There will likely be a shortage of PVC and HDPE pipe in the market place for an unknown duration. As a result of Hurricane Harvey eight major resin manufacturers were taken off line. This has compelled resins manufacturers to declare Force Majeure, (an event or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled), relieving them […]
The Concrete Pipe Association of Michigan (CPAM) and the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) want to clarify a very important point on the Fraser Sinkhole. This sinkhole was caused by problems with a CAST–IN-PLACE CONCRETE TUNNEL not with PRECAST CONCRETE PIPE. News agencies, articles, and government officials incorrectly and continually refer to this sinkhole as […]
Michigan has no long-term plan to repair its crumbling infrastructure. That’s the message a coalition of engineers, businesses and public policy experts is telling state lawmakers gathering this week on Mackinac Island. The group points to studies by the Governor’s 21st Century Infrastructure Commission and Business Leaders for Michigan that conclude the state must invest […]
Jeff Girard has joined the ACPA as Michigan Engineer. He will be working closely with ACPA staff and members of the Concrete Pipe Association of Michigan to promote the benefits of concrete pipe and precast boxes to consulting firms, county engineers, municipal agencies, the state highway department, legislators, and other decision-making agencies and organizations. Please […]