• New ACPA Member Attendee Orientation

    Gateway East

    Location:  Gateway East Speaker:  TBD Presentation Description: Registered ACPA Members Only  

  • Opening Ceremonies Welcome | Keynote Speakers

    Regency Ballroom

    Location:  Regency Ballroom Welcome 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 […]

  • NDOT’s Road to Resiliency

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speaker:  Jenica Keller, P.E., - NDOT Presentation Description More information to come! Speaker Bio Over the past 26 years, Jenica has worked in several positions within […]

  • Accelerated Bridge Construction

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speakers:  Jonathan Karam, P.E. and Santiago Rodriguez, M.C.E., P.E. - DelDOT Presentation Description: Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) has been a hot topic in the Transportation industry. […]

  • Pipe Show – Monday

    Grand Ballroom D and E

    Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe […]

  • DOT Pipe Inspection Crews

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speaker:  Joseph Barbour, P.E., - NCDOT Presentation Description: The NCDOT Materials and Tests CCTV pipe inspections are performed by NASSCO PACP licensed technicians and engineers. Materials […]

  • ASTM Participation

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speaker:  Jimmy Farrell - ASTM Presentation Description This presentation is aimed at educating attendees on ASTM International and our standards development process. ASTM committees are made […]

  • Dr. Shawn Wilson

    Grand Ballroom A, B, and C

    Location: Grand Ballroom A, B, and C Speaker: Dr. Shawn Wilson - Secretary LaDOTD, and President of AASHTO 2022 Presentation Description:  More information to come! Speaker Bio: Dr. Shawn Wilson was […]

  • Pipe Show – Tuesday – Lunch

    Grand Ballroom D and E

    Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe […]

  • Resilience & Sustainability in Delaware

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speaker:  Jim Pappas, P.E., M.B.A. - DelDOT Presentation Description: As the lowest lying state in the nation, Delaware is familiar with the effects of climate change […]

  • Sign Truss Management

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speaker:  Tom Evers, P.E. - MODOT Presentation Description: Maintaining an entire transportation system is an enormous undertaking, and while MoDOT does a remarkable job managing the […]

  • RCP Under Deep Fills

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speaker:  Doug Kirk, P.E. - WV DOT Presentation Description: When the West Virginia Division of Highways updated Design Directives to use more concrete pipe, it seemed […]

  • Hydraulics

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speaker:  Luke Assink, P.E. - WSDOT Presentation Description: WSDOT’s approach to a complete update to their Hydraulic Manual; including methods used, industry feedback and final changes. […]

  • Poster Session

    Fourth Floor Pre-Function Area

    Location: Fourth Floor Pre-Function Area The Poster Session is one of the many highlights at Pipe School as it gives industry personnel the opportunity to highlight and share something unique […]

  • Pipe Show – Tuesday – Afternoon

    Grand Ballroom D and E

    Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe […]

  • DOT Dinner (invitation only)

    Location: Buses will begin loading at the Hyatt (on 4th Street) at 6pm Buses will be available at 9 pm to start returning to hotel  

  • Plant Tour

    Fred Weber

    Location:  Fred Weber Bus 1 departs Hyatt at 6:30 am Bus 2 departs at 6:40 am Bus 3 departs 6:50 am Buses 4 & 5 depart at 7:00 am Tours […]

  • Resilience in Design: Flooding & Wildfires

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speaker:  Dr. Ricardo Medina, P.E. - Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Presentation Description: Experience has shown that culvert crossings may be vulnerable to damage induced by natural […]

  • Buoyancy

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speaker:  Hank Gottschalk - CP&P Presentation Description: Every object that is submerged in a liquid will experience buoyant forces. Buried tanks, vaults, manholes, drainage inlets, pipes […]

  • Pipe Show – Wednesday – Lunch

    Grand Ballroom D and E

    Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe […]

  • Asset Management

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speakers:  Michelle O'Neill, P.E. - MDOT Mike Halloran, P.E. - MDOT Presentation Description: MDOT is in the early stages of developing an Ancillary Structures Asset Management […]

  • Culvert Inspection

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speakers:  Robert Trevis, P.E. - ODOT Presentation Description: Although historically overlooked, culverts are essential to the highway system and contribute to a safe and dependable transportation […]

  • Pipe Show and Band – Wednesday – Afternoon

    Grand Ballroom D and E

    Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe […]

  • Partnering with Associations

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speakers:  Maria Price, P.E.- City of Chattanooga Mike Kusch, P.E. - Foley Presentation Description: Michael Kusch reveals the SECRET he has mentored to many a successful […]

  • Ethics and Safe Design

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speakers:  T. Mike Toole, P.E., PhD, F.ASCE - UT Presentation Description: Prevention through Design (PtD) is an emerging safety management technique in which the safety of […]

  • Project Achievement Award Winners

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speakers:  Josh Beakley, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: English Churchman, Robert South, once said, “Problems can become opportunities when the right people come […]

  • QC, QA, and QCast

    Grand Ballroom C

    Location:  Grand Ballroom C Speaker:  Margarita Takou, PhD, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Quality Control and Assurance of the precast infrastructure is streamlined with a […]

  • Chairman’s Quality & Safety Award’s Lunch

    Regency Ballroom

    Location:  Regency Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.

  • New Attendee Orientation

    Frisco 8-9

    Location:  Frisco 8, 9 Description: Registered ACPA Members Only  

  • Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker

    Frisco 1-5

    Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker:  Jason Dorsey - Center for Generational Kinetics Presented By: Besser Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Jason Dorsey’s passion is uncovering hidden insights and unexpected […]

  • Why Concrete Pipe

    Frisco 1-5

    Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker:  Don McNutt, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: The American Concrete Pipe Association has identified 16 attributes of Reinforced Concrete Pipe that are used […]

  • Resilience: The Key to Sustainable Infrastructure

    Frisco 1-5

    Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker:  Trygve Hoff, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Resilience stands as the bedrock of sustainable infrastructure, ensuring longevity and adaptability amid mounting […]

  • Pipe Show

    Frisco Grand Ballroom

    Location:  Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  […]

  • Advantages of Collaboration with Producers

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3,4, 5 Speakers:  Joe Black, P.E. - MnDOT Riley Dvorak, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Updating standards can be a tremendously tedious process that inevitably involves many […]

  • Creating New DOT Standard Drawings & Specifications

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speakers:  Adrianna Lash - Rinker Materials Amjad Alzubi, PE - AZ DOT Presentation Description: We will give a brief overview of the new Arizona DOT precast reinforced […]

  • Pipe Show – Lunch

    Frisco Grand Ballroom

    Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  […]

  • Texas Highway Innovations & Evacuation Routes

    Frisco 2-5

    Location: Frisco 2-5 Speaker: Lance Simmons, P.E. - TxDOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!  

  • Wilmington Viaduct

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker:  Mark Buckalew, P.E. - DelDOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Mark Buckalew is the Assistant Director and Chief of Construction and Materials […]

  • DOT Precast Product Technical Training

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker:  Jeff DeVries, P.E. - IA DOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Jeff De Vries is the Testing Engineer for the Iowa Department […]

  • Pipe Show

    Frisco Grand Ballroom

    Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  […]

  • Plant Tour

    Rinker Materials

    Location:  Rinker Materials UPDATE:  Plant tour buses leave by 6am.

  • Bridge Replacement with Box Culverts

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker:  Wes Musgrove, P.E. - Iowa DOT Presentation Description: Wes will discuss Iowa's innovative and cost-effective use of both precast pipe and box culverts as a […]

  • Deep Fill Boxes

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker:  Adam Gillipsie, P.E. - WVDOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!

  • Pipe Show – Lunch

    Frisco Grand Ballroom

    Location:  Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  […]

  • Work Zone Safety, Technology, and Construction Partnering

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker:  Skip Powe, P.E. - Alabama Road Builders Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Skip is the Executive Director of the Alabama Road […]

  • Resilience Planning

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker:  Nicholas Olson, P.E. - MN DOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!  

  • ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and the Value of your Participation

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker:  Jimmy Farrell - ASTM International Presentation Description: This presentation is aimed at demonstrating the value of participating in ASTM International standards development, particularly for regulators. […]

  • Pipe Show & Casino Night

    Frisco Grand Ballroom

    Location:  Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  […]

  • Peanut Roundabout: Safer Way to the Beach

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker:  Aaron L. Grant, P.E. - AL DOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Graduated from the University of Alabama in 2018 with […]

  • Resilient Design

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker:  Jeremy Bowers, P.E., S.E. - SG&H Presentation Description: Learn about how resilience, sustainability, and recovery can be incorporated into design. The increased occurrence of […]

  • Value of ACPA Training for District Operations

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker:  Bryan Czech, P.E. - GA DOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Bryan is a 1996 Civil Engineering Technology Graduate of Georgia […]

  • Pipe Installation

    Frisco 3, 4, 5

    Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker: David Matocha - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Like anything in life, there is a right way and a wrong way to do something.  Installing […]

  • Chairman’s Luncheon & Awards

    Frisco Grand Ballroom

    Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.

  • New Attendee Orientation

    Pheoris West A & B - 3rd Floor

    Location: Pheoris A & B - 3rd Floor Description: Registered ACPA Members Only  

  • Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker

    Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor

    Location:Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Shelley Row, P.E., CSP - Blue Fjord Leaders Presentation Description: Decision-making can be challenging to get just right. Decisions can be […]

  • Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe

    Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor

    Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Karen Thompson - Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia Presentation Description: Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe Proven The Australian Concrete Pipe […]

  • Building Tomorrow Today: Story of the ACPA

    Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor

    Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Presenters:  Michael Kremer - American Concrete Pipe Association Dena Silva - American Concrete Pipe Association Trygve Hoff, P.E., ENV SP - […]

  • Pipe Show

    Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

    Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for […]

  • Small Drainage Inventory

    2025 Pipe School Encore

    Location: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Brian Schroeder, P.E. - KYTC Michael Edwards, P.E. - Qk4 Engineering and Planning Presentation Description: Recent catastrophic events have exposed deficiencies in KYTC’s […]

  • ODOT Project

    2025 Pipe School Encore

    Location: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Speakers: Lori Duguid - ODOT Cindy Wengerter - ODOT Presentation Description: This presentation highlights major transportation projects in the Central Ohio region. It […]

  • West Virginia Corridor H Project

    2025 Pipe School Encore

    Location: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Speakers:  Brandon Raines, P.E. - WVDOT Jeremiah Knavenshue, P.E. - WVDOT Presentation Description: As part of the Appalachian Development Highway, Corridor H is […]

  • Pipe Show – Lunch

    Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

    Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for […]

  • Load Rating Bridge Sized Box Culverts

    2025 Pipe School Encore

    Location: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Frederick Ring, P.E. - NYDOT Presentation Description: Load Rating Bridge Size Precast Box Culverts and Frames - Discuss Load Rating Codes - […]

  • Moving Super Loads

    2025 Pipe School Encore

    Location: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Speakers:  Matt Bruning - ODOT Jacque Annarino - ODOT Presentation Description: Moving super loads takes a lot of planning, preparation, coordination, analysis, and […]

  • Box Culvert – Drainage Improvements along I-94 in Valley City

    Kojo Kamau B,C - 4th Floor

    Location: Kojo Kamau B, C - 4th Floor Speakers:  Michael E. Johnson, P.E. - NDDOT Brandon Barnes - Barr Engineering Co. Presentation Description: Improvements to the drainage system along I94 […]

  • RCP Case Study

    Kojo Kamau B,C - 4th Floor

    Location: Kojo Kamau B, C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Mike Pniewski, P.E., P.S. - Lucas County Presentation Description: Will provide a case study of several concrete pipe storm sewers throughout […]

  • Pipe Show

    Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor

    Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for […]

  • Virtual Plant Tour

    2025 Pipe School Encore

    Location: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Embark on a virtual tour as we travel north of Orlando to Rinker Pipe’s Apopka, FL, concrete pipe plant to witness the meticulous […]

  • ASTM C13 Standards & Their Value

    2025 Pipe School Encore

    Location: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Speaker:  Jimmy Farrell - ASTM International Josh Beakley, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Jimmy […]

  • Assessing Infrastructure Risk

    2025 Pipe School Encore

    Location: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Speakers:  Trevor McDonald, P.E., CFM, ENV SP - Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association Nathan Lee, P.E. - UDOT Presentation Description: This presentation highlights […]

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