Chairman’s Quality Award Presentations
Frisco 7Location: Frisco 7
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Pipe Show
Frisco Grand BallroomLocation: 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. […]
ACPA Research & Education Foundation Transportation Dinner (invitation only)
Location: Transportation will be provided to and from the dinner. Please gather at the registration desk at 5:30pm to load the buses.
Plant Tour
Rinker MaterialsLocation: Rinker Materials UPDATE: Plant tour buses leave by 6am.
Diamond Concrete Plant | Virtual Tour
VirtualLocation: Virtual Presenter: Devin Zipperer - Diamond Concrete Description: Take a trip to Savannah, GA, as we virtually tour Diamond Concrete’s new plant and get a firsthand look at the production […]
Calculations & Review
Frisco 7Location: Frisco 7 Speaker: Rich Brewster - Northern Concrete Pipe Speaker Bio: Rich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe, based in Bay City, Michigan. He’s been with Northern since […]
Packerhead Production
Frisco 8Location: Frisco 8 Speakers: Scott Kennedy - BESSER Dave Tuchscherer - Rinker Materials Description: This course will guide you through the entire manufacturing process of making reinforced concrete pipe on a […]
Precast Concrete
Frisco 9Location: Frisco 9 Speaker: Vartan Babakhanian - Rinker Materials Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!
Jacking Pipe Under Highways & Railroads
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speaker: Aiden Rajswing, P.E. - Thompson Pipe Group Presentation Description: Trenchless methods are popular in the industry especially when reducing impact on the community and transportation systems is […]
All about LCAs, EPDs, and Their Use in Procurement
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Lianna Miller - WAP Sustainability Presentation Description: The session will simplify the alphabet soup of EPDs, LCA, and PCRs. It will provide useful context of how EPDs […]
Bridge Replacement with Box Culverts
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: 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 […]
Networking and Relationship Building
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speaker: Grayson Huskey. - Texas Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Grayson Huskey, a University of North Texas alumnus, is the South-Central Region […]
New ASTM Standard of Design for Low Head Pressure Pipe
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Margarita Takou, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: On this session the design method for the low head pressure pipe based on […]
Deep Fill Boxes
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: 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 BallroomLocation: 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. […]
Consolidation
Frisco 7Location: Frisco 7 Speaker: Tom Umek Speaker Bio: Tom worked in production for 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher, consultant, and salesman. Currently working with […]
Roundtable Safety Discussions
Frisco 9Location: Frisco 9 Speakers: Todd Marciniak - Northern Concrete Pipe Robert Strickland - Concrete Pipe & Precast John Puzz - County Materials Description: Discussions and communication within every part of the […]
Packerhead Production
Frisco 8Location: Frisco 8 Speakers: Scott Kennedy - BESSER Dave Tuchscherer - Rinker Materials Description: This course will guide you through the entire manufacturing process of making reinforced concrete pipe on a […]
Box Culvert Installation
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Don McNutt, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Don has over 40 years of experience in the precast industry as […]
Next Level Presentations: Enhancing Your PowerPoint Skills
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speaker: Michael Kremer - American Concrete Pipe Association Tryg Hoff, P.E. ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Crafting an effective PowerPoint presentation harnesses the […]
Work Zone Safety, Technology, and Construction Partnering
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: 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 […]
Repairs & Finishing
Frisco 7Location: Frisco 7 Speaker: Paul Krauss - WJE Speaker Bio: Paul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with […]
General Precast Production Facility Safety
Frisco 9Location: Frisco 9 Speakers: Todd Marciniak - Northern Concrete Pipe Robert Strickland - Concrete Pipe & Precast Description: Open safety toolbox talks, and training are often focused on specific or required […]
Essentials of RCP Joints and Gaskets
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speakers: Marcus Barnett- Hamilton Kent Alan Siebenathaler - AS3 Precast Sales Presentation Description: Quick Summary: The key learning objectives of this presentation: 1) Understand the value of watertight joints […]
Resilience Planning
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker: Nicholas Olson, P.E. - MN DOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!
Antitrust: Understanding Your Risk
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speaker: Jonathon Howe, Esq. - Howe & Hutton Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: JONATHAN T. HOWE, ESQ. is the President and Founding Partner of Howe […]
Product Testing
Frisco 7Location: Frisco 7 Speaker: Mark Taylor - Rinker Materials Speaker Bio: Mark Taylor is the East Region Quality Manager for Rinker Materials and is based in Alexandria, LA. He began working for Rinker […]
Understanding the Difference Between a Near Miss, Incident, and Accident
Frisco 9Location: Frisco 9 Speaker: Todd Marciniak - Northern Concrete Pipe Description: It is important that everyone knows and understands safety terminology and how to approach different situations. Not utilizing safe work practices […]
Association Involvement
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speaker: Joe Chevrier - Georgia Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Joe works closely with the concrete pipe industry professionals from across the […]
Changes to the AASHTO Design Service Life
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Josh Beakley, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: This past summer, the AASHTO Committee on Bridges and Structures approved the incorporation of 100 year material […]
ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and the Value of your Participation
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: 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 BallroomLocation: 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. […]
QCast – Part 1
Frisco 7Location: Frisco 7 Speaker: Paul Krauss - WJE Speaker Bio: Paul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved […]
Operations Management
Frisco 9Location: Frisco 9 Speakers: Archie Heikkila - Rinker Materials Israel Cedillo - Rinker Materials Chris Sampson - Rinker Materials Martin Wieland - Wiggert/ACT William Felske - Rinker Materials Description: This course […]
Box Production
Frisco 8Location: Frisco 8 Speakers: Tom Umek - IEC Larry Neumann - Northern Concrete Pipe Description: This course will guide you through the entire manufacturing process of making reinforced concrete boxes. We […]
Outside the Box: Alternative Uses of Box
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speaker: Steve Smart - County Materials Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Steve is a Technical Resource Engineer for County Materials Corporation based out of Indianapolis, […]
Engineering Ethics
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Ron Reichert - AmeriTex Pipe & Products Presentation Description: Our behavior, both personally and professionally, is a culmination of values and morals we have been taught and […]
Peanut Roundabout: Safer Way to the Beach
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: 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 […]
QCast – Part 2
Frisco 7Location: Frisco 7 Speaker: Paul Krauss - WJE Speaker Bio: Paul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with […]
Building the Dream Team
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speaker: Trevor McDonald, P.E. CFM, ENV SP - Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: The greatest sports team ever assembled was arguably the 1992 US Men’s […]
Concrete Pipe Design Basics
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Melitza E. Avila - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Explore the Fundamentals of Direct and Indirect Design Methods in Reinforced Concrete Pipe Systems. Delve into the comprehensive array […]
Resilient Design
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: 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 […]
Quality School Final Exam
Frisco 7Location: Frisco 7
Shifting Paradigms in a Shifting World
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speaker: Jason Allen, P.E. - Oldcastle Infrastructure Presentation Description: The world is changing, and nowhere is this more evident than in the construction and manufacturing industry. The way […]
Soils on the Jobsite
Frisco 2Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Karl Beckemeier, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Soils are a critical component of all construction projects and are important to all types of pipe installations. It […]
Value of ACPA Training for District Operations
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: 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 […]
ACPA Resources and Education
Frisco 1Location: Frisco 1 Speakers: Alicia Hodges - American Concrete Pipe Association Chelsea Fitzgerald - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Explore the new ACPA website, members' portal, and learning center […]
Pipe Installation
Frisco 3, 4, 5Location: 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 BallroomLocation: Frisco Grand Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
Pre-Installation Inspection
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: Palisha Sthapit - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: This presentation discusses the methods to properly inspect drainage pipe and products before the installation process. It highlights the reasons for […]
Pipe Installation
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: David Matocha - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Like anything in life, there is a right way and a wrong way to do something. Installing concrete pipe is […]
New ASTM Standard of Design for Low Head Pressure Pipe
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: Margarita Takou, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: On this session the design method for the low head pressure pipe based on the […]
Box Culvert Design
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: Brian Jenner, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Precast Concrete Box Culverts are an important part of the United States Infrastructure. Their main purpose is to convey […]
Box Culvert Installation & Alternate Uses of Box
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: Steve Smart - County Materials Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Steve is a Technical Resource Engineer for County Materials Corporation based out of Indianapolis, IN […]
Micro-Tunneling
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: Henry Lu, P.Eng. - Heidelberg Materials Presentation Description: From a precaster's perspective, this presentation aims to provide some intro-level knowledge in the micro-tunneling industry, such as common […]
Virtual Plant Tour – Greenfield, IN
Experience a concrete pipe plant tour virtually. See everything from the aggregate to the final product and hear insights from industry experts. Key Takeaways 1. Understand the basic process of making […]
Post-Installation Inspection
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: Al Hogan, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Our Post Installation Inspection (PII) and Evaluation will cover topics to help the student better understand importance of Post […]
Culvert Repair and Replacements
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: James Freed, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Failing culvert? This presentation starts by looking at the two main forms of repair, replace, or rehabilitation: open cut […]
Deep Fill Boxes
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: Adam Gillipsie, P.E. - WVDOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!
Bridge Replacement with Box Culverts
Encore 2024Location: Virtual 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 replacement for aging […]
Engineering Ethics
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: Ron Reichert - AmeriTex Pipe & Products Presentation Description: Our behavior, both personally and professionally, is a culmination of values and morals we have been taught and learned […]
Shifting Paradigms in a Shifting World
Encore 2024Location: Virtual Speaker: Jason Allen, P.E. - Oldcastle Infrastructure Presentation Description: The world is changing, and nowhere is this more evident than in the construction and manufacturing industry. The way our […]
Resilient Design
Encore 2024Location: Virtual 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 wildfires and floods […]
Peanut Roundabout: Safer Way to the Beach
Encore 2024Location: Virtual 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 a bachelor’s degree […]
Concrete Pipe Design Basics
Frisco 2Location: Virtual Speaker: Melitza E. Avila - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Explore the Fundamentals of Direct and Indirect Design Methods in Reinforced Concrete Pipe Systems. Delve into the comprehensive array of […]
Advantages of Collaboration with Producers
Encore 2024Location: Virtual 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 stakeholders. Over […]
Quality School Introductions
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: Rich Brewster - Northern Concrete Pipe Speaker Bio: Rich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe, based in Bay City, Michigan. […]
INSPIRE: Become the Leader You Want to Follow
Pheoris West B - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West B - 3rd Floor Speaker: Eric Steele - Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute Presentation Description: What do inspirational leaders do? When we asked leaders around the world, regardless […]
Drycast Reinforcement
Pheoris West A - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West A - 3rd Floor Speaker: Bill Washabaugh - Northern Concrete Jake Jyrkama - Rinker Materials Speaker Bio: Bill works at Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc. in Michigan, a […]
Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe
Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th FloorLocation: 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 […]
Cementitious Materials
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: John Kallemeyn, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Gain an understanding of the history of Portland Cement, its current chemical make-up, and how […]
Aggregates
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker:John Kallemeyn, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Continue your education of Concrete Materials from the Cement course by attending aggregates. During this course […]
Keys to a Solid Pipe Specification
Kojo Kamau A - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau A - 4th Floor Speakers: Jennifer Harrell, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Based out of the […]
Small Drainage Inventory
Kojo Kamau C - 4th FloorLocation: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Speaker: Brian Schroeder, P.E. - KYTC Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!
Reinforcement 1
Pheoris West C - 3rd FloorLocation: Pheoris West C - 3rd Floor Speaker: Jake Jyrkama - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: We all know reinforcement makes our product stronger, more durable, and easier to handle. But how does it […]