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SUMMARY:Deep Fill Boxes
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker:  Adam Gillipsie\, P.E. – WVDOT \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-deep-fill-boxes/
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:20240131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T115500
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CREATED:20230920T194317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T200256Z
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SUMMARY:New ASTM Standard of Design for Low Head Pressure Pipe
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2 \nSpeaker: Margarita Takou\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, ENV SP – American Concrete Pipe Association\n \nPresentation Description: \n\n\nOn this session the design method for the low head pressure pipe based on the newly published ASTM C1924\, Practice for Design of Buried Precast Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe will be analyzed. Applied loads and pressure distributions\, design conditions and reinforcement arrangements will be explained. At the end of this presentation\, the attendees will have a guide on how to use the ASTM C1924 standard to perform the design of a low head concrete pipe. \n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nMargarita Takou\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, ENV SP is currently based in Irving\, Texas.  She has worked for the ACPA since September of 2016.  Margarita earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in civil engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. In 2016 she received her Doctor of Philosophy degree in structural engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. \nMargarita is the Vice President of the ACPA Research and Education Foundation\, and the ACPA’s Technical Resources Manager. She works with members and engineers on any technical items related to concrete pipe and boxes. She manages the QCast Program and is also a committee staff liaison between the Research\, Quality\, and Safety Committees.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-standard-design-low-head-pressure-pipe/
LOCATION:Frisco 2
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T115500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20230908T170229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T213042Z
UID:8671-1706698800-1706702100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Networking and Relationship Building
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Grayson Huskey. – Texas Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio:  \nGrayson Huskey\, a University of North Texas alumnus\, is the South-Central Region Director for the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA)\, where he contributes to increasing the market share of Reinforced Concrete Pipe and Precast Box Culverts in the public and private sectors. His role spans Texas\, Oklahoma\, New Mexico\, Louisiana\, Colorado\, and Arkansas\, focusing on fostering strategic relationships and ensuring favorable product specifications in these states. Grayson acts as a crucial link between ACPA members and state-level Department of Transportation professionals\, municipalities\, and federal agencies\, advocating for the advantages of concrete pipe and box culverts.\n\nA Texas native\, Grayson harbors a deep-rooted passion for the great outdoors. His leisure time is often spent with his family\, engaging in activities like hiking\, hunting\, fishing\, and watching football. This connection to outdoor pursuits underscores his love for his home state’s natural beauty and reflects his commitment to a balanced and enriching personal life.\n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-networking-relationship-building/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20230924T201450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T170005Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge Replacement with Box Culverts
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker:  Wes Musgrove\, P.E. – Iowa DOT \nPresentation Description: \nWes will discuss Iowa’s innovative and cost-effective use of both precast pipe and box culverts as a replacement for aging structures.  This presentation will include both immediate and long-term cost-savings and efficiencies of Iowa’s unique and streamlined construction approach. \nSpeaker Bio: \nWes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Washington State University.  He has 26-years of experience with the Iowa DOT\, 16-years of which have involved construction contract administration and materials-related responsibilities in the field in various capacities.  Wes started with the department as an Engineer-in-Training at the Davenport Construction Residency in East Central Iowa where he worked for 4 years before obtaining PE licensure.  He then served for 2 years as the Assistant Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) in Des Moines\, then as the Des Moines RCE for 4 years\, during which the 14-mile I-235 corridor reconstruction project through the Des Moines metro area was substantially completed.  Wes’ more recent experience includes 6 years as the District 1 Construction Engineer overseeing construction contract administration and materials inspection in 12 counties in central Iowa\, followed by 4 years as the Director of the Contracts and Specifications Bureau.  During his tenure there\, Iowa achieved first-in-the-nation status in completing a 100% electronic contracting process from plan turn-in to signed construction contract\, including the implementation of digital contract and performance bond signatures for over 1\,000 State and Local transportation infrastructure projects then valued at $1.2 Billion in awarded contracts annually.  Wes currently serves as the Director of the Iowa DOT’s Construction and Materials Bureau\, where his responsibilities as the State Construction and Materials Engineer for the past 6 years include central administrative oversight of Iowa’s $850M annual Transportation Improvement Program and $4.2B 5-year Program.  Current initiatives being championed include e-ticketing for asphalt\, concrete\, aggregates\, and other materials\, which is a key remaining element to achieve 100% electronic contract administration and materials documentation workflow.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-bridge-replacement-with-box-culverts/
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:20240131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20230920T193054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T230140Z
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SUMMARY:All about LCAs\, EPDs\, and Their Use in Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2 \nSpeaker: Lianna Miller – WAP Sustainability\n \nPresentation Description: \nThe session will simplify the alphabet soup of EPDs\, LCA\, and PCRs. It will provide useful context of how EPDs are being used by the concrete pipe industry\, giving an overview of current drivers\, including the Inflation Reduction Act\, GSA procurement programs\, EPA funding\, FHWA initiatives\, and key state-level programs.Also covered will be an overview of the current ACPA industry average EPD\, how producers can participate\, and how you can easily produce EPDs for your products.Come to this session if you have questions about EPDs\, LCAs\, or current and forecasted governmental and corporate drivers for sustainability reporting and how you can be ready for them.\nSpeaker Bio: \nLianna is a Sustainability Manager at WAP Sustainability\, a full service sustainability consulting firm. She uses her expertise in life cycle assessment\, environmental product declarations (EPDs)\, and product category rule (PCR) creation to help industry organizations\, agencies\, and companies meet their goals. She has an especial interest in automating sustainability measures to more easily and intuitively meet client needs\, and specializes in working with construction products at the industry-wide level. Lianna holds degrees in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering\, is a certified LCA Practitioner through the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA)\, and a has background in small business.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-epds/
LOCATION:Frisco 2
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20230908T165528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T212827Z
UID:8668-1706695200-1706698500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Jacking Pipe Under Highways & Railroads
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  Aiden Rajswing\, P.E. – Thompson Pipe Group \nPresentation Description: \nTrenchless methods are popular in the industry especially when reducing impact on the community and transportation systems is required. A common trenchless method for installation of Reinforced Concrete Pipe is Pipe Jacking. Pipe Jacking involves tunneling through the soil without disturbance to the community above the tunnel. Jacking allows certain projects that are not feasible through open cut methods to come to fruition\, a few of these will be discussed in this presentation. The TxDOT permits Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Jacking\, Boring\, and Tunneling which is the preferred method for pipe construction under a Highway or Railroad. Thompson Pipe Group will explore how concrete joints are selected\, their jacking capacity and trenchless methods available in the industry. \nSpeaker Bio: \nAiden has a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado-Boulder and minors in Economics and French. He has construction experience as a Field Engineer for Kiewit Infrastructure West. Aiden has been a Texas Registered Professional Engineer since October 2020. He has 6 years of experience with Thompson Pipe Group Business Development and Engineering. He has two dogs and wife\, goes to Octoberfest in Munich every year\, and although he is a horrible skier\, he still loves it.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-jacking-pipe/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231109T210553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T203005Z
UID:9435-1706693400-1706698800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Precast Concrete
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 9 \nSpeaker:  Vartan Babakhanian – Rinker Materials \nDescription: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-precast-concrete/
LOCATION:Frisco 9
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231109T204704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T042747Z
UID:9415-1706693400-1706698800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Packerhead Production
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 8 \nSpeakers:  Scott Kennedy – BESSER\nDave Tuchscherer – Rinker Materials \nDescription: \nThis course will guide you through the entire manufacturing process of making reinforced concrete pipe on a Packerhead machine. We will go through an overview of the machine and how to avoid potential problems in your plant\, discuss machine alignment\, rollerhead maintenance\, hydraulics and electrical systems to keep the machinery running. The program will finish with a hands on demonstrations held at the Rinker pipe plant after the plant tour. \nSpeaker Bios: \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-packerhead-production-wednesday-1/
LOCATION:Frisco 8
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2024
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Scott-Kennedy.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231109T201831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T032921Z
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SUMMARY:Calculations & Review
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 \nSpeaker: Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete Pipe \nSpeaker Bio: \nRich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe\, based in Bay City\, Michigan. He’s been with Northern since 2004\, and involved in the quality program since 2007. Rich is responsible for developing and overseeing Northern’s award winning quality control program\, maintaining various plant and company certifications\, ensuring product compliance to local\, state and national specifications\, personnel training\, and overseeing product research and testing projects. Rich is an active member of ACPA’s Manufacturing/Quality\, Education\, and Research Committees; as well as Vice Chair on ASTM’s C-13 Committee
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-calculations-review/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T095500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20240125T180543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T181622Z
UID:10601-1706691600-1706694900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Concrete Plant | Virtual Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Virtual \nPresenter:  Devin Zipperer – Diamond Concrete  \nDescription: \nTake a trip to Savannah\, GA\, as we virtually tour Diamond Concrete’s new plant and get a firsthand look at the production process of concrete pipe.  As we tour the plant\, you will see the engineering and production methods that give concrete pipe and box culverts their inherent strength that helps them last well over 100 years once installed.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-diamond-concrete-plant-virual-tour/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231109T201458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T125134Z
UID:9380-1706680800-1706691600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Rinker Materials \nUPDATE:  Plant tour buses leave by 6am.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-plant-tour/
LOCATION:Rinker Materials
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Tour,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231222T212640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T041025Z
UID:9720-1706637600-1706648400@pipeschool.org
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/ps24-transportation-dinner-invitation-only/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pipe_School-DOT-Dinner.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231222T212204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T155159Z
UID:9717-1706634000-1706643000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom \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/ps24-pipe-show-tuesday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Frisco Grand Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231108T213656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T162950Z
UID:9377-1706630400-1706635800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Chairman's Quality Award Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-chairmans-quality-award-presentations/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T165500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231222T212034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T231746Z
UID:9714-1706630400-1706633700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:DOT Precast Product Technical Training
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker:  Jeff DeVries\, P.E. – IA DOT \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nJeff De Vries is the Testing Engineer for the Iowa Department of Transportation. Jeff has been with the Iowa DOT for roughly 15 years and has served as the Testing Engineer for roughly 4 years. Prior to serving as the Testing Engineer\, he served as the District 1 Materials Engineer. District 1 works directly with 6 (Rinker\, Midstates and I-80) precast plants\, and one (Rinker) prestress plant. Jeff obtained his BS in Civil Engineering from Iowa State and his MS in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structures from Kansas State. Jeff is a licensed engineer in the state of Iowa. When Jeff has free time\, he enjoys spending time with his family including 3 grandchildren. Jeff also enjoys spending time outdoors
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-dot-precast-product-technical-training/
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:20240130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T165500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231213T202041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T170639Z
UID:9643-1706630400-1706633700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Gasket and Joint Design per ASTM C443 and QCast
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 2 \nSpeakers:  Jim Gamble – Press-Seal \nPresentation Description: \nThe presentation aims to provide industry transparency by understanding and clarifying joint specifications regarding phrasing\, terminology\, and allowable tolerance to joints and gaskets for all manufacturers. This will include an FEA simulation review of a general joint in different assembled scenarios and how current industry specifications protect against them. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJim Gamble is an Engineering and R&D Manager at Press-Seal Corporation based in Fort Wayne\, IN. Jim has over 30 years of engineering experience\, holding various positions in program management\, process engineering\, manufacturing engineering\, tooling and product development\, and engineering management. Jim has spent most of his career developing fuel delivery and fuel vapor management systems in the automotive sector. Jim has spent the last ten years developing sealing solutions for the underground infrastructure sector. As a mechanical engineer under extreme pressure to create safe\, reliable\, and robust sealing systems\, Jim has used his past experiences\, understanding failure modes to drive opportunity\, requiring innovation\, and utilizing the latest technology to drive excellence. Jim currently holds more than nine active automotive and underground infrastructure patents.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-gasket-and-joint-design/
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/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Jim-Gamble-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T165500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20230908T165114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T211621Z
UID:8665-1706630400-1706633700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Sales
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeaker:  John Bird – County Materials \nPresentation Description: \nIn order to be successful in sales you must be willing to take bold actions and live outside your comfort zone. We will discuss what it means to have guts in sales and some techniques to remain fearless in your role. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJohn Bird is a dedicated professional with a passion for the precast industry\, boasting a 25-year career in the field. Currently serving as the Sales Manager for the Indiana and Illinois markets\, John has demonstrated his expertise through a diverse range of roles\, starting from the plant floor and progressing through various positions. \nBeyond his professional achievements\, John finds joy in watching his son’s sporting events and cherishes quality family time. His commitment to both his personal and professional life reflects his balanced approach and unwavering dedication.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-sales/
LOCATION:Frisco 1
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231109T210211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T043716Z
UID:9432-1706628600-1706635800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Machinery Workshop - Afinitas
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 9 \nWorkshop Leaders: Afinitas \nDescription: \nMachinery workshop taught by the Afinitas Team
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-machinery-workshop-afinitas/
LOCATION:Frisco 9
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ACPA-Diamond-Sponsor-Afinitas-Logo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231109T204131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T043640Z
UID:9410-1706628600-1706635800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Machinery Workshop - BESSER
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 8 \nWorkshop Leader:  BESSER \n  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-machinery-workshop-besser/
LOCATION:Frisco 8
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T155500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231108T201438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T032551Z
UID:9374-1706626800-1706630100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pre/Post Pour Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 \nSpeaker: Karl Josey – Oldcastle Infrastructure \nSpeaker Bio: \nKarl is a Quality Control Department Manager for Oldcastle Infrastructure. He offices out of San Antonio\, TX and is over the Quality Departments for the Texas plants. He has been in the industry since September 1989. Karl started as an Engineering Technician for the Texas Department of Transportation for 15 years and started with Rinker Materials Pipe in February 2005 as Quality Control Manager for the Houston and Rosharon Plants. In 2012 Karl became a Region Quality Manager for Rinker Materials Pipe based in Houston\, TX. and acquired by Oldcastle Infrastructure in April 2022.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-pre-post-pour-inspection/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Karl-Josey.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T155500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20230924T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T205620Z
UID:8967-1706626800-1706630100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Wilmington Viaduct
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 3\, 4\, 5 \nSpeaker:  Mark Buckalew\, P.E. – DelDOT \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nMark Buckalew is the Assistant Director and Chief of Construction and Materials for Delaware Department of Transportation\, also known as DelDOT. Mark has worked for DelDOT since 2006 where he started as a Resident Engineer on highway construction projects. He moved to the position of Area Engineer where he managed a number of large projects ranging from $2 million to $120 million. In 2018 he moved to the position of Safety Program Manager for the State of Delaware.  Prior to joining DelDOT Mark worked for a number of consultants where he managed highway construction projects. Mark also brought e-ticking to Delaware\, the first state to provide state-wide hot-mix tickets electronically to all contracts. \nMark graduated from the University of Delaware where he attended college at night with a degree in Engineering Technology. He obtained his P.E. license in 2016. Currently he is also an adjunct instructor at Delaware Technical and Community College. He has been married for over 25 years and is a proud father and grandfather. To quote Mark\, “construction is my passion and integrating new technologies into the industry is my goal.”
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-wilmington-viaduct/
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/2023/09/ACPA-Pipe-School-Headshot-Mark-Buckalew-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T155500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20230920T201010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T211650Z
UID:8924-1706626800-1706630100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Box Culvert Design
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2 \nSpeaker: Brian Jenner\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nPrecast Concrete Box Culverts are an important part of the United States Infrastructure.  Their main purpose is to convey water under roadways.  They are also used as pedestrian tunnels\, utility tunnels\, wildlife passages\, and many other uses. They are buried in the ground and act as a bridge for the traffic above them.  Precast Concrete Box Culverts are designed to withstand the loads applied to them making them both resilient and sustainable parts of the nation’s infrastructure.  This presentation will go over how Precast Concrete Box Culverts are designed.  We will discuss loads\, load factors\, and design criteria used as we design a box culvert using AASHTO LRFD Specifications and Eriksson Culvert. \nSpeaker Bio: \nBrian is a Project Engineer for Rinker Materials and lives in Rapid City\, South Dakota at the base of the Black Hills National Forest close to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. \nOther than a short time as Technical Resource Engineer for Montana\, Wyoming\, and the Dakotas\, Brian has been a Project Engineer since 2005.  His responsibilities are primarily for items produced in Montana.  Brian is responsible for the structural design of prestressed bridge beams and box culverts as well as project management items like product costing\, shop plan production and order entry.  Brian is a Registered Professional Engineer in 20 states. \nBrian graduated from South Dakota Mines with a B.S. (1994) and M.S. (1996) in Civil Engineering and was part of the 1995 National Championship Concrete Canoe Team. \nBrian is a member of several ASTM Committees\, ACPA Infrastructure Committee and PCI Bridge Producers Committee. \nIn his spare time\, Brian enjoys spending time with his family\, fishing\, kayaking\, hiking and retro gaming.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-box-culvert-design/
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-Brian-Jenner.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T155500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20230908T164441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T211559Z
UID:8658-1706626800-1706630100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Personas
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1 \nSpeakers: Steve Smart – County Materials\nJohn Susong – Rinker Materials\n \nPresentation Description: \nPersonas are fictional characters giving a broad definition in their roles and subject matter of expertise. The ACPA has developed personas for Elected Officials\, Engineers\, Contractors and Owners (i.e. DOT’s\, Cities\, public agencies).  ACPA’s broad personas will be discussed.  An example of developing a more detailed persona will be talked through to effectively use in your market. \nSpeaker Bios: \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  \nJohn Susong has been with Rinker Materials for 24 years\, holding roles as a technical resource engineer\, account manager\, sales manager and general manager. Currently\, John is the Northeast Region Product Resources Manager for Rinker Materials. John is involved with the American Concrete Pipe Association as Vice Chair of the Government Relations Committee\, working to advance the ACPA’s interests with the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. \nJohn is a graduate of Purdue University\, B.S. Civil Engineering\, Associate Degree in Building Construction Management and is an Indiana Licensed Professional Engineer
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-personas/
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/2023/09/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-John-Susong-Steve-Smart.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T152500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20240107T043337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T043635Z
UID:10021-1706623200-1706628300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Chairman's Safety Award Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 8-9
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-chairmans-safety-award-presentations/
LOCATION:Frisco 8-9
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pipe_School-Chairmans-Safety-Award-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T145500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231108T201259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T032710Z
UID:9371-1706623200-1706626500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Curing
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 \nSpeaker: Matt Steen – Oldcastle Infrastructure \nSpeaker Bio: \nMatthew is a Regional Quality Manager for Oldcastle Infrastructure. He offices out of Hancock MN and is over the Quality Department for the Upper Midwest Region. Matthew has been in the precast concrete industry since 2019. Matthew Started his professional career as a McDonalds Owner Operator for 22 years with 3 restaurants in Minnesota and North Dakota. Matthew was also an International materials buyer for Superior Industries before transferring into the Quality manager role with Hancock Concrete. Oldcastle Infrastructure acquired Hancock Concrete in 2021. In 2022 Matthew was promoted to the position of Regional Quality Manager for the Upper Midwest Region. \nThe Greatest way to empower someone is to show them their own highest value \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-curing/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Matt-Steen-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231030T193038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T202923Z
UID:9240-1706621400-1706625000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Texas Highway Innovations & Evacuation Routes
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2-5 \nSpeaker: Lance Simmons\, P.E. – TxDOT \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nMore information coming soon! \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-tx-highway-innovations-evacuation-routes/
LOCATION:Frisco 2-5
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ACPA-Pipe-School-Evacuation-Routes-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T135500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231109T211822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T043630Z
UID:9448-1706619600-1706622900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Production Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 8 and 9 \nRoundtable Leaders: More information coming soon!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-production-roundtables/
LOCATION:Frisco 8-9
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pipe_School-Production-Roundtables.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T135500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231108T201137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T032655Z
UID:9368-1706619600-1706622900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Concrete Production
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 \nSpeaker: Matt Steen – Oldcastle Infrastructure \nSpeaker Bio: \nMatthew is a Regional Quality Manager for Oldcastle Infrastructure. He offices out of Hancock MN and is over the Quality Department for the Upper Midwest Region. Matthew has been in the precast concrete industry since 2019. Matthew Started his professional career as a McDonalds Owner Operator for 22 years with 3 restaurants in Minnesota and North Dakota. Matthew was also an International materials buyer for Superior Industries before transferring into the Quality manager role with Hancock Concrete. Oldcastle Infrastructure acquired Hancock Concrete in 2021. In 2022 Matthew was promoted to the position of Regional Quality Manager for the Upper Midwest Region. \nThe Greatest way to empower someone is to show them their own highest value
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-concrete-production/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Matt-Steen-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T123500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T132500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231030T192107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T202733Z
UID:9236-1706618100-1706621100@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Strength\, Resilience\, & Sustainability - Charting the Future of the Concrete Pipe and Box Industry
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 2-5 \nSpeakers: Taylor Nielson\, P.E. – City of Ogden\, UT\nWes Musgrove\, P.E. – IA DOT\nPatricia Wadsack – City of Fort Worth\nEdward Ofori\, P.E.– FHWA\nGraham Bettis\, P.E. – TX DOT \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bios: \nMore information coming soon! \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-strength-resilience-sustainability/
LOCATION:Frisco 2-5
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Streaming Transportation Track,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ACPA-Pipe-School-Strength-Resilience-Sustainability-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231222T211242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T155136Z
UID:9699-1706614200-1706617800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom \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/ps24-pipe-show-tuesday-lunch/
LOCATION:Frisco Grand Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,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-Pipe-Show-e1642965482965.png
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