California Asphalt Pavement Association
Vol. 15, Issue 45 || Nov. 7, 2022
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Greetings!
This weekly report contains news and information of interest to the asphalt pavement industry, customers and agency partners in California. Please feel free to distribute this newsletter to others who may be interested in asphalt pavements. To provide feedback or story ideas click HERE. Having difficulty viewing this newsletter? View as Webpage
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Assemblyman Vince Fong to headline CalAPA Annual Dinner Jan. 12 in Los Angeles |
Registration is now open for the 2023 CalAPA Annual Dinner & Awards, which is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 12 in Los Angeles. Details and on-line registration can be found HERE.
Assemblyman Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield, will be the keynote speaker for the event. Fong, who is well-known to CalAPA members and the asphalt pavement industry in California, is vice chairman of the Assembly Transportation Committee as well as vice chairman of the Assembly Budget Committee that oversees transportation spending. He is also a member of the powerful Assembly Appropriations Committee. In addition to providing insight into current happenings at the State Capitol in Sacramento and SB1, the $50 billion Road Repair & Accountability Act of 2017, Fong will also share his perspective on national politics. Prior to being elected to the Legislature, he worked as district director to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-CA. Fong's official biography is HERE.
The gala dinner and awards ceremony will include an installation of the CalAPA Board of Directors and Officers for 2023, and other special recognitions. The event will take place at an opulent new venue, the Hotel InterContinental, 900 Wilshire Blvd., in downtown Los Angeles. Seating for this exclusive member-only event is limited, so early registration is strongly advised. A special announcement on how to obtain discounted lodging at the Hotel InterContinental will be made next week.
The CalAPA Annual Dinner & Awards are one of the premier events of the year for the asphalt pavement industry in California. Previous Annual Dinner speakers have included Lt. gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and, last year, State Treasurer Fiona Ma.
For sponsorship opportunities for this prestigious event, contact Sophie You of CalAPA at (916) 791-5044.
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Assemblyman Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield (second from right) meets with CalAPA members in his Capitol office. |
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Assemblyman Vince Fong (left) pays tribute to Steve Ward with Pavement Recycling Systems (right) at a 2019 Awards Dinner in Orange County hosted by the Southern California Contractors Association. Ward's wife, Deana, is in the center..Ward is CalAPA's Legislative Committee chairman. |
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Assemblyman Vince Fong (left) enjoys a dinner in 2018 in Sacramento sponsored by the CalAPA Legislative Committee. Pictured with Fong are Scott Dmytrow (center) and Crystal Howard. |
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Call for presentations: Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference & Equipment Expo March 23-34 in Ontario |
The Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference & Equipment Expo returns to Southern California March 23-24 at the Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport in Ontario. The popular event, now in its 10th year, is the premier opportunity for industry and agency personnel to learn the latest about asphalt pavement standards, technology, regulatory matters, funding projections and other topics.
The conference will feature general sessions and breakout sessions so attendees can customize their conference experience. Also back will be the trade show floor and equipment expo area where attendees can get an up-close view of the latest equipment and technology.
The event planning committee welcomes recommendations for conference presentation topics and speakers. Questions should be directed to CalAPA Technical Director Brandon Milar at (916) 791-5044.
Sponsorship and exhibit space is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with the choice locations going fact. For sponsorship and exhibitor questions, contact Sophie You of CalAPA at (916) 791-5044.
In conjunction with this year's conference, a special networking event will be held on March 22 in at the recently opened Topgolf Sports & Entertainment Complex in Ontario. Details on that event will be announced later. The Topgolf event held last month in Roseville in conjunction with the Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference was attended by more than 60 people.
Attendees of the Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference last month in Sacramento were sent a special e-mail last week directing them to an exclusive conference resource page with agenda, presentations, list of attendees, photos and more. If you registered for the conference but did not receive the notification, contact CalAPA at (916) 791-5044 and request that the link be sent to you.
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The equipment expo area is a popular attraction of the Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference in Ontario. |
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California Transportation Commissioner Carl Guardino spoke at a previous Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference in Ontario. |
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A special networking event will be held at the Topgolf Sports & Entertainment Complex in conjunction with the Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference in Ontario. |
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Free webinar on perpetual pavements to be held Nov. 21 on-line |
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance, a CalAPA partner, is hosting a free educational webinar on Nov. 21 titled, "Perpetual Pavements: the Road to Long Lasting Pavement."
The 90-minute webinar will feature an All-Star panel of experts: Kyler Carlson, Washington State DOT; John Senger, Illinois DOT; Praveen Desaraju, Maryland State Highway Administration, Kevin Burke, Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association, Karen Carlie, Washington State DOT, Marshall Klinefelter, Maryland Asphalt Association, and Dave Gent, Washington Asphalt Pavement Association.
The webinar will delve into the latest research and best practices that are demonstrating the long-term value provided by the perpetual pavement design strategy. The webinar will spotlight three different award-winning projects.
Professional engineers (PEs) who register and attend the entire webinar as an individual will be awarded up to 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
The webinar will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PST. Although attendance is free, advanced registration must be completed on-line in advance HERE. |
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CalAPA spreads the word about sustainable asphalt at annual 'Greenbuild' event in San Francisco |
Asphalt was well represented at the 2022 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo held Nov. 1-3 in San Francisco.
CalAPA's Technical Director, Brandon Milar, joined Joseph Shacat, Director of Sustainable Pavements with the National Asphalt Pavement Association, to answer questions from the more than 1,000 attendees, including architects, consultants, sustainability managers, designers, engineers, educators, agency personnel and others.
The asphalt booth was paid for by the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, a marketing arm of the industry that is supported by CalAPA. Asphalt is the world's No. 1 recycled product, and it has many other sustainable attributes that make it popular with engineers and others who have influence on pavement-type selection. To learn more, click HERE. |
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Member news: Prism Worldwide acquires CRC Polymer Systems |
Prism Worldwide announced last week that it has acquired CRC Polymer Systems, a custom compounding company supplying compounds, resins and colors to the plastics industry.
By purchasing CRC, Prism will increase its capacity for product development, blending and distribution through North America. the introduction of Prism's polymers into CRC;s existing proprietary compounds will produce new sustainable product options, the company said in an announcement.
Prism Worldwide utilizes patented chemistry and technology to produce novel thermoplactic elastomers derived from ground tire rubber and that can be used in a number of products, including as an asphalt modifier. To read the company announcement, click HERE. |
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Each week we highlight a word, acronym or other term commonly used in the asphalt pavement industry in California.
REFLECTION CRACKING: Cracking that appears on the surface of a pavement above joints and cracks in the underlying pavement layer due to horizontal and vertical movement at these joints and cracks.
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Paving Pointer of the Week |
Each week we highlight a key point or best practice of interest to asphalt paving crews, inspectors and others working in the field. We welcome suggestions. More tips can be found in our "Asphalt Parking Lot Construction Checklist" HERE. Information on the CalAPA "Quality Paving Certificate" program is HERE.
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG: Call 8-1-1 prior to construction when plans call for any type of excavation so that the location of underground utilities can be verified and marked. More information on the 8-1-1 program in California can be found HERE.
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Each week we highlight a term that is specific to climate-change issues related to the asphalt pavement industry. This feature is intended to raise awareness of the asphalt industry's climate-change initiatives and the specialized terminology that goes with them. More information on "The Road Forward" asphalt industry climate initiative can be found HERE.
OPEN-GRADED FRICTION COURSE: Thin permeable asphalt layer.
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"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation."
– Arthur Ashe
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CALAPA CALENDAR:
View all CalAPA events HERE.
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Registration Open!
CalAPA Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023
Hotel Intercontinential, 900 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles
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SAVE THE DATE!
Topgolf Networking Event
Wednesday, March 22, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topgolf Sports & Entertaining Complex, 1050 N. Archibald Ave., Ontario.
Details soon!
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SAVE THE DATES!
2023 Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference & Equipment Expo.
Thursday & Friday, March 23-24
Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA
Registration opens soon.
For exhibitor and sponsor information, contact Sophie You at (916) 791-5044.
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There's never been a better time to join the California Asphalt Pavement Association! Members receive insight and advanced notice on critical issues that impact every company's bottom line. CalAPA members also receive invitations to exclusive member-only events, in-depth "Member Alerts," our comprehensive asphalt market forecast for California, discounts and industry-specific networking opportunities not available anywhere else. CalAPA's new searchable on-line membership directory helps connect potential customers with member companies. Click HERE to download our Member Service brochure. Click HERE to view Vol. 1 of recent testimonials. Not convinced? Click HERE to view Vol. 2 of recent testimonials. With so much changing in the asphalt pavement industry, what you don't know can cost you! Click HERE to send us an e-mail inquiry, or contact Russell Snyder with CalAPA at (916) 791-5044. |
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We hope you enjoy CalAPA's Asphalt Insider newsletter. We are committed to providing you with the most up-to-date information on technical issues, regulation, news, analysis, events and trends in California that is of interest to the asphalt pavement industry and our various agency partners. Click HERE to contact us with any comments or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Russell W. Snyder, CAE
Executive Director
California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA)®
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