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Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM PDT-to-
Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 5:00 PM PDT
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About CalAPA
The California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA) is a non-profit trade association representing the asphalt pavement industry in California. CalAPA members include asphalt producers, refiners, suppliers, paving contractors, equipment manufacturers, testing labs, consultants and others who make up the industry in California. Click HERE to learn more.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
CalAPA conferences are only possible thanks to the generous support of our many sponsors and exhibitors. Click HERE to view a list of our 2017 Spring Conference sponsors and exhibitors.SPONSOR / EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
There is no better way to publicize your product or service, and meet asphalt industry and agency decision-makers and decision-influencers in California, than by sponsoring or becoming an exhibitor at a CalAPA conference. Click HERE to download the sponsor/exhibitor forms.
California State Transportation Secretary Brian Kelly speaking at a previous CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference.
California Transportation Commission Commissioner Carl Guardino speaking at a previous CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference.
Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference and Equipment Expo
April 12-13, 2017
Ontario, California
** On-line registration now CLOSED. Contact Sophie You of CalAPA at (916) 791-5044 **
It's one event packed with information. Hear from top policy-makers and respected experts from across the country on asphalt pavement-related topics that will directly impact your business or your agency now and in the future. This conference is your most efficient and economical way to stay on top of a fast-moving industry. What you don't know can cost you!
trends; research projects & the status of evaluations. You'll also benefit from in-depth presentations about asphalt binders,Warm Mix Asphalt, how technology is impacting pavement smoothness, and specification changes being brought about in California as a result of the national "Superpave" initiative. Updates on legislation and funding for road construction and maintenance on the local and statewide level also will be featured.Who should attend? Paving contractors, asphalt producers, suppliers, refiners, estimators, engineers, inspectors, consultants, public works representatives and anyone with an interest in asphalt pavements or road construction. It's also a networking bonanza! About 250 people are expected to attend the conference.
Who's on the agenda? Funding for our neglected roads is a hot topic of discussion this year, and we have an impressive lineup of experts to provide you insight into the latest developments. They include John Hakel, Executive Director of the Southern California Partnership for Jobs, and Paula Beauchamp, Director of Project Delivery for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. For a national perspective, we also have on the program Amy Miller, P.E., Executive Director of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance. Our keynote speaker is former Assemblyman Roger Dickinson (pictured at left), who is the new Executive Director of Transportation California, an advocacy group.- Balanced Mix Design / Cracking Test
- "Greenbook" specificiation update (gyratory compactor & construction section rewrite)
- Use of asphalt in Ports
- Porous Asphalt Pavement for storm-water control
- Caltrans aspahlt specification changes
- Caltrans-industry joint training & certification of construction materials technicians
- Mix design optimization using 'Superpave"
- Update on Warm Mix Asphalt research and field experience
- Asphalt pavement smoothness
- Environmental issues update: PERP and CARB regulation, enforcement
Click HERE for a detailed agenda with speaker topics and times. Click HERE to view a list of attendees registered as of April 7, 2017.
NEW THIS YEAR! CalAPA has arranged to have one of our most popular instructors, former Caltrans materials engineer Roger Smith (pictured at right), teach his informative "Asphalt Pavement 101" class just prior to the start of the conference. This class will take place on Tuesday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, site of the conference. This optional event is $99 for CalAPA members and agency personnel, and can be added on as an option during the Spring Conference registration process. This is a convenient and cost-effective way to access one of CalAPA's most popular training classes!
HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
If you are a sponsor or exhibitor, click HERE to download our special "See you there!" flier and distribute to your customers to let them know you will be at the conference and to encourage them to attend as well! Relationships are the key to success in the world of asphalt pavements and public works. CalAPA conferences are a great way to reconnect with customers and others in a relaxed setting. Click HERE for our latest list of exhibitors and sponsors.WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
Praise from previous CalAPA conference attendees:
"Numerous opinions from a diverse field."
"Lots of practical info."
"Good, thorough topics."
"Real-life, job-specific examples."
"Great networking."
"Various perspectives, fast-paced, nice facility, good speakers. A great, timely event. Thank you!"
"Facilitated very well -- stayed on time."
"Informative, helpful, good info."