Up Front
TXAPA is hosting a symposium on sustainability. With the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, sustainability will evolve from a word you've heard to a very real aspect of doing business successfully in the Texas construction industry. Topics and Speakers:
When and Where: Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, at TXAPA's Campus located at 219 Commercial Dr, Buda, TX 78610 We encourage all TXAPA members to attend. Our speakers are foremost experts in their fields, and we allotted plenty of time for Q&A. We will serve lunch along with coffee and refreshments. Visit https://texasasphalt.swoogo.com/Q0322 to view the full article online. Host Jennifer Blaylock of Reece Albert, Inc. talks with asphalt pavement industry veterans Lon Albert, President, and COO, Reece Albert, Inc./CSA Materials, Inc.; Johnny Weisman, President, Hunter Industries, Ltd./Colorado Materials, Ltd./Weisman Equipment Ltd.; and Dr. Jon Epps, Executive Associate Director of the Pavement, Materials & Constructed Facilities Group at Texas A&M Transportation Institute. With several decades of experience between them, their experiences working with, learning from, and mentoring women in the asphalt pavement industry continues to evolve. July 14, 2022, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT Visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6476201977020208142 to view the full article online. This September, join us as we explore the intersections where crucial elements of success connect and how those connections impact quality outcomes. As always, the Annual Meeting is your opportunity to connect with the people and ideas that make our industry great … and of course we will have a little fun! TXAPA is excited to announce that Texas Country legend Pat Green will headline our TXAPA Scholarship Night Celebration. Don’t miss it! Visit https://texasasphalt.swoogo.com/txapa-annual-meeting-47 to view the full article online. Calling All Women of Asphalt! Every Wednesday we want to celebrate YOU on our social media accounts. Send us your OTJ pics and be sure to include names and a brief description of the work being performed, etc. We will include the names of everyone who submits a photo for WofA Wednesday in a drawing to win a JBL FLIP 5, Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker with a case! Details: Send your photos, including names of those pictured (with their consent of course!), name of your company, and any other pertinent informaiton to Jayci Stewart at mktgintern@texasasphalt.org Follow one or all of our social media accounts (FB, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube) Name to be drawn at the WofA meeting during the TXAPA Annual Meeting in September, winner need not be present.
Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/women-of-asphalt-texas to view the full article online. Technically Speaking
Inspector Asphalt Education Join Jim Warren for a series of virtual, interactive workshops designed to deliver essential, yet practical information to personnel working at every level on asphalt pavement projects, from design to construction. Classes are virtual only and meet twice a week, 8–10:30 AM. July 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 (Registration Open) Last day to register is July 7! August 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 (Registration Open) Engineer Asphalt Essentials This course is recommended for TxDOT District, Materials, Design, Construction, and Maintenance Engineers, and CE&I Firms. Target audience is 0-5 year EIT’s and PE’s but all will benefit. Participants will better understand the interrelationship between Materials, Design, Construction, and Maintenance with an emphasis on what the Engineer really needs to know about each area to ensure high-quality asphalt pavements are designed, built, and maintained. Classes are virtual only and meet twice a week, 9 AM–12 PM. July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 (Registration Open) Last day to register is July 7! Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/education to view the full article online. The TxDOT Highway Letting is emailed to all members and posted to the TXAPA website on the 25th day of the month. If you did not recieve this month's letting information, click below. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tax-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=732583&issueID=86972 to view the full article online.
In The Works
REGISTER NOW! TXAPA Quarterly Membership Meeting July 20, 2022, TXAPA Campus REGISTER NOW! TXAPA Annual Meeting Sept. 20-23, 2022, La Cantera Resort and Spa Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/calendar_list.asp to view the full article online.
Dates: February 14-15, 2023 (Membership Meeting - Feb. 15. 8 AM - 1 PM) Location Name: Dallas Ft. Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle Address: 3300 Championship Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177 Special Event: TXAPA Winter Classic Golf Tournament Feb. 14, 2023 Exhibitor Opportunities: None at this event
Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=2/14/2023&eventid=295 to view the full article online.
Dates: March 20-22, 2023 Location Name: Extraco Events Center Address: 4601 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710 Exhibitor Opportunities: Heavy equipment and traditional 10x10 booths Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=3/20/2023&eventid=297 to view the full article online.
Dates: January 16-17, 2024 (Membership Meeting - Jan. 17, 2024, 8 AM - 1 PM) Location Name: Horseshoe Bay Resort Address: 200 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657 Special Event: Winter Classic Golf Tournament January 16, 2024 Exhibitor Oppportunities: None at this event
Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=1/16/2024&eventid=296 to view the full article online.
TXAPA Live! airs at 3 PM CDT on the third Thursday of every month. Click the title below to register for that month's session. JUL 21, 2022 AUG 18, 2022 SEP 15, 2022 NOV 17, 2022 DEC 15, 2022 Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/calendar_list.asp to view the full article online. Welcome New Members
Kyrish Truck Center Group, is owned and operated by the Kyrish family. Kyrish Truck Centers are International dealerships concentrating on medium duty, heavy duty trucks, and severe service duty trucks. Brand names such as CV, MV, RH, LT, HV, HX and Lonestar. We offer both Navistar and Cummins engines to power your diesel commercial trucks. Association Rep: Joshua Larson, Sales Address: 1380 Ackerman, San Antonio, TX 78219 Email: jlarson@kyrishtrucks.com Ph: (210) 260-5966 Visit https://www.kyrishtruckcenters.com/ to view the full article online.
In the Know
Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/blog_home.asp?display=258 to view the full article online. 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.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/tax-nxt/ to view the full article online. Search for up-to-date information including addresses, contact information, and more with our online TXAPA Member Directory. Visit https://www.texasasphaltpavementassociation-digital.com/taxr/2022_membership_directory/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=AD#pg1 to view the full article online.
Post jobs and search for employment opportunities on the Women of Asphalt job board! A link to the job board can be found on the left side bar of the page linked below.
Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/women-of-asphalt-texas to view the full article online. Did you know about PaveXpress, a scoping tool to help you create simplified pavement designs while taking into account key engineering inputs?
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The interactive PDFs walking users through SS3076 and SS3077 are now available for everyone to use on TexasAsphalt.org. After watching Jim Warren's user guide video, both documents are available to download and navigate. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Warren or Chuck Fuller.
Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/specification-ed to view the full article online. TXAPA has assembled an adaptable, in-house training program for our members to use on inclement weather work days. Documents, instructor guides, and related videos for this program can be found in the Members Only tab upon logging in to texasasphalt.org. Need help logging in? Watch this video.
Visit https://youtu.be/LYsLbSRbfN4 to view the full article online. We want to give TXAPA members access to information not available to the general public, which is why we have created a Members Only tab on texasasphalt.org. In order to access the information housed in this section of our website, you will need to log in to your account. Forgot your login information? Click here.
Once logged in, TXAPA Members will have access to Rainy Day Training content, PIQ information and documents, member-only videos, and more. Content within this tab will be continually updated. Visit https://www.texasasphalt.org/members-only to view the full article online. 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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Certification News From The HMAC
Certification and training classes through the HMAC are filling up fast! Check the schedule for both in-person and virtual classes, and call the HMAC with any questions at 512-312-2099.
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