E. CFM, ENV SP - Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: The greatest sports team ever assembled was arguably the 1992 US Men’s Olympic basketball team. They were able to pull together the greatest collection of basketball talent on the planet. Because of their outstanding success on the […]

Shifting Paradigms in a Shifting World

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speaker:  Jason Allen, P.E. - Oldcastle Infrastructure Presentation Description: The world is changing, and nowhere is this more evident than in the construction and manufacturing industry. The way our profession is perceived and the way we perceive the world has changed dramatically in the last 30 years. In this presentation, Jason Allen will […]

ACPA Resources and Education

Frisco 1

Location: Frisco 1 Speakers:  Alicia Hodges - American Concrete Pipe Association Chelsea Fitzgerald - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Explore the new ACPA website, members' portal, and learning center to familiarize yourself with the wealth of resources and tools available to you. Discover where to locate the most commonly accessed resources, engage with the […]

Chairman’s Luncheon & Awards

Frisco Grand Ballroom

Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.

New Attendee Orientation

Pheoris West A & B - 3rd Floor

Location: Pheoris A & B - 3rd Floor Description: Registered ACPA Members Only  

Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker

Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor

Location:Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Shelley Row, P.E., CSP - Blue Fjord Leaders Presentation Description: Decision-making can be challenging to get just right. Decisions can be made too fast or too slow. Neuroscience provides insight into the powerful internal forces that sway decisions whether you know it or not. If you […]

Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe

Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Karen Thompson - Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia Presentation Description: Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe Proven The Australian Concrete Pipe Association has in recent years conducted field investigation and laboratory analysis of aged installed concrete pipe to provide evidence of the products unrivalled durability in […]

Building Tomorrow Today: Story of the ACPA

Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Presenters:  Michael Kremer - American Concrete Pipe Association Dena Silva - American Concrete Pipe Association Trygve Hoff, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Steve Hawkins, AIA - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: The story of the ACPA isn't just about yesterday, it's also […]

Pipe Show

Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor 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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

Keys to a Solid Pipe Specification: An Interactive Session

Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Speakers:  Jennifer Harrell, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Developing clear, comprehensive pipe specifications is critical to successful infrastructure projects. Ambiguities in specifications can lead to delays, installation challenges, and performance failures. In this highly interactive session, Keys to a Solid Pipe Specification, attendees will actively collaborate […]

Pipe Show – Lunch

Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor 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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

Pre-Installation Inspection

Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Speaker: Palisha Sthapit - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: This presentation discusses the methods to properly inspect drainage pipe and products before the installation process. It highlights the reasons for inspecting the pipe walking through various examples. This presentation provides the audience with a review of AASHTO R73, which […]

Concrete Pipe Design “Look Mom – No Hands” – No PPT. No Computer. No A.I.

Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Speaker: Al Hogan, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: This class will walk the students through the basic concepts of the structural design of RCP. The speaker will utilize the content of our ACPA Fill Height Table to walk the students through an interactive exercise to […]

Pipe Show

Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor 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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

Virtual Plant Tour

2025 Pipe School Encore

Location: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Embark 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 […]

Excavation Safety and Educational Partnership Wins

Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Speaker: Darrell West - Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources Presentation Description: In 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 […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Speakers:  Michael Kremer - American Concrete Pipe Association Chelsea Fitzgerald - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Explore 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 […]

Pipe Show – Lunch

Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor 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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!

What are They Looking for in a Salesperson

Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Speaker: Larry Mauck, P.E. - Pretech Presentation Description: This 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 […]

Sustainability of Pipe in Europe

Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Speakers: Stefan Schemionek - German Concrete Pipe Association Markus Lanzerath - German Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: In 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 […]

Managing Employees with Different Backgrounds

Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Speaker: Carlos Villarreal - County Materials Presentation Description: Purpose 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 […]

Pipe Show & Casino Night

Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

Location:  Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor 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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show! […]

Pipe Installation Best Practices

Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Don McNutt, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Learn how properly adhering to ASTM installation standards for pipe will increase the longevity and value of infrastructure by reducing potential failures and decreasing maintenance costs. Gain an understanding of the differences that ACPA has […]

Conduit is the New Currency

Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Jeff Syar, P.E. - ODOT Presentation Description: The Ohio DOT has approximately 91,000 conduits consisting of culverts and storm sewers under pavement. Conduits are a tier one asset with a dedicated annual allocation consisting of 22 million dollars to address deficiencies identified by routine inspection […]

Pipe and box design for INDOT using HY-8

Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor

Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Mark Bailey, P.E. - INDOT Presentation Description: which version of HY-8 INDOT requires and why (newer versions incorrectly calculate the hydraulics when in a sump condition) the various inputs used by INDOT for design in HY-8 and what we look for when selecting a proposed […]

Chairman’s Luncheon & Awards

Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, P3, IMPACT, RCPix, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.