Russell Tripp, President American Concrete Pipe Association As we round out 2018 and look to identify trends for 2019, one constant is the strength of the reinforced concrete pipe market. […]
By County Materials Corporation The City of Waukesha, Wisconsin teamed with Waukesha County and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to address concerns about increasing local and regional traffic volumes […]
For several years now, the U.S. concrete pipe industry has witnessed a relentless attack on both professional engineers and the authority of local governments to set technical specifications for culvert, […]
Jason Allen, P.E., Director Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association Offering education and PDHs, free lunch, and opportunities for networking and sales, the Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association’s Plant Tours are a win-win […]
By: Richard Edgar Hancock Concrete Products LLC The new 14-foot x 14-foot dual precast concrete box culvert on Grand Forks County, ND BRO-0018 (035) replaced a wooden bridge, one of approximately […]
Failed thermoplastic or corrugated metal drainage systems, from the wild fires in California to the hurricane damage in Texas and Florida, were identified as the primary cause of many road […]
The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) applauds the U.S. Congress for including the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) in the final version of the H.R. 302, the “FAA Reauthorization Act […]
Members of the Oklahoma Concrete Pipe Association celebrated Concrete Pipe Week at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Governor Fallin signed a Proclamation recognizing Concrete Pipe Week in Oklahoma. Adam Sharpe (Rinker), […]
During his visit to the Forterra Pipe and Precast production facility in Billings, MT on July 20, Montana Senator Jon Tester was fascinated by zero slump concrete. While observing the […]
Please join us in congratulating the Rinker Materials Team in Alexandria LA as they celebrate receiving the 2017 ACPA Chairman’s Quality Award! The Chairman Quality Award started back in 2015. […]
Purpose: To recognize agencies which have demonstrated creative and innovative accomplishments through projects that have been designed utilizing precast concrete pipe or boxes. Promote public awareness of the activities and […]
The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) celebrates Concrete Pipe Week on August 19-25, 2018. The Texas Concrete Pipe Association (TCPA) participated by requesting a proclamation and meeting with Texas Governor […]
The TCPA hosted a BBQ welcome reception at the Fort Worth Water Gardens for the TPWA annual summer conference held in Fort Worth, June 27th. Pictured are Alena Mikhaylova with […]
RESILIENT RINGS – A visit with 2018 American Concrete Pipe Association Chairman Mark Omelaniec …Tripp and ACPA members have a seasoned leader in 2018 Chairman Mark Omelaniec, president of British […]
Article by Russell Tripp and Cliff Ohlwiler Published in Issue 3 of Concrete Plant International One of the many advances in the reinforced concrete precast box and manhole production industry […]
Concrete pipe and precast box producers work with suppliers to advance the technology of their products to maintain a competitive edge, while suppling rigid products for drainage systems and culverts […]
ACPA President, Russell Tripp, P.E. comments on experiential learning and the role of concrete pipe plants in that learning model. Tripp notes that the editorial in the CPI 5-2017 (October) […]
The Rinker Materials Phoenix staff hosted a presentation and plant tour for the FHWA Arizona Division engineering staff on November 28. The group was first provided an hour presentation on […]
The Arkansas Chapter – ACPA partnered with Arkansas DOT (ArDOT) to conduct the 2017 Annual Training Day in North Little Rock, AR on November 15, 2017. Personnel from Maintenance, Roadway, State […]
Two orders lead the American Concrete Pipe Association 2017 agenda: staff transition and message reinforcement. Ahead of the annual convention in March, the group announced that Russell Tripp, P.E., would […]
As the world’s most commonly used building material, concrete offers a wealth of features that make it the material for building projects everywhere, both above and below ground. Behind the […]
Producer members of the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) began retooling the concrete pipe industry in the mid to late 90s to accommodate market demand and the production of 21st […]
Spokane, Washington is completing a network of buried concrete combined sewer overflow (CSO) structures to store excess water during heavy rainstorms and rapid snowmelt, until the storm surge subsides and […]
APWA PWX 2017 was a great success for the concrete pipe industry, providing a valuable platform to raise awareness about the concrete pipe industry with public works professionals across North […]
City of Astatula Proclamation Although Concrete Pipe Week is officially this week, some have gotten an early start to recognizing the importance of concrete pipe and its many manufacturers. Concrete […]
The annual Subcommittee on Construction meeting is taking place this week in Cincinnati, Ohio. Total attendance is 230 people with representation from 43 state DOT’s, the District of Columbia, several […]
University Region’s Lansing TSC was recognized at the Aug. 17 Operations Executive Staff meeting for receiving the American Concrete Pipe Association award for their quick and professional work in an […]
ACPA Staff and Members attended the Annual Subcommittee on Materials dinner in Phoenix AZ on August 8. ACPA was the sponsor of the event.
National Concrete Pipe Week was celebrated August 20 through 26. Arkansas concrete pipe producing companies celebrated by thanking those who make the industry successful with a visit to Governor Hutchinson’s […]
Purpose: To recognize agencies which have demonstrated creative and innovative accomplishments through projects that have been designed utilizing precast concrete pipe or boxes. Promote public awareness of the activities and […]
ASTM pipe committees make an impact on water systems and safety By Cicely Enright Published in the July/August Issue of ASTM Standardization News While it’s not completely clear how much […]