2016 American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA)
Education Conference to provide
educational and networking opportunities
Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature
The 2016 American Concrete Pumping Association
(ACPA) Education Conference will take place September
18-20 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Centre
in Nashville, TN. Filled with a variety of educational and net-
working opportunities, this year’s biannual event is being
held in connection with the National Ready Mixed Con-
crete Association (NRMCA)’s annual ConcreteWorks event.

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ACPA executive director Christi Collins says the ACPA
specific components of the conference will be tailored di-
rectly to the needs of concrete pumpers and their busi-
nesses. Topics will include major issues impacting the
industry such as workforce development (how to find and
retain staff), fleet management and achieving operational
efficiencies. “We also have a program called Driving Sales
with a Purpose which will look at proactive planning for
growing a business and strategies for success.”