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Upcoming ACPA events

  • Train the Trainer Workshop at WOC 2026

    January 19, 2026 9:00 am

    January 19, 2026 3:00 pm

    The workshop will offer instruction on how to effectively present the current ACPA Operator Safety Training Presentation (5.0) and how

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  • World of Concrete 2026

    January 19, 2026 8:00 am

    January 22, 2026 5:00 pm

    World of Concrete 2026 (January 20-22, 2026). World of Concrete is the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete

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Recent ACPA News

Concrete moves fast—so do we. From ACPA News insights and safety guidance to Legislative updates impacting operations and Industry developments shaping equipment and mix performance. Stay sharp, stay compliant, and stay ahead with the latest from the trusted source for our industry.

  • Backend Pipe System

    KEEP EYES ON YOUR BACKEND The backend pipe system is a critical part of your boom system. This swing elbow, closest to the pump, experiences the highest pressures and pulsations — pressure spikes — during…

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  • Optimizing Mix Design: Part 3

    ADMIXTURES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CONCRETE PUMPING - Understanding the Impact on Pressure and Performance by Jon S. Belkowitz, PhD, PE; Gary Brown; Mallory A. Westbrook; Daniel M. McCoy, PE In the third installment of…

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  • Scoring When The Goalposts Move

    by Joe Sostaric The great Bob Dylan released a song in 1964 called, “The Times They Are A-Changin.” The lyrics were about the big political and social changes taking place in the world. Although this…

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