Best Practices for RAP and RAS Management
(Quality Improvement Series 129), provides comprehensive guidance on the management of RAP from the time of collection through processing and storage, sampling and testing, and production. Best management practices for asphalt shingles used in paving mixtures is also covered. The book was written by NCAT Director Randy West, and was produced through the NAPA-FHWA cooperative agreement. QIS 129 is available for free as a high-quality PDF electronic book through the NAPA Online Store,
Your copy of the 2016 CAPA Membership Directory should have been delivered. Check out the new Buyer's Guide!! Additional copies available by contacting office@co-asphalt.com
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From the Education Center
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surface tre
atments, etc. PDH's/CEUs available. All webinars are offered at NO COST to CAPA, APWA and CARSE members, and CDOT personnel. Most webinars are scheduled from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm
Best Practices for Asphalt Pavement Placement, grade control, equipment operation, start up, smoothness March 16
Best Practices for Asphalt Pavement Compaction, roller patterns, intelligent compaction April 6
2016 Short Courses - Best Practices in Asphalt Paving & Maintenance
Warm mix asphalt, RAP, asphalt mixture selection, paving, compaction, joints, smoothness are several of the topics that can discussed in a customized training session with CAPA Director of Training & Member Services Tom Clayton. 1 hour to all day sessions are available. No cost to CAPA Member organizations. More Info
Asphalt Lunch & Learn Sessions
Pavement management, PaveExpress Design Software, life cycle cost analysis, rehab and maintenance strategy selection, are a few of the more popular topics. Mike Skinner, PE., Director of Pavement Engineering, is the lead instructor and available to come to you. PDH/CEU's available, No Cost to CAPA members. (
More Info)
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CAPA You Tube Channel - Facebook pages
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Developing a Game Plan for Successful Bidding
CAPA partnered with the APWA to host a panel discussion on "Best Practices for Street Improvement Contracts" at the APWA Annual Conference.
The panel discussion was led by CAPA Director of Pavement Engineering Mike Skinner, PE., and included Todd Rullo, PE, City of Thornton. Todd discussed the importance of prompt pay and clarity in contracts. (See the video)
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Focus on Safety & Work Force Development
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2016 is the 20th Anniversary of LabCAT
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR!
A cele
bration luncheon to thank
all involved is being planned for Wednesd
ay, June 1, 2016.@ the Marriott Hotel Park Meadows. Watch for more information soon
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Award Judge Team Completes Work - Awards to be Presented on February 24
The 2015 "Best in Colorado" Asphalt Awards Judge Team have completed the review of all nominated projects. A close out meeting was held on January 29, see photo of Award Judge Team Leader Woody Maphis of Ninyo Moore and CAPA's Mike Skinner. Letters are being sent out to all who nominated projects. For more info: contact Mike Skinner The 23rd Annual CAPA "Best in Colorado" Asphalt Awards Dinner is planned for Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza DIA.
Hope to see you at the 43rd Annual Rocky Mt. Asphalt Conference & Equipment Show planned for February 24 -26, 2016
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It's that time of year when yo
u're crushing the millings and recycle material for spring start-up. To get the most out of your recycled material for excellent mixes that are always on spec, build the stockpiles with careful planning.
1. Look for power lines in the vicinity. Know the height of those lines at their lowest points, and how high the piles can be built while remaining outside danger zones.
2. Make all personnel, including loader and truck operators, aware of the height restrictions for new stockpiles.
3. Slope the area beneath the new stockpiles, but pay attention to the direction water will run off. You don't want it draining toward existing piles; you don't want existing piles draining toward your recycle material. Plan ahead for removing water according to stormwater runoff regulations in your jurisdiction.
4. Once you have the slope right, pave the area beneath the new stockpiles to prevent contamination and sinking.
5. Get the signage ready. You want all personnel aware of the sizes and type of recycle in each pile.
6. Get the berms built in accordance with height.
7. Decide on covering for weather protection and put structures in place.
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Headline News
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UPCOMING WEBINAR: PG Binders 101, January 17 (more info below)
The 23rd Annual "Best In Colorado" Asphalt Awards Dinner & Program
Wednesday, February 24 @ 6:30pm, at the Crowne Plaze Hotel (I-70/Chambers Rd.).
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43rd Annual Rocky Mt Asphalt Conference & Equipment Show
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RMACES: The 2016 theme is "Paving it Forward with Team Work"
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Outdoor Demo - 1:00pm, Thursday, February 25, (Link to Info) Thanks to CASI, EZ Street, A-1 Chipseal/Rocky Mt. Pavement Maintenance, BobCat of The ROCKIES!!
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Opening Breakout Session #1 - Wednesday, February 24, 9:30am - Emerging Technology for Project Management, Innovations in Maintenance & Rehab, Paving Equipment Innovations (Link to Agenda)
Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference
& Equipment Show
February 24-26, 2016
Great training! Excellent sessions planned!!
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CAPA's NEW Local Agency and Programs Committee.
In addition to Training and Industry Support, one of our key goals is to provide assistance to local agencies. To that end, we have formed the Local Agency and Programs Committee which will meet 3 -4 times per year to identify and resolve unique agency issues regarding pavements (materials, specs, pavement management, etc.) If you would like to participate on the committee, please contact Mike Skinner (
mikeskinner@co-asphalt.com
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2016 Roads of Colorado Calendar
Extra copies of our award winning calendar are available upon request. Each month includes a scenic photo of asphalt pavement in Colorado. Contact us for additional copies.
APC Construction President Completes Term as CCA President Congratulations to Jeff Keller, President, APC Construction/APC Southern, for completing his term as President of the Colorado Contractors Association (CCA). Jeff, shown at left with APC colleagues, has taken a strong leadership role for increased funding for transportation in Colorado.
Longtime CAPA Associate Member Willis (Willis Group Holdings PLC) and Towers Watson & Co. have amalgamated under the new name of Willis Towers Watson PLC.
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Great to have Shawn Voight and Watson Potter of Affiliate Member Stabilis Energy Services LLC stop by the CAPA Of
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Colorado Economy and Work Force Development
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2016 Colorado Business Economic Outlook
Colorado's 2016 economic forecast includes reports on industry sectors, and counties and regions around the state.
Breakout Session: Workforce Strategies--Connecting Workers to Jobs in Colorado
Colorado Business Review, January, 2016 Colorado's low unemployment rate and strong economy affects recruitment and retainment of good talent. Finding and retaining employees with the appropriate job skills can be challenging, and the aging of the workforce is another concern. Panelists discussed their strategies for building a diverse workforce with strong writing and critical thinking skills, as well as the necessary technical skills.
Click here to download the issue.
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ASK ASPHALT MAN!! QUESTION: Why is it important to slow down the Denver Defense if you think you have a chance to win a game?
ANSWER: As the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers found out this playoff season in the NFL, if you don't slow them down you have no chance. In the AFC championship game Tom Brady was waiving the white flag in the 3rd quarter and the Broncos kept knocking him down and sacking him. In the Super Bowl Cam Newton was so over being buried by the Broncos defense that when he was stripped in the 4th quarter he wasn't about to dive in the pile for the fumble, he actually quit!
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Local Agency Pavement Condition Funding and Performance Study
In 2014 the City of Thornton and the City of Grand Junction conducted a survey on local agency pavement funding and performance. Pavement Condition data is reported along with dollars spent per lane mile, creating a very useful tool to compare how other agencies are performing. The data has been used successfully to justify an increase in Street Improvement Funding to elected officials and City Management. CAPA is taking a lead role to keep this valuable information current and expand the number and local agencies sharing their information. We highly encourage you to complete the attached 1 page survey and email it back to Mike Skinner, the CAPA Director of Engineering to have your agency included (mikeskinner@co-asphalt.com). Copies of the updated document will be available on the CAPA website soon.
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Staff
Tom Peterson
Executive Director
303-741-6150 Ext 152
Tom Clayton
Director of Training and
Member Services
303-741-6150 Ext 151
Mike Skinner
Director of Pavement Engineering
303-741-6150 Ext 155
Cindy Rutkoski
RMAEC Instructor
303-741-61485 Ext 153
Diane Hammond
RMAEC Training Coordinator
303-741-6148 Ext 154
Jim Fife
Western Colorado Representative
970-260-0953
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