Keys to a Solid Pipe Specification: An Interactive Session

Location: Kojo Kamau A – 4th Floor

Speakers:  Jennifer Harrell, P.E. – American Concrete Pipe Association

Presentation Description:

Developing clear, comprehensive pipe specifications is critical to successful infrastructure projects. Ambiguities in specifications can lead to delays, installation challenges, and performance failures. In this highly interactive session, Keys to a Solid Pipe Specification, attendees will actively collaborate to identify the essential components of effective specifications.

Using real-world case studies—featuring both successes and lessons learned—we’ll explore the direct impact of well-crafted specifications on project outcomes. Through group discussions and hands-on activities, participants will work together to develop a practical checklist for creating robust pipe specifications.

By the end of the session, attendees will have co-created a valuable tool they can apply to future projects. The finalized checklist will be available for download as a reference. Join us to sharpen your skills, contribute to a shared resource, and support the development of efficient, sustainable infrastructure systems.

Speaker Bio:

Based out of the heart of the US, Jennifer has been working with the ACPA since April of 2020. As the South Central Region Engineer with the American Concrete Pipe Association, she assists & supports the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana Department of Transportation officials, and other public & private stakeholders in meeting their critical infrastructure needs. Jennifer’s focus is on asset management, specification consultation, technical training, grassroot efforts, and infrastructure installation best-practices for reinforced concrete pipe and boxes.

Jennifer worked in municipal government for 12 years as a Hydraulics Engineer and a Project Manager and has 8 years of experience on the consulting side. She has more than 23 years of experience in all aspects of civil engineering, project planning and management. Her expertise of asset management and municipal planning includes research and analysis, budgeting, contract management, specification writing, QA/QC, inspection, construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. Her background encompasses work in public and private sectors as well as manufacturing.