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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T032731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T020607Z
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SUMMARY:New ACPA Member Attendee Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Gateway East \nSpeaker:  TBD \nPresentation Description: \nRegistered ACPA Members Only \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/p23-new-acpa-member-attendee-orientation/
LOCATION:Gateway East
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pipe_School-New-Member-Orientation.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T034232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T163059Z
UID:5609-1675688400-1675695600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Opening Ceremonies Welcome | Keynote Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency Ballroom \nWelcome to the 2023 Pipe School! Hear from the Chairman of the Board\, ACPA President\, and two keynote speakers as they kick the week off with messages of inspiration. \nSpeakers \n\nKurt Johnson – ACPA Chairman of the Board\nSteven Hawkins – ACPA President\n\nKeynote Speakers \n\nDr. Shawn Wilson – Secretary LaDOTD and President of AASHTO 2022\nKristina Swallow\, P.E.\, F.ASCE – Nevada DOT and President of ASCE 2018
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-opening-ceremonies-welcome-keynote-speakers/
LOCATION:Regency Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Ceremony,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T153500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T194250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T163051Z
UID:5733-1675696200-1675697700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Quality School Introductions
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete \nSpeaker Bio: \nRich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe\, based in Bay City\, Michigan. He’s been with Northern for eighteen years\, and involved in the quality program for fifteen. Rich is responsible for developing and overseeing Northern’s award winning quality control program\, maintaining various plant and company certifications\, ensuring product compliance to local\, state and national specifications\, personnel training\, and overseeing research projects. Rich holds a degree in Science and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Rich is a current member of ACPA’s Quality\, Education\, and Research Committees.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-quality-school-introductions/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Rich-Brewster.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T191522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T163047Z
UID:5801-1675696200-1675704600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Performance Management - Monday
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom F \nSpeaker: Champman & Co. Leadership Institute – Partner with Afinitas \nPresentation Description:\nRegardless of the product or service\, all organizations have two things in common: they employ and serve people. The majority of a person’s waking hours are spent in their place of employment. Yet according to a Harvard Business Review survey\, 58% of people report they would trust a stranger more than they would trust their direct leader. Organizations have a significant opportunity to treat people in a different way; a way that energizes\, provides purpose\, and leads to personal growth. After over 110+ acquisitions in our parent company\, Barry-Wehmiller\, we’ve learned that building a great culture at work can happen without sacrificing profits. In fact\, building a strong culture leads to an even stronger business. We can show you how. \nhttps://www.ccoleadership.com/
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-performance-management-monday/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1567798587438.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T211032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T163042Z
UID:5862-1675696200-1675704600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Drycast Reinforcement
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom G \nSpeaker: Bill Washabaugh – Northern Concrete \nSpeaker Bio: \nBill 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 ACPA Government Relations\, Manufacturing & Quality\, Technical\, Education and Marketing Committees\, and an active ASTM participating member.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-drycast-reinforcement/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom G
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Bill-Washabaugh.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T153500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T193325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T163020Z
UID:5725-1675697700-1675701000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Cementitious Material
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: John Kallemeyn\, P.E. – Rinker \nSpeaker Bio: \nJohn Kallemeyn is a 2008 graduate of University Minnesota Duluth with BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Minnesota and is currently based out of Maple Grove MN. His duties relate to concrete mix\, materials\, and product quality. He is active in ASTM C13\, and the ACPA Quality and Manufacturing Committee and Plant Certifications Task Force. He has worked for Rinker (formerly Forterra and Cretex) for the past 13 years.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-cementitious-material/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom H
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-John-Kallemeyn.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T163500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T193000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162952Z
UID:5720-1675701300-1675704600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Aggregates
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: John Kallemeyn\, P.E. – Rinker \nSpeaker Bio: \nJohn Kallemeyn is a 2008 graduate of University Minnesota Duluth with BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Minnesota and is currently based out of Maple Grove MN. His duties relate to concrete mix\, materials\, and product quality. He is active in ASTM C13\, and the ACPA Quality and Manufacturing Committee and Plant Certifications Task Force. He has worked for Rinker (formerly Forterra and Cretex) for the past 13 years.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-aggregates/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-John-Kallemeyn.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T034750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162947Z
UID:5614-1675704600-1675711800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Monday
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E \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 28 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pipe-show-monday/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-e1642965482965.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T085500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T194957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162929Z
UID:5736-1675756800-1675760100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Reinforcement - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Mel Marshall – MCM Consultants \nSpeaker Bio: \nMel graduated in 1960 from University of Alberta with a B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering. Since 1980 he has operated a consulting service to the concrete industry. Mel serves on the American Concrete Pipe Association Technical Committee and is Past Chairman of the Technical Committee for the Ontario Concrete Pipe Association. He also serves on the ACPA Manufacturing/Quality Committee and is presently an Associate Member of both associations. Mel is current chairman of the CSA A257Committee and involved in many other ASTM and CSA committees. For his contributions to our industry\, Mel has been awarded the ASTM Spangler Award for performing outstanding technical work in committee C-13 activities\, and the Award of Merit from both the ASTM and CSA Associations. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-reinforcement-part-1/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1557845747240.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T115500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T192007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162924Z
UID:5808-1675756800-1675770900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Performance Management - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom F \nSpeaker: Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute – Partner with Afinitas \nPresentation Description:\nInspire – Become the leader you want to follow.\nInspirational leadership training doesn’t begin by learning a new set of skills or behaviors but rather by learning what inspires and motivates you. In this course you will have the opportunity to define your individual value sets to increase self-awareness and authenticity\, learn leadership skills to build trust and develop high-performing\, resilient teams\, employ empathetic listening behaviors to value people and enhance relationships\, use coaching skills to increase problem-solving and team member growth and develop recognition and celebration practices to encourage desired behaviors.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-performance-management-tuesday/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1567798587438.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T115500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T211621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162920Z
UID:5865-1675756800-1675770900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Reinforcement
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom G \nSpeaker: Bill Washabaugh – Northern Concrete \nSpeaker Bio: \nBill 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 ACPA Government Relations\, Manufacturing & Quality\, Technical\, Education and Marketing Committees\, and an active ASTM participating member.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-reinforcement/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom G
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Bill-Washabaugh.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T095500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T195406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162848Z
UID:5744-1675760400-1675763700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Reinforcement - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Mel Marshall – MCM Consultants \nSpeaker Bio: \nMel graduated in 1960 from University of Alberta with a B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering. Since 1980 he has operated a consulting service to the concrete industry. Mel serves on the American Concrete Pipe Association Technical Committee and is Past Chairman of the Technical Committee for the Ontario Concrete Pipe Association. He also serves on the ACPA Manufacturing/Quality Committee and is presently an Associate Member of both associations. Mel is current chairman of the CSA A257Committee and involved in many other ASTM and CSA committees. For his contributions to our industry\, Mel has been awarded the ASTM Spangler Award for performing outstanding technical work in committee C-13 activities\, and the Award of Merit from both the ASTM and CSA Associations. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-reinforcement-part-2/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1557845747240.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T105500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T200301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162844Z
UID:5747-1675764000-1675767300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Admixtures
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Tom Greene – GCP Applied Technologies \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom is a Regional Technical Services Manager for GCP Applied Technologies based in Houston TX. Among his responsibilities are technical support to customers throughout the Mid-West and Southwest US\, testing and data analysis for new admixture development\, troubleshooting concrete problems\, and technical training. Tom has worked on the technical aspects of the concrete industry for more than 30 years. Including tenures as Laboratory Manager for Rinker Materials and Technical Service Manager for portland and slag cement at Lone Star Industries. Tom is a frequent speaker at numerous industry events and a co-developer for the Concrete Fundamentals Lab at World of Concrete. \nTom is a Fellow at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and active on numerous technical and educational committees. He is a former recipient of ACI Educational Committee Member of the Year award and current Chair of the Educational Activities Committee. Tom is an active member of other professional organizations including ASTM International\, where he is membership secretary for Committee C 9–Concrete and Concrete Aggregates\, and former Chair of Sub-Committee C 9.60–Testing Fresh Concrete\, and a supporter of several state concrete associations.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-admixtures/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Tom-Greene.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T115500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T200633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162832Z
UID:5752-1675767600-1675770900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:SCC
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Tom Greene – GCP Applied Technologies \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom is a Regional Technical Services Manager for GCP Applied Technologies based in Houston TX. Among his responsibilities are technical support to customers throughout the Mid-West and Southwest US\, testing and data analysis for new admixture development\, troubleshooting concrete problems\, and technical training. Tom has worked on the technical aspects of the concrete industry for more than 30 years. Including tenures as Laboratory Manager for Rinker Materials and Technical Service Manager for portland and slag cement at Lone Star Industries. Tom is a frequent speaker at numerous industry events and a co-developer for the Concrete Fundamentals Lab at World of Concrete. \nTom is a Fellow at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and active on numerous technical and educational committees. He is a former recipient of ACI Educational Committee Member of the Year award and current Chair of the Educational Activities Committee. Tom is an active member of other professional organizations including ASTM International\, where he is membership secretary for Committee C 9–Concrete and Concrete Aggregates\, and former Chair of Sub-Committee C 9.60–Testing Fresh Concrete\, and a supporter of several state concrete associations. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-scc/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Tom-Greene.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T035146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162828Z
UID:5618-1675769400-1675774800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Tuesday - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Grand Ballroom D and E \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 28 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps-23-pipe-show-tuesday-lunch/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-e1642965482965.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T135500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T201059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162811Z
UID:5757-1675774800-1675778100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Concrete Technology
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete \nSpeaker Bio: \nRich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe\, based in Bay City\, Michigan. He’s been with Northern for eighteen years\, and involved in the quality program for fifteen. Rich is responsible for developing and overseeing Northern’s award winning quality control program\, maintaining various plant and company certifications\, ensuring product compliance to local\, state and national specifications\, personnel training\, and overseeing research projects. Rich holds a degree in Science and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Rich is a current member of ACPA’s Quality\, Education\, and Research Committees.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-concrete-technology/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Rich-Brewster.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T135500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T192917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T214340Z
UID:5811-1675774800-1675778100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Managing Industrial Health
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom F \nSpeaker: Ed Eagle – CP&P \nJoseph Wildhaber – Rinker \nSpeaker Bio: \nMore information to come!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-managing-industrial-health/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-No-Headshot.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T155500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T211948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162738Z
UID:5868-1675774800-1675785300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Drycast Concrete
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom G \nSpeaker: Jake Jyrkama\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nSpeaker Bio: \nJake is the Director of Quality Assurance for Rinker Materials and is responsible for ensuring compliance to all local\, state and national standards\, for maintaining and developing Rinker QA/QC standards\, measurements\, auditing\, monitoring\, benchmarking and optimization for all products sold and manufactured\, identifying operational improvement opportunities across the business\, and training and development of company personnel. He is the current chair of the ACPA Quality Committee. Jake holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree\, he is a professional engineer registered in Texas\, and has over 25 years of experience in the concrete pipe industry.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-drycast-concrete/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom G
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1516491684240.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T145500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T201601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162720Z
UID:5760-1675778400-1675781700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Concrete Production
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Tom Umek – Afinitas \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom has worked in production for more than 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher and consultant. Tom has been involved with the ACPA Short Course Schools since 1990 as a committee member and Task Group chairman of the Production School. His passions are coaching baseball\, fishing\, and teaching others about vibration and how it effects concrete production. His family consists of Kathy\, his daughter Ashlyn and son Anton that live in Iowa.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-concrete-production/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Tom-Umek.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T145500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T193340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T214410Z
UID:5814-1675778400-1675781700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Root Cause Analysis/5 Whys
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom F \nSpeakers: DJ McKinney – Rinker \nTodd Marciniak – Northern Concrete \nSpeaker Bios: \nDJ has had 22 years’ experience in Safety\, Health\, and Environmental directly related to the Concrete Industry. He makes his home base in Thomasville\, North Carolina. DJ is proud to be from the State of West Virginia. As a self-described “Hillbilly” he is proud of the resourcefulness of those who hail from a typically self-reliant state deep in Appalachia. DJ went to Southern West Virginia Community College and attended Marshall University. DJ has been married to his High School Sweetheart\, Tina\, for 35 years and has two children\, Savannah 24\, and Cade 18. He also has a granddaughter Sophie Grace\, who is 5 years old. \nTodd Marciniak has 25 years of experience in the concrete product manufacturing industry. Dedication and hard work have driven his advancement through several levels of employment within Northern Concrete Pipe\, Inc. and paved the way for his current role as Safety Director. Todd’s years of experience has provided him with a strong understanding of the different facets of concrete manufacturing operations and has fostered a strong\, safety-conscious mindset with a desire for continued innovation in safety culture. In addition to being a devoted Safety Director for Northern Concrete Pipe\, Todd is also the co-chair for the ACPA safety committee and works diligently to aid in the continued improvement of safety in his industry. Todd’s immediate goals revolve around cultivating a positive safety culture in the workplace. His ideas are centered upon improving employee safety knowledge\, perfecting exceptional safety training\, and promoting teamwork from within. He is determined to build a safety framework that can be maintained and improved upon for years to come. Outside of the workplace\, Todd has a variety of outdoor hobbies including hiking\, boating\, kayaking\, and mountain biking. He also enjoys cooking\, woodworking\, playing video games\, and watching his kids’ sporting events.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-root-cause-analysis-5-whys/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T155500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T202056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162700Z
UID:5766-1675782000-1675785300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Mix Designs
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete \nSpeaker Bio: \nRich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe\, based in Bay City\, Michigan. He’s been with Northern for eighteen years\, and involved in the quality program for fifteen. Rich is responsible for developing and overseeing Northern’s award winning quality control program\, maintaining various plant and company certifications\, ensuring product compliance to local\, state and national specifications\, personnel training\, and overseeing research projects. Rich holds a degree in Science and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Rich is a current member of ACPA’s Quality\, Education\, and Research Committees.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-mix-designs/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Rich-Brewster.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T155500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T193802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162655Z
UID:5817-1675782000-1675785300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:OSHA's Heat and Illness Standard
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom F \nSpeakers: Scott Russell – Topwerk \nJohn Puzz – County Materials \nSpeaker Bios: \nScott Russell is an experienced business professional servicing the concrete products sector. As the residing President for Topwerk Services based out of Burlington\, Ontario-his responsibilities are to promote and grow each of the 4 product houses under the Topwerk GmbH portfolio in Canada. With stout focus on transparency and integrity his interactions with customers and staff are built on listening\, true understanding\, and swift implementation. He resides in East Gwillimbury\, Ontario and enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors with his wife and young son \nJohn has had 17 years’ experience in Safety and Health\, primarily in the construction industry. He joined County Materials Corporation in 2019. He makes his home base in Marshfield\, Wisconsin. John is an avid Green Bay Packer fan. John went to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he received his bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety. John has been married to his wife Kimberly for 11 years. She owns and operates a dog boarding business out of their home since 2019. John and Kimberly have two children\, Brigs 10\, and Raegan 8. They both enjoy watching them place sports\, specifically competitive swimming and softball.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-oshas-heat-and-illness-standard/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T202634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162635Z
UID:5771-1675785600-1675791000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Chairman's Quality Award Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-chairmans-quality-award-presentation/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pipe_School-Chairmans-Quality-Award-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T195534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162629Z
UID:5822-1675785600-1675791000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Chairman's Safety Award Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Location: Grand Ballroom F and G
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-chairmans-safety-award-presentations/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F and G
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Exhibition,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pipe_School-Chairmans-Safety-Award-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T035930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162604Z
UID:5625-1675791000-1675796400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Tuesday - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Location: Grand Ballroom D and E \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 28 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pipe-show-tuesday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-e1642965482965.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T135531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162619Z
UID:5668-1675792800-1675803600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:DOT Dinner (invitation only)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nBuses will begin loading at the Hyatt (on 4th Street) at 6pm \nBuses will be available at 9 pm to start returning to hotel \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-dot-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pipe_School-DOT-Dinner.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T142133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T195710Z
UID:5705-1675837800-1675846800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Fred Weber \nBus 1 departs Hyatt at 6:30 am \nBus 2 departs at 6:40 am \nBus 3 departs 6:50 am \nBuses 4 & 5 depart at 7:00 am \nTours are approximately 2.5 hours and will require each participant to sign a release on the bus.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-plant-tour/
LOCATION:Fred Weber
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Tour,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Plant-Tour-e1642968293327.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T105500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221222T203952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162426Z
UID:5779-1675848600-1675853700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Consolidation
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Tom Umek – Afinitas \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom has worked in production for more than 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher and consultant. Tom has been involved with the ACPA Short Course Schools since 1990 as a committee member and Task Group chairman of the Production School. His passions are coaching baseball\, fishing\, and teaching others about vibration and how it effects concrete production. His family consists of Kathy\, his daughter Ashlyn and son Anton that live in Iowa. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-consolidation/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Tom-Umek.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T105500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T202008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162423Z
UID:5834-1675848600-1675853700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Machinery Workshop - HawkeyePedershaab
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom F \nWorkshop Leaders:  \nKevin Dowd\, Kevin Reathaford\, Randy Beckman\, Tom Umek\, Ron Schreiver\, & John Witte – HawkeyePedershaab \nDescription: \nMachinery workshop taught by the HawkeyePedershaab Team
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-machinery-workshop-hawkeyepedershaab/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Hawkeye-Pedershaab.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T105500
DTSTAMP:20260520T183541
CREATED:20221223T203851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162418Z
UID:5837-1675848600-1675853700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Machinery Workshop - BESSER
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom G \nWorkshop Leader: Scott Kennedy – BESSER \nLeader Bio:  \nScott owned and operated his family’s Besser-equipped pipe plant in North Carolina for over twenty years\, successfully growing the business before selling to Hanson (previously Forterra and now Rinker) in 2007. At that time\, he joined the Besser Team in a technical service capacity; first as a contractor and then as Technical Service Manager in 2017. He’s an instructor for the American Concrete Pipe Association’s Pipe School\, and for the Besser training programs held in Sioux City and in producers’ plants. In 2021 Scott was promoted to Vice President of Pipe & Precast. He leads the Team with his can-do attitude\, resourcefulness\, and vast industry knowledge.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-machinery-workshop-besser/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom G
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Scott-Kennedy.png
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