New Attendee Orientation
Location: Pheoris A & B - 3rd Floor Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
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Pipe School 2025
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Pheoris West A & B - 3rd Floor
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Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker
Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th FloorLocation: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 […]
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Quality School Introductions
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Rich Brewster - Northern Concrete Pipe Speaker Bio: Rich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe, based in Bay City, Michigan. He’s been with Northern since 2004 and has been involved in the quality program since 2007. Rich is responsible for developing and overseeing Northern’s award […]
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INSPIRE: Inspired Leadership and Listening
Pheoris West B - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West B - 3rd Floor Speaker: Eric Steele - Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute Presentation Description: What do inspirational leaders do? When we asked leaders around the world, regardless of generation, background, or culture, they invariably respond with the same list of actions. Inspirational leaders listen, build trust, grow people, and form lasting connections […]
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Drycast Reinforcement
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Jake Jyrkama - Rinker Materials Speaker Bio: Bill works at Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc. in Michigan, a family owned business for over 64 years. He is the 101st & 113th Chairman of the ACPA Board of Directors. Bill is a member of […]
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Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe
Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th FloorLocation: 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 […]
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Admixtures
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Tom Greene - GCP Applied Technologies Presentation Description: Admixtures for concrete continue to be an ever-increasing part of our concrete production. This presentation will give you a thorough introduction to admixtures for both wet and dry cast concrete. During this course you will gain a knowledge of admixtures, along […]
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Building Tomorrow Today: Story of the ACPA
Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th FloorLocation: 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 […]
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SCC
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Tom Greene - GCP Applied Technologies Presentation Description: Learn the fundamentals of Self Consolidating Concrete (SCC). In addition to a brief history of SCC, this presentation will include a discussion of the properties, admixes, benefits, cautions, testing requirements, and special production requirements for SCC. Speaker Bio: Tom is a […]
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Pipe Show
Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th FloorLocation: 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!
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Reinforcement 1
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Jake Jyrkama - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: We all know reinforcement makes our product stronger, more durable, and easier to handle. But how does it accomplish all of this? And why is it so important to be produced EXACTLY how the project plans specify? We will discus the purpose of […]
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International Concrete Pipe Workshop | Session 1: European Sustainability
Kojo Kamau A - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Facilitated by: FBS - German Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon!
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Soils on the Jobsite
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Karl Beckemeier, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Soils are a critical component of all construction projects and are important to all types of pipe installations. It is important to understand how the information found in various references and guides on soils relates to what might be […]
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Small Drainage Inventory
2025 Pipe School EncoreLocation: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Speaker: Brian Schroeder, P.E. - KYTC Michael Edwards, P.E. - Qk4 Engineering and Planning Presentation Description: Recent catastrophic events have exposed deficiencies in KYTC’s asset management. This prompted a large-scale project to identify and evaluate all small drainage structures (12 inch to <20 feet) located on KYTC roadways statewide. […]
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INSPIRE: Personal Values and Recognition & Celebration
Pheoris West B - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West B - 3rd Floor Speaker: Eric Steele - Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute Presentation Description: Inspirational leadership training doesn’t begin by learning a new set of skills or behaviors but rather by learning what inspires and motivates you. While each of us has different and distinct values, identifying them leads to being more […]
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Drycast Reinforcement
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Jake Jyrkama - Rinker Materials Speaker Bio: Bill works at Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc. in Michigan, a family owned business for over 64 years. He is the 101st & 113th Chairman of the ACPA Board of Directors. Bill is a member of […]
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Reinforcement 2
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Jake Jyrkama - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: We all know reinforcement makes our product stronger, more durable, and easier to handle. But how does it accomplish all of this? And why is it so important to be produced EXACTLY how the project plans specify? We will discuss the purpose of […]
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International Concrete Pipe Workshop | Session 2: Cement Alternatives
Kojo Kamau A - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Facilitated by: FBS - German Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon!
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Reinforced Concrete Pipe Basics
Kojo Kamau B - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Trevis Hanson - CCPPA Presentation Description: This presentation provides basic information regarding reinforced concrete pipe. Pipe size and shape options, reinforcing methods, different concrete types and how productions differs with each type, basic pipe design concepts, and installation are all covered to provide attendees with basic knowledge […]
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ODOT Project
2025 Pipe School EncoreLocation: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Speakers: Lori Duguid - ODOT Cindy Wengerter - ODOT Presentation Description: This presentation highlights major transportation projects in the Central Ohio region. It aims to showcase efforts to improve infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and support development. By reviewing different projects, we reveal significant progress and challenges, emphasizing the importance […]
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Cementitious Materials
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Vartan Babakhanian - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Gain an understanding of the history of Portland Cement, its current chemical make-up, and how it’s manufactured. You will also learn the basics of Supplemental Cementitious Materials (SCMs) including Pozzolans (Fly Ash) and Ground granulated blast furnace slag. Speaker Bio: Vartan […]
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Keys to a Solid Pipe Specification: An Interactive Session
Kojo Kamau A - 4th FloorLocation: 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 […]