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APAM NEWS
 Volume 11, Issue 1                                      February 22, 2016
In This Issue
APAM Happenings
MDOT News
APAM Member News
NAPA News
Industry Training
Technology Corner
NAPA Webinars
In Memoriam
Upcoming Events
APAM Happenings
60th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference

The 60th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference will be held on March 29-30, 2016 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  The Room Block Deadline: March 7, 2016 is fast approaching.  To make your Hotel Room Reservation phone 269.343.3333 and tell them you are with "The Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan" so that you will get the discounted rate of $129.00. 

Steve Gilliland to present "Enjoy The Ride™" at Paving Conference 
A member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland is a top rated speaker, author and businessman.  
Gilliland
A blueprint for getting the most out of life, Enjoy The Ride™ is a hilarious and brilliantly conceived keynote that causes people to examine where they are personally and professionally. It lifts people up and inspires them to evolve and appreciate, rather than simply maintain and exist. You won't want to miss his keynote address!

Educational Session Topics will include:
Best Practices for using RAP
Perpetual Pavements
Achieving Pavement Density  
National Asphalt Research and Technology Initiatives 
MDOT Update and more.....
 
Paving Conference Forms can be found under the (APAM Events and Happenings Section on the home page, right hand side 1/2 way down). 

Click for Attendee Registration, Sponsorship and Exhibitor forms.  

More details coming soon!  Check the APAM website for updates.


APAM 2016 Local Road Workshops

There is still time to sign-up for the local road workshops.  We offer 8 locations around the State of Michigan. Find one in your area and reserve your space now!  Workshops offer 2.5 PDH's.  Click here to view flyer and agenda.

Locations:
February 24: Marquette
February 25: Gaylord
March 3: Dearborn
March 9: Kalamazoo
March 10: Bay City
March 17: Lansing
March 18: Grand Rapids
March 22: Novi


MDOT News
Jason Gutting Named New Administrator for Construction
Field Services

Jason Gutting has been appointed as MDOT's new Construction Field Services (CFS) Division administrator. Gutting assumed his new position on Feb. 15 after serving more than four years as the Construction Operations engineer for the CFS Division and previously as system operations engineer in the Operations Field Services Division.  

Gutting is succeeding Brenda O'Brien, who will retire from MDOT at the end of March.
Prior to working in the operations area, Gutting was the construction contracts engineer for CFS as well as the construction engineer and an assistant construction engineer at the MDOT Lansing Transportation Service Center (TSC).

Mr. Gutting holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Michigan State University. He is a licensed professional engineer in Michigan.

Congratulations Jason and best wishes to Brenda in her retirement.

Click here to read MDOT news release.
 
  
  
  
 APAM Member News
Rieth-Riley Construction Company Celebrates 100 Years!

Rieth-Riley Construction Co.,Inc. was founded 100 years ago by Albert A. Rieth. Based in Goshen, Indiana, the company's first contract in Michigan was for road construction near Sawyer in 1920.

From there to today, Rieth-Riley grew and expanded to serve many markets throughout Michigan and Indiana providing a full range of highway/bridge/site development construction services and is now 100% employee-owned.

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the company hosted an open house on Friday, January 22, 2016 in South Bend attended by a large, enthusiastic crowd of employees, customers, suppliers and other friends. 

R-R Open House











(Click here to view their 100th anniversary video that was shown at the open house) 

Congratulations to Rieth-Riley on achieving this major milestone!

 NAPA NEWS
NAPA Quality in Construction Winners Recognized

APAM Members Ajax Paving Industries, Inc., Payne & Dolan, Inc. and Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. were among the companies that received 2015 Quality in Construction Awards for the following projects:

Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. of Troy, Michigan
* Work on Meijer Store #122 parking lot in Wixom.
* Work on I-94 in Washtenaw County
 
Payne & Dolan Inc. of Gladstone, Michigan
* Work on 10 miles of I-75 from Mackinac County Line to M-80.
* Work on almost six miles of M-35 north of Menominee.
 
Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc. of Big Rapids, Michigan
* Work on US 131 in Osceola County.
 
Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc. of Charlevoix, Michigan
* Reconstruction work on US 31 South in Petoskey.
 
Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan
* Work on Michigan 231 in Ottawa County.
 
Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc. of Prudenville, Michigan
* Work on US 23 in Oscoda.
 
Additional project details can be found here.
 
"The asphalt pavement industry is committed to building quality pavements that deliver high performance and drivability to the public," said Michael Cote, NAPA 2015 Chairman. "All contractor's projects earning a Quality in Construction Award are measured against industry best practices designed to live up to our promise. I'm honored to say that, in earning a 2015 QIC Award contractors have met or exceeded these rigorous standards."

The award winning projects were recognized at a special award ceremony on February 10th during the NAPA Annual Meeting in La Quinta, CA.
 
Congratulations Ajax Paving Industries,Inc. Payne & Dolan, Inc. and 
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.

Industry Training
NCAUPG HOT MIX ASPHALT CONFERENCE March 17-18, 2016
Indianapolis
 
It is not too late to register for the NCAUPG Asphalt Technical Conference and to make hotel reservations. Last day to book hotel rooms at the reduced conference rate is Friday, 25th February. The Westin at Indianapolis (links below).

Conference registration at reduced rate ends on February 29th. 
The conference takes place immediately following the AAPT Annual meeting and will feature practical topics of regional interest including binder testing, designing more durable mixes, longitudinal joints, thin lifts for preservation and more.
 
Click here for complete program information and registration 

PDHs will be available for the attendees if requested.

Technology Corner
Best Practices for RAP and RAS Management

Every time an asphalt road is built, material is put down that can later be mined to build a new pavement. This is part of what makes asphalt pavements sustainable pavements. But ensuring we get the most value from incorporating RAP into new pavement mixtures means paying attention to details from milling to production. The latest NAPA publication,  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. QIP 129 is available for free as a high-quality PDF electronic book through the NAPA Online Store.


NAPA Webinars
Upcoming FREE Webinars from NAPA
 
Best Practices in Work Zone Safety (Co-Sponsored by ARTBA) Feb. 25, 2:00 p.m. EST (1.5 PDH hours)
 
Operating close to traffic and around complex machines with limited sight lines is inherently dangerous. This webinar will focus on setting-up work zones that protect workers, including special considerations for nighttime paving. Hear from industry pioneers about how their companies and the industry are developing best practices to train construction crews in recognizing and eliminating these hazards.

Pavement Interlayers for Long-Term Performance
March 8, 2:00 pm EST (1 PDH hour)

Pavement interlayers can mitigate distress and promote long-term performance. For road owners and agencies making investment decisions for their infrastructure, pavement interlayers offer the opportunity to delay and reduce the severity of possible flexible asphalt pavement cracking by reducing the pathway for water to enter pavements, and provide a moisture barrier that maintains the integrity and load-bearing capacity of the aggregate base. 

Click here for more information and to register for webinars.


Asphalt Pavement Magazine - January/February 2016


Asphalt Pavement Magazine-January/February 2016 is available now. By clicking on the link above you will be able to view index. 


In Memoriam
Robert A. Welke

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Robert A. "Bob" Welke passed away on January 16th.  Mr. Welke enjoyed a distinguished 39-year career with the Michigan Department of Transportation rising through the Department to serve as Director in 1996 - 1997. 

Under his leadership, the Department decentralized its program and operational delivery activities through the creation of Transportation Service Centers.

He held numerous positions within MDOT including State Bituminous Engineer. Bob was nationally recognized for his contributions in the use of recycled materials in highway construction. He also introduced the Adopt-A-Highway program to Michigan, as well as the rumble safety strips to Michigan's state highways.

Mr. Welke was true leader and friend to the industry.

His obituary may be viewed here.
Upcoming Events
World of Asphalt, March 22-24, 2016, Nashville, TN

APAM Paving Conference, March 29-30, 2016, Kalamazoo, MI

Transportation Construction Coalition,  May 10-110, 2016, Washington, DC

NAPA Mid Year Meeting,  July 18-20, 2016, Seattle, WA

APAM Scholarship Fund Golf Outing,  August 17, 2016, Mt. Pleasant, MI

 

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