eTXAPA Monthly eNewsletter
August 2, 2023
Up Front
 

This letter is notification of the following proposed 2014 Special Provision which reflects the 2024 Standard Specifications language.

Special Provision 3096-XXX, “Asphalt, Oils, and Emulsions,” (Spec Committee No. 3096- 20235-12), adds diluted emulsions to Special Specification 3096 as discussed with industry.

Notification to TXAPA

 
 
In August's Everyday Asphalt, Robert Trevino from Terracon explores how forensics is used to reveal existing pavement characteristics for future project success. Skillfully employing tools and assessing existing pavements is vital in designing load-bearing, durable asphalt pavements. Join us on August 17, 2023, for this exciting venture.
 
 

Latest Report Available: Letting Dates August 2-3, 2023

Information is correct at the time of publication.

Past Reports

 
 
Explore Next Level Performance at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. 
Dates: Sept. 18-21, 2023
Hotel is at capacity. We are working to add more rooms to the block. Contact Becky Schaeffer to be added to a waitlist.
 
 
Participate in our Raffle Ticket Presale and help support the TXAPA Scholarship Program! You could win a NEW Honda Pioneer 700 4x4 Utility Vehicle! We will announce the winner Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, during Scholarship Night at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. You don't have to be present to win. 
Generously donated by Texas Materials Group, Inc. and R.K. Hall Construction, Ltd.  
All proceeds from raffle ticket sales go directly to the TXAPA Scholarship Program, a federally recognized public charity under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501 (c) (3). Donations are tax-deductible under IRC 170. 
 
 

The latest digital edition of Texas Asphalt is available now! Click here to start reading the full issue. You can also click on the headlines below to go straight to this issue's top features. Thank you for reading!

 
 
Engineer Asphalt Essentials: Classes are held throughout six sessions, meeting from 9 AM -12 PM CST twice weekly for three weeks. There is no enrollment fee.

Inspector Asphalt Education: Classes are held throughout six sessions, meeting from 8-10:30 AM CST twice weekly for three weeks. There is a $195 enrollment fee.
 
 
Are you curious about the 80/20 Rule of Paving? TXAPA's Jim Warren and Chuck Fuller share this and other insider secrets as they dive deep into mastering superior texture and ride to achieve award-winning quality. There is still time for you to apply this knowledge to your projects and secure a place at the winners' table for next year's Texas Quality Asphalt Pavement Awards.
 
Martin Asphalt
Lhoist North America
Reliable Asphalt
U.S. Polyco, Inc.
Safety
 
Many of us spend most of the year looking forward to the summer months. The sunny weather inspires vacation plans, outdoor activities, summer festivals, and trips to the pool or beach. With so many activities packed in, it's easy to overlook things. When planning to be outside in the summer, one of the most important things to remember is how to protect yourself from ultraviolet (UV) rays.
 
Women of Asphalt
 
Post jobs and search for employment opportunities on the Women of Asphalt job board! 
 
Humboldt Mfg. Company
Bee Equipment Sales LTD.
Welcome New Members
 
Brelko Conveyor Products
Rep: Anthony Christner
Email: anthony.christner@brelko.us
Address: 5311 Western Ave.
Boulder, CO 80301
Member Type: Associate
Category: Conveyor Products
Website
 
Century Terminals, Inc.
Rep: Robert Lee, Asphalt Performance Manager
Email: robert.lee@na.crh.com
Phone: (512) 239-9161
Address:1320 Arrow Point Drive, Suite 600 
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Phone: (512) 239-9161
Menber Type: Major Associate
Category: Liquid Asphalt Production
 
Dynapac
Represtentative: Kyle Neisen
Email: kyle.neisen@dynapac.com
Address: 342 Patricia Lane, Suite 104
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Member Type: Associate
Category: Equipment
 
Dallas Lite & Barricade
Email: Marybeth@dlbinc.net
Address: 2727 N. Westmoreland Rd 
Dallas, TX 75222
Member Type: Associate
Category: Traffic Control
 
Maximize Your Membership
 
TXAPA has assembled an adaptable, in-house training program for our members to use on inclement weather work days. Documents, instructor guides, and related videos for this program can be found one the Members Dashboard tab upon logging in to texasasphalt.org.
 
 
The interactive PDFs walking users through SS3076, SS3077, SS3079, SS3080, SS3081, and SS3082 are now available for everyone to use on TexasAsphalt.org. After watching Jim Warren's user guide video, all documents are available to download and navigate. If you have any questions, please contact us.