Materials and Asphalt Pavement Solutions

Engineering | Design | Materials
Comprehensive Education for Engineers and Local Agency Professionals

• Build a foundational understanding of asphalt materials, construction terminology, and key performance factors that influence long-term pavement life.
• Learn to select the right asphalt mix—from dense-graded to Superpave and specialty
  designs—to match project goals, traffic, and climate conditions.
• Gain insight into subgrade and base preparation and how early decisions impact performance and durability.
• Explore structural design principles that balance thickness, loading, and drainage to reduce future maintenance costs.
• Understand Specification 341M and its role in ensuring consistent quality across local agency projects.
• Hear directly from peers in the Local Agency Success Panel—real-world lessons on building better roads through collaboration, innovation, and communication.

Construction | Maintenance

Focused Paving and Compaction Seminar (Half-Day)

• Learn how pre-paving coordination and clear communication set projects up for success.
• Understand HMA materials factors—mix design, temperature control, and delivery timing—that drive pavement quality and longevity.
• Review surface preparation and tack application fundamentals for strong, durable bonds.
• Explore placement and compaction techniques to achieve target density, smoothness, and consistency.
• Strengthen inspection, testing, and acceptance practices through collaboration between agency and contractor teams.
• Walk away with practical, field-ready knowledge to improve paving outcomes and extend pavement life.