Up Front
We are thrilled to announce plans to hold our 2021 TXAPA Membership Meeting in-person at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX, from January 20-21! Stay tuned for a detailed schedule of events and speakers. Although this is a free event, please register as soon as possible if you plan to attend, so we have all the information needed to make this meeting a safe, fun time for all!
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Join TXAPA Tuesday, January 19, at La Cantera before our 2021 Membership Meeting for the 2nd Annual Winter Classic Golf Tournament! The day will wrap up with a cocktail reception. More information to come! All proceeds will 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.
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Company primaries and affiliates: Please be checking your inbox for an email from Lauren Selvik, Jenna Nyberg, or Emily Adams in the next few days containing your directory listing spreadsheet. Please make any necessary changes and send the corrected file back to TXAPA before November 24, 2020, to ensure we include your company information in the 2021 Directory accurately. Don't hesitate to contact the association with any questions!
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TXAPA Live airs on Thursdays, three times a month, skipping a week on the date of the TxDOT highway letting. You only need to register for TXAPA Live once, and a reminder email with a link to join will be sent to you an hour before each broadcast. Watch all previous broadcasts here. November Schedule: Thursday, Nov. 5: Letting (4,5) -- No TXAPA Live Thursday, Nov. 12: QC/QA Panel: A Roadmap to Success -- On the Roadway Thursday, Nov. 19: News & Updates Thursday, Nov. 26: Happy Thanksgiving! -- No TXAPA Live
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Whether you are a seasoned TXAPA member who wants to know more about the association, or you are brand new and wondering about opportunities to get involved, join our Member Orientation with TXAPA Director of Marketing Emily Adams Wednesday, November 18, from 10-11 AM CST. The Member Orientation will cover: TXAPA's Quality Mission
Leadership and Committees
Meeting and Events
Our Website, Publications, and Social Media
Resources and Programs Visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/54034809769626892 to view the full article online.
TXAPA has developed a custom education program to set our contractor members up for success by offering a clear, comprehensive look at each of the 73 changes in the new specs that may impact your projects. Chuck Fuller, Jim Warren, and Harold Mullen have been leading members through the changes to SS 3076, SS 3077, and the Liquid Asphalt Binder Sampling and Testing Program. To schedule your private consultation, please contact Chuck, Jim, or Harold, or call TXAPA at (512) 312-2099.Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tax-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=639902&issueID=71405 to view the full article online.
Technically Speaking
We all know how perilous driving at night is compared to driving during the day. While statistically we only do one quarter of our driving after sunset, 50% of traffic deaths happen at night. When Daylight Saving Time ended – for 2020, that was 2 AM, Sunday, November 1 – many people now find themselves spending more time driving in the dark. Here are four safety tips that could help reduce the risks of driving at nighttime.
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Communication that is both timely and inclusive of all is critical to the success of maintaining quality and production rates when placing HMA. Click below to learn a communication process that encourages these key attributes.
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In The Works
This year's Asphalt Road-eo will take place December 18 as a virtual event, so we're changing things up with an investigative challenge for our university student competitors. Teams will be provided the same forensic case of a pavement that failed prematurely, and will then conduct forensic analysis of the failure using the information provided. The teams will present their findings to a panel of judges who will determine the scholarship winners. TXAPA is excited to continue this program in partnership with TxDOT and UT Austin.
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Welcome New Members
SurfaceTech is an innovation company providing solutions for the construction and building materials industry. SurfaceTech has a rich history of successfully introducing highly technical products into the asphalt industry.
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Cargill's purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Every day, they connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. Cargill combines their experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries.
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SAM-CS® is a wholly owned subsidiary of SAM that specializes in construction services. Their engineering services include a full range of construction phase services, including construction engineering and inspection (CEI), observation, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) management, contract administration, and the development of quality manuals and specifications.
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In the Know
Distributed to nearly 5,000 industry professionals, Texas Asphalt magazine features articles about environmental issues, safety, new technology, best business practices, and more. Texas Asphalt is distributed in both print and an interactive, digital format. Subscribers do not have to be members of TXAPA to receive Texas Asphalt.
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Search for up-to-date information including addresses, contact information, and more with our online TXAPA Member Directory. If you notice any information that has changed, you can log in to TexasAsphalt.org and update it to ensure we have the correct information on file moving forward. Instructions on how to do so can be found in the "Maximize Your Membership" section below.
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Maximize Your Membership
Click the link below to visit a new section on TexasAsphalt.org called "What's New." This page contains a frequently updated list of all new content on the website, so you can find the important new information fast!
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Are you working with an exemplary company that would be a good fit for TXAPA? Send them the link to our new, fillable, application available at the link below:
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