SESSION 1

"Best Practices for Asphalt Paving Placement and Compaction" (to be repeated)

John Ball, Consultant, Top Quality Paving, Manchester, NH.
Chuck Deahl, Bomag Americas, Inc., Kewantee, IL

"Best Practices for SMA Construction"

Topic: "The Latest on Aggregate Size and Mineral Filler" - Dr. Ray Brown, Director, Natl. Center for Asphalt Technology, Auburn, AL

Contractor Panel:

Jim Krattenmaker, General Superintendent, Asphalt Paving Co., Golden, CO.
Jack Fockler, Front Range QC Director, Lafarge North America, Westminster, CO.
Jarret Welch, Operations Manager, Brannan Sand and Gravel Company, Denver, CO

"Superpave - Best Practices: Where Are We?"

Topic: "NAPA and FHWA Superpave Review" - Dave Newcomb,Vice President of Research
and Technology, National Asphalt Pavement Association, Lanham, MD

Agency Panel:

Bill Schiebel, Materials Engineer - Region 1, Colorado Department of Transportation, Aurora, CO.

Scott Barnes, Asphalt Pavement Engineer, Montana Department of Transportation, Helena MT.

Laird Weishahn, Flexible Pavement Engineer, Nebraska Department of Transportation, Lincoln, NE

"Best Practices for Successfully Managing High Profile, Complex Projects"

Topic: "Reconstruction and Paving of Guanella Pass" - Jeff Kroll, American Civil Constructors, Littleton, CO.
Topic: "I-70 @ Mack Overlay" - Tom Dreiling, Lafarge North America, Fort Collins, CO
Topic: "US-6 Rockfall" - Ty Ortiz, Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver, CO
Topic: "Grand Teton Pass Repaving" - Kiewit Western Representative, Denver, CO

Asphalt 101 - "An Introduction to Hot Mix Asphalt Materials - Part I - Asphalts and Modified Asphalts"

Scott Shuler, Professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
Marshall Shackelford, SemMaterials, Commerce City, CO

Asphalt 101 Equipment - "A Basic Understanding of Automatic Grade Controls"

Joey Farrel, MOBA Corporation, Atlanta, GA

SESSION 2

"Five Habits of Successful HMA Plant Operations"

TJ Young, T ASCO, Overland Park, KS

"Best Practices for Asphalt Paving Placement and Compaction" (Repeat)

John Ball, Consultant, Top Quality Paving, Manchester, NH.
Chuck Deahl, Bomag Americas, Inc., Kewantee, IL

"Advanced Superpave Hot Mix Asphalt Developments"

Topic: "Ignition Oven Developments - Aggregates and Lime" - Dr. Ray Brown, Director, Natl. Center for Asphalt Technology, Auburn, AL

Topic: "Moisture Damage and Surface Energy Concepts" - Dr. Dallas Little, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Topic: "Updated Mix Design Manual: VMA+1 and Fineness" - Dr. Don Christensen, Advanced Asphalt Technologies, State College, PA

"Managing and Motivating Hourly Employees"

FMI Corporation Representative, Denver, CO

Asphalt 102 - "An Introduction to Hot Mix Asphalt Materials - Part II - Aggregates, Mix Design, and Mix Selection"

Scott Shuler, Professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
John Cheever, Quality Control Manager, Aggregate Industries, Inc., Denver, CO

Dave Reposa, LeeBoy, Attleboro, MA

SESSION 3

"War on Cracks: Discussion on Materials and Placement Best Practices"

Panel:

Phillip Anderle, Deputy Maintenance Superintendent, Colorado Department of Transportation, Greeley, CO.
Chris Lee, Vance Brothers Inc., Aurora, CO.
Dale Miller, Larimer County Roads and Bridges, Fort Collins, CO
Verne Thompson, Crafc, Inc., Chandler, AZ

"Segregation: Eliminating the Problem with End-Result Specifications"

“It All Starts with the Foundation - Designing, Stabilizing, and Constructing Quality Subgrade Soils”

Topic: “Best Practices for Designing it Right” - Eric Berger, City of Aurora, Aurora, CO
Topic: “Stabilization Best Practices” - Dr. Dallas Little, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Topic: “Addressing Soft Subgrade During Construction” - Paul Jesaitis, Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver, CO

Asphalt 103 - “The Basic Principles of Asphalt Quality Control and Testing”

Jim Fife, President, Western Colorado Testing Co., Grand Junction, CO.
Tom Clayton, Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Program, Englewood, CO

Asphalt 103 Equipment - “The Basic Principles of Compaction Technique”

Chuck Deahl, Bomag Americas, Inc., Kewantee, IL

Bonus Session - “Stump the Expert with Your Asphalt Questions”

Dr. Ray Brown, Director, National Center for Asphalt Technology, Auburn, AL

Although the conference covers many subjects on asphalt technology, there may still be questions that you have regarding asphalt design, construction, maintenance, and new technology. Come visit with one of the foremost asphalt experts in the world! Limited to first 25 attendees.

SESSION 4

“Best Practices for Compaction of Asphalt”

Chuck Deahl, Bomag Americas, Inc., Kewantee, IL

“In-Place Pavement Rehabilitation - Designing the Rehabilitation with the Optimum Mix of Fixes”

Topic: “Selecting the Right Strategy for the Right Job” - Dave Eller, Colorado Department of Transportation, Grand Junction, CO
Topic: “The Best Practices for Hot-in-Place Recycling” - John Rathbun, UP Sales, Cutler Repaving, Lawrence, KS
Topic: “The Best Practices for Full-Depth Reclamation” - Kim Haarberg, ARS, Inc., Littleton, CO

“Preventive Maintenance and the Role in Pavement Preservation”

Topic: “Integrating Pavement Preservation and Preventive Maintenance” - Katie Zimmerman, Applied Pavement Technologies, Champaign, IL
Topic: “FHWA Preventive Maintenance” - Steve Mueller, Federal Highway Administration
- Office of Asset Management, Washington, DC

Asphalt 104 - “Construction Oversight and Inspection”

Tom Clayton, Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Program, Englewood, CO
Asphalt 104 Equipment - “The Basic Principles of Paver Operations”
John Ball, Consultant, Top Quality Paving, Manchester, NH

BONUS Session - “How a Contractor Can Develop a 5 Star Customer Service Program”

Managing people, projects, and programs would not be complete without developing a
top notch customer service program. An informal discussion on the primary aspects of a
successful customer service program. - Limited to the first 25 attendees.

SESSION 5 

“Maintenance Roundtable with the Experts”

Panel of Owners, Agencies, and Industry Experts: Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance
is a critical element of a road improvement program. A one-size-fits-all approach does not
always work and learning from others is a great way to reduce cost and improve effectiveness
of current operations. Come to this session with your burning questions on asphalt pavement
maintenance.

“The Smooth Ride-Best Practices and Innovations to Achieve It”

Topic: “Equipment Innovations” - LaFarge North America Representative
Topic: “Tips from Award Winning Smoothness Projects - Contractor Perspective” - Panel

“Product Certification and Compliance”

Topic: “The Legal Implications” - Brian Bannon, Partner, Blank Rome, L.L.P., Washington, DC

“Tips and Best Practices for Meeting the Tough FAA Airport Pavement Specifications”

Topic: “FAA Research” - Dr. Ray Brown, Director, National Center for Asphalt Technology, Auburn, AL
Topic: “FAA Airport Pavements: New Development and Construction Best Practices” -
Kyle Alpha, Quality Control Manager, United Companies of Mesa County, Grand Junction, CO

Asphalt 105 - “Chip Seals - The Basics of Getting Them Right”
Ben Vagher, President, A-1 Chipseal, Broomfield, CO

Asphalt 105 Equipment - “The Basic Principles of Paver and Compaction Equipment Maintenance”
Tom Dittmer, Caterpillar, Denver, CO

SESSION 6

“Work Zone Safety: It Impacts Everyone”

George Wolff, CSP, Principal Safety Health Manager, Rule Engineering, LLC, Lakewood, CO.

Del French, Deputy, Maintenance Superintendent, Colorado Department of Transportation, Grand Junction, CO.
John Wiese, St Paul Travelers Insurance, Greenwood Village, CO

“Building Joints That Last: Best Practices for Paver Operation and Selecting Compactors and Roller Patterns”

Bill Schiebel, Materials Engineer - Region 1, Colorado Department of Transportation, Aurora, CO.
John Ball, Consultant, Top Quality Paving, Manchester, NH.
Chuck Deahl, Bomag Americas, Inc., Kewantee, IL

“Long Term Pavement Performance: Best Practices for Designing Past Innovative Ideas as Today’s Standard”

Topic: “Polymer Modified Test Sections in New Mexico” - Scott Shuler, Professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Topic: “Stone Matrix Asphalt, Checking in After 10 Years” - Denis Donnelly, Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association, Englewood, CO
Topic: “Long-Term Performance of Crack and Seat Overlays in Wyoming” - Tim Babbitt, Assistant State Materials Engineer, Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY

“Perpetual Pavements for Long Term Performance”

Topic: “Keys to Performance of Older Projects” - David Newcomb, Vice President of Research and Technology, National Asphalt Pavement Association, Lanham, MD
Topic: “New Concepts to Design of Long Term Performance Projects Today” Andrew Gisi, PE, Geotechnical Engineer, Kansas Department of Transportation, Topeka, KS

Asphalt 106 - “A Basic Introduction to Asphalt Emulsion”

Tim O’Connell, SemMaterials, Salt Lake, UT

Asphalt 106 Equipment - NONE

SESSION 7

“Best Practices for Use and Construction of Chip Seals”

Topic: “Advanced Chip Seal Construction” - Ben Vagher, President, A-1 Chipseal,
Broomfield, CO
Topic: “Highlights of Best Practices from Around the Country and Colorado (NCHRP
Synthesis)” - Scott Schuler, Professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

“Best Practices for Night Paving”

John Ball, Consultant, Top Quality Paving, Manchester, NH

“The Importance of the Asphalt Binder”

Topic: “Handling Liquid Asphalt Binders” - Ken Gryzbowski, President, PRI Asphalt Technologies, Tampa, FL
Topic: “The Effect of Changing Crude Source on Asphalt Performance Properties”
Olga Puzic, Asphalt Technical Advisor, Americas ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties,
ExxonMobil Technical Services, Sarnia, Ontario, CANADA

“Environmental Innovations and Best Practices”

Topic: “Warm Mix Asphalt - Saving on Fuel Costs During Production”
David Newcomb, Vice President of Research and Technology, National Asphalt Pavement Association, Lanham, MD
Topic: “Best Practices for Staying in Compliance with Emissions” - Colorado Department of Health and Environment Representative, Denver, CO
Topic: “Using RAP with Confidence - Maximizing RAP Percentage while Maintaining High Quality” - Tom Blair, EDW C. Levy Co., Novi, MI

Asphalt 107 - “Basic Principles of Aggregate Stockpiling”

Doug Corley, Power Equipment Co., Denver, CO

Asphalt 107 Equipment - “Best Practices for Milling Equipment Maintenance and Operation”

Steve Daigh, District Sales Manager, Wirtgen American, Highland Ranch, CO