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The Precast Show 2014

George R. Brown Convention Center

Houston, Texas I Feb. 13-15, 2014

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2 Precast Makes It PossIble

Houston – A City witH A BiG PersonAlity

The fourth largest city in the United States, Houston features award-

winning restaurants, an endless array of entertainment options,

sprawling green spaces and a wonderfully comfortable winter

climate, with February highs in the mid 60s (F). That makes Houston the

perfect place for The Precast Show 2014.

Ranking as a top city for business travelers and an international business

hub, Houston is also one of the South’s cultural art centers. The Bayou City

draws an estimated 34 million visitors annually with a modern mix of vibrant

nightclubs, professional sports teams, cutting-edge performing arts, and

highly acclaimed museums and theme parks. It is home to NASA and the

internationally famous Johnson Space Center.

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Houston – A City witH A BiG PersonAlityWith a city population of 2.2 million and a metropolitan area of 6.1 million,

Houston is big and bold. Spread out over 600 square miles, the city is

larger than the entire state of Maryland, but easy to get around. Downtown

Houston features free bus transportation weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to

6:30 p.m. The downtown district that includes the George R. Brown

Convention Center has benefited from more than $4 billion in public and

private development in the last decade.

You’ll find a full range of restaurants – from Tex-Mex to gourmet – within a

few minutes of the Convention Center, along with sports bars, nightclubs

and cultural venues. Houston has it all!

Find out more about downtown Houston at: www.downtownhouston.org.

Five reAsons to Come to tHe PreCAst sHow

1. Talk with equipment experts on the trade

show floor

2. Prepare for the post-recession economy

3. Networking, networking, networking

4. Lots of excellent industry-specific training

5. Special events in and around Houston

trAde sHow Hours

Thursday, Feb. 13 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Precast Show Sneak Peek

Grand opening for all trade show attendees;

includes hors d’oeuvres and host bar

Friday, Feb. 14 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Buffet Lunch on Show Floor from

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 15 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Buffet Lunch on Show Floor from

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.



wHAt’s insideExhibitor Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Precast Show Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Hotel and Travel Details . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Optional Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Precast University Courses . . . . . . . . 12-15

Precast Show Educational Tracks

Advanced Technical and Sustainability . . 16-17

Management and Administration. . . . 18-19

Production and Safety . . . . . . . . . 20-22

Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

Professional Development . . . . . . . 24-25

Sponsored Education (Titan II). . . . . . . 25

Educational Course Planner . . . . . . . . 26-27

ACPA Events and Education. . . . . . . . 28-31

ACPA Schedule at a Glance . . . . . . . . 29

ACPA Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ACPA Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . 30

ACPA Course Highlights. . . . . . . . . . 31

Registration Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 32

Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35

imPortAnt dAtesRegistration Opens: Oct. 7, 2013

Early Bird Discount Ends: Jan. 7, 2014

Industry Meetings Begin: Feb. 12, 2014

Precast Show Education: Feb. 13-15, 2014

Trade Show Dates: Feb. 13-15, 2014

Premier sPonsor

www.press-seal.com

tHe PreCAst sHow APP – CominG tHis FAllIt’s everything you need to know about The Precast Show – in

your pocket. Download the mobile app for your phone and you’ll

have all the trade show details at your fingertips. New this year:

the app will feature a log-in that will automatically sync your

registration schedule to your app calendar. Use the app to search

exhibitors, find the products you want to see, set appointments

with exhibitors, view the educational program, set up your

calendar – and more. If you have a smart phone, it’s an easy way

to enhance your trade show experience and make the most of

your time in Houston.

The Precast Show app will be available later this fall. Visit the

iTunes Store or the Android Store (Google play) and search for

“The Precast Show.” For all other phones visit

ThePrecastShow.org, where you’ll find a link to the app.


tHe PreCAst sHow 2014 exHiBitorsAs of Sept. 25, 2013ExhibitOr NamE bOOth#

A.L. Patterson Inc. 644

Advanced Concrete Technologies Inc. 639

Agru America Inc. 545

A-Lok Products Inc. 915

American Step Company Inc. 1051

AMG - apilion 748

Amifast Corp. 1146

Automacad Concrete Inc. 649

BASF Corporation 615

Bauverlag BV GmbH 559

Bekaert 957

Besser Company 500

BFS 958

BIK Hydraulics Ltd. 1717

Bi-State Rubber 1632

Blackthorn 544

Bren Inc. 1533

CAM Equipment Sales 954

CAM/EUROBEND 653

Cargotec USA Inc. HIAB 1215

Carryworld Co. Ltd. 400

CDS Inc. 1409

Chamtech Systems 1150

Chryso Inc. 952

ClearSpan Fabric Structures 1240

Clearstream Wastewater Systems Inc. 1354

Cleco Manufacturing 1031

CNA/CKC 963

Command Alkon 1523

Concrete Accessories of GA Inc. 909

Concrete Products 555

Concrete Sealants Inc. 1227

ConShield Technologies 857

Construcciones Industrializadas C8A 1304

Control Chief Corp. 1534

CPI - Concrete Plant International 1522

Cresset Chemical Company 1139

Custom Rock Formliner 1148

D & L Foundry & Supply 1335

Davis Wire Corp. 1518

Delta Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, PC 1037

Diagraph MSP an ITW Company 1337

Distinctive Molds 1622

Doosan Industrial Vehicle America Corp. 1151

Durajoint Concrete Accessories 1340

Easi-Set Worldwide 533

Eastern/Southern/Western States Steel Corp. 1235

Egan Company 1308

EJ 627

ELE International 1434

Elematic Inc. 912

Elk River Machine Co. 827

EMH Inc. 930

Engineered Wire Products 1237

Environment 21/Kistner Concrete 1303

Euclid Chemical 1241

FBE Associates Inc. 1238

Fister Inc. 1515

Formcrete Fiberglass Products Inc. 1334

FORTA Corporation 1039

Gar-Bro Manufacturing Co. 1338

GCI Pipe Products Inc. 402

Gensco Equipment (1990) Inc. 1508

Greenwood Inc. dba Trigard 853

GSE Environmental 1136

Haala Industries Inc. 1015

Haarup North America Inc. 449

Hamilton Form Company 645

Hamilton Kent 621

HawkeyePedershaab 509

Helix Steel 1436

Henry Company 744

Hess Machinery Ltd. 813

Hill and Griffith Co. 945

Hoist Liftruck Mfg. Inc. 1509

Hydronix Ltd. 1209

Hyster Company 1115

Industrial Services International 1135

Infiltrator Systems Inc. 435

InnovaCast Inc. 953

Insteel Wire Products 753

Inwesco Inc. 1439

ISL Machinery Inc. 1251

iwi group LLC 921

J. McCoy Equipment Ltd. 438

Jet Inc. 1729

Johnson Gas Appliance Co. 1035

Kalmar 1315

King Hughes Fasteners 1201

King Steel Corp. 1203

Landcon/Starcon Lifting Anchors 547

Lane International Corp. 1140

Liebherr Concrete Technology Co. 1130

Linde Material Handling N.A. Corporation 1351

Lock-Block USA Inc. 1648

LondonBoulder 403

M.A. Industries Inc. 745

Mar Mac Construction Products 1144

Marcotte Systems Ltd. 1305

Marks Metal Technology 54

Martin Engineering 1402

MCT Group Inc. 1132

Meadow Burke 939

Metal Partners Rebar 1352

Mi-Jack Products 504

Mixer Systems Inc. 527

Molenaar Betonindustrie B.V. 859

MPAQ Automation Inc. 1514

National Wire LLC 659

Neenah Foundry Co. 414

New Hampton Metal Fab 837

Northrock Industries Inc. 433

Norwalk Precast Molds 756

Norweco Inc. 1133

NOV Ameron 1521

Nox-Crete Products Group 1541

Nucor Wire Products Group 650

Numesh USA 1341

Oklahoma/Iowa Steel & Wire 758

Overton Safety Training Inc. 1415

Palfinger North America 929

Paragon Products 855

Pathfinder Systems 1200

Paul Jacks USA LLC 1727

Pennsylvania Insert Corp. 1138

Philipp America Inc. 1435

Plant Architects + Plant Outfitters 1527

Polylok/ZABEL 715

Polytek Development Corp. 655

Power Adhesives Ltd. 1137

Precise Forms Inc. 1234

PREDL Systems of North America Inc. 1438

Press-Seal Gasket Corp. 731

QMC Hydraulic Cranes 420

RATEC LLC 1532

Rebar Machine Sales Inc. 657

ReCon Wall Systems Inc. 1731

Rod Chomper Inc. 401

Romix Chemical Inc. 1631

Rostine Mfg. & Supply Inc. 1131

Scale-Tron Inc./ConcreteMixers.Biz 908

Schlusselbauer North America LLC 1009

Schnell S.p.A. 1350

Shuttlelift 1433

Sicoma North America Inc. 439

SIGMA Corp. 532

Sika Corporation 708

SIMEM America Corp. 432

Sioux Corp. 1423

SIP Industries/Serampore 1545

Skako Concrete Inc. 408

Smith Truck Cranes 1735

Smooth-On Inc. 1539

SOMMER Anlagentechnik GmbH 1336

Southern Copper & Supply 752

Spancrete 637

Spillman Company 709

SSL/Surecast West 1549

STACK-IT Inc. 1045

Standley Batch Systems Inc. 1208

StoneTerra Inc. 1535

Strike Products 831

Strong Products LLC 539

Superior Walls of America Ltd. 1640

Taylor Machine Works Inc. 519

TEKA North America Inc. 1245

Texaloy Foundry Company Inc. 926

Thermomass 754

Titan II/Muka Development Group 809

TLK Precision 1614

Trelleborg Pipe Seals Milford 819

Tricon Precast Ltd. 656

Tucker’s Machine & Steel Service Inc. 1419

Tuf-Tite Inc. 1230

U.S. Foundry & Mfg. Corp. 1345

U.S.F. Fabrication Inc. 1145

Ultra-Span Technologies Inc. 404

Universal Polymer & Rubber 951

US Formliner 1517

Verti-Crete LLC 1050

Voeller Mixers Inc. 1309

W.P. Hilts & Co. 845

WestBlock Systems 557

Western Forms 609

Wire Mesh Corp. 445

X-Tec North America 549

Xypex Chemical Corp. 1255


tHe PreCAst sHow sCHeduleA day-by-day schedule for The Precast Show, including NPCA and

ACPA activities.

mondAy, FeB. 101:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. NPCA Exhibitor Registration Open

(Show Floor)

tuesdAy, FeB. 116:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ACPA Plant Tours at Rinker, Hanson

and Insteel Wire

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ACPA Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. NPCA Exhibitor Registration Open

(Show Floor)

Noon – 5:00 p.m. NPCA Registration Open

(Hilton Americas)

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ACPA Pipe School Open Session with

Keynote Speaker

1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ACPA Pipe School Concurrent

Sessions in Quality,

Sales/Marketing, Engineering and

Production

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ACPA Reception

wednesdAy, FeB. 126:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NPCA Registration Open

(Hilton Americas)

6:30 a.m. –7:00 a.m. NPCA Continental Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ACPA Registration Open

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. NPCA Manhole Product Committee

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. NPCA Product Lifting Systems

Task Force

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. NPCA Stormwater Management

Product Committee

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. NPCA Technical Committee

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. NPCA Wall Product Committee

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. NPCA Water and Wastewater

Product Committee

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. ACPA Optional Orientation

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m NPCA Exhibitor Registration Open

(Show Floor)

8:05 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ACPA Pipe School Concurrent



Production


9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. NPCA PCPS Product Committee

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. NPCA Safety, Health and

Environmental Committee

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. NPCA Sustainability Committee

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. NPCA Utility Structures

Product Committee

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. NPCA Building Product Committee

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. NPCA Education Committee

11:00 a.m. – Noon NPCA Quality Assurance Committee

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ACPA Awards Lunch




Production

1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. NPCA Plant Tour (boxed lunches

served at 12:30 p.m.)

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NPCA Sponsored Education (Titan II)

tHursdAy, FeB. 136:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NPCA Registration Open

(Hilton Americas)

7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. NPCA Precast University – PQS Day 1

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Precast Show Education

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Optional Event: City of Houston

Bicycle Tour

8:00 a.m. – Noon NPCA Exhibitor Registration Open

(Show Floor)




Production

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NPCA Registration Open (George R.

Brown Convention Center)

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ACPA Safety Awards Lunch

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. CUP and Sustainability

Awards Luncheon




Production

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Precast Show Bookstore Open

1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. NPCA Precast University – PQS Day 1

continues

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Precast Show PDH Series –

Manhole/Utility

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. AIA Continuing Education

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Precast Show “Sneak Peek”

Reception (includes h’ors d’oeuvres

and host bar – open to all attendees)

FridAy, FeB. 146:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. NPCA Registration Open

7:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. NPCA Precast University – PQS Day 2

(with lunch on trade show floor)



Sessions in Quality, Engineering and

Production; Miscellaneous

Meetings and Sessions

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Precast Show Bookstore Open

9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Precast Show

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Buffet Lunch on Trade Show Floor

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Product Demonstration

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NPCA Precast University – PQS Day 2

continues

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Precast Show Education

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. NPCA Quality Awards on

Trade Show Floor

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. NPCA Master Precaster Meeting,

Reception, Dinner (by invitation)

sAturdAy6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NPCA Registration Open

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. NPCA Educational Foundation Board

Meeting/Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. NPCA Precast University –

PQS II-Safety: Precast Module

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. NPCA Nominating Committee


10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Precast Show Bookstore Open

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Precast Show

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Buffet Lunch on the Trade Show Floor

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Product Demonstration

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. NPCA Affiliates Forum on

Trade Show Floor

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. NPCA Pinnacle Awards Presentations

on Trade Show Floor

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NPCA New Member Reception

on Trade Show Floor

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. NPCA Yoakum Award Committee

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. NPCA Committee Chair Meeting

7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. NPCA Salute to Excellence

sundAy8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. NPCA Executive Committee

9:30 a.m. – Noon NPCA Board of Directors

Note: The information in this schedule is subject to change. For the latest schedule information and other news, please visit ThePrecastShow.org or download The Precast Show app this fall.


Hotel And trAvel

Questions?

Contact the National Precast Concrete

Association: (800) 366-7731 toll free;

(317) 571-9500 international

Convention Center

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida De Las Americas

Houston, TX 77010

Phone: (713) 853-8000

www.houstonconventionctr.com

Hotel reservAtions

Headquarters Hotel

Hilton Americas

1600 Lamar Street

Houston, TX 77010

Local Phone Number:

(713) 739-8000

Phone Reservations: (800) 236-2905

(Group Code: 1PC)

Online Reservations:

ThePrecastShow.org/hotel

NPCA rate: $185 plus tax per night

Early Bird Cutoff – Jan. 7, 2014

When calling by phone be sure to identify

yourself as an attendee of The Precast

Show to receive the discounted hotel room

rate. Although the headquarters hotel is

large, it could sell out quickly, so make

your reservations as early as possible. All

reservations are based on availability and

must be made by Jan. 7, 2014 to receive the

discounted Precast Show rate.

dePosits

All room reservations require a deposit

of one night’s room and tax for each

reservation. Failure to check in on the

scheduled date of arrival will result in the

loss of the room for the remainder of the

stay.

Hotel PArkinG

Overnight Parking Self: $20 (plus tax)

Overnight Parking Valet: $32 (plus tax)

Note: Hourly parking rates are also

available

internet ACCess

$14.95 for 24 hours; $6.95 one-hour

Complimentary Access is provided in

Main Lobby, Pool Deck, Café, Lobby Bar

and Java Jive

suPer sHuttle rAtes From

AirPorts to Hilton AmeriCAs-

Houston

$23 from George Bush/IAH

$19 from Hobby Airport

Reservations preferred

Please call (800) 258-3826 for more

information.

tAxi rAtes From AirPorts to

Hilton AmeriCAs-Houston

$47.50 from George Bush IAH

$24.50 from Hobby Airport


LONESTAR PRESTRESS MANuFACTuRiNG iNC. 9316 Reid Lake, Houston

Plant Hosts: Brad Boyer, president

Russell Johnson, plant manager

James Rice, sales and marketing

Phillip Devos, operations manager

Leo Rowe, sales

Property Size: 16 acres

Number of Employees: 50-plus

Years in Business: 21

Products: Easi-Set and Easi-Span Precast Concrete Buildings;

Prestressed Concrete Poles; Manholes; Pull Boxes; Eco Blocks;

Pipeline Weights

Mixing and Production Equipment: One 30-ton Cat and one

20-ton Cat forklift, one 5,000 pound Doosan forklift; 10-ton

overhead crane; 60 ton mobile crane; 7 steel casting tables with

tilt; 2 Easi-Span roof non-tilt tables; pole bats; A, B, C1, C2 batch

plant: Mixer Systems 1 Yard Horizontal mixer with E150 series

Batching Control.

interesting Jobs and Projects: City of Houston-Southeast Water

Plant Electrical Buildings, Corpus Christi Rapid Transit Natural

Gas Vehicle Fueling Project-Switchgear Building, Seguin Schertz,

Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) and San Antonio Water

Systems (SAWS) Expansion-various plant buildings including two

40’x60’x24’.

Camera/Video Equipment: No

oFFiCiAl trAvel AGenCyAltour has been selected as the

official travel agency for The Precast

Show 2014. Altour will search for the

lowest available airfare from your city

of departure to Houston. All tickets

purchased are subject to a $29 service

fee per ticket.

Altour Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(Eastern Standard Time)

Phone: (317) 844-8735

Toll free: (800) 428-6186

Fax: (317) 573-0679

reGister eArly And sAve

Take advantage of our Early Bird discount

rates and save money when you register

before midnight, Jan. 7, 2014 (Pacific

Standard Time). Look inside for this year’s

outstanding lineup of training courses,

special events, awards programs and

association meetings – all wrapped

around the industry’s most important

equipment and services trade show.

All-inclusive full packages and a la carte

pricing are available, so you can choose

the pricing option that’s best for you. See

the registration worksheet in this book to

plan your Precast Show experience.

online reGistrAtion

Save time, save paper and get the

latest details about The Precast Show

when you visit ThePrecastShow.org and

register online. Online registration opens

Oct. 7, 2013. If you have any questions

about registration or any other show

details, please call the National Precast

Concrete Association: (800) 366-7731

toll free; (317) 571-9500 international.

oPtionAl events wednesdAy, FeBruAry 12

PlAnt tour (with boxed lunches)1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

*Boxed lunches available at 12:30 p.m., followed by boarding of the motorcoach

Price: $55 Early Bird (NPCA/ACPA/PCi member)

$60 Pre-Show (NPCA/ACPA/PCi member)

$65 Onsite (NPCA/ACPA/PCi member)

$155 Nonmember


oPtionAl events& industry AwArdstHursdAy, FeB. 13 ExPERiENCE THE CiTY BikE TOuR 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Price: $60 Early Bird (NPCA/ACPA/PCi member)



$85 Nonmember

Price includes bike rental, tour guide, bottled water, all taxes

and gratuities.

Experience downtown Houston from the seat of a bicycle. This unique

tour gives you a bird’s eye view of the dazzling downtown area of the

nation’s fourth largest city. We’ll take advantage of one of the newest

trends in Houston, the Bike Share Program, as we begin the adventure

at the Hilton Americas and ride through the streets, learning about

Houston’s dynamic history, while enjoying the fresh air. Your tour will

take you by Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros and proceed

to Allen’s Landing, where Houston was founded in 1836. From here you

will see the Theater District before riding out to our very popular green

space, Buffalo Bayou. Along the newly renovated paths you will have

the opportunity to see natural wonders, while the skyline of Houston is

in your background. This is sure to be a great morning for any cyclist or

outdoor enthusiast.

CREATiVE uSE OF PRECAST ANd SuSTAiNABiLiTY AwARdS LuNCHEON11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Hilton Americas Houston

Price: $30 Early Bird (NPCA/ACPA/PCi

member)

$40 Pre-Show (NPCA/ACPA/PCi

member)


Join us for this special luncheon event where

we spotlight the industry’s innovators and

sustainable manufacturers. The CUP and

Sustainability Awards Luncheon will feature

projects from these two NPCA awards

competitions and include video presentations of

the winners.

Sustainability Awards Sponsored by

CUP Awards Sponsored by



FridAy, FeB. 14

QuALiTY ASSuRANCE AwARdS5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Included in all registrations

On the trade show floor

Safety and quality are two of the critical

components of any precast concrete

plant’s operation, and this year we’re

honored to present the NPCA Safety Awards and the Plant

Certification Quality Awards and Anniversary Awards in a special

location on the trade show floor. Join us as we present the

Quality Award of Merit to plants with the top 25 scores in the

certification program; the Quality Award of Excellence for the top

three certification scores; the 5, 10, 15 and 20 year certification

awards.

sAturdAy, FeBruAry 15PiNNACLE AwARdS2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Included in all registrations

On the trade show floor

SALuTE TO ExCELLENCE7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Hilton Americas – Houston

The annual Precast Show

celebration, the Salute to Excellence will feature outstanding

local entertainment, a fabulous dinner and the presentation

of the Pinnacle Award. We will also be presenting the Master

Precaster Class of 2014. Graduates will receive graduation

certificates and gold hardhats that symbolize their new status as

Master Precasters.

Price: member with Full Package

$45 Early Bird (NPCA/ACPA/PCi member)



$25 Child

$125 Nonmember with Full Package

trade show only/A la Carte

$95 Early Bird (NPCA/ACPA/PCi member)



$160 Nonmember

Salute to Excellence Sponsored by

www.press-seal.com


PQS LEVEL I – PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOLStart with the fundamentals of precasting in NPCA’s Production and Quality School (PQS).

Explore the fundamentals required to manufacture quality precast concrete – including raw

materials, reinforcement, batching and mixing, production practices and quality control.

PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOL

PQS LEVEL II – PRECAST PROFESSIONAL SERIESAfter completing PQS, you will advance to the next stage of Precast University, PQS Level II,

where you will choose an area of concentration and focus on coursework in one

of four specialties:

PRODUCTION

SAFETY

TECHNICAL

QUALITY CONTROL

PQS LEVEL III – LEADERSHIP CAPSTONEPrecast University then allows you to continue your training by attending our Capstone Course,

where you will learn leadership best practices and management principles that will enable you

to advance your career.

LEADERSHIP

MASTER PRECASTERAt the top level of Precast University is NPCA’s Master Precaster. As an NPCA Master Precaster,

you will have successfully completed Production and Quality School Level I, all four Level II

courses, and mastered the Leadership Capstone Course.

MASTER PRECASTER

tAke your CAreer to A new level witH PreCAst universityNow you can take charge of your career with a clear path to NPCA’s Master Precaster designation. NPCA’s Precast

University offers precast-specific training with comprehensive programs for production, safety, technical, quality

control and leadership. Get certified in one or more of these critical areas – or go all the way to the top of your

profession and earn NPCA’s Master Precaster designation.

Offered annually during The Precast Show and online, Precast University coursework gives you the tools and the

credibility to advance your career by learning from the leading experts in the industry.


LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE

(PQS) LEVEL III

QUALITY

CONTROL

(PQS) LEVEL II

OptionalPrestress

Specialization

To earn a Quality Control

Precast Professional designation you must

complete:

PQS Level I

PQS Level II – QA/QC

PQS II – Safety

PQS Level III – Leadership

TECHNICAL

(PQS) LEVEL II

OptionalPrestress

Specialization

To earn a Technical


complete:

PQS Level I

PQS Level II – Technical

PQS Level II – Safety


PRODUCTION

(PQS) LEVEL II

OptionalPrestress

Specialization

To earn a Production


complete:

PQS Level I

PQS Level II – Production



SAFETY

(PQS) LEVEL II

OptionalPrestress

Specialization

To earn a Safety


complete:

PQS Level I




PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOL

(PQS) LEVEL I(English & Spanish)

OptionalPrestress Specialization

MASTER PRECASTER

To earn a NPCA Master Precaster designation you must complete:

PQS Level I

PQS Level II – Technical

PQS Level II – QA/QC





nPCA’s PreCAst universityAs part of its mission to develop comprehensive educational resources for the precast concrete industry, NPCA provides plant

personnel with in-depth learning opportunities taught by expert industry instructors as part of Precast University. Comprised of special

topic “schools,” Precast University courses involve a multi-day commitment that includes extensive curriculum and an exam.

The requirements for PQS II –

Safety have been updated to

better accommodate participants

who have already earned an

OSHA Safety Card. Participants

who meet one of the following

requirements will receive full

credit for completion of PQS II –

Safety:

• Successfulcompletionof

NPCA’s PQS II – Safety: Precast

Module AND hold a valid

OSHA 10-hour Safety Card

• HoldavalidOSHA30-hour

Construction Safety and Card

• HoldavalidOSHAAuthorized

Trainer Card

For those with an OSHA 30-hour

orOSHAauthorizedtrainercard,

you must submit a copy of your

valid OSHA card along with the

application to NPCA in order to

receive credit for PQS II – Safety.

The application can be found on

precast.org.

PQS – PROduCTiON ANd QuALiTY SCHOOL LEVEL i (PQSi)

Mel C. Marshall, Mel C. Marshall

Industrial Consultants Inc.

Sam Lines, MBA, Concrete Sealants

Inc.

Evan Gurley, NPCA

NPCA’s Production and Quality School

(PQS I) is the flagship course, and the

perfect starting point to provide plant

personnel with the fundamentals of

quality precast concrete manufacturing.

Designed especially for all production

personnel and QC inspectors, this course

covers all aspects of manufactured

concrete production, from raw materials

to post-pour inspection, with special

emphasis on maintaining high quality

throughout the entire manufacturing

process. This course satisfies the plant

certification requirement of the 10th

edition of the NPCA Quality Control

Manual for Precast and Prestressed

Plants.

Attendees who successfully complete

PQS Level i will be able to:

• Identifythekeycomponentsfor

making quality precast concrete and

proper handling techniques for each

• Describeindetailtheentire

manufacturing process of producing

quality precast concrete from pre-

production to post-production

• Calculatetheimpactoftemperature

of aggregates, cement and water on

concrete mixes

• Convertmetricreinforcementbarsizes

to ASTM standard reinforcing bar sizes

• Explainthefundamentalelements

of a quality concrete mix design and

troubleshoot potential mix design

flaws

• Createaqualitycontrolmanual

specific to their plant production

practices while incorporating industry

best practices

PQS – Thursday, Feb. 13 (day 1)

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

PQS – Friday, Feb. 14 (day 2)

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please Note: Participants in this school

are required to attend both days of class

and pass the exam to obtain a certificate

of course completion. Please make your

travel arrangements accordingly.

PQS2 – PQS ii – PROduCTiON (PQSii)

Mel Marshall Sam Lines Evan Gurley

Barry Fleck Chris Kemp

Claude GoguenSkip Francies


Barry Fleck, A.L. Patterson Inc.

Chris Kemp, Smith-Midland Corp.

Skip Francies, A.L. Patterson Inc.

Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP, NPCA

PQS Level II – Production is designed

for plant personnel who will benefit

from a comprehensive understanding

of precast-specific production practices

in four key areas: lifting and handling;

reinforcement; lean manufacturing; and

patching and repair. This course will go

beyond the fundamentals explored in

PQS Level I to prepare students to think

critically about the links between these

four areas and common plant production

and safety issues. Course participants

will go in-depth in exploring these topics,

discussing best practices and learning

to address production challenges in

their plants. Shift supervisors, team

leaders, production managers, batch

plant operators, engineering and drafting

personnel and those who aspire to these

positions should attend.


PQS Level ii – Production will be able to:

• Explainthekeyconceptsoflean

manufacturing and develop an action

plan for implementing simple lean

techniques upon returning to their plant

• Identifythedifferencebetween

structural and cosmetic repairs and

employ the appropriate patching/repair

techniques for each

• Comparethebenefitsofsteeland

fiber reinforcement and describe the

best applications for each

• Analyzethecurrentliftingandhandling

techniques in your plant and assess

these techniques to identify potential

areas of improvement for plant safety

PQS ii – Production

Thursday, Feb. 13 (day 1)

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

PQS ii – Production

Friday, Feb. 14 (day 2)

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.




of course completion. Please plan your


PS6 – PQS ii – SAFETY: PRECAST MOduLE

Gus Gonzalez, Safe-T-at Work

LLC

This PQS module is a

comprehensive, precast-

specific course that

examines safety issues

associated with the precast

production process.

Course topics include: precast plant

hazards; batching plant hazards; molds

and forms; rebar and cage fabrication;

curing and finishing; overhead crane and

rigging; hand and power tool safety; and

forklifts. Upon completion of this course,

employees will be well grounded in safety

as it applies to the precast industry. Those

attendees who successfully complete

the course and hold a valid OSHA 10-hour

Safety Card can receive credit for PQS

Level II – Safety by presenting their cards

at the conclusion of the course.


PQS Level ii – Safety: Precast Module

will be able to:

• Identifypotentialsafetyhazardsinyour

precast plant

• Applytechniquesandimplement

programs to improve plant safety

• Leadtoolboxtalksonsafetytopics

• Developactionplanstoaddressplant

safety concerns

PQS ii – Safety: Precast Module

Saturday, Feb. 15

7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

PQS3 – PQS iii – LEAdERSHiP (PQS iii)

Greg Chase, Chase

Consulting

Attendees who complete

this course will learn

valuable leadership

principles they can

immediately apply to

their management style in their precast

concrete manufacturing facilities. Learn

how to recruit, hire, train and develop

employees by communicating effectively,

leading by example and celebrating

success. Additional topics include

time management, goal-setting, stress

management and diversity. Owners,

managers, supervisors and those who

aspire to hold such positions in the future

are encouraged to attend this course.


PQS Level iii – Leadership will be able

to:

• Employeffectiveleadershipskillsat

precast operations

• Adaptmanagementstylestothe

diverse workforces in precast plants

• Identifyeffectivemethodstoimprove

employee performance

• Communicateeffectivelywithall

employees – from hourly to senior

management

PQS iii – Leadership

Thursday, Feb. 13 (day 1)

7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

PQS iii – Leadership

Friday, Feb. 14 (day 2)

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.




of course completion. Please plan your


Gus Gonzalez

Greg Chase


AT1 – ENViRONMENTAL LABELS FOR YOuR PROduCTS: THE SCOOP ON EPdS ANd PCRSThursday, Feb. 13

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Emily Lorenz, P.E., LEED

AP, SevGen Consulting

Heard of EPD’s yet?

If not, you will. EPD

requests are on the rise

for all types of building materials. An

environmental product declaration (EPD)

is a standardized method of measuring

the environmental impact of a product.

The EPD is written based on that

product’s category rule (PCR). Once the

PCR is complete, it becomes the basis

for a life cycle assessment (LCA). The

manufacturer then uses the PCR, the LCA

and any other relevant environmental data

to create an EPD. This course contains a

thorough explanation of the process and

what you can do to prepare yourself when

that EPD request arrives. Additionally, in

partnership with PCI and CPCI, NPCA is

currently developing a North American

Precast Concrete PCR. An update on this

project will be provided during the course.

At the conclusion of this course, you

will be able to:

• DescribeaPCR,anLCAandanEPD,

and how each is related

• Discussthepartnershipbetween

NPCA, PCI, and CPCI to create a

precast concrete PCR

• Identifywhatyoumustdotodevelop

product specific EPDs

• ExplainhowEPDswillimpactyour

business in the future

AT2 – REiNFORCEd CONCRETE dESiGNThursday, Feb. 13

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Ron Thornton, P.E.,

Industry Consultant

The proper amount and

location of reinforcing

steel to be placed in

precast products is determined through

a combination of structural analysis

and code provisions. While the final

determination should be provided by

qualified professional engineers, having a

basic knowledge of reinforced concrete

design will help producers understand

not only “how” but “why” concrete

structures are reinforced as they are. The

instructor will explain commonly used

terms such as area of steel, yield strength

and flexure, and will discuss how they

impact your product. The course will also

explore how DOT and other inspectors

can determine if the proper reinforcing

has been placed once the product is

delivered.


will be able to:

• Definetermsrelatedtoreinforced

concrete design

• Convertareaofsteeltobarsizeand

spacing or welded wire designation

• Identifycodesrelatedtoconcrete

design and how they are used

to determine minimum steel

requirements

• Recognizetheabilitiesandlimitations

of non-destructive testing instruments

for rebar placement in precast

concrete

AT3 – iNTROduCTiON TO POST-TENSiONiNGFriday, Feb. 14

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Miroslav Vejvoda, MBA,

P.E., Post-Tensioning

Institute

This course will address

the basic concepts of

post-tensioning, such as materials,

components, fabrication and installation

procedures, with examples of typical

applications. It will address the

differences between pre-tensioning and

post-tensioning, examine the advantages

of both and review typical combinations

of the two systems. This presentation will

focus on the designer’s point of view with

some basic features of post-tensioning

such as load balancing, secondary

moments, prestress losses and current

code requirements.


will be able to:

• Differentiatebetweenpre-andpost-

tensioning

• Identifykeyfeaturesofpost-tensioning

• Explaintheadvantagesofpre-and

post-tensioning

AdvAnCed teCHniCAl & sustAinABilityAdvanced Technical courses are intended for those who have completed production and safety track courses or PQS Level I, and those

who have baseline industry knowledge and would like advanced training. Sustainability courses focus on meeting the needs of the

present without compromising future generations.

Emily Lorenz

Ron Thornton Miroslav Vejvoda


AT4 – PATCHiNG ANd REPAiR OF PRECAST CONCRETESaturday, Feb. 15

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Barry Fleck, A.L. Patterson

Inc.

Aamer Syed, Sika Corp.

Repairing and grouting

of precast concrete is

something that is done

every day in a precast plant.

This course is designed to

help those who manage

or perform these tasks to

recognize the differences

between structural and

cosmetic repairs of precast products.

We will discuss repair procedures along

with guidelines on selecting the proper

material for the application. In addition

to the repair process, we will also

discuss procedures for proper grouting

and stopping water leaks with hydraulic

cement-based products. Finally, this

course will explain the importance of root

cause repair analysis, so you can identify

why the problem occurred, and prevent it

in the future. The content of this course is

similar to a section of PQS II – Production.

It is ideal for those who were not able

to attend PQS II – Production and would

like more information about patching and

repairing precast.


will be able to:

• Indentifyrepairproblemsusingaroot

cause analysis approach

• Determinethepropermaterialand

placement procedures to use for

repairs

• Useproperproceduresforstopping

water leaks

AT5 – SCC: i’M ALREAdY PROduCiNG iT, SO NOw wHAT?Saturday, Feb. 15

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Terry Harris, W.R. Grace

& Co.

SCC offers an improved

quality product with

reduced labor costs

because there is no need for vibration. An

excellent surface finish can be achieved

with SCC because of the cohesive nature

of the mix, enabling it to consolidate

around congested reinforcing and to

pass through narrow passages without

segregating. Selecting the right materials,

proportioning, mixing and placement are

essential. So what’s next for SCC? This

session will discuss mixing and placing

recommendations, advancements in SCC

admixtures and methods to improve or

troubleshoot your SCC mixtures.


will be able to:

• DiscussadvancementsinSCC

admixtures

• UsetoolsforproportioningSCC

mixtures

• Managetheday-to-dayvariablesin

SCC production

• TroubleshootorimproveyourSCC

mixture

AT6 – ENHANCiNG EFFiCiENCY ANd GAiNiNG MARkET SHARE THROuGH SuSTAiNABiLiTYSaturday, Feb. 15

9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Emily Lorenz, P.E., LEED

AP, SevGen Consulting

Doug Ruhlin, Resource

Management

Associates

Ashley Smith, Smith-

Midland Corp.

The green building industry

is growing rapidly in North

America. Other building

materials are positioning

themselves to take

advantage of these growing

sustainable requirements.

To remain competitive,

precast manufacturers and

suppliers need to be able

to adapt to the demands of

this new market. It’s hard to know where

to start. This panel discussion will offer

a look at the future of the green building

industry and the related opportunities

for precast manufacturers. You will hear

ideas for simple steps you can take

immediately to increase the sustainability

of your company. You will see that it’s not

that complicated to be more sustainable;

however, it is very important to do so to

adapt to a changing market. Secure your

place in this evolving industry and be a

part of the conversation.


will be able to:

• Describefivethingsyoucando

immediately to be more sustainable in

your operation

• Summarizethemajorchangesofthe

latest version of LEED that impacts

the precast industry

• Listexamplesofhowsustainable

practices helped others in the precast

industry gain market share

Barry Fleck

Terry Harris Emily Lorenz

Aamer Syed

Doug Ruhlin

Ashley Smith


MA1 – NPCA MARkETiNG iNiTiATiVEThursday, Feb. 13

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

If you missed the training session at

NPCA’s Annual Convention, this course is

a MUST! NPCA’s new marketing initiative

will be reintroduced at this session with

a description of each of the tools and

special training on how to use them.

Get ready to ramp up your company’s

marketing activities with the NCPA

Marketing Toolkit!


will be able to:

• Acquiremarketinginitiativetools

• UseNPCA’sMarketingToolkitto

enhance marketing efforts at your

plant

MA2 – HOw MuCH dO YOu BudGET FOR CAPiTAL iNVESTMENTS?Thursday, Feb. 13

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Joan Bellamy Blecha,

Industry Consultant

Capital expenditures are

necessary to improve

and evolve a business. In

a precast business, you use and own

a variety of small and large equipment

to facilitate your jobs. By defining and

tracking the various costs of ownership

and operation, you will be able to see

your true job costs, and know the

best time to make large purchases.

Additionally, we will explore when to rent

or buy equipment, the right time to invest

in upgraded equipment, and planning

for major capital investments in this

economy. Joan Blecha has spent nearly

three decades in the precast business

and has extensive experience in finance

and management. Attendees will leave

this class with the tools to know how and

when to make a large capital investment.


will be able to:

• Budgetforacapitalexpenditure

• Amortizethepurchaseoverthelifeof

the investment

• Analyzethedecisiontobuy,leaseor

rent equipment

MA3 – LEAdiNG ANd MANAGiNG MARkETiNG iN A PRECAST BuSiNESSFriday, Feb. 14

7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Doreen Shanahan,

Marketing Professor,

Pepperdine University

This course will build

marketing acumen

and skills in defining,

developing and leading your company’s

marketing efforts. Acquire specific

marketing tools, references, examples

and applications for the precast industry.

Key topics will include:

• Analyzingandsegmentingyour

customer markets

• Identifyingyourcorecompetencies

and competitive advantages

• Selectingyourtargetmarketsand

identifying the customers you can best

serve

• Definingyourvaluepositioning

• Developingyourproductstrategy

(analyzing sales mix, plant capacity and

profitability)

MA4 – iF uNCLE SAM THiNkS i MAdE THiS MuCH – wHERE iS iT?Friday, Feb. 14

7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Leslie Shiner, The

ShinerGroup

Cash flow is not the same

as profit. And your tax

return is based on profit.

Learn why “net profit” doesn’t equal

money in the bank. This session provides

tips for managing cash flow and tracking

profitability. Do you have too much cash

tied up in accounts receivable or inventory

or are your fixed expenses too high?

Those who understand key financial data

and reports will be more likely to make

better financial and business decisions to

generate higher profits.


will be able to:

• Examinewhy“netprofit”doesn’t

equal money in the bank

• Explorethedifferentwaystoanalyze

cash versus accrual statements

• Discoverreasonswhyyoumayhave

spent cash but are not able to deduct

it

• Usetoolstoimmediatelyimprovethe

financial management within your

company

mAnAGement & AdministrAtionThe Management and Administration Track is specifically geared toward business owners, senior managers, CFOs and those who

aspire to hold such positions in the precast concrete industry. Expert instructors in leadership, management and marketing will provide

the latest in philosophy and techniques. These courses will offer the opportunity to network with fellow managers and owners to

discuss common challenges.

Joan Bellamy Blecha

Doreen Shanahan

Leslie Shiner


MA5 – TAkiNG LuNCH & LEARNS TO THE NExT LEVELFriday, Feb. 14

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lisa Roache, Gainey’s

Concrete Products Inc.

Cyndi Glascock, Gainey’s


This course will help you

amp up the dreaded Lunch

and Learn presentation and

develop a fun, interactive

experience for both you

and your audience. How

do you take a Lunch and

Learn to the next level?

Host an open house or an industry

related conference at your location!

You’ll learn how to organize a hassle-free

Lunch and Learn. It may sound scary, but

this session promises to give you the

blueprint to host your own event.


will be able to:

• MarketyourLunchandLearns

using various media for maximum

attendance

• Connecttotheappropriate

organizations to become certified to

offer PDHs and CEUs in your area

• Discovertheresourcesavailableto

help you customize your own dynamic

presentations

• Establishpresentationguidelines

for ensuring speakers present in an

effective and uniform manner

MA6 – PRECAST BuiLdiNG STRuCTuRES: A NEw MARkET OPPORTuNiTYSaturday, Feb. 15

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Jim Costello, Superior

Walls of America Ltd.

With residential

construction picking

up again, developers

and builders are looking for ways

to differentiate themselves to take

advantage of the market. Many are

finding that precast concrete components

can provide benefits to the homeowners

that other materials can’t match.

Also, in light of tremendous property

damages due to recent disasters such

as tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires,

buyers are demanding homes that are

resilient and will protect their families

for many generations. Precast concrete

home construction has been prevalent in

Europe for decades. The trend is picking

up in the Unites States. Take advantage

of this emerging market and participate

in the discussion of how we can expand

the use of precast concrete in residential

construction.


will be able to:

• Discussthecurrentprecasthousing

market in the United States

• Analyzepotentialproductsto

incorporate within your current

manufacturing capacities to supply

residential construction

• Describeadvantagesofresidential

precast concrete structures over

commonly used material

MA7 – PRiNCiPLES iN LEAdERSHiPSaturday, Feb. 15

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Sam Lines, MBA,

Concrete Sealants Inc.

You don’t need a title to

be a leader, and the first

person you must lead is

yourself. This course will help you explore

your strengths and discover the principles

that lead to personal fulfillment. Leaders

are developed, and leadership traits come

from our core values. Leaders understand

that activity is not necessarily the same

as accomplishment. This course will be a

compilation of information from Steven

Covey, John Maxwell and John Wooden.

Attendees will take part in several

activities including a values assessment

challenge, a strengths and weakness

identification, and group interaction and

discussion.


will be able to:

• Maximizeyourstrengths

• Identifyyourpersonalcorevalues

• Prioritizeyourschedule

• Exchangetheordinaryfor

extraordinary

Lisa Roache

Jim Costello

Sam Lines

Cyndi Glascock


PS1 – OSHA iNSPECTiONS ANd wHiSTLEBLOwER PROTECTiONThursday, Feb. 13

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Michael Lawrence,

Summit Safety

Technologies

If there’s one sound that

gets the attention of

safety officers in a precast

plant, it’s a knock at the door from an

OSHA inspector. OSHA inspections can

seem like a stressful ordeal; however,

with the right preparation the inspection

process can be relatively painless.

In this workshop, we will address

several issues including inspection

teams, interviews, safety complaints,

investigations, enforcement actions,

OSHA’s whistleblower protection and

inspector requests for documents during

and after an inspection or investigation.

We will lead you through the maze

of regulations and issues concerning

OSHA inspections and whistleblower

protection. This interactive session

will provide participants with hands-

on practice in surviving an OSHA

inspection. Additionally, through activities

centered on whistleblower protection,

you will learn how to be proactive in

creating a comprehensive approach that

ensures compliance with applicable

statutes, encourages internal reporting

by employees and protects potential

whistleblowers from retaliation.


will be able to:

• Implementtipstohandlethe

inspection process with an

enforcement-driven inspector

• Prepareyourworksitenowtosurvive

an inspection

• Avoidthe“GeneralDutyClauseTrap”

• Organizerecordsmostoften

requested during an OSHA inspection

• Identifyemployerandemployeerights

under whistleblower protection

PS2 – PRECAST COATiNGS: PROTECTiNG OuR NATiON’S iNFRASTRuCTuREThursday, Feb. 13

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Greg Roache, Gainey’s


Precast concrete produced

in a quality environment

is durable and can have

a lifespan of 100-plus years. However,

environmental elements can take

their toll if the precast product is not

properly coated. This course will explain

the coating process and provide best

practices when using coatings for

precast. We’ll look at the different types

of coatings and their applications as well

as the quality control policy for coated

concrete components. Finally, the coating

manufacturer’s application instructions

will be demystified before your very eyes.


will be able to:

• Describetheengineeringrequirements

for a coating application

• Identifybasiccoatingtypesand

terminology

• Differentiatebetweencoatings,

sealers and penetrants

• Interpretthecoatingmanufacturer’s

application instructions

• Analyzetheuniquechallenges

associated with coating concrete

• Determinetheappropriatecoatingfor

various environments

PS3 – PRECAST PAViNG SLABS: A NEw MARkET OPPORTuNiTYFriday, Feb. 14

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Bryan Cousino P.E.,

Spillman Co.

Stephanie Loud,

Mountain West Precast

It is a constant challenge

for producers to convince

specifiers of the

advantages of precast

concrete over other

materials. The infrastructure

in the United States is

aging, and precast has

the solution. The end goal is to promote

construction methods that reduce traffic

congestion, reduce project duration,

increase safety and produce durable

repairs. Precast pavement is new to

specifiers and it’s up to precast producers

to educate them about the overwhelming

benefits of precast concrete paving slab

systems. Attendees will gain knowledge

of this exciting new use of precast and

how it could benefit your business. This

course is an introduction to precast

concrete paving slab systems and

provides an overview of the benefits of

these systems.


will be able to:

• Educatespecifiersonnewprecast

paving slab products and uses

• UseNPCAresourcestodiversifyyour

product line to include PCPS

• Locateadditionalinformationtoassist

in marketing efforts

ProduCtion & sAFety trACk The Production and Safety Track features important topics that will develop fundamental skills and explore best practices in the

industry. Courses are designed for those involved in the daily production of quality precast concrete products and will include topics

that are appropriate for those seeking a broad range of knowledge in precast production.

Michael Lawrence

Greg Roache

Bryan Cousino

Stephanie Loud


PS4 – PROPER RiGGiNG ANd SiGNALiNG FOR CRANESFriday, Feb. 149:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Ron Overton, Overton

Safety TrainingThis course is intended to assist employers to understand exactly what is required to be in compliance with the new OSHA federal crane rule 29CRR1926.1400CC. New requirements include training for all employees working around cranes, training and qualification of riggers, and training and qualification of your employees who provide signals or spotting for cranes. It’s important to know the difference between national certification and qualified person. What options are available to you? What must be included in your mandatory in-house training program? Learn exactly what you, as an employer, must do to be considered in compliance with the new federal rule.

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:• IdentifyrequirementsofOSHA’s

federal crane rule• Determinewhatplantpersonnelneeds

to be certified or qualified• Listtopicstoincludeinanin-house

training program

PS5 – PLANT SAFETY: A SYSTEMATiC APPROACHFriday, Feb. 141:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Gus Gonzalez, Safe-T-at

Work LLCThis course will provide a health and safety foundation for managers, supervisors, department leaders or employees with health and safety responsibilities. Safety should continually be addressed to ensure plant personnel are up to speed on the newest safety information. It is presented in an easy to follow format and provides the attendee with the basic tools to create and maintain an effective health and safety program, as well as, control and/

or eliminate risk from your daily operation by creating and embracing a safety culture. The content is based in safety best practices rather than government regulations.

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:• Defineasafetycultureandrecognize

the importance of complete plant buy-in• Identifycostsassociatedwithaccidents• Definefourelementsofaneffective

safety and health program• Analyzetherootcauseofanaccident

during investigation• Conductahazardassessmentandjob

hazard analysis report

PS6 – PQS ii – SAFETY: PRECAST MOduLESaturday, Feb. 157:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Gus Gonzalez, Safe-T-at

Work LLCThis PQS module is a comprehensive, precast-specific course that examines safety issues associated with the precast production process. Course topics include: precast plant hazards; batching plant hazards; molds and forms; rebar and cage fabrication; curing and finishing; overhead crane and rigging; hand and power tool safety; and forklifts. Upon completion of this course, employees will be well grounded in safety as it applies to the precast industry. Attendees who successfully complete the course and hold a valid OSHA 10-Hour Card can receive credit for PQS Level II – Safety by presenting the card at the conclusion of the course.

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:• Identifypotentialsafetyhazardsinyour

precast plant• Applytechniquesandimplement

programs to improve plant safety• Leadtoolboxsafetytalks• Developactionplanstoaddressplant

safety concerns

PS7 – iNTROduCTiON TO PRESTRESSiNGSaturday, Feb. 158:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Paul Ramsburg, P.E., Sika

Corp.Prestressing concrete provides a range of advantages but requires very skilled and technically knowledgeable personnel. This course will explore the principles and basics of prestressing, including best practices, safety concerns and quality control procedures. The instructor will review the history and theory behind prestressing, explain how and why it works, and present basic prestressing practice, force and elongation corrections, safety concerns and much more. This course is a must if you are considering expanding into the prestressed concrete sector or are new to prestressing. All employees of prestressed concrete manufacturers or those who supply to the industry should attend. If you are already PQS-certified and would like to obtain your PQS – Prestress Level I certificate, this is your opportunity!

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:• Differentiatepre-tensioningandpost-

tensioning stressing methods• Identifyprestressedapplicationsand

products• Recognizecommonlyused

prestressing terminology and standards

• ApplyNPCA’sQualityControlManualrequirements to the production of prestressed products

• Identifykeysafetyconcernswhenprestressing

Please note: This session is an introduction to prestressing and is normally an add-on option to our PQS Level I course; however, PQS Level I completion is not required to attend.

Ron Overton

Gus Gonzalez

Gus Gonzalez

Paul Ramsburg


QuAlityCourses in the Quality Track are appropriate for all levels of personnel. Because

commitment to quality is of crucial importance in the precast industry, all precasters are

encouraged to attend these courses.

Q1 – VACuuM TESTiNG: iT JuST SuCkS!Thursday, Feb. 13

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Darryl Cloud, Concrete

Sealants Inc.

Watertightness is a critical

element of the NPCA Plant

Certification program. A

quick and convenient method of meeting

this requirement is by holding a vacuum

– not literally, of course. Vacuum testing

is an acceptable means of proving

watertightness in precast products.

Attendees will learn terminologies and

procedures required for performing a

vacuum test. Some tips and tricks about

vacuum testing will also be presented.


will be able to:

• Selectthecorrectvacuumtesting

equipment

• Vacuumtestforwatertightassurance

• Complywiththevacuumtesting

requirements in the NPCA Quality

Control Manual for Precast and

Prestressed Concrete

Q2 – uSiNG LEAN PRiNCiPLES TO STREAMLiNE YOuR ENGiNEERiNG dEPARTMENTFriday, Feb. 14

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Steve Ott, P.E., Smith-

Midland Corp.

Do you want to streamline

your engineering

department? Are you

interested in improving your drawing

quality and speed? This course will

present case studies on how lean

principals can be used to increase

engineering/drafting speed and decrease

drawing deficiencies for both large and

small projects. Whether the engineering

work is in-house or managed by outside

consultants, this course will demonstrate

processes that can have a dramatic

effect on the bottom line. The focus will

be entirely on improving engineering

processes within a complex precast

manufacturing environment. This course

will be interactive and allow ample

opportunity for questions and answers.


will be able to:

• Alignorganizationalgoalswith

customer demands

• Linkengineeringtotherestofyour

organization

• Createflowtomaximizethroughput

• Managechangeandotherforces

outside your control

PS8 – PLANT EFFiCiENCY CHOiCESSaturday, Feb. 15

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Greg Chase, Chase Consulting

The precast concrete industry is under

constant pressure from clients to design

products efficiently, control or reduce

material and labor costs, minimize

storage and handling costs, and provide

just-in-time delivery to a job site. Are

you losing margin during the production

process? This course

describes many of the

key points that affect the

workflow of raw materials

and work in process.

Many of these are minor

in scale but they can have

a major impact on plant efficiency. Don’t

miss this opportunity to have your eyes

opened to seeing things from a different

perspective. You will learn how to

implement changes in your plant that will

make a lasting impact on lowering cost,

reducing waste and preserving margins.


will be able to:

• Assessyourplant’sproductionprocess

to determine potential improvements

• Evaluateeffectiveflowofmaterials

with emphasis on reinforcing,

carpentry, Styrofoam and product

hardware

• Determinepossiblechangestothe

location and distribution of forms

inventory, tools and equipment

• Organizeyourplanttomaximize

safety, cost control and efficiency

Greg Chase

Darryl Cloud

Steve Ott


Q3 – LEAN QuALiTY CONTROLFriday, Feb. 14

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Steve Ott, P.E., Smith-

Midland Corp.

Want to streamline your

quality control department?

This course will present

ideas on how lean principals can be

used to create a visual quality control

department with well-defined and

easy-to-understand processes. You will

learn how to improve the planning and

execution of the QC function. Focus will

be entirely on improving QC processes

within a complex precast manufacturing

environment. You will learn basic lean

tools, electronic and paper document

storage techniques and standard work

auditing that can result in cost savings.


will be able to:

• Definethepurposeandmissionof

quality control

• Createvisualsystems

• Apply5StoolstoQC

Q4 – Mix dESiGN: COMMON PROBLEMS ANd HOw TO Fix THEMSaturday, Feb. 15

8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Mel C. Marshall, Mel C.

Marshall Industrial

Consultants Inc.

This course illustrates

how each step in the

proportioning of a mixture relates to

the fresh and hardened properties of

concrete. You will learn the importance

of calculating the fineness modulus, why

you need to adjust for material volumes

when your materials change, and the

effect of mix water on the outcome

of concrete strengths. Examples are

provided with illustrations that reinforce

the fundamental concepts of developing

practical concrete mixtures. Bring your

mix design problems to this course and

we will help you find solutions.


will be able to:

• Explainthefundamentalelements

of a quality concrete mix design and

troubleshoot potential mix design

flaws

• Prepareamixdesignfollowing

procedures outlined in ACI 211.1

• Developeconomicalandefficientmix

designs

• Discussmethodstoobtainimproved

mix performance

Q5 – PRE- ANd POST-POuR iNSPECTiONS: YOuR MOST iMPORTANT CHECkLiSTSSaturday, Feb. 15

8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Evan Gurley, NPCA

What can you do if during

a post-pour inspection

you find that a hole was

cast into the wrong side

of a tank? Or, what will you do if the

reinforcing steel cage is showing at the

surface? There really isn’t much you

can do at this point – you want to catch

these serious errors sooner rather than

later. Positioning of reinforcement and

embedded items is critical, and a good

pre-pour inspection can pinpoint potential

positioning problems. This course will

discuss what exactly to look for during

pre-pour and post-pour inspections to

prevent the dreaded filling of the plant’s

bone yard.


will be able to:

• Implementproceduresandinspections

to adhere to the NPCA QC Manual

requirements

• Properlyapplyreleaseagents

• Definemajorandminorrepairs

• Identifyminimumstrength

requirements and product damage

during stripping

Steve Ott

Evan GurleyMel C. Marshall


ProFessionAl develoPment eduCAtionThese courses are intended for members of the specifying and regulatory communities including architects and engineers. Courses

will address the many benefits of precast concrete products in design and construction today.

AiA – ARCHiTECTuRE ANd PRECAST CONCRETE SEMiNAR (TwO-PART COuRSE)Thursday, Feb. 13

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PART 1: HiGH PERFORMANCE PRECAST CONCRETE ENVELOPE SYSTEMS (1.0 Lu)Brian Miller, P.E., LEED AP,

PCI

A structure’s envelope has

considerable impact on

its overall performance,

as highlighted by recent

code changes. High-

performance building envelopes can help

reduce the overall energy consumption

of a structure throughout the structure’s

life, and maintain and protect its

interior environment and occupants.

This one-hour segment will define high

performance envelopes and describe

key elements of their performance. It

will discuss how to use precast concrete

wall systems to meet the latest code

requirements such as continuous

insulation and air barriers and will also

touch on resiliency. A structure must be

able to resist environmental forces such

as high winds and earthquakes to protect

life and fulfill its intended purpose.

Case studies will be used to highlight

information presented. AIA members

completing this session will earn 1.0

Learning Unit.

At the conclusion of this segment, you

will be able to:

• Describethethreebasictypesof

precast concrete envelope systems

• Discussmoisturemanagement

methodologies

• Describenewenvelopecode

requirements

• Explainthermalmassandhowitis

used to create more energy efficient

buildings

PART 2: MANuFACTuRiNG ANd VERSATiLiTY OF PRECAST CONCRETE PROduCTS (1.5 LuS)Claude Goguen, P.E.,

LEED AP, NPCA

This 1.5 hour segment will

introduce participants to

the versatility of precast

concrete by looking at

many different products

and their applications. Attendees will learn

about the raw ingredients that go into the

manufacturing of precast concrete as well

as methods used in the plant to mix, pour,

finish and cure precast concrete. The

course will then spotlight architectural

precast concrete and its many design

options and applications. Attendees

will learn about the abundance of finish

options available to achieve an architect’s

vision. In addition, case studies will

be presented featuring architectural

precast building elements and their

applications. This will be followed by an

explanation of design considerations and

options when specifying architectural

precast concrete. Sustainable attributes

of precast concrete products will also be

discussed. AIA members completing this

session will earn 1.5 Learning Units.


will be able to:

• Describethemanufacturingprocessof

precast concrete and the importance

of quality raw ingredients

• Identifythedifferentfinishesof

architectural precast

• Summarizeimportantdesign

considerations when using

architectural precast concrete building

elements

• Describewhattheprecastindustry

is doing to enhance sustainable

properties of their products

MuS – PRECAST MANHOLE ANd uTiLiTY STRuCTuRES SEMiNAR(TwO-PART COuRSE)Thursday, Feb. 13

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PART 1: PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLESJohn Dutschmann,

Hanson Pipe & Precast

Robin Wolf, ConShield

Technologies

Production and installation

issues can arise regarding

the design aspects

of manholes and the

capabilities of manhole

producers. This course

will cover basic design,

manufacturing, installation

techniques and testing

procedures for sanitary

and storm sewer manholes. We will

cover the proper ASTM specifications for

vertical applications of round manhole

sections and their appurtenances. We

will also discuss considerations for sizing

of manholes and how the types of pipe

connections play a role in the size of the

manhole.

Brian Miller

Claude Goguen

John Dutschmann

Robin Wolf


sPonsored eduCAtionTiTAN – TiTAN POwER uSER wednesday, Feb. 12

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

$125 Member full package

$185 Member a la carte

$145 Non-member full package

$225 Non-member a la carte

James Muka, Muka

Development Group

LLC

Created for project

managers, coordinators and

production schedulers, this

course will focus on both

old and new features relating

to task management and production

scheduling available in the Titan II Precast

Management System. Various scheduling

methods will be reviewed including a

complete overview of the Visual Bay,

Titan’s newest scheduling tool that gives

users the ability to schedule visually. Task

management and workflow processing

will be thoroughly covered including

a review of Titan’s new Task Manager

and Task Manager Gantt screens.

Stressing concepts and tools that can be

immediately implemented, this course

is sure to improve your company’s

effectiveness and competitive advantage.

At the conclusion of this course, you will have an understanding of Titan’s: • VisualBay–setupofproductionarea

layouts• VisualBay–manualandautomated

scheduling• VisualBay–schedulingspecialitems

versus stock items• SchedulingHub–manualand

automated scheduling• SchedulingHub–schedulingspecial

items versus stock items• Variousschedulingtopics• Newproductionschedulingreports• Taskmanagementoverviewandsetup• NewTaskManagerscreen• NewTaskManagerGanttscreen• Variousworkflowtopics

Education Program PolicySessions are noncommercial forums. Speakers are expected to refrain from using brand names and endorsing specific products. Education sessions are not to be used for direct promotion of a speaker’s product, service or monetary self-interest. Speakers at all sessions must refrain from overt statements, harsh language or pointed humor that harms the rightful dignity and social equity of any individual or group. Please note any violation of this policy on session evaluation forms.


will be able to:

• Differentiateloadsappliedtoavertical

round structure compared with a

horizontally laid pipe and specify

accordingly

• Sizeamanholeaccordingtoits

application (sanitary or storm) and size,

types and angles of connecting pipes

• Understandinstallationandtesting

procedures for manhole sections

PART 2: PRECAST CONCRETE uTiLiTY STRuCTuRESRon Thornton, P.E., Industry Consultant

Chris Fitzpatrick, Firebaugh Precast Inc.

Utility equipment for

communication, electricity,

steam, gas and alternate

sources of energy is vital

to keeping a community

functioning. Careful

attention also needs to

be paid to the material

that houses that

equipment. Precast

concrete structures have

been used as foundations

or enclosures for many

utilities across the country. The

manufacturing and installation of

these structures must adhere to strict

quality control measures and applicable

specifications. This course will include

design, manufacturing, installation best

practices and testing procedures for

above-ground and underground utility

structures. We will cover the proper

ASTM specifications for each type of

structure and its appurtenances. We will

also discuss potential applications for

precast concrete structures for protecting

utility equipment.


will be able to:

• Describemanyapplicationsfor

precast concrete for above-ground and

underground utility structures

• Definetheappropriatenational

standards when specifying utility

structures

• Identifyloadstoconsiderwhen

designing precast concrete utility

structures

Chris Fitzpatrick

James Muka

Ron Thornton


eduCAtion PlAnner Use this handy chart to plan your education courses. Simply check the courses you would like to attend at the left, then transfer that

information to the registration worksheet on page 35 (Step 3).

CHECk

Course

No.

(write this

code on the

registration)

Title day date Time Member

Package

Member

A la carte

Non-

Member

Package

Non-

Member

A la carte

PQS Production & Quality School Thurs.Fri.

Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$345 $595 $445 $695

PQS2 Production & Quality School Level II - Production

Thurs.Fri.

Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$345 $595 $445 $695

PQS3 Production & Quality School Level III - Leadership

Thurs.Fri.

Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$345 $595 $445 $695

AT1 Environmental Label for Your Products: The Scoop on

EPDs and PCRs

Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AT2 Reinforced Concrete Design Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AT3 Introduction to Post-Tensioning

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AT4 Patching and Repair of Precast Concrete

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AT5 SCC: I'm Already Producing It, So Now What?

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AT6 Enhancing Efficiency and Gaining Market Share Through Sustainability

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

MA1 NPCA Marketing Initiative Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

MA2 How Much Do You Budget for Capital Investments?


9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

$25 $175 $50 $225

MA3 Leading and Managing Marketing in a Precast

Business

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

$75 $185 $95 $225

MA4 If Uncle Sam Thinks I Made This Much - Where is It?

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

$75 $185 $95 $225

MA5 Taking Lunch & Learns to the Next Level

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

NC $125 NC $175

MA6 Precast Building Structures: A New Market Opportunity

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

MA7 Principles in Leadership Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

$25 $175 $50 $225

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CHECk

Course

No.

(write this

code on the

registration)


Package

Member

A la carte

Non-

Member

Package

Non-

Member

A la carte

PQS Production & Quality School Thurs.Fri.

Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$345 $595 $445 $695

PQS2 Production & Quality School Level II - Production

Thurs.Fri.

Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$345 $595 $445 $695

PQS3 Production & Quality School Level III - Leadership

Thurs.Fri.

Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 14, 2014

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$345 $595 $445 $695

AT1 Environmental Label for Your Products: The Scoop on

EPDs and PCRs


8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AT2 Reinforced Concrete Design Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AT3 Introduction to Post-Tensioning

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AT4 Patching and Repair of Precast Concrete

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AT5 SCC: I'm Already Producing It, So Now What?

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AT6 Enhancing Efficiency and Gaining Market Share Through Sustainability

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

MA1 NPCA Marketing Initiative Thurs. Feb. 13, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

MA2 How Much Do You Budget for Capital Investments?


9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

$25 $175 $50 $225

MA3 Leading and Managing Marketing in a Precast

Business

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

$75 $185 $95 $225

MA4 If Uncle Sam Thinks I Made This Much - Where is It?

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

$75 $185 $95 $225

MA5 Taking Lunch & Learns to the Next Level

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

NC $125 NC $175

MA6 Precast Building Structures: A New Market Opportunity

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

MA7 Principles in Leadership Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

$25 $175 $50 $225

CHECk

Course

No.

(write this

code on the

registration)


Package

Member

A la carte

Non-

Member

Package

Non-

Member

A la carte

PS1 OSHA Inspections and Whistleblower Protection


8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

$25 $175 $50 $225

PS2 Precast Coatings: Protecting Our Nation's Infrastructure


8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

PS3 Precast Paving Slabs: A New Market Opportunity

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

PS4 Proper Rigging and Signaling for Cranes

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

PS5 Plant Safety: A Systematic Approach

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$25 $175 $50 $225

PS6 PQS II - Safety: Precast Module

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

$75 $185 $95 $225

PS7 Introduction to Prestressing Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

$25 $175 $50 $225

PS8 Plant Efficiency Choices Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

Q1 Vacuum Testing: It Just Sucks!


10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

Q2 Using Lean Principles to Streamline Your Engineering

Department

Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

Q3 Lean Quality Control Fri. Feb. 14, 2014

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

NC $125 NC $175

Q4 Mix Design: Common Problems and How to Fix

Them

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

$25 $175 $50 $225

Q5 Pre- and Post-Pour Inspections: Your Most Important Checklists

Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

NC $125 NC $175

AIA Architecture & Precast Concrete Seminar


1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

NC NC NC NC

MUS Precast Manholes and Utility Structures Seminar


1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

NC NC NC NC

TITAN Titan Power User Wed. Feb. 12, 2014

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$125 $185 $145 $225

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ConCrete PiPe: Proud PAst; devoted to tHe FutureACPA 2014 PiPe sCHool

Join us at the 2014 Pipe School on Feb.11-14 in Houston,

held in conjunction with The Precast Show. Attendees

will be schooled in the areas of production, quality,

safety, sales and marketing, and engineering design. Students

who attend Pipe School will reward employers by improving

production, engineering design and sales from information

learned at the training. With today’s fierce competition, ACPA

Pipe School graduates lead the way by making quality products in

a safe and efficient manner. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn

from the most experienced and knowledgeable instructors in

North America.

We will be kicking off this year’s Pipe School with tours of three

dynamic facilities: CEMEX (Rinker Materials-Concrete Pipe

Division), Houston; Hanson Pipe & Precast, Houston; and Insteel

Wire Products Inc., Dayton, Texas.

If you have never attended the ACPA Quality School, it is a

must for all industry personnel including those in production,

marketing, engineering, safety, sales, and, of course, quality.

This course includes the basics of concrete pipe from concrete

materials to mixing, batching, testing and finishing the product.

By attending the Quality School track and passing the exam at the

end of the course, attendees can become accredited personnel

for their QCast plant. This course is required by many DOTs.


ACPA sCHedule At A GlAnCetuesdAy, FeB. 116:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Rinker, Hanson and

Insteel Wire Plant Tours

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Opening Session with

Keynote Speaker

1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Legends of Our Industry;

Concurrent Sessions in Quality,


Production

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Reception

wednesdAy, FeB. 127:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Optional Orientation

8:05 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions in Quality,


Production

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Awards Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions in Quality,


Production

tHursdAy, FeB. 138:00 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Concurrent Sessions in Quality,


Production

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Safety Awards Lunch

12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions in Quality,


Production

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Precast Show

Sneak Peek Reception

(includes h’ors d’oeuvres and host bar

– open to all attendees)

FridAy, FeB. 148:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions in Quality,

Engineering and Production;

Miscellaneous Meetings and Sessions

Registration Early After Jan. 17, 2014

ACPA Members $ 650 $ 750

ACPA Professional Members $ 350 $ 450

Non-Members $ 1300 $ 1500

Sponsored Guest* $ 350 or $125/day $ 450 or $150/day

Plant Tours Only $ 350 $ 450

*Guest registration is restricted to non-pipe producing companies and must

besponsoredandauthorizedbyanACPAmembercompany.

The registration fee includes the reception at the school, lunches, all

refreshment breaks, take-home reference materials, plant tours and

admission to The Precast Show. If you wish to attend the plant tours ONLY,

the cost is $350.

How to reGisterACPA members can register on-line

at www.concrete-pipe.org or by

phoning the ACPA at

(972) 506-7216.

reGistrAtion Fee


sCHedule oF eventsoPeninG Comments

Bill Adams, ACPA chairman of the Board and Matt Childs, ACPA

president, will open the 2014 Pipe School at 1 p.m., on Tuesday,

Feb. 11. We will also do a special presentation honoring the

generation that has spent their lives contributing to the success

of the American Concrete Pipe Association: The Legends of Our

Industry.

ConCurrent sessions

A variety of concurrent sessions will be offered at the 2014 Pipe

School including: Quality, Production, Safety, Sales/Marketing,

and Engineering. Attendees can elect to attend all of the courses

offered in a particular track or take a combination of multiple

tracks.

QuAlity sCHool

The ACPA Quality School will be included in this year’s Pipe

School. Participants who want to be accredited must attend

every class in this track and pass an exam. Other registrants are

welcome to attend this track as they wish.

welCome reCePtion

Spend time sharing ideas with fellow members of the precast

concrete pipe and box culvert industry at our reception. There

will be games and drawings with various prizes, along with good

food, drinks and fun.

QCAst, lonGFellow And P3 AwArds

Always a highlight of the Pipe School, our awards program

includes the presentation of the QCast, Longfellow and P3

awards. The QCast Award recognizes plants that have excelled

above all other plants in the QCast program. These plants are the

top scoring plants in categories of Storm, Storm and Sanitary,

and Box Culverts. The Longfellow Award is given to the individual

who has written an article for Concrete Pipe News illustrating

the most innovative and unique uses for precast concrete pipe

products. The P3 Award recognizes individuals who have either

become Pipe Pros by completing the first two modules of

both the Technical and Marketing Series of the training or have

completed the RCP Masters Degree by passing all the exams in

the Technical Series.

AnnuAl sAFety And

CHAirmAn’s sAFety AwArds ProGrAm

The Annual Safety Awards event will honor companies with low

incidence rates. In addition, the 12th Annual Chairman’s Safety

Award acknowledges the company that has implemented the

most innovative safety idea or program in its plant. Finalists

are invited to present their innovations during the Top 10 Safety

Finalists session.

mACHinery And QCAst CliniCs

Machine Clinics will include representatives from machine

manufacturers, gasket suppliers, wire rolling, mixers, and more.

After hearing from the experts, there will be ample opportunity

to ask questions.

PlAnt toursOn Tuesday, Feb. 11, there will be three plant tours – CEMEX (Rinker

Materials-Concrete Pipe Division), Houston; Hanson Pipe & Precast,

Houston; and Insteel Wire Products Inc., Dayton, Texas. Tours depart

the hotel at 6:30 a.m. and return by 12:30 p.m.CEMEX (Rinker Materials-Concrete Pipe Division), Houston

Hanson Pipe & Precast, Houston Insteel Wire Products Inc., Dayton


Quality School Production SaleS & Marketing

engineering

Cementitious Materials Top 10 Safety Finalists

Presentations

Teamwork & Leadership Selling to Contractors &

Engineers

Historical Review of Pipe

Aggregates The Benefits of QCast Lock Out Tag Out Assertive Sales-Being

There

Indirect Rigid vs. Flexible

Design

Admixtures ABCs of Concrete Solving Complex

Production Problems

Pipe Fundamentals Engineers Responsibility

with D2321

Self Consolidating

Concrete

Where are we now-

Improving on the Past

Chairman’s Safety

Awards

Time Management-the

art of Multi-Tasking

Laying & Joining/Jointing Pipe/Soil Interaction

Concrete Technology Building Good Boxes-

Wet & Dry Cast

Scheduling the Plant Embedment / Backfill SWOT: SRPE, PP

Mix Design Packerhead Equipment

Machine Maintenance &

Repairs for Roller Heads

Advanced Mix Design-

The Critical Factors

Connections / Fittings SWOT-RCP (new

technology & specs)

Reinforcement Why Quality Matters Safety Culture Engineering

Discernment

Direct Design

Consolidation Employment Law-Do’s &

Don’ts

Basic Machinery

Hydraulics

Post Installation

Inspection/Evaluation

Special Loads: Part

1-Shear & Installation

Conditions

Pre/Post Pour Inspection Taking Ownership Round Tables: Curing

& Steel, Production &

Vibration, Leadership

Engineering Ethics Special Loads: Part

2-Deep Fill Design

Concrete Production QC Responsibility-What

is your authority?

Hawkeye Clinic Box Culvert Installation Pipe Repair Options-

NASSCO

Curing Developing a

Maintenance Program

Efficiency through

Delegating & 5S

DOT Project

Achievement

Case Studies

ETCulvert

Testing Pedershaab Clinic Pipe of the Future ACPA Apps Antitrust Laws

Calculations & Review

Repairs & Finishing

QCast Certification

ACPA Course HiGHliGHts


HOw TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOwiNG FORMSTEP 1:

Complete Section 1 by

filling out your registrant

information and member

affiliation

STEP 2:

Determine whether you

will register as a

Full Package attendee or

as a Trade Show Only-

Plus attendee

STEP 3:

Complete the

Educational Courses

section. For a complete

list of courses and

costs, please see the

Education Planner on

pages 26 –27

STEP 4:

Complete the Optional

Events Section

STEP 5:

Complete the Payment

Information

Full Package (Member, Partner and

Non-Member) registration includes:

• TradeShowFloorAdmission

• FreeEducationCourses(seepages26and27

for listing of free courses)

• DiscountedEducationCourseFeesforAll

Other Courses

• DiscountedTicketstoSalutetoExcellence

Full Package (Member)

$575 Early Bird (Through Jan. 7, 2014)

$625 Pre-Show (Jan. 8, 2014 – Feb. 10, 2014)

$650 On-Site (After Feb. 10, 2014)

Full Package (Partner)


$405 Pre-Show (Jan. 8, 2014 – Feb. 10, 2014)


Full Package (Non-Member)


$815 Pre-Show (Jan. 8, 2014 – Feb. 10, 2014)


FuLL PACkAGE OPTiONS

PACkAGe oPtions

tHree wAys to reGister1. Visit ThePrecastShow.org and

register online. it’s easy!

2. Complete the registration form in this

book and fax it to: (301) 694-5124

3. Complete the registration form in this

book and mail it to:

The Precast Show,

c/o Experient,

P.O. Box 4088,

Frederick, MD 21705

Trade Show Only-Plus

registration includes:

Purchase a trade show floor pass and customize

your registration by adding additional educational

courses and special events.

Trade show only pricing (Member)

$ 60 Early Bird (Through Jan. 7, 2014)

$ 65 Pre-Show (Jan. 8, 2014 – Feb. 10, 2014)

$ 75 On-Site (After Feb. 10, 2014)

Trade show only pricing (Non-Member)

$ 70 Early Bird (Through Jan. 7, 2014)

$ 75 Pre-Show (Jan. 8, 2014 – Feb. 10, 2014)

$ 85 On-Site (After Feb. 10, 2014)

TRAdE SHOw ONLY- PLuS OPTiON

QUESTIONS OR TECHNICAL ISSUESCall (866) 229-2386Outside the United StatesCall (301) 694-5243

REGISTRATION OPENSOctober 7, 2013

REGISTER ONLINEThePrecastShow.org

REGISTER BY FAXFax all three pages of this form to (301) 694-5124

REGISTER BY MAILMail all three pages of this form to:The Precast Show c/o ExperientP.O. Box 4088Frederick, MD 21705

EMAIL QUESTIONS [email protected]

Attendees are invited to

register using the online

registration system at

ThePrecastShow.org.

Online and early registration

are strongly encouraged.

The online system is

designed for those who will

be paying their registration

fees by credit card. Early

Bird registration prices are

available through

January 7, 2014.

First Name Last Name Name on Badge

Company

Address

City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country

Phone Fax Email Address (Required)

PAGE 1 OF 3

RegisteR ONLiNe at thePRecastshOw.ORg OR Fax OR MaiL iN this FORM

Do you require special assistance or have a dietary restriction? Please list: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

For Exhibitor Registration, please use the Registration Form in the Exhibitor Handbook, or visit ThePrecastShow.org/handbook

Complete one registration form per person. Copy this form as needed or register online at ThePrecastShow.org. You must be age 18

or older to register.

GEORGE R. BROwN CONvENTION CENTERHOUSTON, TX • FEBRUARY 13-15, 2014

atteNDee RegistRatiON

STEP 1 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

I am registering as a member of:

NPCA ACPA PCI

I am registering as a Non-member

Opt out of emails from Precast Show Exhibitors

EmErgEncy contact InformatIon

Name: __________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________

PROMO BOOK vERSION


OF 3

twO tyPes OF RegistRatiON FuLL Package OPtiON

Full Package (Member, Partner, Child, Non-Member)

registration includes:

• TradeShowFloorAdmissionwithLunch

• FreeEducationCourses(Foracompletelistofcoursesand

costs,pleasedownloadThePrecastShowappforyourphone,

orvisitThePrecastShow.org)

• DiscountedEducationCourseFeesforAllOtherCourses

• DiscountedTicketsforSalutetoExcellence

Full Package Pricing

Discount pricing is available to members of the sponsoring

associations: NPCA and ACPA

tRaDe shOw ONLy-PLus OPtiON

Purchase a trade show floor pass and customize your registration by

addingadditionaleducationalcoursesandspecialevents.

TRADE SHOw ONLY PRICING (Member and Non-Member Pricing)

STEP 2 REGISTRATION TYPE

STEP 2 TRADE SHOw REGISTRATION SUB-TOTAL $

Registration Opens Oct. 7, 2013

Register early and saVe $$$$

Purchase the Full Package and get More

Bang for your Buck

FULL PACKAGE

MEMBER

Early Bird

(Through

Jan.7,2014)

$575

Pre-Show

(Jan.8,2014–

Feb.10,2014)

$625

On-Site

(After

Feb.10,2014)

$650

FULL PACKAGE

PARTNER MEMBER

Early Bird

(Through

Jan.7,2014)

$375

Pre-Show

(Jan.8,2014–

Feb.10,2014)

$405

On-Site

(After

Feb.10,2014)

$425

FULL PACKAGE

ALL NON-MEMBER

Early Bird

(Through

Jan.7,2014)

$775

Pre-Show

(Jan.8,2014–

Feb.10,2014)

$815

On-Site

(After

Feb.10,2014)

$855

Early Bird

(Through

Jan.7,2014

Member $60

Non-member$70

Pre-Show

(Jan.8,2014–

Feb.10,2014)

Member $ 65

Non-member$75

On-Site

(After

Feb.10,2014)

Member $75

Non-member$85

First Name Last Name

CHILD PACKAGE

MEMBER OR

NON-MEMBER

(12 and Under)

Complimentary

(Optional Events

are additional)

Demographicswhat is your industry affiliation?

Admixture/Pigments Aggregate Buildings Cement Civil Engineer Commercial Concrete Masonry/Hardscapes

Paver Producer Concrete Pipe Producer Equipment Geotechnical Engineer

Landscape OtherTypeofConcrete

Producer Precast Concrete Producer Prestressed Concrete

Producer Residential Specifier Structural Engineer Other, please specify

__________________________

what is your position?

Executive Finance HR Management Marketing Production ProductionTeamLeader Other

__________________________

I am a

Associate Contractor Producer Specifier Other, please specify

__________________________

OF 3

STEP 3 EDUCATIONAL COURSES

STEP 3 EDUCATIONAL COURSE SUB-TOTAL $

Course # Day Time Fee

___________________ _______________ ______________ $ ________

___________________ _______________ ______________ $ ________

___________________ _______________ ______________ $ ________

___________________ _______________ ______________ $ ________

Course # Day Time Fee

___________________ _______________ ______________ $ ________

___________________ _______________ ______________ $ ________

___________________ _______________ ______________ $ ________

___________________ _______________ ______________ $ ________

First Name Last Name

STEP 5 PAYMENT INFORMATION

Trade Show Registration Sub-total (from Step 2) $ _____________

Educational Course(s) Sub-total (from Step 3) $ _____________

Optional Event(s) & Industry Awards Sub-total (from Step 4) $ _____________

TOTAL DUE $

Note: Cancellations must be received by January 7, 2014. All refund requests must be made in writing. An administrative fee of $50 per registrant will be deducted from all refunds. Due to financial obligations, no refunds will be issued after January 7, 2014.

Check or Money Order Payable to: NPCA Mastercard Visa American Express Discover

Credit Card Number Expiration Date

Billing Zip Code

Name as it appears on card (Please print) CSC Code (Last 3 digits)

SignatureX

RegistrationandentryuponthepremisesofThePrecastShowconstitutetheregistrant’sacceptanceofthefollowingrules. AnybreachoftheseruleswillcauseThePrecastShowtoexpeltheindividualfromthepremises.

Inebriation,excessivenoise,orotherdisorderlyordiscourteousconductwillnotbetolerated.Itisprohibitedtosolicit,display,promote,oradvertiseanyserviceorproductotherthanaspermittedonthepartofofficialexhibitors.

ThisprohibitionappliesthroughouttheGeorgeR.BrownConventionCenterandeverywherewithina¼-mileradiusoftheGeorgeR.BrownConventionCenterandHiltonAmericas-Houstonhotel.Photographyandvideographyareprohibited.

STEP 4 OPTIONAL EvENTS & INDUSTRY AwARDS

Please select the events you plan to attend MEMBER NONandaddthetotalfeesinthegoldsectionbelow. EARLY BIRD PRE-SHOw ONSITE MEMBER

(AF)Associate’sForum(NPCAAssociateMembersOnly) NC NC NC

(PT29)NPCAPlantTour(Wed.) $55 $60 $ 65 $155

(OPT2)OptionalEvent:HoustonCityBikeTour(Thurs.) $60 $65 $ 70 $85

(ET0)Creative Use of Precast & Sustainability Awards Luncheon (Thurs.) (Full Package) NC NC NC (ET1)CreativeUseofPrecast&SustainabilityAwardsLuncheon(Thurs.) $30 $40 $ 50 $60

(Trade Show Only - Plus Price)

(L1)LunchonShowFloor(Fri.) NC NC NC

(QA)QualityAssuranceAwards(Fri.) NC NC NC

(L2)LunchonShowFloor(Sat.) NC NC NC

(PA)PinnacleAwards(Sat.) NC NC NC

(SE31)SalutetoExcellence(Sat.)(FullPackage) $45 $55 $ 65 $160 (SE32)SalutetoExcellence(TradeShowOnly-PlusPrice) $95 $105 $125 $160 (SE33)SalutetoExcellence(ChildPackage) $25 $25 $ 25 $ 25

STEP 4 OPTIONAL EvENTS & INDUSTRY AwARDS SUB-TOTAL $

Foracompletelistofcoursesandcosts,pleaseseetheEducationPlanneronpages26-27,orvisitThePrecastShow.org.ThenfillinthesectionbelowwithinformationfromtheEducationPlannerandaddyourtotalfeesinthegoldsectionbelow.


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