CalAPA's classes and forums share best-practices in asphalt
At the heart of CalAPA's mission is the widespread dissemination of accurate, timely and beneficial knowledge to the construction industry, public owners and others. The association achieves this through a variety of means, including conferences and seminars that feature knowlegeable presenters and access to the highest quality information available to the industry today. Watch the CalAPA website or the Asphalt Insider newsetter for announcements on upcoming educational opportunities, or call CalAPA at (916) 791-5044.
A half-day seminar focusing on the basic information that paving workers and technicians should know. This interactive event will be led by Roger Smith, an asphalt pavement consultant and former engineer with the Asphalt Institute and Caltrans. His broad experience and training skills bring a valuable perspective to this timely seminar. All attendees will receive valuable handouts to take away for future reference.
Watch this space for notices of upcoming "Asphalt Pavement 101" classes.
A half-day seminar focusing on important new changes to the Caltrans Section 39 Hot Mix Asphalt specification, published in June of 2009. There are new requirements for public owners who use the specification as well as contractors and suppliers. This class has been developed by the CalAPA Education Committee and reviewed and approved by Caltrans. Those who should attend include plant managers, contractors, testing labs and city and county public works officials.
Watch this space for notices of upcoming "Section 39" classes.
Other classes may be held at various dates and locations around California. The dates, times and locations will be posted here as soon as the registration period opens. Want to host a class? Contact CalAPA at (916) 791-5044 for details.
DISCLAIMER: The material contained in these classes (verbal and written) is meant for educational purposes only and in no way is a substitute or amendment for the specifications and contract requirements language on a public works project, nor is it intended to replace sound engineereing judgment on the part of public officials or private industry. Further, no warranties are made, express or implied, by this educational information and the authors emphasize that it is the responsibility of the specific parties to a public works contract to ensure that all legal and technical requirements of the contract are met.
