ACPA finalizes 2024 Pipe School and Pipe Show agenda

Source: American Concrete Pipe Association, Irving, Texas The American Concrete Pipe Association has opened registration for its largest annual gathering, the Pipe School and Pipe Show. Next year’s edition runs January 29-February 1 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Frisco, Texas. True to a “Engineered Strength. Proven Resilience. Undeniable Sustainability” theme, it will feature a dynamic keynote…

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Spahn moves from Concrete Pipe to Concrete Masonry Checkoff

American Concrete Pipe Association Vice President of Operations Kim Spahn, P.E. has been appointed the inaugural Concrete Masonry Checkoff chief executive officer. An exhaustive national search to fill the position attracted more than 300 applicants, Spahn quickly emerging as the CMC Board’s top choice given her unique background and skill set. “We really valued Kim’s perspective as a civil engineer…

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Campaign clarifies safety responsibilities in concrete pumping operations

Sources: American Concrete Pumping Association, Lewis Center, Ohio; CP staff The American Concrete Pumping Association launched a major campaign at World of Concrete 2023, Las Vegas, to heighten awareness of ASME B30.27, Safety Standard for Material Placement Systems. With the ultimate goal of keeping every person on a job site safe, the campaign highlights accident and injury prevention measures for…

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ICPI, CRSI veteran Hawkins leads American Concrete Pipe Association

Sources: American Concrete Pipe Association, Irving, Texas; CP staff The American Concrete Pipe Association has appointed Steven Hawkins, AIA, CSI, as staff president. He arrives with 20-plus years in roles suiting the ACPA appointment, most recently serving as director of Marketing and Membership at the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, Chantilly, Va. Prior to ICPI, Hawkins was vice president and marketing…

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Flat hose, wind, lightning guides extend concrete pumping safety

Sources: American Concrete Pumping Associatin, Lewis Center, Ohio; CP staff The American Concrete Pumping Association has released Safety Bulletin: Use of Lay Flat Hose, plus updated Safety Guidelines for Wind Velocity and Lightning. The bulletin illustrates handling guidelines for using lay-flat hoses, which allow for improved flow control and lower placement rates than standard concrete boom tip hoses and suit…

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Producers, allies prepare Concrete Pipe Week messaging, outreach

Source: American Concrete Pipe Association, Irving, Texas The American Concrete Pipe Association will mark Concrete Pipe Week 2021, affirming the contributions of reinforced concrete pipe and precast to quality of life. The theme of this year’s event, August 15-21, is “Impacting Communities with the Resilience of Concrete Pipe,” a nod to ACPA members’ role in a community’s infrastructure, financial state,…

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NSSGA veteran O’Neill-Kaumo to replace ACPA CEO Voigt

Sources: American Concrete Pavement Association, Rosemont, Ill.  Laura O’Neill-Kaumo will assume the American Concrete Pavement Association president and chief executive officer posts on July 12, arriving from the American Council of Engineering Companies, Washington, D.C., where as chief operating officer she served engineers engaged in federal infrastructure work. Prior to ACEC, she was National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association senior…

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MANUFACTURERS – MARCH 2021

David de Garis will retire as branch manager of Columbia Concrete Block Machine Australia in July, capping a nearly four-decade career with Columbia Machine Inc., Vancouver, Wash. He will assist in a leadership transition over the next five months. Concurrently, Columbia Machine has appointed Nigel Butler to the new position of CCBM Australia general manager. He arrives with extensive experience…

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