People, Plants and Paving Training Program

T11 - Corporate Integrity
Mark Stephenson, Nelson Levine deLuca & Horst, LLC

Integrity is defined as doing the right thing when no one is looking. Many asphalt contractor personnel work by themselves. How does a company build a culture of integrity to insure that everyone understands what is expected?

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Identify how to communicate integrity to employees; Recognize if quality has the necessary status in your company; Understand how to create a culture of integrity in your company.

T13 - Cold-In-Place and Hot-In-Place Recycling Best Practices
Mike Polak, E.J. Breneman Inc., and Brian Hansen, Dustrol Inc

Cold in-place recycling (CIR) and hot in-place recycling (HIR) are cost-effective pavement preservation treatments that improve serviceability for roads and streets. This session will cover the basics on project selection, construction techniques, additive selection, and cost as well as presenting case studies.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Identify suitable candidates for each process; Understand the elements for a successful project; Present typical cost savings that can be realized with these recycling technologies.

T15 - Real Time Project Tracking
Mike Williams and Abby Albrecht, Granite Construction

Every project manager knows the importance of tracking project progress in as close to “real time” as possible. This session focuses on using available information technology to track project information allowing the contractor to save time, paperwork and ultimately money.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Identify technologies that can be used; Define benefits of system for project applications; Explain how others have implemented this strategy.

T21 - Lower Your Costs and Be Green
Jon Epps, Texas A&M University

The Use of Asphalt Paving Mixtures can be green and reduce costs. The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS) and warm mix asphalt (WMA) all can reduce energy consumption and green house gases as well as conserve natural resources and reduce first and life cycle costs. This session discusses the state of Texas program to stimulate the implementation of these technologies. Texas has demonstrated the benefits of being “Green” in asphalt paving applications.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Discuss details on energy and emission reduction as well as natural resources conservation; Understand cost implications to the asphalt producer; Explain project information to illustrate the magnitude of the potential reductions.

T23 - Designing Mixes with High RAP Content
Randy West, National Center for Asphalt Technology and Cindy Lafleur, Oldcastle Materials Group

RAP Engineering is a critical part of the asphalt industry's ability to use this important material in asphalt mixes. The RAP must be handled and processed properly and the properties of the mix must be adjusted to account for the presence of the RAP. This session will emphasize the engineering properties of the mix while providing information which will help the contractor increase the use of RAP.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Understand what you need to know about RAP materials; Control volumetrics in high RAP mixtures; Evaluate high RAP mixtures for quality.

T25 - Porous Pavement Design and Construction
Jill Thomas, Minnesota APA and Jessica Swick, Pace Construction

Porous asphalt pavements are being used by many people to construct asphalt pavements that become part of the stormwater solution, reducing runoff, improving infiltration and saving land. The performance of these pavements depends on proper design and construction. In this session you will get a thorough understanding of porous design, get the latest in construction practices and gain insight in how to market porous pavements.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Understand the basics of porous pavement design; Recognize Best Practices for construction of porous pavements; Understand marketing of porous pavements.

T31 - Understanding Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Regulations
Jo Moore, Ranger Construction

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires companies to develop a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPC) Plan has been recently revised requiring companies to implement new plans or revise existing ones. We all know that regulations can feel overwhelming at times, especially when there are multiple regulations with which to comply. Application of an overall program of proper management, pollution prevention activities, and effective training can go a long way in solving this issue, especially at relatively simple operations such as asphalt plants.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Define the key elements driving the SPCC plan coverage and development; Understand how to use NAPA's new Guidance Document; Obtain real life application information for this complex regulation from an experienced member of the asphalt industry.

T33 - Best Practices for Aggregate Management at Asphalt Plants
Dale Decker, Dale S. Decker LLC

How the aggregate is handled from the quarry/pit to and through the asphalt plant is critical to achieving a high quality asphalt mixture. This session focuses on maintaining the aggregate quality to achieve mixture quality.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Understand basic aggregate properties; Manage aggregate handling for mixture consistency; Explain the effect of aggregate properties on volumetric properties.

T35 - What's the Latest on Intelligent Compaction?
Todd Mansell, Caterpillar Global Paving Products and Rob Larson, Anderson Brothers Construction

There are new tools to enable the contractor to achieve compaction more efficiently and consistently. The development of intelligent compaction technology continues to evolve and improve. This session provides an overview of the intelligent compaction technologies currently available and a contractor perspective on how the equipment functions on a real job.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Recognize intelligent compaction technologies; Use the equipment; Understand how a contractor can use intelligent compaction to achieve good and consistent compaction results.

W11 - Supervision in the 21st Century
Larry Kokkelenberg, Center for Business Development

Every supervisor or manager has a particular style or way of supervising or managing. Most supervisors are not aware of what that style is or how it impacts those they supervise. The supervisors style has a huge impact on staff and ultimately on production. This session will include a discussion of a Gallop poll study of employee engagement and the impact of your style of supervision.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Recognize how supervision has evolved; Identify the four dominant styles and their impact on people; Define your style of supervision.

W13 - Baghouse Maintenance
TJ Young, Technical Training and Advisory Services Company

Maintaining the baghouse is a key element in proper operation of an asphalt plant. This session will provide tools to plant operation personnel that will allow optimum efficiency of the baghouse.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Explain key basic inspection and maintenance points required to keep the baghouse operating efficiently; Understand how to avoid problems with “losing air” or allowing the baghouse to fall below the “dew point.” Identify key, easy-to-execute inspection points in the plant operation.

W15 - Slurry Systems for Pavement Preservation
Eric Reimschiissel, American Pavement Preservation

Pavement Preservation is a critical management issue for all agencies. The asphalt contractor has a variety of tools available to meet various pavement needs. This session will provide the attendee with the latest information on Slurry Systems (i.e. slurry seal and microsurfacing).

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Identify different types of slurry systems; Understand which systems work best for different pavement conditions; Develop Quality control for applications.

W21 - The Supervisor/Manager as a Coach
Larry Kokkelenberg, Center for Business Development

When an individual does not perform well, sometimes it is a lack of skill or knowledge; sometimes it is the system that prevents the individual from doing their best; and sometimes it is the attitude/motivation of the individual. In this session, you will learn a deceptively simple, yet effective way to coach any individual to improve their performance.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Outline a simple yet effective model for coaching others; Understand how to deal with resistance; Engage employees; Recognize the difference between a supervisor and a coach.

W23 - Dryer Flight Adjustment
TJ Young, Technical Training and Advisory Services Company

A proper flighting arrangement in the drum of the asphalt plant helps reduce energy costs and increases production capacity by improving efficiency of the drying operation. This session will provide information to plant operations personnel that will allow these improvements. All major brands of drum-mixers, dryers and flighting styles will be discussed.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Adjust flights in any brand dryer to maximize fuel efficiency; Minimize baghouse problems caused by excessively high or cool temperatures; Understand flighting requirements for Warm Mix Asphalt production.

W25 - Combination Treatments for Pavement
Tim Harrawood, Vance Brothers

Combining nonstructural surface treatments to address specific levels of distress can be very beneficial to agencies that are confronted with a variety of pavement preservation and maintenance challenges. These tailored treatments provide a durable final surface as well as being a very cost effective approach to improving the pavement condition. This session provides information on how to get the best possible results while using combinations of preservation treatments.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Identify combination treatments (Cape Seals, SAMI, Fog Seal over Chip Seal, etc.); Develop Quality Control during construction; Understand expected performance.

W31 - Building the Next Gen Workforce - How Do We Get From Today to the Future?
Keith Reester, City of Loveland Colorado

Our workforce is changing, the Baby Boomers have held back on retirement due to the recession; while a new crop of young Gen Y's are filling our teams. The dynamics between Gen X and Y, plus the Boomers are framing the functions of our work teams. Learn about what our workforce is today and what the best companies are doing to prepare for the transition ahead as the economy turns.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Explore the dynamics shaping our workforce today; Understand the economic and demographic factors driving the future; Understand how to help your company develop a strategic plan for the changing workforce.

W33 - Scheduled/Preventative Maintenance at the Plant
TJ Young, Technical Training and Advisory Services Company

A good preventative or scheduled maintenance program is essential to ensure “online availability” of your plant and to avoid unexpected breakdowns. The old story of “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is definitely true for an asphalt plant in order to keep customers supplied with quality products.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Understand the importance of preventative maintenance; Develop a good preventative maintenance and lubrication program; Identify recommended frequencies for inspection and lubrication for every major brand of asphalt plant.

W35 - There is More Than One Way to Seal a Crack
Wally Smith, Crafco Inc.

As our infrastructure ages and our budgets get smaller, contractors have to be smarter about how public funds are spent. What is the most effective way to extend the life of our roads? What is the relationship between crack sealing and other preservation methods? Properly applied crack sealing can be a cost effective preservation technique.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Understand the type of treatment needed for a specific type of crack; Identify proper applications methods; Show how crack sealing improves all other preservation practices.

TH11 - Enlightenment for Working in the Dark
Brad Sant, ARTBA, Don Elisburg, Consultant to NAPA and Emmett Russell, International Union of Operating Engineers

Participants in this session will receive instruction and take-home training tools essential for safe night-time paving operations. Focus topics include general hazards, lighting, flagging and worker visibility.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Identify basic hazards related to night-time paving operations; Implement controls to minimize risk of injury to workers, motorists and equipment operations; Determine how to remain safe.

TH13 - Everything You Need to Know About Chip Seals
Mark Ishee, Ergon Asphalt/Emulsions and Bob Dalton, Slurry Pavers Inc

This session will provide a broad understanding of all the issues involved in production and placement of chip seals. The first speaker will discuss aggregates and binder products for chip seals. The second speaker will cover construction and proper application to achieve high performance chip seal systems.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Understand how different aggregates related to performance, safety and economy; Recognize how binder properties affect chip seal performance; Understand how different chip seal techniques can be selected to address specific concerns.

TH15 - Best Practices for Residential and Commercial Paving
Scott McLean, The McLean Company

The commercial paver must employ good paving practices but use them more rigorously as he faces the challenge of sculpting pavement to meet – in some cases – extreme geometric and grade constraints. Because commercial paving can be so challenging, having a good understanding of the principles of quality construction and utilizing the best practices are necessary in getting an award winning job. This session will help your customer be successful with asphalt.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Improve project planning; Understand paver operations; Ensure quality and serviceability of the finished product.

TH21 - How to Eliminate 50 Deaths and Hundreds of Injuries Each Year
Brad Sant, ARTBA

Every year, approximately 50 roadway construction workers are killed when they are runover by construction trucks, equipment and motorists. Hundreds more are injured. This is the primary cause of death in paving operations. During this session, participants will receive direction on proven strategies to eliminate this hazard. Participants will also receive posters, handouts and training program materials to use when they return to work.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Identify the causes of worker runovers and backovers; Identify hazardous situations and remove workers; Determine how to remain safe.

TH23 - Laydown Best Practices
Terry Sharp, Caterpillar

The purpose of the paver is to place a uniform, smooth mix at the correct grade. In order to accomplish this feat, it is crucial to understand Best Practices on paver operations. This session will provide attendees with those tools.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: List proper procedures for delivering mix to the paver; Understand how to avoid segregation; Understand how to control grade and smoothness.

TH25 - Asphalt Pavements and LEED Certification
Tom Clayton, Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. To earn certification a building project must meet certain prerequisites and performance benchmarks ("credits") within each category. Asphalt pavements contribute to LEED credits in a variety of ways. This session will present information to assist the paving contractor in understanding how credits can be obtained for asphalt pavements.

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Define the key elements for LEED credits; Understand how to achieve LEED credits; Obtain real life application information for this complex system from an experienced member of the asphalt industry.