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Drycast box sections for a precast concrete box culvert, specified for a new road to connect the Navajo town of Alamo with Interstate 40 in New Mexico, represent a milestone. In a state where wet-cast box sections and cast-in-place construction have been a preferred product and construction method, the use of dry-cast concrete boxes on a […]
(Storm Water Solutions.com) – Several states join call to celebrate industry’s contributions to society Governors across the U.S. are dedicating a week this summer to some of the most overlooked, taken-for-granted, yet irreplaceable products on Earth. For the first time, National Concrete Pipe Week will be observed from Aug. 16 to 22, 2015 as the nation […]
(Storm Water Solutions.com) – The industry will gather Jan. 4 to 7 at University of Texas – Arlington More than 400 engineers, executives, owners and other professionals representing the North America concrete pipe industry will gather in Arlington, Texas, next January for the 2016 ACPA Pipe Show—a trade show exclusively for the concrete pipe industry. Created […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – The winners were recognized during a ceremony at the organization’s annual Pipe School held in Orlando. The American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) announced winners of its Qcast Awards, which are designed to recognize plants that stand above the rest on the most important measures of production quality. The ACPA’s “Quality Cast” Plant Certification Program, commonly known as […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – Concrete pipe professionals also reviewed recent progress & mapped out strategy for year ahead at the meeting The 106th Annual Convention of the American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) featured the election of a new chairman and board of directors, awards for top plants and individuals, presentations by staff and guests and a look at […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – ACPA reviews recent progress, strategic plan for coming year at annual meeting Three full days of planning sessions, committee meetings and networking activities were on tap as more than 125 leaders of the North American precast concrete pipe and box culvert industry gathered at the 106th Annual Convention of the American Concrete Pipe […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – QCast Awards recognize plants scoring 95% or better on 2013 quality audits To recognize those plants that stand above the rest on the most important measures of production quality, the American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) established its annual QCast Awards. The ACPA’s “Quality Cast” Plant Certification Program, commonly known as QCast, is the recognized […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – National awards recognize excellence in workplace safety To underscore the concrete pipe industry’s commitment to continuous improvement, the American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) established the Chairman’s Safety Awards , which recognize individual plants and/or companies that have implemented successful safety initiatives resulting in a safer and more productive workplace. This is the 13th year […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – Industry to gather to learn lessons from the past and plan for better future More than 300 concrete pipe professionals from across North America will gather in Houston for the 2014 ACPA Pipe School, an annual industry highlight featuring world-class training, education and networking. Scheduled for Feb. 11 to 14, prior to the 2014 […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – Investigative series shines light on one city’s looming infrastructure crisis A recent investigative report by CBC News in Canada vividly illustrates that aging infrastructure problems are not limited to the U.S. In its four-part series, “Sudbury’s Big Fix,” which examined the state of bridges in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, CBC learned that at least a […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – Mike Hook will work with members to increase awareness, market share The American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) announced that it has promoted Mike Hook to the position of Western region engineer. Hook has served as the ACPA’s Arizona engineer on a part-time basis since 2010. “Mike has done an outstanding job over the past […]
(StormWaterSolutions) – American Concrete Pipe Association joins SWIC to advance private investment in water projects The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA), the voice of the concrete pipe industry, announced that it has joined the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Coalition (SWIC). The SWIC is an alliance of corporations, public organizations, industry trade associations and others working to advance […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – State is ranked highest for transportation infrastructure According to a study by CNBC, which measured each state’s transportation system by the value of goods shipped by air, land and water, as well as the quality of roads and availability of air travel, Texas ranks No. 1 for overall transportation infrastructure. “A viable transportation system […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – Post-installation inspection demos at ACPA member plants generate excellent feedback As post-installation inspection (PII) of underground storm systems becomes accepted practice in municipalities across the nation, the American Concrete Pipe Assn. (ACPA) has stepped up its efforts to provide hands-on experience and tools to contractors, consulting engineers and Department of Transportation personnel. Dozens of post-installation […]
(StormWaterSolutions.com) – “Spring Training” event includes plant tours, demonstrations, DOT panels More than 250 pipe industry professionals from across North America will gather Feb. 28 to March 2 in Orlando, Fla., for the 2012 ACPA Pipe School. Held prior to the 2012 Precast Show, this year’s Pipe School features key speakers, a DOT (Department of Transportation) […]