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SUMMARY:Chairman's Luncheon & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nDescription: \nThe Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman\, Mel Marshal Award\, QCast\, P3\, IMPACT\, RCPix\, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/chairmans-luncheon-awards/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Ceremony,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T104000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241011T032744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T033500Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe and box design for INDOT using HY-8
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Mark Bailey\, P.E. – INDOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nwhich version of HY-8 INDOT requires and why (newer versions incorrectly calculate the hydraulics when in a sump condition)\nthe various inputs used by INDOT for design in HY-8 and what we look for when selecting a proposed structure size \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. Bailey graduated from Purdue University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He was the director of the division of hydraulic engineering at INDOT for eight years until his promotion to the managing director of engineering in 2023. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-box-design-for-indot-using-hy-8/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T093500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T103500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241011T032233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T033400Z
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SUMMARY:Conduit is the New Currency
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Jeff Syar\, P.E. – ODOT\n \nPresentation Description: \nThe Ohio DOT has approximately 91\,000 conduits consisting of culverts and storm sewers under pavement. Conduits are a tier one asset with a dedicated annual allocation consisting of 22 million dollars to address deficiencies identified by routine inspection practices. \nData collected by the Conduit Management Program has immense value that can be mined for various purposes well into the future. Data assists in making informed decisions to optimize operations\, reduce costs\, and improve the resiliency of this transportation asset. \nThe presentation will cover the following: \n-Origin of the Conduit Management Program- What\, who\, and when the program started \n-Pitfalls/suggestions/lessons learned for other DOTs or Local Governments thinking about starting a Conduit Management Program \n-Leveraging Conduit Data \n-Future direction\, research needs \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. Jeffrey E. Syar is currently employed as the Office of Hydraulic Engineering Administrator with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). He has been in this role since May of 2011 when the Office was officially created. \nPrior to this position\, he served as the Digital Mapping Manager with the Office of Aerial Engineering with ODOT from June 2006 to May 2011 and as a Hydraulic Engineer in the Office of Structural Engineering Hydraulic Section with ODOT from February 2002 to June 2006. \nPrior to serving at the Ohio Department of Transportation\, he was a design Consultant from June 1996 to February 2002 where he performed roadway\, railway\, and bikeway designs with an emphasis on hydrology and hydraulics. \nHe is a graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering and he is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/conduit-is-the-new-currency/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241011T031911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T205905Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Installation Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Don McNutt\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \nLearn how properly adhering to ASTM installation standards for pipe will increase the longevity and value of infrastructure by reducing potential failures and decreasing maintenance costs. Gain an understanding of the differences that ACPA has documented comparing the installation of flexible and rigid culverts. This course can empower specifiers\, designers\, inspectors\, and installers to ensure existing and planned pipe projects adhere to specified standards. \nKey Takeaways \n1. Understand the proper handling techniques for pipes on the jobsite. \n2. Learn the differences in the trench details for reinforced concrete pipe and plastic pipe products. \n3. Learn the differences between the four Standard Installation Types for RCP \nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon has been working for the ACPA since the beginning of 2018. As the North Central Region Engineer\, he supports the producers in North Dakota\, South Dakota\, Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Michigan\, Ohio\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Kentucky\, and West Virginia to advance the ACPA Strategic Plan. Working with their market teams to build relationships with DOT\, Country\, and Municipality Engineers/Decision-makers to protect good specifications or improve specifications for the benefit of reinforced concrete pipe and boxes. He is active in the education committee with regards to the P3 program\, PIPE Training Program\, and the Annual Pipe School. Currently\, he is an active voting member of ASTM C13.02 Reinforced Sewer and Culvert Pipe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-installation-best-practices/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241108T212958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T164309Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show & Casino Night
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show! \n\n\n\nThe Casino Night\, presented by Afinitas\, is a new addition to Pipe School and will allow attendees to engage with ACPA associate members\, connect with industry partners\, and network with peers.  The event caps off the Pipe Show and provides an energetic and exciting way to interact with industry personnel.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-casino-night/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T154811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T192329Z
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SUMMARY:Dry Piney Wildlife Project
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Peter Stinchcomb – WYDOT \nPresentation Description:\n \nThe Wyoming Department of Transportation along with the Wyoming Game and Fish and many NGO partners have teamed up and used concrete box culverts and a concrete arch culvert to increase the safety of Wyoming’s highways for not only its users but wildlife as well. \nPresentation objectives:\n• Why concrete box culverts are used for wildlife crossings in Wyoming\n• What is needed for wildlife to use these structures\n• How we know these projects are successful\n• See the results (Photos and Video of the usage) \nThe Presentation Outline: \n• Identifying the problem\n• Understanding the migration routes and collecting data\n• Solutions tried / Solutions failed\n• Why concrete boxes for crossings\n• Working to identify locations\n• Gaining an understanding of what works for what species\n• Installation of wildlife crossings (What all is needed to make this work)\n• The results are in (The data showing the effectiveness)\n• Seeing it work (Photos and Videos) \nSpeaker Bio: \nPeter Stinchcomb is the District 3 Construction Engineer for the Wyoming Department of Transportation\, which encompasses the southwest corner of Wyoming and is located in the heart of Wyoming’s mule deer migration each winter. \nGraduating from the University of Wyoming\, Peter is a civil engineer with 18 years of highway design and construction experience. Peter was also a presenter at the Wyoming Wildlife Summit in 2020.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/dry-piney-wildlife-project/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T193557Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency Culvert Replacement - NY Rt. 7
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Ratan Huda\, P.E.\, MSSE – NYDOT \nPresentation Description:\n \nEmergency Culvert Replacement – NY Rt 7 over Hoosick River Overflow – Project Highlight \n– In the Fall of 2023 NYS DOT purchased emergency box culverts and stockpiled them in a maintenance yard.\n– Fast forward to the Winner of 2024\, a CMP culvert failed on NY Rt 7\, a critical route NY and VT.\n– An emergency contract was executed\, and the road was reopened in three (3) weeks.\n– 34 new pre-cast concrete culvert components stitched together to form a 136-foot-long finished culvert\n– each 24 feet by 10 feet by 4 feet and weighing 29 tons. These components were lowered via crane into place and meticulously\n– Work progressed around the clock\, day and night. Three cranes were used to load\, stage and lower the multi-ton culvert pieces\, including a massive 200-ton crane that was assembled on site. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMr. Huda received a BS in Civil Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology\, Bangladesh and an MS in Bridge Engineering from University at Buffalo\, New York. He has 23 years of experience including 18 years as a Bridge Engineer. Mr. Huda is currently the head of Bridge Safety Assurance Unit at New York State Department of Transportation. Previously\, he served as a Project Engineer and a Squad Leader for Bridge Design Bureau at NYSDOT. Mr. Huda has several notable contributions for NYSDOT including development of: \n· Inspection & Load Rating Policy and Worksheets for Corroded Beam Ends \n· Load Rating Tool for the Cable Stayed Span of Kosciuszko Bridge Eastbound. \n· Standard Worksheets for analysis and design of Wingwall\, Stem Wall\, and conventional Abutment. \n· Design Policy & Standards for Integral Abutment.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/emergency-culvert-replacement-ny-rt-7/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T135500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T151813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T153129Z
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SUMMARY:Kentucky's Response to Weather Disasters
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  James Ballinger\, P.E.\, PLS – KYTC \nPresentation Description: \nAn Associated Press news article from July 25th\,2024 states: \n“When it comes to extreme weather and other so-called natural disasters\, people generally look to the hurricane or earthquake-prone coasts and say that’s where the danger is. But that’s not where the highest concentration of federally declared disasters are\, according to an atlas of 713 FEMA declared disasters created by Rebuild by Design and New York University. While most people in disasters think about federal government direct financial help to individual victims to pay for lost housing and businesses\, the atlas focuses on the $60 billion pot of FEMA aid to governments.” \n“Eight of the nine counties with the most federal declared disasters since 2011 — more than a dozen each — are in Kentucky\, with the one in Vermont. These counties have four to five times the number of disaster as the national average of three in the past 13 years.” \nEastern Kentucky’s mountainous topography\, which includes narrow valleys where most of the citizens live\, contributes to extremely flooding and personal damage during intense rainfall events. \nKentucky has recently faced an unprecedented amount of weather disasters. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has been at the front leading the way during the response and recovery phase for these events. This presentation will feature how and why this response was successful. Transportation infrastructure resiliency is also critical to the long-term health and safety of communities and we will learn how this made a difference during the response. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJames Ballinger graduated from the University of KY in 1987 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He was a KY Transportation Cabinet Scholarship student and immediately started working on the Cabinet’s training program at the District 7 Office in Lexington. During his career he served in various roles including\, Construction Resident Engineer\, Branch Manager for Construction\, and Branch Manager for Pre-Construction. He retired in December 2014 as the Chief District Engineer from Highway District 7. \nAfter a short break\, James began working at the KY Transportation Center at UK\, serving as a Research and Training Engineer. In September 2015\, he started working for Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers and served as the Lexington\, KY Office Leader. He re-joined the KY Transportation Cabinet in August 2020 when he was appointed as the State Highway Engineer. James lives on his family farm in Rockcastle County with his wife Carrie\, where they enjoy raising Hereford Beef Cattle. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/kentuckys-response-to-weather-disasters/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20250204T153734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195506Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T115500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T151021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T023348Z
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SUMMARY:Assessing Infrastructure Risk
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeakers:  Trevor McDonald\, P.E.\, CFM\, ENV SP – Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association\nNathan Lee\, P.E. – UDOT \nPresentation Description: \nThis presentation highlights the need for integrating risk and criticality assessments into infrastructure planning to enhance resilience. Using Utah’s climate change and population growth as examples\, it emphasizes reevaluating asset management strategies. By prioritizing investments based on risk and network impact we can improve infrastructure resilience. The Utah Department of Transportation’s approach to mapping risk and criticality underscores this strategy. \nSpeaker Bios: \nCurrently based near Salt Lake City\, Utah\, Trevor 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 these systems. \nNathan Lee’s executive leadership for the Utah Department of Transportation includes leading innovation advancements in transportation and other strategic initiatives that influence mobility.  Nathan’s career has included a variety of experiences in private business as well as local and state government. Nathan is an avid outdoor enthusiast and loves spending time with family and friends doing all kinds of activities available in the outdoors.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/assessing-infrastructure-risk/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T150324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T022609Z
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SUMMARY:ASTM C13 Standards & Their Value
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Jimmy Farrell – ASTM International\nJosh Beakley\, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nJimmy Farrell is a Technical Committees Manager at ASTM International. He manages 4 technical committees\, C04 on Vitrified Clay Pipe\, C13 on Concrete Pipe\, C28 on Advanced Ceramics and D37 on Cannabis. Along with managing committees\, Jimmy also leads the maintenance and enhancement of a number of the online tools and systems used by ASTM’s membership. \n  \nCurrently based in Florida\, Josh has been working for the ACPA since February 1994. As the Vice President of Engineering\, he works with the national specifying agencies to develop the proper standards for buried infrastructure. Additionally\, he helps engineers with design and installation questions dealing with precast concrete pipe and box culverts\, as well as assists in the development of software to make their jobs easier. As for his day-to-day activities\, he works on the editorial tasks in the morning time such as meeting minutes\, meeting reports\, developing draft ballot items\, reviewing papers\, and responding to emails. In the afternoon\, he works on more technical tasks like addressing technical questions\, reviewing technical changes to standards\, and updates to the software.  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/astm/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T095500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20250117T025814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T032353Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nEmbark on a virtual tour as we travel north of Orlando to Rinker Pipe’s Apopka\, FL\, concrete pipe plant to witness the meticulous processes and stringent standards that define the production of high-quality concrete pipe.  Guided live by hosts from Rinker and the ACPA\, this tour provides a comprehensive look into the operations and craftsmanship involved in creating one of the most reliable materials used in critical infrastructure projects. \nStarting with the raw materials\, viewers will explore the aggregate and essential components that form the building blocks of concrete pipe. Follow the journey through the intricate welding of the cages\, the precise pouring of concrete\, and the critical curing process that ensures durability and strength. The tour will not stop at production; participants will also witness rigorous testing procedures that every pipe undergoes to meet and exceed industry standards. \nContinuing to the jobsite\, the tour will illustrate the practical application and installation of concrete pipe\, highlighting its importance in real-world infrastructure settings. Throughout the tour\, our live hosts will discuss the people\, planning\, and passion behind the production\, emphasizing the commitment to quality that the industry and nation rely on. \nKey Takeaways \n\nGain an in-depth understanding of the complete manufacturing cycle of concrete pipe\, from the initial handling of raw materials to the final stages of curing and testing\nUnderstand the role of quality control and testing protocols that ensure concrete pipe meets industry standards\nWitness how skilled workers and precise engineering contribute to the manufacturing of concrete pipe\nObserve how concrete pipes are transported\, handled\, and installed in real-world construction sites\n\n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/virtual-plant-tem/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241217T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T153453Z
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SUMMARY:ACPA Research & Education Foundation Transportation Dinner (invitation only)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nTransportation will be provided to and from the dinner. \nPlease gather at the registration desk at 5:30pm to load the buses. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/acpa-research-education-foundation-transportation-dinner-invitation-only/
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241217T231211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183214Z
UID:11943-1739293200-1739302200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-2/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T165500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T155637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T201814Z
UID:11465-1739289600-1739292900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:RCP Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Mike Pniewski\, P.E.\, P.S. – Lucas County \nPresentation Description:\n \nWill provide a case study of several concrete pipe storm sewers throughout Lucas County\, that have been in place for over 50 years\, and are still performing sufficiently. Case study will include pictures and video of existing concrete pipe storm sewers that have been evaluated for current and future performance under highways. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMike began with the Lucas County Engineer’s Office on August 21\, 2017\, as Chief Deputy Lucas County Engineer\, before becoming the Lucas County Engineer in 2020. \nMike graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from the University of Michigan. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying degree\, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering\, a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) and is a graduate of the United States Air Force Air Command and Staff College. \nHe has worked as an engineer for over 10 years in the private sector\, been an adjunct professor in civil engineering and land surveying for over five years at various universities including the University of Toledo and most recently worked seven years for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, Buffalo District at their Toledo Project Office. \nHe is a licensed Professional Engineer in six states including Ohio\, and a licensed Professional Surveyor in Ohio and California. Mike is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)\, a LEED accredited professional and a Certified Federal Surveyor.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/rcp-case-study/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B\,C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T155500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T155157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T152542Z
UID:11460-1739286000-1739289300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Box Culvert - Drainage Improvements along I-94 in Valley City
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeakers:  Michael E. Johnson\, P.E. – NDDOT\nBrandon Barnes – Barr Engineering Co. \nPresentation Description:\n \nImprovements to the drainage system along I94 were required because the existing storm sewer\, constructed in the mid-1960s\, was undersized and had reached the end of its design life. Site constraints\, including a building immediately adjacent to the storm pipe prevented replacement along the existing alignment. Faced with limited right of way\, high groundwater\, and poor soils\, NDDOT began the process of evaluating options for improving drainage. We’ll share lessons learned during design and construction as NDDOT navigated corridor filled with surprises including an historic dump site\, unmarked geothermal system\, and contaminated soil and groundwater. From old (very old) whiskey bottles to tanker trucks (lots of trucks)\, we’ll share the many obstacles overcome during construction of the new system to improve drainage in Valley City. \nSpeaker Bios: \nMichael serves as an Assistant Design Engineer in NDDOT’s Design Division.  His team serves as the lead roadway design group for NDDOT\, delivering projects of varied scope\, scale and complexity across the State Highway system.  In his time at NDDOT\, he has also been a lead designer himself\, a Project Manager for several projects and the MPO Coordinator.  Michael has been with NDDOT for 20 years. \nBrandon is a Vice President and Senior Water Resources Engineer with Barr Engineering Company and has more than 18 years of experience providing a wide range of water-resource management services. A highly regarded hydrologic and hydraulic modeler\, his project work includes design of storm sewer systems\, coincidental-frequency analyses\, and one- and two-dimensional hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater\, storm sewer\, flood-protection\, floodplain\, drainage\, and watershed-improvement projects. He enjoys evaluating existing systems and identifying strategies to optimize system performance. For drainage improvements near Valley City\, Brandon was the Project Manager of an interdisciplinary team that worked with NDDOT to modify the existing drainage system to improve conveyance and reduce flood-risk for existing infrastructure in the area.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/box-culvert-drainage-improvements-along-i94-valley-city/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau B\,C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T145754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T200156Z
UID:11424-1739280600-1739284200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Moving Super Loads
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeakers:  Matt Bruning – ODOT\nJacque Annarino – ODOT \nPresentation Description: \nMoving super loads takes a lot of planning\, preparation\, coordination\, analysis\, and communication. Imagine planning and preparing to move approximately two dozen super loads that are approximately 170 miles along the same roadways in less than one year. Now\, imagine four of those loads being mega loads measuring approximately 23’ tall\, 20’ wide\, 280’ long\, and weighing in excess of 950\,000 pounds. ODOT will share information about how they worked internally as well as with Intel\, their subcontractors and haulers\, and various state and local public agencies to plan\, prepare for\, and manage the movement of these loads. \nSpeaker Bios: \nJacque Annarino\, Project Manager\, ODOT Office of Transportation & Economic Development\nJacque is currently the Project Manager in ODOT’s Office of Transportation & Economic Development. In this role\, she manages Silicon Heartland activities\, including development\, management\, and oversight of communication strategies\, local public agency coordination\, projects\, consultant contracts\, and programs. In her 25 years at ODOT\, she has managed the development\, monitoring\, and oversight of environmental policies and procedures\, public involvement plans\, environmental document review and preparation\, and training for small and large-scale ODOT projects. Her diverse background\, excellent communication skills\, and focus on delivering excellent customer service has led to improved relationships with transportation stakeholders around the state. \nMatt Bruning\, Press Secretary. Matt brings a wealth of media experience to his role as press secretary at the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). With a background in journalism and communications\, Matt understands the power of storytelling and effective messaging. Prior to joining ODOT\, he worked for 20 years as a radio news reporter in Ohio and Indiana. Matt co-hosts ODOT’s weekly video news series\, The Loop\, and helps manage the agency’s presence on social media. He is also the self-proclaimed most accessible media relations person in all of Ohio. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/moving-super-loads/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T123500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T132500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T150056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T154032Z
UID:11428-1739277300-1739280300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Load Rating Bridge Sized Box Culverts
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Frederick Ring\, P.E. – NYDOT \nPresentation Description: \nLoad Rating Bridge Size Precast Box Culverts and Frames\n– Discuss Load Rating Codes\n– Discuss Load Rating Programs\n– Discuss the Load Rating differences btw Box Culverts and Frames\n– Discuss Live Load Influences thru deep fills \nSpeaker Bio: \nFrederick J. Ring III has over 25 years of engineering experience\, six years with local government and private consulting.  The last 19 years with NYS DOT Office of Structures\, 15 years designing bridges and 4 years load rating highway structures.  Mr. Ring is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a Registered Professional Engineer in NYS.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/load-rating-bridge-sized-box-culverts/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241217T231033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183117Z
UID:11939-1739273400-1739278800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-lunch/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T145511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T191102Z
UID:11421-1739269800-1739273400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:West Virginia Corridor H Project
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeakers:  Brandon Raines\, P.E. – WVDOT\nJeremiah Knavenshue\, P.E. – WVDOT \nPresentation Description: \nAs part of the Appalachian Development Highway\, Corridor H is one of the final routes to be constructed in West Virginia.  The intention of this route will be to provide connectivity between I-79 near Weston\, WV and I-81 near Strasburg\, VA.  The route was separated into several sections\, of which 5 are currently under construction\, with 2 remaining segments to complete the route to the Virginia State line.  During this discussion\, we will cover a brief history of the projects and highlight some of the most interesting construction and challenges that have played a part in this rural 4 lane highways development that has been recognized by several engineering publications such as Engineering News Record and Bridges and Tunnels \nSpeaker Bios: \nMr. Raines currently is the Project Manager of the Corridor H projects with the West Virginia Division of Highways. Mr. Raines has worked for the WVDOH for 9 years on various bridge and roadway construction projects\, with 7 of those years on Corridor H. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from WVU Tech. \nMr. Knavenshue currently is a Technical Manager II with Michael Baker International and assists the WVDOH on Corridor H Construction in Randolph and Tucker Counties.  Previously\, Mr. Knavenshue served in several positions over 10 years within the WVDOH including Design Engineer and Assistant Maintenance Engineer\, as well as working in the oil and gas industry with Halliburton Energy Services.  He earned a B.S. in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from West Virginia University and holds Professional Engineer Registration in WV and VA. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/west-virginia-corridor-h-project/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T100500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241105T213756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T212109Z
UID:11714-1739264700-1739268300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:ODOT Project
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeakers: Lori Duguid – ODOT\nCindy Wengerter – ODOT \nPresentation Description: \nThis presentation highlights major transportation projects in the Central Ohio region. It aims to showcase efforts to improve infrastructure\, enhance connectivity\, and support development. By reviewing different projects\, we reveal significant progress and challenges\, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and community involvement. Our presentation provides valuable information for planners\, designers\, and the traveling public. \nSpeaker Bios: \nCindy Wengerter is the ODOT District Six Capital Programs Administrator\, where she oversees the work in Planning\, Engineering\, and Construction of projects along the state’s transportation system. She and her staff are responsible for the project development process from project initiation\, plan development\, and construction. District Six covers eight Central Ohio counties with an annual construction program over $500M. \nCindy has 30 years of transportation experience in both the public and private sectors. Her experience includes bridge design and inspection\, transportation planning\, estimating\, and project management. Cindy received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the Ohio State University. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/odot-project/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241015T145113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T040816Z
UID:11416-1739260800-1739264400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Small Drainage Inventory
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Brian Schroeder\, P.E. – KYTC\nMichael Edwards\, P.E. – Qk4 Engineering and Planning\n \nPresentation Description: \nRecent catastrophic events have exposed deficiencies in KYTC’s asset management. This prompted a large-scale project to identify and evaluate all small drainage structures (12 inch to <20 feet) located on KYTC roadways statewide. We will discuss the precipitating events\, the data collection process\, lessons learned and where the project stands to date. \nSpeaker Bio: \nBrian Schroeder graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He began his career working with structural consultants. After a brief stint in aviation\, he later found his home with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Maintenance working on roadway maintenance. Brian has been with KYTC for 12 years\, all of it in the Division of Maintenance. \nBrian lives in Lexington\, KY with his wife and their two energetic children. \n  \nMichael attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2012. Michael worked for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet inspecting bridges from 2012-2015 in KYTC District 8 before taking a position with the cabinet in Central Office as a Load Rating Engineer and Superloads Program Manager from 2015-2018. In 2018\, Michael returned home and took on the role of the District 8 Bridge Engineer where he oversaw inspection and maintenance for more than 1\,000 structures across 10 counties in Southeastern Kentucky.  Michael left the cabinet in 2022 to join Qk4 Engineering and Planning as a structural engineer\, specializing in field bridge inspection.  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/small-drainage-inventory/
LOCATION:2025 Pipe School Encore
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241217T230845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183027Z
UID:11936-1739206800-1739215800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \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 over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20250123T035434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T180804Z
UID:12320-1739203200-1739206800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Building Tomorrow Today: Story of the ACPA
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nPresenters:  Michael Kremer – American Concrete Pipe Association\nDena Silva – American Concrete Pipe Association\nTrygve Hoff\, P.E.\, ENV SP – American Concrete Pipe Association\nSteve Hawkins\, AIA – American Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \nThe story of the ACPA isn’t just about yesterday\, it’s also about today and tomorrow.  Join us as we talk about the various chapters of the ACPA story and gain a little inspiration on how you can be a part of writing the next chapter. \n  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/story-of-the-acpa/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241011T033258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T191951Z
UID:11381-1739200500-1739203200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe
DESCRIPTION:Location: Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Karen Thompson – Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia\n \nPresentation Description: \nUnrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe Proven\nThe Australian Concrete Pipe Association has in recent years conducted field investigation and laboratory analysis of aged installed concrete pipe to provide evidence of the products unrivalled durability in stormwater pipelines.\nFindings confirm:\n– Standard assumptions around corrosion process and modelling are not appropriate for concrete pipe\n– 100+ years service life without any reduction in structural capacity or corrosion induced cracking\nThe results and evidence of the study are being utilized to assess useful life and aide in technical discussions of lesser useful life of competitive products. \nConcepts to be covered in the presentation:\n– Durability of concrete pipe\, the assumptions and evidence.\n– Process of steel corrosion in concrete pipe in aggressive environments and why corrosion does not occur\n– Durability risks for plastic pipes.\n– How durability evidence is used by government agencies to value assets and plan future maintenance costs. \nLearning objectives:\n– Why concrete pipe is so durable\n– Mechanism of steel reinforcement corrosion in concrete pipe\n– Why greater than 100 years useful life can be utlised for concrete pipe\n– Concept of design life versus useful life\n– Characteristics and properties of plastic pipe that risk durability \nThe presentation outline:\n– Explain the history of durability studies by the CPAA\n– Illustrate the recent field investigations and laboratory testing to prove durability of concrete pipe\n– Discuss the assumptions of corrosion prediction models and why these are not appropriate for concrete pipes.\n– Corrosion process limited by oxygen availability with field investigation findings to prove\n– Explain durability concerns of plastic pipe and what resultant characteristics of concern are\n– Examples of 100+ year useful asset life being adopted for concrete pipe and why \nSpeaker Bio: \nExecutive Director of the Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia\, representing the reinforced concrete pipeline\, box culvert and associated civil precast product industry in Australia and New Zealand. \nGraduating from the University of Queensland\, Karen is a Civil Engineer with extensive experience in the pipe and precast industry in both Australia and overseas\, including the design\, supply\, manufacturing\, installation\, marketing and business management of civil precast concrete and a range of pipe materials including concrete\, plastic\, vitrified clay and steel. \nKaren chairs Australian Standards Australia Technical  Committee WS006 Concrete Pipes\,  is a member of CE-026 Precast Box Culverts\, WS028 Design and Installation of Buried Flexible Pipes and CE029 Access Covers and Grates. \nPassionate about all things pipe and precast\, bat crazy about durable and sustainable infrastructure\, With an enjoy every day attitude\,  Karen is hell bent on sharing her knowledge and experience”
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/unrivaled-durability-of-concrete-pipe/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241217T230551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T230551Z
UID:11932-1739192400-1739199600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Location:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Shelley Row\, P.E.\, CSP – Blue Fjord Leaders \nPresentation Description: \nDecision-making can be challenging to get just right. Decisions can be made too fast or too slow. Neuroscience provides insight into the powerful internal forces that sway decisions whether you know it or not. If you want to enhance decision making\, reduce workplace drama and improve productivity\, learn the skills you need now. \nLearning objectives: \n\nLearn how your brain communicates through gut feel to influence decision-making.\nStop over-thinking by resolving the forces that freeze decision-making.\nDiscover proven techniques to slow a quick reaction before you respond and regret it.\nEnable “aha!” moments when they are needed the most.\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nAn Inc. Magazine top 100 leadership speaker and one of eight engineers worldwide who is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)\, Shelley Row\, PE\, CSP\, is a professional engineer and former government and association executive. As founder and CEO of Blue Fjord Leaders\, Shelley’s work focuses on engineering leaders to see beyond the data. The Blue Fjord Leadership System grows your organization by growing the management skills of technical staff. At Blue Fjord Leaders we provide foundational management skills to enable decision-making\, delegation\, critical conversations\, and more. Shelley Row’s one-on-one organizational assessment leads to customized professional development to achieve your goals. \nShelley is a high-energy\, engaging speaker and consultant working with top managers and leaders in technical industries. She interviewed more than three dozen executives from the public\, private\, academic and political sectors on leadership skills needed by technical professionals. Interview results combined with neuroscience provide a practical\, real-world approach to all programs. \nShelley learned the hard way that technical skills are not enough to be successful as a manager or leader. After plateauing in her career growth\, she realized that you can’t think your way to the top. Success comes when you learn to think\, feel and act. It is the integration of all three that makes a leader stand out. This realization transformed her from a woman engineer to a woman executive\, from over-thinker to decision-maker\, and from having a dream to living her dream. In 2010\, Shelley and her husband left their careers and moved to a Provençal village for ten months and traveled around the world to return home to Annapolis\, Maryland. Shelley published three books written about life and travel abroad. \nShelley founded Blue Fjord Leaders following a distinguished 30-year transportation career. Her career as a transportation engineer started in 1984 when women engineers were few. She worked as a transportation engineer in Texas\, California\, Arizona\, North Carolina and Georgia during the 1996 Olympic Games. She finished her career in the Senior Executive Service with the U.S. Department of Transportation where she ran a research program on connected and automated cars. She is an award-winning leader with top honors in her agency. Shelley is widely-known within the transportation community for her leadership\, vision and organizational skills. \nShelley is a sought-after speaker with hundreds of presentations to her credit including for national and international groups from 20 to 2000. She has articles published in Forbes\, Fast Company\, HuffPost Business\, SmartBlog on Leadership\, Realizing Leadership Magazine\, CEO Magazine\, ITE Journal\, Thinking Highways and more. Her book is\, Think Less. Live More. Lessons from a Recovering Over-Thinker. She is a certified virtual presenter\, trained coach\, a certified trainer for Business DNA Behavior self-assessment tools\, and she completed training with the NeuroLeadership Institute. She is the past president of the National Speakers Association Washington\, DC chapter. You can follow her work through X (@shelleyrow) and LinkedIn or by signing up for her newsletter on her website (www.bluefjordleaders.com). \nShelley holds Bachelor degrees in Civil Engineering and Architecture from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Virginia Tech. She is a registered professional engineer. Blue Fjord Leaders is a 100% woman-owned business with MBE certifications
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/opening-ceremonies-keynote-speaker/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T124500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20241217T225641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T225641Z
UID:11929-1739188800-1739191500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:New Attendee Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris A & B – 3rd Floor \nDescription: \nRegistered ACPA Members Only \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/new-attendee-orientation/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A & B – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20231109T211601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T215656Z
UID:9444-1706789700-1706794200@pipeschool.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Chairmans-Award-e1642962026357.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T115500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20231122T152527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T230552Z
UID:9539-1706785200-1706788500@pipeschool.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-David-Matocha-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T180740
CREATED:20231222T215312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T210508Z
UID:9776-1706781600-1706784900@pipeschool.org
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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