Paving the Way

South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association

SCAPA News and Events
 
   
Registration is now open for the 2020 SCAPA Winter Conference and Trade Show Reception. This asphalt conference is being held in Columbia, SC on January 15-16, 2020.

SCAPA members, be sure to check out our exciting new Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities as space is limited!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/scp-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=585512&issueID=65369 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
SCAPA members take time out of their busy schedules to attend the 2019 SCAPA Fall Member Dinner. We had a great turnout from our members, and they took advantage of the opportunity to make connections and network with other members in a fun and casual atmosphere.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/scp-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=585511&issueID=65369 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
SC Public Radio airs interview of SCAPA's Executive Director with the SC Business Review discussing the Asphalt Works! Campaign and the statewide efforts to connect talent with hundreds of available jobs in the asphalt industry.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/scp-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=585658&issueID=65369 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
SCAPA's Executive Director and Technical Director participated in the 2nd Annual Vulcan Clay Shoot held on October 8 at the Clinton House.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/scp-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=585804&issueID=65369 to view the full article online.

 
King Asphalt, Inc.
Roadtec, Inc.
Featured Member
 
   
Please join us as we welcome Flint Equipment Company as SCAPA's newest Associate Member.

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Industry News
 
   
Women of Asphalt announces its first Board of Directors, which includes 11 accomplished women from the asphalt industry. SCAPA's very own Ashley Batson is excited for the opportunity to serve the Women of Asphalt in this capacity. 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/scp-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=585659&issueID=65369 to view the full article online.

 
The Paving for Performance Conference series is designed to bring together owners (including
DOTs, public works agencies, cities, counties and states) with the asphalt paving industry to achieve better pavement performance. The conference is the ideal opportunity for asphalt mixture producers, paving companies, material suppliers and equipment manufacturers, as well as state and local agencies and consulting engineers who develop asphalt mixtures or flexible pavement designs, to learn from experts and each other.

Visit https://www.asphaltpavement.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1127&Itemid=100364 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
On October 22 in Darlington, South Carolina job seekers can connect with employers who will hire and guide them through a long-term career in fields such as construction, paving, HVAC and plumbing. The Career Coach mobile unit will be onsite offering jobseekers computer, WiFi and printer access to perform work searches, create resumes or register in the SC Works online system with assistance from trained staff.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/scp-nwl/pdf/Darlington_Flyer.pdf to view the full article online.

 
Granite Contracting
Asphalt Resources
 
   
New research shows that a tool to help solve the problem of urban heat islands may have an unwelcome side effect. The problem with "Cool Pavements": they make people hot.

Visit https://www.citylab.com/environment/2019/10/cool-pavement-materials-coating-urban-heat-island-research/599221/ to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2:00-3:30 p.m. EST
Speaker: Professor Walaa Mogawer, PhD, P.E., F. ASCE, Highway Sustainability Research Center, Director, Highway Sustainability Research Center, University of Massachusetts.

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Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2:00-3:30 p.m. EST
Speakers: Steve Muench, Tom and Marilyn Draeger / The Beavers Charitable Trust Professor, University of Washington and Adam Hand, Associate Professor, University of Nevada-Reno

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Whether you're new to the industry or want to brush up on your skills, SCAPA's Online Academy is a great learning resource! Additionally, SCAPA created a new reference guide for companies to use as they build their training programs based around SCAPA Academy!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/scp-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=585518&issueID=65369 to view the full article online.

 
Roadtec, Inc.
Membership Services
 
   
SCAPA members, it is time to update your information and key contacts for the 2020 SCAPA Membership Directory & Resource Guide. We will be sending out emails for the updates beginning this month. 

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Calendar of Events
 
SCAPA
P.O. Box 11448, Columbia, SC 29211
Phone: (803) 252-2522 Fax: (803) 403-9952