TxDOT December 2012 Tonnage

The TxDOT highway letting is scheduled for December 4th & 5th. The total tonnage of asphalt pavements being let is 670,587.
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The Texas Department of Transportation, the AGC of Texas and the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TXAPA) will be hosting a series of 10 Hot Mix Specification Conferences beginning January 30, 2013. These conferences are a cooperative effort between TxDOT and the paving industry to update individuals on 5 New Special Specifications for HMA. Click here for specific dates, locations, and the registration form.
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Have you registered? Find out additional details on our invited guests, when and where meetings will be be held, how to register, etc. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
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The World of Asphalt 2013 Show & Conference will be held March 19th through the 21st in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center located at 200 E. Market Street.
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The World of Asphalt is supporting the William Troxler Memorial Golf Tournament that raises fund for the International Road Federation Educational Foundation which is being held at the Quarry Golf Course Monday, March 19, 2013.
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If you attend only one national meeting in 2013, make NAPA's Annual Meeting the one. From nationally renowned keynote speakers Alison Levine and Jim Collins to the industry leadership providing legislative, economic, technical, and management insight, this meeting holds the answers for you and your company.
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Want to know more about what qualifies a pavement for the Sheldon G. Hayes Award? NCAT Pavement Engineer Don Watson and NAPA's independent rater Gene Skok will present a free webinar on Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Eastern to lift the veil on the 2012 finalists for the most prestigious award in the pavement industry.
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Board Ballots are due by December 20th, 2012. Click here for additional information.
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To view the calendar of events for 2012 and beyond, please visit the new TXAPA website at www.texasasphalt.org and log in at the "Member Sign-in" link. Once logged in, click the TXAPA Calendar link or click here to find TXAPA and HMAC scheduled meetings, classes, seminars, Partners in Quality Meetings, award lunches, etc. 

NOTE: If you cannot log in to the new TXAPA website, please contact your company’s TXAPA representative for login information.

 

Keep an eye out this week (December 3rd-7th) for your Membership Directory Information Form. Review the form carefully; In order to meet our printing deadline I need your approved forms in the office no later than January 4th, 2013.
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The first chapter of the Cost of Doing Nothing resource book summarizes the basics of transportation funding issues, as well as a list of quick facts regarding their effect on Texas and the average Texan consumer. Click here to read some major highlights from the Chapter:
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The second chapter of the Cost of Doing Nothing resource book takes a look at highway construction awards from 2003 through 2017. Click here to read more of Chapter 2.
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Click here to find helpful industry links...
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Please give a very warm welcome to our newest members:
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A recent study from the Jacob School of Engineering at University of California, San Diego, raises questions about relying on more reflective pavements to mitigate the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Click here to find out additional details.
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A long-awaited report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) was released Nov. 14, describing materials and practices used to improve the performance of pavements across the United States. Click here to read further.
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Last week, the asphalt pavement industry was invited to listen in on FHWA's progress with its Sustainable Pavements Program. This multi-faceted program brings together stakeholders from the pavement industries, transportation agencies, and academic institutions. Click here for additional details.
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Click here to read the full press release from ROMCO Equipment Company.
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The Hot Mix Asphalt Center has increased prices on its asphalt courses for the first time since 1999. The prices go into effect beginning October 1, 2012.
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Click here to find out when to schedule your classes...
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