Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP): Engineering Solution for Stormwater Management

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Concerns surrounding the environmental impact of stormwater runoff.

• How permeable interlocking concrete pavement can mitigate stormwater runoff and decrease peak flow.

• Impact that PICP has on reducing the heat island effect.

• Pavement components, installation techniques, and design considerations.

• Maintenance methods to improve and maintain PICP performance.

Presented by TECHO - BLOC’s Jeff Taphouse for 1 CE credit.

Jeff Taphouse

Jeff Taphouse, a CMHA Instructor, is the USA Commercial Sales Director for Techo-Bloc and has been with the company for over a decade. With a background as a licensed builder, he has extensive experience in landscape and hardscape design and installation for both residential and commercial projects.

Passionate about sustainable building practices, Jeff has spent more than 18 years designing and implementing permeable pavements and other Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve stormwater management and environmental impact. As a certified instructor for the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA), he has led educational presentations across the United States and Canada, helping industry professionals stay at the forefront of hardscape advancements.

Jeff is dedicated to providing practical solutions and expert guidance to support the success of landscape architects, designers, engineers and contractors in the field.