NAPA's Jay Hansen.

CALIFORNIA ASPHALT INSIDERThe latest news and views from the California Asphalt Pavement Association

Vol. 12, Issue 37 <> Sept. 16, 2019

Est. 1953www.calapa.net

IN THIS ISSUERegistration is now open forthe 10th annual Fall Asphalt

Pavement Conference Nov. 6-7 in Sacramento

Join CalAPA today and save;work smarter tomorrow and

save more

Lots of amazing shots atannual CalAPA golf

tournament in Temecula;plenty of golf, too

Tech Term of the Week:Asphalt intermediate course

Pavement Pointer of theWeek: Project boundaries

Quote of the Week:Bartolommeo de San

Concordio

CALENDAR

(Always on-line HERE)

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REGISTRATION OPEN!Fall Asphalt Pavement

Conference, Wednesday &Thursday, Nov. 6-7

Hilton Sacramento ArdenWest, 2200 Harvard St.,

SacramentoDetails HERE.

Contact Sophie You at (916)791-5044 for sponsorship and

exhibitor information.

Greetings!

This weekly bulletin contains the latest news and information ofinterest to the asphalt pavement industry in California. Please feelfree to distribute this newsletter to others who may be interested inasphalt pavements.

Registration is now open for the 10th annualFall Asphalt Pavement Conference Nov. 6-7in Sacramento

Registration is now open for the CalAPA Fall Asphalt PavementConference, to be held Nov. 6-7 in Sacramento. Now in its 10th year,this year's Fall Conference boasts an impressive agenda of technicalsubject matter experts, thought-leaders on industry issues andtrends, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Click HERE tolearn more.

The keynote speaker will be Jay Hansen, executive vice president ofthe National AsphaltPavement Association(NAPA), a CalAPA partner,who will provide the latestinformation on federaltransportation funding,regulatory issues and hownext year's presidentialelection may impactCalifornia.

A major issue facing theconstruction industry inCalifornia, as well asnationally, is the chronicshortage of projectmanagers, craft andtechnical workers andothers. Noted constructionindustry work-force expert,Sue Weiler-Doke, willprovide compelling "news you can use" about the war for talent andwhat employers can do to ensure a steady flow of qualified workerstoday and in the future.

To place current issues in the propercontext, CalAPA has also reachedback in time to summon "the Ghostof Mark Twain," otherwise known asfamed Twain impersonator McAvoyLane of stage and screen. Hiscolorful words of wisdom are asrelevant today as they were in the1800s.

Concurrent sessions coveringnumerous technical and practicaltopics ensure that the conferencehas something for everyone. A

Sue Weiler-Doke

*SAVE THE DATE!

Southern California'sContractor Dinner

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m.to 9 p.m.

Dal Rae Restaurant9023 E. Washington Blvd.,

Pico Rivera.Details soon!

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SAVE THE DATE!CalAPA Annual Dinner

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020,5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jonathan Club, 545 S.

Figueroa Street, Los Angeles.Contact Sophie You at (916)

791-5044 for sponsorship andtable-reservation

information.

SOCIALIZE

CHOOSE ASPHALT

Asphalt is used on about 93percent of paved roads in

California and across the U.S.Why? Because it's smooth,

quiet, safe, durable and 100percent recyclable. Visit theAsphalt Pavement Alliance

website learn more about whyasphalt is the right choice

now more than ever.

detailed agenda of the two-dayconference can be found HERE.

CalAPA conferences remain one ofthe great bargains in the industry.Early-bird registration for CalAPAmembers and public agencyrepresentatives is just $249 perperson, and non-members are just$299, if on-line registration iscompleted by Oct. 24. Theregistration fee includesrefreshments and light snacks onWednesday, free admission to ourdinner & networking reception (RSVPrequired), and breakfast on Thursdaymorning. There is also free access to

the trade show floor and equipment displays both days. On-lineregistration can be found HERE.

There are several sponsorship opportunities, including a limitednumber of trade show booths. The choice spots go fast to earlyreservation is strongly recommended. There is no better way todirectly target decision-makers and decision-influencers in theconstruction industry as well as public agency personnel. ContactSophie You of CalAPA for details at (916) 791-5044.

McAvoy Lane, known internationally as "The Ghost of MarkTwain," will add color, context and historical insight (as well as

humor) to this year's CalAPA Fall Conference in Sacramento. He'llalso be attending the evening reception for plenty of "selfie"

opportunities. No daguerreotype needed.

GET TECHNICAL

Are you an engineer,designer or technical

professional who makesdecisions on pavement typeselection? The DriveAsphalt

website has technical reportsand other resources may be

just what you're lookingfor. Click HERE for more

information.

CalAPACalifornia Asphalt Pavement

Association (CalAPA)

Mailing address:P.O. Box 981300

West Sacramento, CA 95798

Main office:1550 Harbor Blvd., Suite 211West Sacramento, CA 95691

(916) 791-5044 (phone)

BACK ISSUES

Did you miss an issue of theCalifornia Asphalt Insider? Noproblem! Past editions of thenewsletter are available at

the CalAPA newsletter archive page.

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There has never been a better time to be a member of the CaliforniaAsphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA). The association is dedicatedto representing the asphalt pavement industry in California, as wellas delivering products and services to enhance the knowledge andskills vital to remaining competitive and deliver a high-qualityproduct in today's fast-moving environment. What you don't know can cost you! A special publication that featuresa few association highlights from 2018 can be found HERE. Apromotional brochure about CalAPA and its many services, includingour exclusive member-only"Member Alerts" and othermember benefits, is HERE. Alist of current CalAPAmembers is HERE. If youwould like to do business withcompanies that are leaders inthe industry, click HERE toview our Buyers' Guide. CalAPA member benefitsinclude access to exclusive"Member Alerts" and other member-only communications that helpprovide insight, analysis and identification of future trends andopportunities. CalAPA also receive discounted pricing on allassociation events and exclusive invitations to member-onlynetworking events. All CalAPA members agree to abide by the association's Code ofEthics. You can read it HERE. To have information about membershipsent to you, contact CalAPA's Member Services Manager Sophie Youat (916) 791-5044. CalAPA is the acknowledged voice of the industryin California. Isn't it time you learned what CalAPA members alreadyknow? CalAPA is currently running an end-of-the-year membershippromotion, so companies that pay annual dues and join now can haveone annual payment cover the remainder of 2019 and all of 2020, orup to 16 months for the price of 12. What are you waiting for?

Lots of amazing shots at annual CalAPA golftournament in Temecula; plenty of golf, too

It featured a challenging new course, and the debut of a gourmetfood and fine wine reception. But this year's annual CalAPA asphaltindustry golf tournament, sponsored by the Southern CaliforniaContractors' Committee, carried on a tradition of fun that has madeit one of the most popular events in the industry.

The golf tournament was held Sept. 12 at the Temecula Creek Inn inTemecula, featuring challenging holes and manicured greens amid abreathtaking desert setting. Fabulous weather and a boisterousawards luncheon made for agreat day with colleaguesand co-workers. Proceedsfrom the event benefitCalAPA scholarshiprecipients. For more photosfrom the event, visitCalAPA's Facebook pageHERE.

New this year was a specialgourmet food and fine wine

Strike a goofy pose, get in thenewsletter. Pictured are Aaron

Terry, Terra Pave (left bottom),Chris Barry, Beach Paving (topleft), Steve Cota (bottom right)and Jeff Parsells, Patriot Risk &

Insurance.

The unofficial winner of the"Most Colorful Outfit"

contest: Mike Hinson withRoadtec.

CalAPA produces a highlyregarded magazine,

California Asphalt, and anannual membership directory.

To view current and pastissues of the magazine, clickHERE. For advertising salesinformation, click HERE or

call Kerry Hoover withConstruction Marketing

Services at (909) 772-3121.

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GET CERTIFIED!

The Caltrans-industry JointTraining & Certification

Program (JTCP) for materialstechnicians is holding classes

in Northern and SouthernCalifornia. Click HERE to visit

our JTCP resource page tolearn more.

reception held the nightbefore at the PechangaResort and Casino inTemecula. Attendees got tosample local wines served bya resident wine expert, andsample gourmet food,including an epic, made-to-order gourmet "mac &cheese" skillet stationfeaturing lobster and otherdelicious ingredients. It waspopular all night. Photosfrom the event are alsoposted on the CalAPAFacebook page HERE.

A special thanks goes out tothe golf tournamentsponsors, which made theevent possible: "PebbleBeach Sponsors" ErgonAsphalt & Emulsions, Inc.and Valero Marketing &Supply; "Pinehurst Sponsors"California CommercialAsphalt, Diversified AsphaltProducts, Holliday Rock,

Pacific GeoSource, Patriot Risk &Insurance Services, PavementRecycling Systems Inc., QuinnCompany, The R.J. Noble Co., UnitedPaving Co., World Oil Co.; "SawgrassSponsors" G3 Quality and TaylorEnvironmental Services. Thebeverage cart sponsors were Astec &CEI, Construction MarketingServices, and Road Science, adivision of ArrMaz. The "Hole-in-One" sponsors were CoastlineEquipment and Nixon-EgliEquipment. The contest sponsor wasPacific GeoSource.

The next event of the CalAPASouthern California Contractors'Committee will be a Contractor'sDinner Nov. 12 at the Dal RaeRestaurant in Pico Rivera. Thefeatured presentation will be on new

air-quality regulations regarding construction equipment and trucks.An announcement will be issued shortly.

DESIGN!

To visit the PAVEXpresswebsite, click HERE. To view

the companion website,PaveInstruct, click HERE.

LEARN! We can bring CalAPA's

popular training classes toyour facility at a date and

time convenient to you! ClickHERE to view our "hosted"

training class flier, or contactCalAPA at (916) 791-5044 for

details. This service isavailable to public agenciesand CalAPA members only.

The Coastline-sponsored "Hole-in-One" contest was a popular stopwith golfers, who posing next to some of the equipment that waspart of the contest. The photographer is Coastline's Carl Lopez.

Tech Term of the Week

Each week we highlight a word, acronym or other referencecommonly used in the asphalt pavement industry in California.

ASPHALT INTERMEDIATE COURSE: A course between a base courseand asphalt surface course. It is sometimes called binder course.

Paving Pointer of the WeekEach week we highlight a key point or best practice of interest toasphalt paving crews, inspectors and others working in the field. Wewelcome suggestions. More tips can be found in our Asphalt ParkingLot Construction Checklist HERE.

PROJECT BOUNDARIES: Prior to the start of paving, the foreman andcrew should "paint out" the boundaries of the project and mark thepaving lanes to identify the proper paving sequence. Once pavingstarts, the inspector must monitor many items, including mixtemperature, layer thickness, smoothness, possible mix segregationand joint construction. These are done through observation andutilization of numerous tools, including a straight edge, thermometerand density gauge.

Quote of the Week "Any plan is bad which is not susceptible to change."

Bartolommeo de San Concordio

We hope you enjoy CalAPA's Asphalt Insider. We are committed toproviding you with the most up-to-date information on technicalissues, regulation, news, analysis, events and trends in Californiathat may impact the asphalt pavement industry. Click HERE tocontact us with any comments or suggestions.

Sincerely,

Russell W. Snyder, CAE Executive DirectorCalifornia Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA)®

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