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Today's asphalt paving equipment has many innovations and technologies designed into the machine to reduce emissions, improve crew safety and comfort, production efficiency, and pavement quality. The session will show how these technologies are used and wrap up with a look to the future!
This presentation will discuss PCC (Portland Cement Concrete) joint sealing concepts. The presentation will cover the following areas: History of PCC joint sealing Research on Seal/No Seal Current concepts for new construction joint sealing Including white topping, working and tied joints, manholes...
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) has modified the PE exam effective April 2024. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has fully updated their courses to align with the NCEES Reference Handbook and Exam Specifications. There are five tracks to the exam and...
Presentation provides a comprehensive overview of pipe repair methods for consideration in lieu of the traditional open cut culvert replacement installations. It also serves as a good reminder to inventory and rate this key infrastructure component. Clean, access, repair or replace? This presentation...
This presentation will be a three-part discussion by a manufacturer of sealing equipment, the Asphalt Institute, and a medical professional from the Western States Burn Center. The presentation will discuss the common causes of asphalt burns when it comes to maintenance and construction operations. Best...
The Primal Safety Program focuses on three main areas: Cognition, Judgment, and Human Connection. Brent demonstrates how a simple focus on lifestyle choices, stress management, and emotional intelligence can turn your safety program around. Lifestyle choices like sleep, nutrition, what you put in your...
Inevitably, younger engineering and other personnel begin to think about becoming project managers. "Moving up" seems logical. Perhaps success in your current position guarantees success as a project manager. Are you contemplating a project management role because you want to or because you think you...
We commonly say, in our work situations and our personal lives, that we value receiving and we want to provide quality. However, what is quality? This presentation begins by defining quality and the related topics of quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and wants vs needs. Then the session turns...
Delays can be hard to quantify even when the schedules are good. It’s even more challenging when the schedules are poor. The instructor will share his court-tested methods for evaluating construction project delays when the schedules are either poor or non-existent. The course will include practical...