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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T032731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T020607Z
UID:5605-1675683000-1675686600@pipeschool.org
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:20260520T142927
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Welcome-Keynote-e1642967299486.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T153500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T153500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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:20260520T142927
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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:20260520T142927
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:20230207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T095500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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:20260520T142927
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T115500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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:20260520T142927
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T135500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T145500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T155500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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:20230207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T105500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T040159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162400Z
UID:5628-1675854000-1675859400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Wednesday - 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/ps23-pipe-show-wednesday-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T125500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T203443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162353Z
UID:5774-1675857600-1675860900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Curing
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-curing/
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:20230208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T135500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T204754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162334Z
UID:5782-1675861200-1675864500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pre/Post Pour Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Karl Josey – Oldcastle \nSpeaker Bio: \nKarl is a Quality Control Department Manager for Oldcastle Infrastructure. He offices out of San Antonio\, TX and is over the Quality Departments for 7 Texas plants. He has been in the industry since September1989. Karl started as an Engineering Technician for the Texas Department of Transportation for 15 years and started with Rinker Materials Pipe in February 2005 as Quality Control Manager for the Houston and Rosharon Plants. In 2012 Karl became a Region Quality Manager for Rinker Materials Pipe based in Houston\, TX. and acquired by Oldcastle Infrastructure in April 2022.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pre-post-pour-inspection/
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-Karl-Josey.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T152500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T205114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162327Z
UID:5786-1675864800-1675869900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Calculations & Review
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-calculations-review/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T040850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161950Z
UID:5633-1675872000-1675881000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show and Band - Wednesday - 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-and-band-wednesday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,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/2022/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-e1642965482965.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T085500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T205802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161945Z
UID:5789-1675927800-1675932900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Repairs & Finishing
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – WJE\, Inc. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-repairs-finishing/
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-Paul-Krauss.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T095500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T210250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161912Z
UID:5792-1675933200-1675936500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Product Testing
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Mark Taylor – Rinker \nSpeaker Bio: \nMark Taylor is a Region Quality Manager for Rinker Materials and is based in Alexandria\, LA. He began working for Rinker Materials in May 2002 as Safety Coordinator and Quality Control Coordinator at the Alexandria Pipe plant. He has been in his current role as Region Quality Manager since March 2013. Background includes being a Project Manager for PTTC and TACON companies for fifteen years on marine construction projects on the Inland Waterways of the United States and on coastal erosion protection along the Gulf coast.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-product-testing/
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-Mark-Taylor.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T110500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T210458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161900Z
UID:5795-1675937400-1675940700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:QCast - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – WJE\, Inc. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-qcast-part-1/
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-Paul-Krauss.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T120500
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T210616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161820Z
UID:5798-1675941300-1675944300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:QCast - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – WJE\, Inc. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-qcast-part-2/
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-Paul-Krauss.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20221222T042202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161816Z
UID:5658-1675944900-1675949400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Chairman's Quality & Safety Award's Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency Ballroom \nDescription: \nThe Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman\, Mel Marshal Award\, QCast\, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-chairmans-quality-safety-awards-lunch/
LOCATION:Regency Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Ceremony,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/2022/01/Pipe_School-Chairmans-Award-e1642962026357.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T142927
CREATED:20230123T200328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T213900Z
UID:6678-1675949400-1675954800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Quality School Final Exam
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-final-exam/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:Exam,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-1.png
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