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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
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SUMMARY:Outside the Box: Alternative Uses of Box
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Steve Smart – County Materials \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nSteve is a Technical Resource Engineer for County Materials Corporation based out of Indianapolis\, IN responsible for providing technical services for the states of Indiana\, Illinois and Missouri. County Materials is a full service producer of concrete pipe\, precast box culverts and other associated concrete products. \nHe’s actively involved in the concrete industry for over 40 years in marketing and production precast pipe\, box culverts and 3-sided bridge systems. \nSteve has held leadership positions in the Illinois Concrete Pipe Association\, Board member of National Precast Concrete Association\, founding member of the Derby City Chapter-ASHE and currently Indiana State Director of IKO Concrete Pipe Association. \nMarried to Martha\, a real estate broker\, they have 2 grown sons\, Patrick and Andrew\, who have blessed them with a granddaughter\, Journey\, and grandson\, Oliver. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-outside-the-box/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T085500
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20230920T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T214604Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2 \nSpeaker: Ron Reichert – AmeriTex Pipe & Products \nPresentation Description: \n\nOur behavior\, both personally and professionally\, is a culmination of values and morals we have been taught and learned since we were born. Some of these influences were subtle\, some were overt\, but all helped create who we are and helped construct our moral character. Our underlying responsibility as engineers is to the individuals\, some of whom are family and friends\, who will be using or benefitting from the infrastructure we are designing and constructing. These responsibilities are to be held paramount in design\, material selection\, construction\, and final inspection of an engineered project. \nEngineers are faced with daily issues and challenges for which we call on our extensive education\, training\, and experience to provide the design solution\, while holding paramount the health\, safety and well-being of the public. Ethical considerations can also arise in our personal conduct\, how we relate to colleagues or competitors\, and our participation in professional organizations. Engineers are and should be held to the highest standards of technical competence and personal conduct. \nWe will explore some of the influences that make us who we are and create our moral character. We will also look at how our morals can help us professionally and ethically navigate potentially dangerous or possibly illegal situations. \n\nSpeaker Bio: \nRon Reichert attended Drexel University where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering. Ron was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Infrastructure Advancement Institute\, IAI\, and has been heavily involved with ASCE committees and events at the local\, state and national level. He also supports and participates in APWA\, SAME\, and numerous other professional societies. Ron was chairman of the Texas Concrete Pipe Association in 2016 and is a member of ASTM C13\, E60\, F17 and F36. Ron has over 24 years of experience in specification and selection of infrastructure materials.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-engineering-ethics/
LOCATION:Frisco 2
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Ron-Reichert.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T085500
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20231031T200719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T041428Z
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SUMMARY:Peanut Roundabout: Safer Way to the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker:  Aaron L. Grant\, P.E. – AL DOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nGraduated from the University of Alabama in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Spent three and half years working in the Bridge Rating and Load Testing section of ALDOT Maintenance Bureau. Transferred to the Construction section of ALDOT Southeast Region -Troy Area in 2022. Currently the Assistant Construction Engineer providing administrative support to state and consultant project personnel on all state highway construction projects within ALDOT Troy Area. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-peanut-roundabout/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T095500
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20230908T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T042317Z
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SUMMARY:Building the Dream Team
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Trevor McDonald\, P.E. CFM\, ENV SP – Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \nThe greatest sports team ever assembled was arguably the 1992 US Men’s Olympic basketball team. They were able to pull together the greatest collection of basketball talent on the planet. Because of their outstanding success on the world stage\, international participation and talent in basketball soared for years to come. Let’s discuss some important components to what could make up the local concrete pipe ‘Dream Team’ and enjoy a little game of Jeopardy! \nSpeaker Bio: \nCurrently based near Salt Lake City\, Utah\, he has been working for the ACPA since February 2022. Prior to that\, he served as a municipal engineer in a fast-growing city in southern Utah.  Trevor gained valuable experience in community development\, transportation\, municipal sewers\, storm water\, and floodplain management.  As the Mountain States Director\, he enjoys educating specifiers\, installers\, and inspectors of gravity pipe systems. His day-to-day consists of conference presentations\, webinars\, event planning\, and meetings to build proficiency in thesesystems.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-building-the-dream-team/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Trevor-McDonald.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T095500
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20231031T195842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T192326Z
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SUMMARY:Concrete Pipe Design Basics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2 \nSpeaker:  Melitza E. Avila – Rinker Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nExplore the Fundamentals of Direct and Indirect Design Methods in Reinforced Concrete Pipe Systems. Delve into the comprehensive array of tools and resources for Indirect Design\, including the American Concrete Pipe Association’s Fill Height Table and the web-based Pipe Pac program. Gain insights into the essential steps\, considerations\, and assumptions integral to the Indirect Design method\, making it an optimal choice for practical culvert design applications. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMelitza Avila is a Technical Resource Specialist based out of the East Coast of Central Florida. Melitza has been in the Concrete Pipe industry since 2007 working in several roles including Project Manager and Sales. In her current role she is an active member of ASTM Committees C13 for Concrete Pipe\, C27 for Precast Concrete Structures\, E60 for Sustainability and E64 for Stormwater Control Measures. She takes pride in promoting concrete pipe through national standards and sharing specifications with agencies across the State of Florida. Melitza is also certified with NASSCO PACP\, for pipeline assessment.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-concrete-pipe-design-basics/
LOCATION:Frisco 2
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T095500
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20231222T214921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T200632Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Design
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker:  Jeremy Bowers\, P.E.\, S.E. – SG&H\n \nPresentation Description: \nLearn about how resilience\, sustainability\, and recovery can be incorporated into design. The increased occurrence of wildfires and floods in the United States has highlighted the need to develop an approach to design resilient culvert and storm sewer pipe. The serviceability of these systems is critical to maintaining the functionality and safety of roadways. Join Jeremy Bowers as he reviews how this guide provides a framework\, including best practices\, mitigation measures\, design checks\, and the importance of planning for recovery\, to enhance the resilience of culvert and storm drains exposed to these extreme weather events. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJeremy Bowers is a Senior Consulting Engineer with SGH\, where his work has focused on the analysis\, design\, investigation\, and rehabilitation of buried reinforced concrete\, metal\, and plastic structures for the infrastructure and nuclear industries. He is a member of TRB AKB70 Standing Committee on Culverts\, Buried Bridges and Soil Structure Interaction and chair of AKB70(3) Buried Structure Rehabilitation Subcommittee. He lives in Maryland with his wife\, Karin\, and three children. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-resilient-design/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Jeremy-Bowers-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T105500
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20230908T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T215103Z
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SUMMARY:Shifting Paradigms in a Shifting World
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Jason Allen\, P.E. – Oldcastle Infrastructure \nPresentation Description: \nThe world is changing\, and nowhere is this more evident than in the construction and manufacturing industry. The way our profession is perceived and the way we perceive the world has changed dramatically in the last 30 years. In this presentation\, Jason Allen will explain the most popular cognitive biases and how they can shape the way we are viewed and the way we view the world around us. Jason will also discuss how cognitive biases and shifting paradigms can be used to our advantage in moving our industry forward. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJason Allen is an engineer. He likes to be the center of attention. Sometimes he is funny\, and sometimes he is serious. You never really know what you are going to get. Is it worth rolling the dice to see which Jason will show up? I don’t know\, but I think it’s worth a shot.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-shifting-paradigms-and-cognitive-basis/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T105500
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20230920T195552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T215136Z
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SUMMARY:Soils on the Jobsite
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2 \nSpeaker: Karl Beckemeier\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nSoils 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 seen on a project site\, along with the importance of this information in pipe installations. This presentation will cover: 1. Soil basics\, terminology\, and the importance of proper evaluation and construction; 2. Table 2 – USCS\, AASHTO\, and USDA comparison – considerations in soil selection\, and how these soil requirements relate to some local specifications; 3. Compaction equipment\, lift thicknesses\, practices\, and testing; 4. Quick checks in the field & lessons learned; 5. AASHTO #57 Aggregate; 6. Jobsite and excavation safety \nSpeaker Bio: \nKarl Beckemeier started with Rinker Materials in 2023 and is the Technical Resource Engineer for Missouri\, Kansas\, and Nebraska. His previous experience includes 2 years designing public infrastructure projects at Anderson Engineering\, 4 years with Terracon performing field inspections and testing on soils and construction materials\, 3 years as a Materials Inspector with the Missouri Department of Transportation\, and 2 years as the Quality Control Engineer at Charah\, Inc. for fly ash\, bottom ash\, and FGD gypsum in Louisville\, KY. Karl graduated from the Missouri University of Science and Technology with a M.S. and B.S. in Civil Engineering\, along with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-soils/
LOCATION:Frisco 2
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Karl-Beckemeier.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T105500
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20231222T215312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T210508Z
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SUMMARY:Value of ACPA Training for District Operations
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker:  Bryan Czech\, P.E. – GA DOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nBryan is a 1996 Civil Engineering Technology Graduate of Georgia Southern University. He has over 27 years of experience working for the Georgia Department of Transportation\, from Project Inspector/Manager to Construction Liaison to the State Construction Office. He has a Wife of 27 years (Stacey)\, two children (Kaylee and Kenneth)\, and a grandson (Keegan). \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-value-of-acpa-training/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-ACPA-Training-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T115500
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20230908T174749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T215352Z
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SUMMARY:ACPA Resources and Education
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeakers:  Alicia Hodges – American Concrete Pipe Association\nChelsea Fitzgerald – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nExplore the new ACPA website\, members’ portal\, and learning center to familiarize yourself with the wealth of resources and tools available to you. Discover where to locate the most commonly accessed resources\, engage with the ACPA community\, stay informed about committee activities\, and stay connected with upcoming events. \nSpeaker Bios: \nBased out of Des Moines\, IA\, Alicia has worked for the ACPA since 2021.  As the Director of Education\, Alicia oversees the programming and educational opportunities offered by the ACPA.  Alicia works closely with the Education Committee and ACPA Staff to determine the educational needs of members and key stakeholders\, develop principal trainings\, and provide a variety of educational platforms for learners. \nBased out of the Des Moines area\, Chelsea has been a member of the ACPA team since 2022. In her role as a Marketing Associate\, Chelsea’s duties encompass a wide array of responsibilities\, including but not limited to: assisting in the development and upkeep of web content\, boosting the visibility of the ACPA and the concrete pipe industry on various social media platforms\, contributing to the creation and enhancement of newly branded materials\, ensuring data integrity\, and tackling other tasks within the realm of marketing. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-acpa-resources-and-websites/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T115500
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20231122T152527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T230552Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Installation
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker: David Matocha – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nLike anything in life\, there is a right way and a wrong way to do something.  Installing concrete pipe is no different.  This presentation will touch on basic concrete pipe concepts and the benefits of proper installation.  Trench fundamentals along the purpose of foundation\, bedding and structural backfill will be discussed.  Finally\, the different steps in installing concrete pipe will be reviewed. \nSpeaker Bio: \nDavid started in the concrete pipe industry in June 1996 with Gifford-Hill doing technical marketing. He has witnessed the transition of Gifford-Hill to Hanson\, Hanson to Forterra\, and recently\, Forterra to Rinker. He spent time as the Austin Sales Manager before moving back into technical marketing. He has been active in the American Society of Civil Engineers and was recently awarded a Lifetime Service Award by the Texas Section in 2023. He was President of the Austin Branch in 2000-2001 and again in 2004-2005. He spent almost 20 years on the Austin Contractors and Engineers Association Board and was their board president in 2015-2016. David earned the Master Precaster certification from the National Precast Association in 2022. He is active in promoting the concrete pipe industry within the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-Of-Way Association and oversaw a major update to the concrete pipe AREMA guidelines. David graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Civil Engineering.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-pipe-installation/
LOCATION:Frisco 3\, 4\, 5
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T022026
CREATED:20231109T211601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T215656Z
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SUMMARY:Chairman's Luncheon & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco Grand 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/ps24-chairmans-luncheon-and-awards/
LOCATION:Frisco Grand Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Ceremony,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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