New Attendee Orientation
Pheoris West A & B - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris A & B - 3rd Floor Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
40 events found.
Production
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aggregates
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Vartan Babakhanian - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Continue your education of Concrete Materials from the Cement course by attending aggregates. During this course you will gain a knowledge of aggregate composition and properties, along with the ASTM specifications that you need to be familiar with to make quality […]
Pipe Show – Lunch
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!
Concrete Technology
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Matt Steen - Jensen Precast Presentation Description: Learn the basics of understanding the proportioning of materials, (cementitious, aggregate, water, and admixtures), to create wet or dry cast concrete for Pipe and Precast. Also included is a discussion of some of the most common “bad” things that can happen to […]
Production Roundtables
Pheoris West B & C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Roundtable Leaders: More information coming soon! Description: Course aimed at tackling the concerns found within our industry. Production Round Table is an open discussion format, giving participants with issues the opportunity to hear how others are handling situations. Industry experts from all parts of operations will be […]
Mix Design Calculations
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Rich Brewster - Northern Concrete Pipe Presentation Description: Proper mix design is the basis for the quality and cost of our products. This session sets the foundation for understanding basic mix design. In addition to learning what “specific gravity” is and its relationship to the volume calculations in a […]
Auditing Safety Behaviors
Pheoris West B & C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Roundtable Leaders: Todd Marciniak - Northern Concrete Pipe John Puzz - County Materials Robert Strickland - Concrete Pipe & Precast Description: Most incidents happen because of a mistake or lapse in judgement of the worker. A company can have all the policies in the world; at the […]
Concrete Production
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Tom Umek - Independent Educational Consultant Presentation Description: The production of consistent and high-quality concrete is essential to all of the products that we make. This session will discuss the importance of proper material storage and handling, material and admix batching sequence, and the importance of compensating for aggregate […]
Machinery Workshop – Afinitas
Pheoris West B & C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Workshop Leaders: Afinitas Description: Machinery workshop taught by the Afinitas Team
Consolidation
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Tom Umek - Independent Educational Consultant Presentation Description: Proper consolidation of concrete in our forms, using various vibration methods, is critical to strength, appearance, and durability of our products. We will discuss the basics of both amplitude and frequency of vibration, the various methods of vibration used in our […]
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!
Virtual Plant Tour
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd 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 […]
Curing
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Dan Hodel - Afinitas Presentation Description: Proper curing is necessary for the production of quality concrete pipe and manholes. Learn about the importance, and purpose, of moisture and temperature in the curing process, as well as ways to make curing more effective. Speaker Bio: Dan has designed, sold, installed and […]
Machinery Workshop – BESSER
Pheoris West B & C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Workshop Leader: BESSER
Pre/Post Pour Inspection
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Matt Steen - Jensen Precast Presentation Description: This course covers equipment inspection, upkeep and documentation for pre and post-pour inspection of pipe and precast products. Critical areas such as form set-ups, reinforcement and damage inspection and brief look into Q-Cast requirements will also be discussed. Speaker Bio: Matthew is a […]
Safety Roundtables
Pheoris West B & C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Roundtable Leaders: Todd Marciniak - Northern Concrete Pipe John Puzz - County Materials Robert Strickland - Concrete Pipe & Precast Description: Course aimed at tackling the concerns found within our industry. One of the best ways to ensure safety is through communication. Safety Round Table is an […]
Repairs and Finishing
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Paul Krauss - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Presentation Description: Learn about pipe finishing and repairs. Does all damage need to be repaired? Learn what pipe damage should be repaired and procedures and materials used to complete both cosmetic and structural repairs. Speaker Bio: Paul has worked for the nationally […]
Drycast Concrete
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: Vartan Babakhanian - Rinker Materials Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Vartan has been with Rinker Materials, formerly Gifford-Hill and Hanson, in Dallas, Texas. Since 1983. Vartan serves as the Technical Services Manager, and his areas of responsibility include management of Rinker’s Technical Services laboratory Quality Control […]
Environmental Compliance: An Overview & Focus on TRI Reporting
Pheoris West B - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West B - 3rd Floor Speaker: Taylor Wilson - Trinity Consultants Description: This session will provide a broad overview of environmental compliance requirements as applicable to the concrete pipe manufacturing industry, with a focus on EPA’s Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting program. The presenter will discuss the basics of TRI reporting, including common applicability […]
Risk Burndown/Troubleshooting
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: John Witte - Afinitas Presentation Description: Risk is an uncertain condition that causes a negative situation - yet many on our teams can identify them before they happen. Risks include schedules, costs, quality, safety, and more. The Risk Burn Down tool will help us focus on preventing […]
Calculations & Review
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 winning […]
Pipe Show & Casino Night
Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th FloorLocation: 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! […]
Product Testing
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Mark Taylor - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Learn about the proper methods to test pipe in Three-Edge Bearing (external load crushing strength) and learn about water-tightness testing and strength testing of joints. Test procedures for water tightness (air, vacuum, and hydrostatic), Off-Center Joint test and Joint Shear tests, and the […]
Drycast Production
Pheoris West B & C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West B & C - 3rd Floor Speakers: Tom Umek - Independent Educational Consultant Larry Neumann - Northern Concrete Pipe Speaker Bios: Tom worked in production for 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher, consultant, and salesman. Currently working as an independent consultant. Tom has been involved […]
QCast – Part 1
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Paul Krauss - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Presentation Description: Most of us know why we should get QCast certified but struggle with getting started or with improving our scores. To assist you with overcoming these problems the ACPA has gone to the third-party auditing firm that conducts the QCast Plant […]
QCast – Part 2
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Paul Krauss - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Presentation Description: Most of us know why we should get QCast certified but struggle with getting started or with improving our scores. To assist you with overcoming these problems the ACPA has gone to the third-party auditing firm that conducts the QCast […]
Final Exam
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor
Chairman’s Luncheon & Awards
Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th FloorLocation: 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.