Office: (217) 523-2208
Location: 241 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Eastern
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Thursday, August 4, 2022
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Eastern
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Eastern
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IAPA member Murphy Pavement Technology has developed a resource to assist Contractors with cold weather paving.
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Environmental Health & Safety Committee Meeting
June 2, 2022
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2022 Golf Outing
Thank you again to all of sponsors and exhibitors that supported our golf outing at Morris Country Club. The weather cooperated to provide a beautiful day on the course. Congratulations to the Owens Corning team for winning the tournament.
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Internation Union of Operating Engineers 150 Strike
On June 7, 2022, the Internation Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 went on strike against the members of the Chicago Area Aggregate Producers Association (CAAPA). The strike has resulted IAPA members having to shut down projects due to lack of aggregate supplies resulting in workers and equipment being idled during one of the busiest times of the season.
The Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Chicago have sent letters to CAAPA member companies urging the companies to come to terms with Local 150. CAAPA provided the following response to IDOT:
"We appreciate and share the interest that the Illinois Department of Transportation has in seeing IUOE Local 150 end its strike. The Association initiated discussions well ahead of the contract’s expiration date in an effort to prevent disruption to the construction season. We remain committed to a fair, mutually agreeable and economically sustainable resolution to the matters under discussion. It is important to remember that the union is on strike. Our companies’ gates are open, and we are eager for our employees to return to work."
IAPA has responded directly to both IDOT and CDOT. In addition, IAPA released a statement concerning the impact the strike is having on IAPA members and members' work force. |
Professional Land Surveyor, Professional Engineer, and Structural Engineer Proposed Rules
Written comments on these proposed rules may be submitted, no later than 45 days after the publication of the notice, to:
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Attention: Craig Cellini
320 West Washington, 2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
217/785-0810
Fax: 217/557-4451
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IL DOT Prevailing Wage Reporting
The Department announced during the last Joint Cooperative Meeting that it expects to transition to LCPTracker for all prevailing wage reporting by the end of the year. The Department will be working closely with Contractors over the next several months to implement the change. If you are interested in piloting the system on an existing contract, please contact your District Construction Engineer. |
2022 NCAUPG Conference
The North Central Asphalt User Producer Group will be holding its Annual Conference on September 20 -21, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. The planning committee has developed an excellent agenda. The meeting is attended for technical staff involved in the production and construction of asphalt pavements. REGISTER NOW.
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Asphalt Institute Adds New Regional Engineers
Dr. Grover Allen, P.E. and Jason Wielinksi, P.E. are the newest Regional Engineers at the Asphalt Institute (AI). AI Regional Engineers work with asphalt user producer groups, state departments of transportation, Canadian municipalities, the 128 Asphalt Institute member companies and more through engineering and educational support.
Allen is covering Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina. He obtained his Ph.D. from Texas A&M. He’ll be headquartered in Panama City, Florida.
Wielinksi is covering Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia. He has his M.S. in Civil Engineering from Auburn University and his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Toledo. He’ll be headquartered in Brownsburg, Indiana.
AI Senior Regional Engineer Danny Gierhart was promoted to Deputy Director of Engineering in May. Gierhart will cover Oklahoma and Texas.
“Our eight regional engineers promote quality use of liquid asphalt in paving and roofing applications all over North America. We are pleased to have Grover and Jason on our team,” said AI President Pete Grass.
Founded in 1919, the Asphalt Institute is the international trade association of petroleum asphalt producers, manufacturers and affiliated businesses. |
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Jason Wielinksi, P.E.
Asphalt Institute Regional Engineer
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Dr. Grover Allen, P.E.
Asphalt Institute Regional Engineer
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2022 Primary Election - June 28, 2022 Results
Governor - Incumbent Governor JB Pritzker (D) will face Senator Darren Bailey (R) who easily won the Republican Primary defeating Richard Irvin, Gary Rabine, Paul Schimpf, Max Solomon, and Jesse Sullivan.
Secretary of State - Alexis Giannoulias (D) will face Representative Dan Brady (R).
Attorney General - Incumbent Kwame Raoul (D) will face Thomas DeVore (R).
Comptroller - Incumbent Susana Mendoza (D) will face Shannon Teresi (R)
Treasurer - Incumbent Michael Frerichs (D) will face Tom Demmer (R)
US Senator - Incumbent Junior Senator Tammy Duckworth (D) will face Kathy Salvi (R).
US Congress
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CD1: Jonathan Jackson (D) v. Eric Carlson (R)
CD2: Robin Kelly (D) v. Thomas Lynch (R)
CD3: Delia Ramirez (D) v. Justin Burau (R)
CD4: Chuy Garcia (D) v. James Falakos (R)
CD5: Mike Quigley (D) v. Tommy Hanson (R)
CD6: Sean Casten (D) v. Keith Pekau (R)
CD7: Danny Davis (D) Unopposed
CD8: Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) v Chris Dargis (R)
CD9: Jan Schakowsky (D) v. Maxwell Rice (R)
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CD10: Brad Schneider (D) v. Joseph Severino (R)
CD11: Bill Foster (D) v. Catalina Lauf (R)
CD12: Mike Bost (R) v. Homer Markel (D)
CD13: Nikki Budzinski (D) v. Regan Deering (R)
CD14: Lauren Underwood (D) v. Scott Gryder (R)
CD15: Mary Miller (R) v. Paul Lange (D)
CD16: Darin LaHood (R) Unopposed
CD17: Eric Sorensen (D) v. Esther Joy King (R)
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Illinois General Assembly
Several incumbent Senators and Representatives lost to primary challengers.
Senate District 43 (D-Primary): Senator Eric Mattson lost to Rachel Ventura.
House District 16 (D-Primary): Representative Denise Wang Stoneback lost to Kevin Olickal
House District 21 (D-Primary): Representative Michael Zalewski lost to Abdelnasser Rashid
House District 75 (R-Primary): Representative David Welter lost to Jed Davis
House District 77 (D-Primary): Representative Kathleen Willis lost to Norma Hernandez
House District 93 (R-Primary): Representative Mark Luft lost to Travis Weaver
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AASHTO re: Source Proficiency Sample Program |
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Asphalt Mixture Gyratory
- Enrollment Cutoff - April 7, 2022
- Closing Date - July 14, 2022
Asphalt Mixture Solvent Extraction
- Enrollment Cut Off - September 1, 2022
- Closing Date - December 8, 2022
Asphalt Mixture Ignition Oven
- Enrollment Cut Off - October 13, 2022
- Closing Date - January 19, 2023
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NAPA Releases Industrywide GHG Emissions Report
NAPA's Joseph Shacat and Richard Willis and TriSight LLC Partner Ben Ciavola, Ph.D., authored the report, which shows that cradle-to-gate emissions associated with asphalt mix production in the United States represented approximately 0.3% of total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2019. By comparison, U.S. EPA data indicate that transportation emissions from fossil fuel combustion represented 27.8% of total emissions in 2019, while industrial emissions represented 25.3%.
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David named acting associate dean for research |
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Allan David has been named as the Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s acting associate dean for research.
David, the John W. Brown associate professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, assumes the position effective immediately. David will serve in this capacity until a new dean is named. Steve Taylor, the former associate dean for research, is currently serving as interim dean following former dean Chris Roberts’ move to become Auburn’s 21st president.
“Dr. David brings a fresh perspective to the role, along with a breadth of knowledge across many disciplines,” Taylor said. “As a talented researcher, teacher, entrepreneur and scholar, he has a wealth of experience and will build on our research enterprise and creative partnerships with academia, industry and government sponsors.”
For the full report, click here.
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Downstate transit agencies eligible for new round of Rebuild Illinois grants |
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a third and final round of proposals are being accepted through July 29 from downstate transit providers as part of the Rebuild Illinois Transit Capital Grant Program. The call for applications will determine the distribution of up to $132 million for projects that expand and improve transit service, increase transportation options and enhance quality of life in downstate communities.
“Regardless of size, transit providers fulfill an essential role in many communities throughout Illinois and play a vital part in the state’s overall multimodal transportation network,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “The grant opportunities provided through the governor’s capital program make sure we get transit providers the resources they need to improve and grow their ability to serve the public.”
For the full article click here.
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Events, Studies, and Projects |
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Women of Asphalt Illinois |
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Meet Debbie!
@Missouri Petroleum
#MemberFeature
I have been in the industry for 27 years. I love that the technology and ways to produce and maintain asphalt is constantly evolving. There's always something new to learn.
Because I have seen women thrive in a male-dominated industry. It's refreshing to see women working in every area of the industry. There literally is a place for women anywhere in asphalt and the career opportunities are endless!
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Our company founder, Walter Hanson, was an engineer who envisioned designs that could change the landscapes of communities through local and global projects. He was a creator, educator, entrepreneur, mentor and visionary. He built strong, enduring relationships with his colleagues, clients and community members — something we still strive to do today. Check out the timeline to see details about the people, projects and progress that make up Hanson’s history and success.
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Established in 1947, Midwest Fence Corporation is one of the oldest commercial and industrial fence companies installing all styles of fence, guardrail, and specialty items in the Chicagoland area. We maintain a large fabrication shop that can meet the needs of the largest jobs. Our sales staff has over 150 combined years of experience at MFC. We are known for our expertise within our industry and our body of work is visible throughout the Chicagoland area and the state of Illinois.
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As a leader in both the public and private transportation sectors for more than 85 years, we have built and sustained a reputation for integrity and excellence. We develop our long-lasting relationships by listening to our customers’ needs and treating them as partners to better build their projects. Our proven successes span projects of all sizes and types so you can trust true experts to handle your next project.
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Our approximately 7,650 employees worldwide help to provide essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. We forge and foster long- term customer partnerships and operate in more than 80 countries around the world.
Markets worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Our unique product portfolio includes cellulosics, organic peroxides, bleaching chemicals, expandable microspheres, and surfactants. We count Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox, and Berol among our many leading brands.
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IAPA Good Government Council
Through the years, the Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association (IAPA) and its Good Government Council Political Action Committee (GGC PAC) have supported elected legislators and officers of Illinois who understand the critical role that highway infrastructure plays in Illinois’ economy. Through these efforts and the hard work of member companies and staff, IAPA is recognized as a leader in our industry. With the recent passage of the historic $45 billion Rebuild Illinois Capital Bill, it is important for GGC PAC to be prepared to ensure the program is implemented as intended. Therefore, IAPA is requesting additional donations from members of the GGC PAC. Plant mix members are encouraged to donate $1,000 to $5,000 and all other membership categories are encouraged to donate $500 to $1000. Please support IAPA's GGC by completing the Donation Form.
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IAPA Scholarship Program
The Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association's scholarship program was started in 1984. To date, the program has awarded over 200 scholarships worth more than $500,000. The purpose of the program is to:
- Promote knowledge of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) and HMA pavements;
- Enhance IAPA's relationship with engineering and construction schools throughout the state of Illinois; and
- Provide educational assistance to qualified students.
Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering or construction management program at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, University of Illinois - Chicago, Bradley University, Lake Land College, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, or Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville are eligible for the program. Applications are coordinated through each respective university. Students selected for the award are required to complete a minor research report related to asphalt pavements and are invited to attend IAPA's Annual Conference.
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Marshall R. Thompson Professorship Endowment
The Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association (IAPA) appreciates the support, guidance, and contributions that Professor Marshall R. Thompson has provided to the Illinois and National asphalt pavement industry over his career. Marshall is well respected by academia, government agencies, and private industry. IAPA members are dedicated to providing high-quality, long-lasting, sustainable pavements to the traveling public and taxpayers of Illinois. In addition, IAPA is committed to ensuring the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign's (UIUC) Civil & Environmental Engineering Department of the College of Engineering remains a national leader in flexible pavement design and asphalt materials. Therefore, our goal is to raise funds from our members to endow the "Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association Marshall R. Thompson Professorship".
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Thank you for helping Illinois Asphalt keep those
in our community safe on the roads!
Kevin Burke III, P.E.
Executive Vice-President
Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association
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