Asphalt Contractor October 2019

OCTOBER 2019

HOW MATERIAL MANAGEMENT TOOLS CONTROL COSTS & IMPROVE ASPHALT QUALITY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS |

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COVER STORY Material Management Tools Control Costs & Improve Asphalt Quality Technology like the Mat Manager can help contractors better understand their hot mix needs in real-time. | 46 SPECIAL REPORT: TRAINING

PRODUCTION NOTES

JOBSITE INNOVATIONS

10 Addressing the Need for Sharp Worker

30 Sunbelt Asphalt Invests in Mix Production for Future Growth

52 Jobsite Products

Overcome the workforce shortage by investing in existing employees through on-going skills and technology advantages.

56 Preservation Products Milling machines, reclaimers, infrared equipment & more.

Pavers, rollers, MTVs & more.

Plant ownership has allowed the Atlantabased paving company to control its own destiny.

38 Cliff’s Notes This month, Cliff talks about the importance of clean wiring.

42 Production Products 14 Asphalt Contractor 2019-2020 Training Guide

Plants, baghouses, mixers, dryers, automation systems & more to measure the quality of their asphalt.

Training keeps your employees engaged and invested in the business.

Consider sending them to some of the courses offered by manufacturers in the asphalt industry for the 2019-2020 off-season.

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PRESERVATION UPDATE

Editor’s Perspective

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54 What Size Milling Machine is Right for Your Business?

We break down the size, application and options available for each size of machine.

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Training Starts at the TOP

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he best leaders know that their example sets the tone for th company.

Therefore, if you want your employees to manage their time better, you yourself need to set priorities, address changes and delegate accordingly to set a precedent.

The same is true if you want your employees to take training seriously. Yes it’s true training employees costs time, money and materials. Not only will there be missed time and unbillable hours, but there will also be additional costs. However, as a business manager, you need to see training all employees, including yourself, as an investment in the future of your business.

Top construction business owners should always be aware of what types of strategies, technologies and methodologies appear in the construction sector that can be leveraged in their planning, project initiation and management goals. Owners should always be perpetual learners as they keep up with all strategy changes and what’s on the rise in the industry.

TOP LEVEL TRAINING On top of everything else you do, you and your top-level managers are the people tasked with figuring out how to make your company better. Whether it’s determining a new direction, hiring more people, adding new services, or just figuring out how to improve day-to-day operations owners and managers are on the hook.

Tough as it often can be, you relish it.

Figuring out the answers to the Big Picture questions is why owners choose to put in long days and longer weeks.

Now, there’s a new educational and networking event, developed specifically for the construction industry, to help take your business to the next level.

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The Ignite Construction Summit, Dec. 12-13 in Las Vegas, will provide contractors with opportunities to network with other construction business owners and feature seven speakers providing “how to” insights on critical issues you face, including: • How to develop “ownership thinking” in your employees, Garrett Sullivan, Sullivan & Associates • Identifying and developing leaders for the long term, Brad Humphrey, Pinnacle Development Group • How revisiting your management past can improve your leadership future, Bart Gragg, Blue Collar University • Understanding “inbound marketing” and how to make it work for your business, Dave Nelsen, Dialog Consulting • How to put “profit first!” while successfully managing your cash, Shawn Van Dyke • The Navy SEAL approach to developing “elite team dynamics,” John Choate, SA-720 Strategies, a former Navy SEAL • Trends (and solutions) in construction litigation, Joshua Ferguson, Freeman, Mathis & Gary For details on how you can light a fire under development of your company, mark your calendar for Dec. 12-13 in Las Vegas and visit www.igniteconstructionsummit.com for session descriptions, speaker bios and to register.

For training opportunities specific to the asphalt industry, visit page 14 of this issue and make sure you never stop learning how to be better at your trade.

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TECHNOLOGY MATTERS |

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Addressing the Need for

SHARP WORKERS Overcome the workforce shortage by investing in existing employees through on-going skills and technology advantages.

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he scene: A busy mid-size construction contractor office where owner-operator Bill plops into his desk chair while thinking that he and his incredible crew need relief... need help.

"I'm gonna close my eyes for a minute," he promises, and dozes into a familiar dream where he's sifting through a stack of resumes of experienced, qualified workers all eager

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to work for him. He smiles contentedly until, "Bill! Bill! Are you sleeping? We need your help!"

It is a scary world out there. Construction contractors, like Bill, know that in spades. They struggle with tight deadlines, demands for regulatory-governed quality, better productivity, lower costs, more time in a day, and that ominous need for a competent workforce.

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) released a study of construction firms in the United States.

Key statistics included in their Workforce Shortage Report include: • 8 out of 10 construction firms cannot find sufficient qualified employees • 19% are investing in labor saving equipment and tools that require smarter workers

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• 82% believe that it will be more difficult to find qualified workers over the next 12 months "As the U.S.-based construction workforce becomes increasingly thinly spread, owners and managers of construction firms will be required to approach the problem of labor shortage creatively, in order to convert these problems into opportunities,” the AGC report stated. “A key to overcoming the labor shortage, in the construction industry, is to invest in current employees to increase their skills, knowledge and abilities, as well as to support existing employees with laborsaving tools and equipment."

Investing in existing employees has definite advantages, when compared to hiring new employees: • Current employees know how the company operates and manages its project sites.

• Current employees are a known entity. Managers know their strengths and weaknesses and may be better able to manage and lead them than new hires.

• With new employees, there are startup administrative costs, drug testing, equipment and safety training, and general acclimation to new managers, co-workers and procedures.

• Current employees pose less risk.

Studies have confirmed higher

injury rates among workers who have been on the job for less than a year. Consider also that hiring new employees with less experience and then moving them quickly into the field to meet demands may create greater risk.

Clearly, on-going skills and technology training of existing employees can prove to be critical not only for retention but the success of the company.

"The penalty for not keeping current with technology is longer project timelines," Ron Oberlander, vice president, Global Professional Services, Topcon Positioning Group, Livermore, CA says. "Successful training focuses on the work process which yields greater efficiencies and better results."

TRAINING IS AN INVESTMENT With the training emphasis on workflow, employees can develop a broader perspective on construction projects and all that goes into the tasks that culminate in their completion. The emphasis on work processes demonstrates a respect for the intelligence of employees and invites them to think in a partner role, which can strengthen their commitment to the job and the company.

"I've completed a couple of training programs conducted by Topcon and am scheduled for another in the next six months," John Poirier, project manager with Warman Excavating & Trenching Ltd., Waldheim, Saskatchewan, Canada says. "It is well worth the time; and the cost is inconsequential compared to what I learn. I'm getting trained by unbelievable trainers--seasoned experts with 20 to 30 years of experience with the company. They know the products, the market, and understand the workflow."

"Technology changes too frequently," Oberlander adds. "When we host attendees--distributors and end users--at The AGC says that 8 out of 10 construction firms cannot find the sufficient qualified employees they need. A key to overcome the labor shortage is to invest in training your current employees.

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With the training emphasis on workflow, employees can develop a broader perspective on construction projects and all that goes into the tasks that culminate in their completion.

our training sessions we focus on workflows and how the key features of our products and systems improve the productivity and efficiency of end users."

With the strong job economy today, it is sometimes difficult to find talent to fill open positions. A benefit of training and the power of easy-to-use technology means that construction contractors can hire

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The answer to the labor shortage may be found in training both existing employees and new inexperienced workers on labor-saving technologies with a focus on the work process which yields greater efficiencies and better results.

integrating machine control technology direct from the technology-provider's factory floor into their machines or even wiring heavy equipment so that they are capable of later adding aftermarket systems. And how some government agencies are even specifying that contractors working on their projects must employ GPS machine control on their equipment.

less-skilled talent. They can either send them to instructor-led courses or put them through e-learning-based training.

Either way, the knowledge and skills gap can be bridged.

Since every construction project is unique, and may require different technology and solutions, it is important-actually imperative--that workers at all experience levels engage in training regularly to remain up to date.

"Think about the advances in consumer technology...such as the Apple iPhone," Oberlander says, "The innovations and high-powered processors that upgrade the iPhone annually are being used in construction equipment. Look at the displays and systems inside of a new excavator, dozer, or other heavy equipment which now make them more productive to run and service; and in turn, makes the contractor more efficient and profitable."

Oberlander went on to describe how GPS machine control has evolved during the past 20 years from little adoption of machine automation to a market where some machine manufacturers are

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STAY UP TO DATE Construction contractors struggle with the need to keep up to date on the latest technology and trends that make their projects more efficient, while attracting and keeping a full workforce in a tight labor market. The answers may be found in training both existing employees and new inexperienced workers on laborsaving technologies with a focus on the work process which yields greater efficiencies and better results.

What do you tell others considering training? Poirier said: "'Go for it!' There is 100% benefit to training; otherwise you're looking at your technology being the world's most expensive paperweight.

Training gave me knowledge and confidence to feel comfortable with the technology. I recently set up a new excavator using a system I had mounted on a different machine. It works great and would have cost me $42,000 to have someone come in and set up and initialize the GPS system on the excavator -- all work I did myself."

Clearly training can benefit contractors. It can add knowledge, skills and the confidence to succeed.

Jeff Winke is a business and construction writer based in Milwaukee, WI. He can be reached through jeff_winke@yahoo.com.

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Courses in

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Training keeps your employees engaged and invested in the business.

Consider sending them to some of the courses offered by manufacturers in the asphalt industry for 2019-2020.

ASTEC INC.

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Contact: Margaret Parker Phone: 1-423-827-1899 Email: mparker@astecinc.com Website: astecinc.com/schools

Contact: Parker Campbell Phone: 1-803-337-0700 Email: marketing.ba@bomag.com Website: www.BOMAGShop.com/en/training

COURSE: Advanced Customer Schools

BOMAG Americas offers a variety of training courses from its South Carolina FAYAT Academy training center or on-site at the dealer or customer facility. In-depth training sessions enable BOMAG customers to gain the most from their paving, compaction and milling/cold planning equipment.

Each interactive course is led by BOMAG specialists, one of the industry’s most experienced teams, and include technical troubleshooting instruction.

Astec Customer Schools teach hands-on maintenance and advanced troubleshooting techniques to fix problems fast. Instructors include Astec engineers and service technicians with decades of field experience.

Astec has established the most wellreceived training schools in the industry by committing to a student-first approach which integrates lectures and extensive hands-on classes into a thorough curriculum covering all aspects of asphalt mixing plant operation.

During the four full days of instruction, students will have the opportunity to meet with instructors and fellow students to exchange information. Additional networking opportunities are provided during breakfast and lunch each day and at special dinner receptions each night.

Six sessions available: Week 1: January 6 – 9 Week 2: January 13 – 16 Week 3: January 27 –30 Week 4: February 3 –6 Week 5: February 10 –13 Week 6: February 17 – 20

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COURSE: Paver & Screed Set-Up & Operation The BOMAG paving school training is designed especially for operators and supervisors. Topics covered include: • Professional paver and screed preparation • Hands-on paver and screed operation with sand paving and troubleshooting of mat defects • Technical troubleshooting and daily maintenance • Automation control (TOPCON and MOBA) setup and usage Instructors: BOMAG Road Building Specialists

COURSE: Basics of Asphalt Compaction Topics covered in the BOMAG asphalt compaction program include: • Basics of asphalt compaction with hands-on machine operation • Selecting the most suitable roller for each job • How to get the most from exclusive BOMAG roller technology features – ECONOMIZER, TanGo, Asphalt Manager and BOMAP • Field use of BOMAG machine features • Technical troubleshooting and daily maintenance

Instructors: BOMAG Compaction Specialists

COURSE: Hands-On Roller Operation The BOMAG handson roller operation program focuses on soil compaction with topics including: • Identifying the different soil types • The importance of matching the right compactor to the soil type • The need for proper moisture content and the four forces of compaction • Getting the most from innovative compaction technology, including ECONOMIZER, Terrameter and BOMAP • Technical troubleshooting and daily maintenance Instructors: BOMAG Compaction Specialists

COURSE: Mill/Cold Planer Operation The BOMAG mill/cold planer course focuses on machine application and operating safety with topics including: • Milling basics and grade control • Best application practices to achieve efficient production • Drum options to increase productivity • Basic maintenance of wear items to increase machine uptime availability • Technical troubleshooting and daily maintenance Instructors: BOMAG Application Specialists Fees for BOMAG equipment training courses are dependent on topics and length of training selected. Reservations for dates and times are required. Contact marketing.ba@bomag.com for further information and to schedule a class.

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COURSE: Practical Course on Viscosity Measurements October 10: Middleboro, MA* October 15: Houston, TX October 29: Atlanta, GA November 14: Middleboro, MA* November 19: Philadelphia, PA *Middleboro classes are limited to eight people.

CLASS TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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FEE: $2,425 plus travel expenses.

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Contact: Ron Wilson Phone: 1-763-315-5516 Email: cat_mpls_training@cat.com Website: www.cat.com/en_us/by-industry/ paving/real-world-training-solution.html Caterpillar announces that the following customer training courses have been added to the Customer

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SPECIAL REPORT: TRAINING REVIEW Course Catalog. The calendar, course descriptions and registration forms can be found on cat.com (cat.com > Industries > Paving > Training).

COURSE: F Series Asphalt Paver Service Training This 4-day course provides theory and hands-on training for customer technicians. Upon completion, students will be able to trace the flow of oil through hydraulic systems, test and adjust hydraulic pressures, troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems and explain ECM functions and calibration steps for the AP1000F, AP1055F, AP600F, AP655F, AP500F and AP555F asphalt pavers.

Fee: $1,400 Dates: • January 28-31, 2020 (Minneapolis, MN) • February 18-21, 2020 (Minneapolis, MN)

COURSE: Paving Operations Training This course is designed for paving supervisors and paving crew members with one or more years of experience with the lay down of hot mix asphalt.

Training is taught using Cat “F” Series Pavers with Caterpillar Grade and Slope systems. The daily curriculum includes classroom and hands-on training.

COURSE: Classrom Interactive Sessions • • • • • •

Fundamentals of paving Paving By the Numbers Understanding grade and slope controls Screed Adjustments Understanding mat defects Compaction basics

COURSE: Hands-On Training Achieve your production goals, reduce your costs and maxi¬mize your ROI by making sure key members of your team attends the Gencor Advanced Training School 2020. Our expert instructors provide step-by-step, hands on training on real plant equipment.

Dates Include: Week 1: January 13-17 Week 2: January 20-24 Week 3: February 3-7 Week 4: February 10-14 Limited seats available. Registration closes Friday, December 13, 2019.

• Transverse and longitudinal joint construction • Feeder system set-up and adjustments • Variable width paving • Grade/slope set-up and troubleshooting

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Module 3: Drum/Trunnion Maintenance Module 4: Batch Plant Operation Module 5: Feeder Module 6: Silo Operation Module 7: Scales and Meters Module 8: Control System Operation Module 9: Burner Operation Module Module 10: Hot Oil Heating Module 11: Aggregate Drying Module 12: Plant Production Troubleshooting Module 13: Baghouse & Primary Collector Operation • Module 14: Plant Performance Evaluation

• ECM calibration • Critical screed adjust Fee: $3,100 Dates: December 9-13, 2019 (Tucson, AZ) December 16-20, 2019 (Tucson, AZ) January 6-10, 2020 (Tucson, AZ) February 10-14, 2020 (Tucson, AZ) February 17-21, 2020 (Tucson, AZ) February 24-28, 2020 (Tucson, AZ) March 2-6, 2020 (Tucson, AZ) March 16-20, 2020 (Tucson, AZ) March 23-27, 2020 (Tucson, AZ) – FULL March 30 – April 3, 2020 (Tucson, AZ) April 20-24, 2020 (Tucson, AZ) April 27 – May 1, 2020 (Tucson, AZ)

Fee: $995

COURSE: Quality Control Workshop Self-Based Training QC Managers understand how plant management, operation and maintenance affect the quality of mix the plant produces and what to do about it.

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FEE: $595 Designed for QC managers/technicians/trainees. 2 CEU, 20 hours, Modules 4-8.

Contact: Carrie Hudak Phone: 1-952-939-6000 Email: clarence@clarencerichard.com Website: ez-flo.us

COURSE: Safety Directors Workshop Self-Based Training This course covers OSHA-required confined spacelockout written procedure development specifically for asphalt plants, OSHA-required arc flash and electrocution protection, handling asphalt oil, proving safety interlocks, electrically safe maintenance, damage control.

COURSE: Web-Based Training Clarence Richard offers Web-Based Workshops that are interactive and engaging. Workshops consist of many hours of self-based/self-paced training.

Online allows participants to train at their own time and pace and eliminates the need to travel to a training facility and set aside a block of time for training .

Online participants may review as often as they want throughout the year. Participants may train on a slow day or rain day, at their plant, shop or home.

Questions can be easily answered by e-mail directly from the self-based training program or calling.

When questions requiring complex answers, a personal webinar can be scheduled to answer those questions. Included with the class are participant’s assessment of improvement and achievement and transcripts.

COURSE: Plant Operation Workshop Self-Based Training Designed for plant managers - operators, oilers, plant mechanics-technicians and trainees. 3.5 CEU, 35 hours, Modules 1-14.

• Module 1 and 2: Safety Developing Confined Space-Lockout Written Procedure Handling Asphalt Oil, Proving Safety Interlocks, Electrically Safe Maintenance, Damage Control.

Fee: $295 Designed for safety directors/trainees with an accent on what a plant control engineer knows that typical safety directors may not know.

1 CEU, 10 hours, Modules 1-2, Electro-Mod 3.

COURSE: Electro-Mechanical Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting Workshop SelfBased Training This course covers basic electricity, circuit analysis, safe meter usage, and various levels of troubleshooting. A novice will learn an extreme amount of skills and knowledge, while a veteran will walk way with many new techniques to help find the problems quickly. Past participants claim they have not experienced learning electricity to be as simple as the workshop explains it.

Fee: $595 Designed for plant managers — operators, oilers, plant mechanics-technicians and trainees. Previous electrical training is not required. 1.6 CEU.

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The Asphalt Product Maintenance Seminars incorporate extensive hands on training with a mix of classroom sessions and lab demonstrations.

Reduce downtime, improve equipment life, maximize combustion system efficiency and increase your knowledge and understanding of your HAUCK combustion and control equipment.

HCSS Contact: Lauren Hill Phone: 1-713-270-4000 E-mail: lauren.hill@hcss.com Website: ugm.hcss.com

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COURSE: Gencor Advanced Training 2020 Achieve your production goals, reduce your costs and maxi¬mize your ROI by making sure key members of your team attends the Gencor Advanced Training School 2020. Our expert instructors provide step-by-step, hands on training on real plant equipment.

Dates: Week 1: January 13-17 Week 2: January 20-24 Week 3: February 3-7 Week 4: February 10-14 Limited seats available. Registration closes Friday, December 13, 2019.

HAUCK MFG. CO. Contact: Pat Horn Phone: 1-717-389-0455 Email: Patrick.Horn@honeywell.com Website: ThermalSolutions.honeywell.com

COURSE: 2020 Aggregate Seminars Two Aggregate Seminars in 2020 are scheduled at this time.

Seminar #1: January 7 – 9, 2020 Three day session with a welcome reception the evening of January 6.

Seminar #2: January 14 – 16, 2020 Three day session with a welcome reception the evening of January 13.

Fee: $1,250

COURSE: 2020 HCSS Users Group Meetings For more than 26 years, HCSS customers have been gathering annually to learn the latest software features, network with peers, get help from the experts and provide feedback for future releases.

The HCSS Users Group Meetings are for users of any of the HCSS suite of software including estimating, project management, dispatching, fleet management, telematics, safety, trucking or cloud software. The informative class sessions cover…

• HCSS HeavyBid • HCSS HeavyJob • HCSS Dispatcher • HCSS Equipment360 • HCSS Telematics • HCSS Plans • HCSS Safety • HCSS FuelerPlus • HCSS Trucking • HCSS Intelligence • HCSS Cloud • HCSS Skills • HCSS Forms HCSS offers 250+ classes during 14 sessions across the three days of meetings.

HEATEC Phone: 1-423-867-4210 Website: http://www.heatec.com/customerschools/terminal-technical-school.html

COURSE: Terminal Technical School Heatec is offering a 1.5 day educational course on asphalt terminal heating systems. This course brings you together with experienced instructors

to explore the best practices and techniques for safely operating heating systems at your terminal.

Heatec uses a combination of lectures and handson simulators to enhance the learning process. The course will cover maintenance and troubleshooting for thermal fluid heaters, importance of proper flow, combustion safety, and configuration, operation and troubleshooting the flame monitoring system.

Date: January 15 – 16, 2020 Location: Heatec Training Facility in Chattanooga, TN

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ASPHALT TECHNOLOGY (NCAT) Contact: Stacie Hunter E-Mail: slh0037@auburn.edu Phone: 1-334-844-6228 Website: http://eng.auburn.edu/research/centers/ ncat/education/training/industry/ The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University presents training courses for the asphalt industry. Many of these courses can be conducted at your location by NCAT expert staff.

COURSE: Asphalt Binder Technician This is a 3.5 day workshop that provides the attendee with practical classroom sessions and hands-on laboratory testing that will reinforce the experienced technician’s skills and also develop the knowledge and testing ability necessary for new technicians.

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Students gain experience in the operation and maintenance of Roadtec equipment through instruction from experienced and skilled factory specialists.

Dates: March 16-20, 2020

COURSE: Asphalt Technology This one-week training program is taught by NCAT for those who are involved with asphalt construction.

Many engineers from all sectors of the asphalt industry need to become more knowledgeable of asphalt materials and construction practices in order to successfully build, preserve and maintain a sustainable highway system.

Dates: February 24-28, 2020

TransTech Density Clinic, each member will receive an Operator Training Certificate.

Paver Session 1: January 28 – 30 Paver Session 2: February 3 – 5

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Mill Session 1: February 11 – 13 Mill Session 2: February 17 – 19

Phone: 1-877-TROXLER Email: troxtraining@troxlerlabs.com Website: troxlerlabs.com

Roadtec Shuttle Buggy Session 1: February 24 – 25 Roadtec Shuttle Buggy Session 2: February 26 – 27 CE units can be earned.

COURSE: Balanced Mix Design

Topics Covered: • Radiation safety fundamentals and principles • Regulatory requirements • Portable gauge theory and operation • Gauge maintenance • Gauge packaging, storage, and transport

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COURSE: Paving Professionals Workshop (PPW) Students receive comprehensive instruction in asphalt paving from industry leaders. PPW is ideal for those wishing to learn about proper surface preparation, asphalt laydown, preventative maintenance and more.

PPW Session 1: January 6 –7 PPW Session 2: January 8 – 9 PPW Session 3: January 13 – 14 PPW Session 4: January 15 – 16

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Every new nuclear gauge operator must undergo safety training and be certified to use nuclear gauges. (Our online course is accepted for certification by most state agencies.)

Dates: November 5-7, 2019 January 28-30, 2020

Roadtec, Inc. offers Paving Professionals Workshops (PPW) and Technical Service Schools in Chattanooga, TN. Students have direct access to experienced instructors and skilled professionals who provide detailed classroom instruction and hands on demonstrations.

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COURSE: Nuclear Gauge Safety Training plus Hazmat

This 2.5 day workshop provides a basic understanding of the balanced mix design process and provide hands-on training using the laboratory tests being considered by various agencies to evaluate potential mix performance.

Phone: 1-800-272-7100 Website: Roadtec.com/training

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This course teaches a radiation safety officer (RSO) the responsibilities of the job.

Phone: 1-800-724-6306 or 518-370-5558 Website: transtechsys.com

COURSE: Online Training Mobile friendly and at your convenience, you may review any number of TransTech Systems videos to assist with learning more about the PQI (non-nuclear asphalt density gauge) or the SDG (non-nuclear soil density gauge). These videos are great for new customers or as a refresher once your season gets under way. These videos are available at your fingertips anytime you are ready!

It’s as easy as going to our website or searching for “TransTech Systems Inc” within YouTube.

COURSE: Density Clinic TransTech Systems Inc. offers FREE density clinics at our office in Latham, NY. Training dates are handled individually, so please call TransTech Systems if your company is interested in your FREE density clinic. When the team completes the

Topics Covered: • Radiation safety fundamentals and principles • License application and renewal • Regulatory requirements, record-keeping, and other RSO responsibilities • Incidents and accidents • Inspections

COURSE: Hazmat Certification/ Recertification This course satisfies US Department of Transportation (DOT) Title 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart H training requirements for individuals shipping or transporting hazardous materials (Hazmat recertification is required every three years).

COURSE: Refresher Course for Nuclear Gauge Operators If you work in a state that requires gauge operators

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SPECIAL REPORT: TRAINING REVIEW to renew their radiation safety training periodically, this course will fulfill that requirement (please note, it is not a hazmat recertification course).

Topics Covered: • Radiation safety • New regulatory requirements • Operating and emergency procedures • Maintenance • Transportation procedures

COURSE: Compaction & Density Testing In this course, you will learn the basic principles of compaction and density testing methods (with an emphasis on nuclear testing methods).

IN-PERSON COURSES: For more information or to view the class schedule, click Classroom Training on the Training menu at www.troxlerlabs.com. (If you are interested in another date and/or location, contact training@troxlerlabs.com.)

In-person, hands-on non-nuclear and nuclear gauge training classes are available at Troxler headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC, and through regional sales representatives by request. (To schedule a session, contact training@troxlerlabs.com.)

COURSE: Nuclear Gauge Safety Training plus Hazmat Every new nuclear gauge operator must undergo safety training and be certified to use nuclear gauges. (In-person class is accepted for certification by all state agencies.)

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Volvo also continues to offer hydraulic and electrical systems courses specific to the Volvo P4410/ P4410B and the P7000/P7000B series pavers, as well as soil and asphalt compactor product lines.

Sessions last two to five days each and are held at the Road Institute Training Centers in Shippensburg and Chambersburg, PA and at the Road Institute West location in Phoenix, AZ. Course instructors share decades of field and teaching experience with attendees, including training on the latest DOT requirements. The paver and compactor operator courses also qualify toward NAPA Diamond Paving commendation requirements.

The paver and compactor class with a Spanishlanguage focus will be February 11–14 in Phoenix.

COURSE: Paving and Compaction Application Seminar

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COURSE: Large Asphalt Compactor Mechanics Three days of maintenance and technical training for large asphalt compactors, including system functions, troubleshooting, and adjustments of hydraulic and electrical systems.

COURSE: Small Asphalt Compactor Mechanics

Three days of general service instruction for soil compactors.

WIRTGEN AMERICA INC. Phone: 1-615-501-0600 Website: https://www.wirtgen-group.com/ america/en-us/customer-support/know-how/ training-program/ The 40,000+ sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Antioch, TN houses eleven classrooms as well as four bays dedicated exclusively to training so hands

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WIRTGEN: COURSE: W 200Fi Series Cold Milling Operation This course covers safe work practices on & around cold milling machines. Participants learn about Wirtgen cutting technology & operation/application best practices for the W200Fi series cold milling machine.

Machine operator controls, Level Pro Active, & daily/ routine maintenance are covered in detail. Participants are provided the opportunity to apply what they learn preparing them for daily machine operation.

COURSE: W 200 Series Cold Milling Operation This course covers safe work practices on and around cold milling machines. You learn factoryrecommended operational practices for the W 200 series cold milling machines. Machine operator

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COURSE: W 200 Series Technical Service This course covers safe work practices on and around cold milling machines. You will learn factoryrecommended maintenance practices for proper maintenance of W 200 series cold milling machines.

After completing this course, you will be better prepared to diagnose machine problems and increase machine uptime.

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COURSE: W 100CFi - W 150CFi Cold Milling Operation This course covers safe work practices on and around cold milling machines. You will learn about cutting technology, best practices of operating a Wirtgen compact cold-milling machine, operator controls, Level Pro Plus, and routine maintenance.

This course prepares you for daily machine operation.

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Fee: $645

COURSE: WR 200 Series Cold Recycling Operation To familiarize you with the machine and its many components. Safety practices, machine safety documentation and safety components will be covered. The controls and functions will be covered in detail. Finally, we will examine daily machine maintenance and component wear identification.

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Fee: $645

Wirtgen Slipform Pavers COURSE: SP 25i Operations & Application This course covers safe work practices on and around slipform pavers. You will learn the fundamental principles of slipform machines pertaining to the application capabilities of the machine. You will learn to set up and adjust the basic control and operation of the machine and how to locate and assign the machine control components, on-board computer and display operation. You will also learn to have a basic understanding of concrete and concrete mixes. After completing this course you will better understand the individual function groups of the machine and basic settings and application setup.

Fee: $645

COURSE: SP Basic Auto Pilot This course covers safe work practices on and around slipform pavers. You will learn to setup and adjust the basic control and operation of the machine control components, on-board computer and display operation. You will learn the layout of the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components and their basic functions. You will be instructed in the basic operation, menu system and functional principles of the Wirtgen Field Rover.

Fee: $645

COURSE: SP 60i / 90i Inset Paving Fundamentals This course covers safe work practices on and around slipform pavers. You will learn to set up and adjust the basic control and operation of the machine and how to locate and assign the machine control components, on-board computer and display operation. You will learn the layout of the slipform mainline paving machine basics pertaining to the application capabilities of the machine in inset configuration. You will also gain a fundamental understanding of the concrete and concrete mixes. After completing this course you will better understand the individual function groups of the machine and the basic settings and application set up.

Fee: $860

COURSE: SP Advanced Autopilot This course covers safe work practices on and around slipform pavers. You will learn advanced features and function related to the autopilot/ field rover functionality. You will be instructed in the basic and advanced operation, menu system and functional principles of the Wirtgen Field Rover.

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COURSE: Vögele Super 1800-3iSJ Operations Service This course covers how to safely operate and work around a Vögele paver. You will learn fac-toryrecommended best practices for machine operation and performing daily and

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scheduled maintenance. After completing this course, you will be better prepared to perform service repairs and diagnose operational problems of the Super 1800-3iSJ paver.

You will learn factory recommended procedures for doing service repairs and troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems. You will get an in-depth look at all controls and displays.

Fee: $860

COURSE: Vögele Super 1800 - 3iSJ Technical Service This course prepares you to safely perform basic machine operations as well as service a Vögele Super 1800-3iSJ paver. You will learn the steps to prepare the paver for work, as well as how to calibrate the spray system according to job specs, & apply spray paving operation best practices. In addition, you will learn the locations & functions of the machine’s controls/components, as well as how to troubleshoot, test, diagnose, & repair the various systems (spray, air compressor, electrical, & hydraulic).

Fee: $645

HAMM COURSE: Hamm Introduction & Fundamentals Hamm Introduction and Fundamentals introduces the learner to basic machine types, applications and different compaction drum systems. This course also covers basic electrical and hydraulic systems. Students will learn basic machine operation and maintenance. Safety training and machine operation train-ing is also included. Students will also learn more about digital resources including WIDOS,

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Fee: $430

COURSE: Hamm Compact, Asphalt and Dirt Rollers General introduction to application and technical information of HD 8-14 Compact Rollers and H5-7 Soil Rollers.

This course covers how to safely work on and around HAMM compaction equipment. You will learn factory-recommended best practices for proper upkeep of compaction machines. After completing this course, you will be better prepared for a machine startup, diagnose machine problems and help increase machine uptime.

Fee: $430

WIRTGEN GROUP COURSE: WITOS FleetView Basics This course covers will allow you to navigate through the different views within WITOS FleetView. You will explore ways to track machines, schedule alerts for maintenance and radius parameters as well as easily export historical data.

Fee: $215

SPECIAL OFFERING: Florida International University Paving Academy Hosted at Wirtgen America: Certificate COURSE: Paver: Machine Operations & Quality

Provides equipment owners, operators, user-fixers, paving crews and technicians with efficient, effective and safe methods for getting the most out of paving equipment: i.e, what to do before paving, what to do while paving and what to do when done paving.

Increases the level of technical knowledge of those who work in the industry and provides recognition of that achievement.

AC Fee: $500

Certificate COURSE: Principles of Mainline Asphalt Paving Gives attendees an insight into the paving business: materials, road-owner specifications, equipment used, etc. If offers evidence-based practices to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions that have been perpetuated throughout the years. Promotes best practices and increases the technical knowledge of those who work in the industry and either design, regulate, evaluate or manage projects.

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pencer McCroskey, owner and founder of Sunbelt Asphalt, was in college at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga in the late 80’s when he and his two roommates moved to the Atlanta area ready to make their mark on the world. He quickly found himself working in the highway construction industry as an estimator.

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Soon after, he began a road striping business and subcontracted himself for all the estimating. Thus, were the humble beginnings of what is now Sunbelt Asphalt in Auburn, GA. “I started out with partners (my college roommates) but then decided that I could do this alone," McCroskey says. "One of my college roommates still works here."

As his business grew and expanded, McCroskey ventured into other areas of road construction. His paving business soon became the centerpiece of his business plan.

Sunbelt Asphalt began buying items for their asphalt plant one by one, spreading the investment out over time. Plant owner Spencer McCroskey says that cash flow during these types of major investments can be tricky, so buying the components in a gradual manner allowed him to manage his cash more efficiently without acquiring a lot of debt.

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PRODUCTION NOTES Sunbelt elected to invest in a new Minds, Inc. control system to run all these used components.“I did not want to go into this without investing in state-of-the-art controls," plant owner Spencer McCroskey says. "I didn’t care what the controls cost, I was going into this with all new controls and all new wiring because if this thing broke, I had to be able to have it fixed quickly."

GROWTH LEADS TO MIX PRODUCTION Sunbelt Asphalt was incorporated in 1994 primarily as a paving contractor.

Athletic facilities became an area of focus and has grown steadily over the years. As a member of the United States Tennis Court and Track Builders Association, Sunbelt is often the only qualified bidder on many athletic facility projects. From running tracks and tennis courts to paving the parking lots, Sunbelt installs basically “anything but the turf field,” according to McCroskey. Athletic facilities represent about 1/3 of their business.

In addition to those facilities, Sunbelt’s focus has been on paving everything from commercial parking lots to county road resurfacing projects all over the Atlanta metro area but McCroskey says they don't do a lot of DOT work.

As the business grew steadily over the years, the company was prompted with the idea that perhaps owning their own asphalt plant may be in order.

“When we started paving over 100,000 tons per year, we started thinking about getting a plant,” he says.

Croskey purchased some asphalt plant components at auction shortly after the recession was over in 2012.

He then got in touch with Charles Grote, one of the owners of Reliable Asphalt Products, Inc. Through their discussions, a plan started developing to build a plant utilizing some of the items

that he had already purchased along with other components that Grote could supply.

“I could tell right away that Spencer had a good plan but needed our expertise," Grote says. "He had purchased a portion of a plant at auction but there was a lot more that needed to be done.

We began identifying components that could complement some of the items that he had purchased.”

McCroskey began buying those additional items one by one, spreading the investment out over time.

McCroskey commented that cash flow during these types of major investments can be tricky, so buying the components in a gradual manner allowed him to manage his cash more efficiently without acquiring a lot of debt.

DESIGNING AN EFFICIENT ASPHALT PLANT By mid-2017, the final plans had been completed for installing the plant, but it wasn't necessarily an easy process.

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PRODUCTION NOTES "We sourced the drum from one place, the baghouse from another place, the silos from a third location, cold feeds and RAP from other plants," Grote says. "Then we used some of the items that Spencer got from auction - the control house, tanks. The trick was to marry all of this together and supply the missing pieces like ductwork, controls, plumbing components, the heater, etc.

Coordinating all of this is an area of expertise for Reliable Asphalt Products.”

Sunbelt elected to invest in a new Minds, Inc. control system to run all these used components.

Among other advantages, plant ownership has allowed Sunbelt to control its own destiny. In order to continue the plant improvement process, Sunbelt has already upgraded to a Vulcan total air burner.

“I did not want to go into this without investing in state-of-the-art controls," McCroskey says. "I didn’t care what the controls cost, I was going into this with all new controls and all new wiring because if this thing broke, I had to be able to have it fixed quickly."

The coordination between Sunbelt and Reliable Asphalt Products was the key to making all these pieces functional. John Ferguson, one of Reliable Asphalt Products expert controls and electrical technicians,

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was on-site for almost the entire duration of the installation and plant commissioning project. He facilitated most of the controls installation and was also there throughout the startup for working out bugs and training Sunbelt personnel.

"The biggest challenge was joining some older electrical equipment with the new Minds controls," Ferguson says. "It just took a while to get it all working together but we got it.”

Jokingly, McCroskey added, “I thought John was our new plant operator!”

ASPHALT PRODUCTION CREATES POSSIBILITIES In the late winter and early spring of 2018, Sunbelt’s plant was officially open for business. As can be expected with a project like this, there were some adjustments to make upon startup.

Once things got going, Sunbelt ended up producing roughly 70,000 tons for 2018.

The company also owns and operates three milling machines, so they have plenty of RAP to use in their mix.

“You have to use RAP to compete in our market,” McCroskey says. “The Georgia DOT will approve up to 40% RAP. As we continue to learn our plant, we continue to increase our RAP usage.”

Sunbelt’s hope is that they will produce over 100,000 tons in 2019.

"We used to work all around Atlanta but now, that we own our own plant, we work in a much closer radius and we save fuel, stress on our workers, insurance liability, etc." McCroskey says. "Our quality control is also better because our managers can look at ongoing jobs daily.”

Among other advantages, plant ownership has allowed Sunbelt to control its own destiny. In order to continue the plant improvement process, Sunbelt has already upgraded to a Vulcan total air burner.

Adam Oliver, Sunbelt’s plant operator, installed a camera in the burner tube so he could see that the burner was firing.

"The burner was so quiet, I put the camera in the tube because I could not hear it when we were running," he says.

Even with the risk of changing the burner out during key production months, McCroskey’s focus is on continuing improvement. This has already resulted in considerable savings.

In looking to the future, McCroskey strives to create a culture of continued improvement and growth. Over the past 25 years, the company has sustained manageable growth and McCroskey wants to raise up young leaders who will eventually take over and continue to carry the torch. Among others, Mark Edger, operations manager and Jason Mulkey, corporate controller, are in position to lead the company going forward.

“If I had to go forward in this business without my key people, I would close shop right now,” McCroskey says.

Sunbelt Asphalt has proven over its history that planning and success are core values of this growing and vibrant organization and McCroskey hopes that this will continue for years to come.

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–Dan Zuber,and Cunningham Cleveland,paving Ohio “Ioperation. switched from a LeeBoy paver only to return. ” –Robert Wadsworth, Sunrise Asphalt, Nevada "I'm a mid-size paving contractor, and for me, there's no better machine made. The versatility of the sizes available is amazing. Even the small LeeBoy can tackle the largest project with ease. I tell everyone LeeBoy is the reason my family and I are fed. Have been and will continue to be a customer for life." –Noah Williams, SOS Paving LLC, Tennessee “We’ve been doing asphalt paving since 1975 and owned seven LeeBoy asphalt pavers – from the 700 all the way to the 8816, we would use no other asphalt paver, they are the best machines. Designed with the paving professional in mind, GO LEEBOY OR GO HOME!” –Robert George, The Asphalt Company, Michigan “Great machine!!! The Legend screed makes for flawless seams!!!”

–Matt Lundberg, Lundberg Paving and Excavating, Brockway, Pennsylvania “I just bought a LeeBoy 8616C. Very good machine, lays a great mat, powerful engine, very fluentWould controls. ” –Thomas Clements, C&C Asphalt, Inc, Scottsboro, Alabama “BEST pavers, best people. Factory tour shows true you like to see your quote on a LeeBoy ad? Visit facebook.com/TrustLeeBoy and leave a 5-star review. commitment to manufacturing the GOLD standard of asphalt equipment.” –Henry Welch, Valley Supply, Hagerstown, Maryland “By far the best designer paver I have ever operated. Great customer service as well.” –Noah Cardamone, Waynesboro, Virginia “LeeBoy pavers are the only way to go.

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However, one issue is considerably more difficult than all the rest: Electrical issues. In these issues it is important that the technician be able to trace wiring from its source to its destination. Tracing wiring paths is relatively easy in newer facilities that haven’t been altered. However, these problems are exacerbated by the state of the wiring at older plants.

Some electricians seem to know how to tear apart wiring to find issues, but they seem oblivious about how to clean up the wiring after they are done.

They rip the wiring out of the factory raceways and conduits, then leave it

When a plant features an electrical issue, it is important that the technician be able to trace wiring from its source to its destination. If your plant looks like this, that’s always not possible.

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I have seen simple issues turned into a several day ordeal because when the wiring is no longer protected by the raceways and conduits and the wiring

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I was at a plant in Texas this past June where a squirrel had gotten into a main raceway from the front cabinets to the motor control center in the rear and eaten through a 110 volt Control wire ZAPPING himself to death, thus shorting out the control power. To get the plant running again I just ran an external power wire. But that night I needed to get it running correctly. I ended up having to use ‘fish tape’ to fetch his little wormy corpse out of the raceway, then I ran some new wires through it. To prevent the same thing from happening again in the future we filled all the holes that led to the outside world so that none of mister dquirrel’s buddies could get inside them again in the future.

A famous line in a Steven Segal movie was ‘Chance Favors the Prepared Mind.’ The Villain said this right before Segal ended him.

So I decided on a different saying‘Success Favors Attention to Detail.’

Cliff Mansfield operates C.M. Consulting, an asphalt repairing, upgrading and operational training company. He has 40 years of experience in the industry.

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KPI-JCI 9201 Sand Processing Plant Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc. has expanded its sand processing plant line to include the new 9201 model. This system is designed to dewater and fine-tune sand to a level not typically possible with traditional sand-dewatering equipment, while also using less water.

• The custom-built systems are available in portable, semi-portable and stationary configurations with various types and quantities of cyclones, pumps and dewatering screen sizes • The customizable unit that can be built to fit any application ForConstructionPros. com/21064311

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Meeker Batch Plant RAP Kit • System features precise control of RAP • Unique weighing system allows for higher RAP percentages in mix • Positive control of stem release • Steep sloped bin walls on rap bins for trouble free operation • PLC touch screen controls ForConstructionPros. com/10086128

Heatec offers its new product, RECON, designed to keep operators informed about the status of asphalt storage tanks and hot oil heaters at their HMA plant.

• Web-based system that uses a smart phone, tablet computer or PC • Display screen shows real-time status of the hot oil heater that heats asphalt tanks as well as the status of asphalt stored in tanks • One version shows status of the plant heater and up to three tanks; another version shows status of two plant heaters and up to six tanks • Other screens show trend data, which can be printed, that enables operators to better manage usage • System can be easily retrofitted

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Astec SEB Self-Erecting Bin Astec's Self-Erecting Bin (SEB) meets NTEP Handbook 44 specifications.

• Portable unit combines five major plant functions into a single load • Drag conveyor transports mix to the bin where it's batched, weighed and loaded onto trucks • Also includes plant's control center • Entire system self-erects in less than 15 minutes

TankFarm Remote monitoring of liquid tank farms & heating Not on site? No problem. Now there’s a mobile app that integrates with desktop asphalt plant management software to remotely monitor liquid tank farms, tank heating, and boilers.

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ADM Cold Feed Bins Offered in both stationary and portable designs, cold feed bins from Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. (ADM) are engineered and constructed to withstand abrasive aggregates and other jobsite abuse.

• ADM cold feed bins are equipped with tapered sidewalls and a specially designed belt feeder to virtually eliminate plugging and bridging problems • Compatible with any control system and can be retrofitted to add extra tonnage capacity to any brand of cold feed systems ForConstructionPros.com/10147971

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While having proper calculations in advance is necessary to control costs, technology today is allowing contractors to manage how much material they’re using in real-time so adjustments can be made on the spot to prevent costly overruns.

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While having proper calculations in advance is necessary to control costs, technology today is allowing contractors to manage how much material they’re using in real-time so adjustments can be made to prevent costly overruns.

“One of the most important elements of the entire paving process is the one that is rarely openly discussed, yield control,” John Hood with MultiFit LLC says. “Sure a tremendous amount of information has been discussed and made available regarding quality in pavements, from the design of the mixes, best practices regarding the paving and compaction processes and ways to address segregation of the mixes, but rarely do we see any information regarding control of the amount of material utilized on a project.

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“Frankly, material usage is one of the most important elements of any paving project for the sustainability of the paving company,” Hood continues. “Specification and smoothness bonuses are nice, but a company can directly address project costs, profitability and long-term sustainability of the organization by controlling material usage.”

Therefore Hood, an asphalt industry veteran, recognized the potential and secured exclusive U.S. distribution rights for the Mat Manager from TF Technologies of Fredensborg, Denmark.

“The Mat Manager product was developed to help contractors address and track actual material usage on individual and or collective paving projects in real time while the project is ongoing so corrections can be made during the project,” he says.

The Mat Manager System tracks planned material usage compared to actual material usage at every step of the job and displays the usage on the screen. The paving crew compares the two for a real time evaluation for the duration of the project.

The crew knows exactly where the material consumption is throughout the process via the Mat Manager display home screen. The information displayed on the home screen allows the paving crew to address any material consumption issues during the paving process, greatly reducing excess material usage during the project and providing the ability to control planned material costs on the job.

BENEFITS OF REAL-TIME DATA With the material usage information displayed throughout the project, the crew can make corrections to the process that might go unnoticed during paving. The simple, intuitive display is very easy to input the project criteria and the crew can be off and running.

“If the plan of the project was to pave a lane 12 feet wide and 2 inches thick, yet the actual pavement was being placed at 12 feet, 2 inches wide and 2-1/8 inches thick, a substantial amount of material over the planned amount would be used,” Hood says.

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Rather than attempting to evaluate what went wrong after the project is complete and the profitability of the job has suffered, the Mat Manager provides the crew the ability to address the issues during the project and in real-time

“Actually nearly 60 tons of material over the planned amount would be used per lane mile at these simple overages. Based on the costs involved of materials and trucking alone the project costs can get out of control quickly.”

Rather than attempting to evaluate what went wrong after the project is complete and the damage is done to the profitability of the job, the Mat Manager provides the crew the ability to address the issues during the project and in real-time.

Not only is the information available on the Mat Manager display in realtime, the data is available to upload to the online Mat Wiser Analytical software system. The Mat Wiser provides a user interface to view the project data in a summary as well as multiple additional analytical reports including full statistics regarding the entire paving operation. All project criteria are available to view via the summary.

Key information such as paving speed and trucking requirements are

recorded and displayed in the Mat Wiser as well. Information such as a map of the project is also available to review which shows loads, stops and GPS locations for validation and verification purposes.

“One very effective element of the analytics is that an efficient paving time and overall efficiency of the operation is provided,” Hood says.

“These are key visuals to address

improvement of the operation, not just the paving crew but trucking, material logistics, stops, etc. The best way to improve the process is to accurately measure it. This way overall operating efficiency can be improved by reviewing this data.”

The Mat Manager system is connected to the machine via a hardwired network of sensors that feed pertinent information to the Mat Manager operating display. The display is generally removed daily, but the sensors always remain on the machine.

The display simply plugs in each morning prior to the beginning of the paving process in less than two minutes.

Hood says the initial installation process generally takes approximately four to six hours on most paving machines. The company also offers a comprehensive training process for the system which can vary in time, but generally takes about three to four hours to complete.

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JOBSITE INNOVATIONS LeeBoy Legend Electric Screed

Carlson CP75 II Commercial Paver

The electrically heated Legend Screed System is available for commercial class pavers in the 16,000-lb. and under range.

• Available for the 8500 and 8515 models with an 8- to 15-ft. paving width, and on the 24,000-lb.

8816 model with an 8- to 15.5-ft. paving width • Features include bull-nose screed plates, angle of attack controls, front-mounted screed extensions and crown/invert control

The CP75 II asphalt paver provides higher material transfer with its 36-in.wide independent conveyors, while ergonomic controls and low visibility provide an operator-focused platform for residential and commercial paving applications.

• Electrically heated EZC815 screed features a standard paving width of 8 to 15 ft., coupled with highway class features

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Sakai SW994 Vibratory DoubleDrum Roller Sakai America launches a cabbed version of its 84-in. Sakai SW994 vibratory double-drum roller.

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Bomap from BOMAG is the solution for the digital earthworks and asphalt construction site; it can be used to document work results on site in real time.

• The app can be installed on standard Android tablets and smartphones and documents passes via GPS for every roller, regardless of make • The result can be exported as a PDF and shows the customer the compaction performance achieved on the construction site in a transparent and comprehensible way ForConstructionPros. com/21064597

Roadtec SP-200e Spray Paver Roadtec's Tier4i SP-200e offers operator comfort and safety as well as improved visibility, fingertip controls, fully adjustable seats, and an automated spray system.

• Gravity feed hopper design helps decrease material segregation and machine maintenance while maintaining high production • 14-in. thick Ni-hard, hydraulically raisable auger system with tilt capabilities allows the operator to maintain a parallel position of the auger with the screed bottom • Undercarriage includes 11.8 in. wide steel tracks with durable polyurethane track pads providing maneuverability, traction and weight distribution • Joystick steering provides consistently accurate control of paver direction in all conditions • Carries a 2,100 gal. capacity product tank is heated by an on-board hot oil heating system • High capacity tank is well insulated so that emulsion does not have to be offloaded overnight ForConstructionPros.com/10909292

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Vögele MT 30002i Material Transfer Vehicle The MT 3000-2i material transfer vehicle from Vögele offers optimal performance in a new-design MTV for asphalt paving.

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CUT WIDTH: Between 12 to 14.5 feet USES: High production – milling road surfaces, such as highways and interstates, as quickly as possible.

Half-Lane: CUT WIDTH: Anywhere between 2 to 12.5 feet USES: Versatile – good choice for the bulk of milling jobs. Productive, efficient, relatively maneuverable and transportable.

TIP CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE BUYING: ✔ Do you have the right, qualified operators to run the machine? ✔ What cut width, cut depth and production levels will the machine be used for most often? ✔ Do you have the necessary support system? Larger machines need enough trucks on hand to haul away milled material in a timely manner without the mill sitting idle. ✔ Machine weight - some states have weight laws making transport of larger units difficult or limited by permits and seasonal restrictions. ✔ Depth of existing pavement - heavier machines can damage areas where the hot mix asphalt is only a few inches thick.

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Almix

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Asphalt Drum Mixers

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Astec Inc.

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Blue Roads Solutions

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Carlson Paving Products Inc.

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Clarence Richard Co.

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Eager Beaver Trailers

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Evans & Daniels Inc.

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Harrison Hydra-Gen

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Heatec Inc.

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Ignite Construction Summit

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Libra Systems Corp.

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Minds

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National Pavement Expo

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Roadtec an Astec Industries Co.

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SealMaster

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Five Challenges Keeping You Awake at Night Labor, safety, technology, trucking and of course planning for the future of their construction business seem to be the main challenges of day to day paving operations

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1. LABOR Finding workers is a consistent issue in every industry right now. Competition for good workers is fierce and the challenge to not only find them, but keep them, is daunting.

"Finding a better supply of qualified employees is our number one challenge," Jeff Carlson, president of Park Construction Company out of Minneapolis says. "What we do to keep them is try to provide a lot of work out in front of them along with good equipment. A person will leave for the promise of more work and more money but that’s not what makes people stay.

You have to build a team environment.

People want to have fun and like what they do and good culture is what will keep them."

Maymead Inc. out of North Carolina was also struggling to find and keep workers and Mary Katherine Harbin, EEO officer, saw hiring women as an untapped potential for her company.

"Women make up 50% of the population yet we only make up 2% of the employees in the industry," Harbin says.

"We needed to tap into this group so I started my own female crew.”

"There is a psychological barrier for women to enter a job that they feel is a man’s job," she says. "This is not a man's job, it's a person's job and we just have to find the right people."

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2. TECHNOLOGY Technology that helps paving contractors do their job better is here to stay. It's whether or not you're adopting it that's going to set you apart from your competition.

"Technology is the key to success," Bryce Wuori, owner of Wuori Technology Consulting says. "The younger generation wants it and now if they don’t have the technology, they may not even be able to run the equipment, let alone run it efficiently.

Wuori says even the older operators are staring to see the light.

"Change is hard for anyone. When you have an operator who has been doing a job for 20 years and you put something in front of them and say it will make them better, they take offense. Technology takes good operators and makes them even better with solutions like GPS and intelligent compaction (IC). It helps them better understand what they’re doing."

for good reason. Managing the asphalt coming to the jobsite is another struggle contractors are constantly dealing with.

Having to wait for trucks or having too many trucks lined up with mix cooling rapidly can cause major issues that impacts the entire success of the job.

"Trucking is a necessary evil that’s never consistent," Borene says.

"Unfortunately, it changes every day depending on the job and trucking has a direct correlation to smoothness, density and all the specifications DOTs and agencies use to measure success and bonus incentives."

3. SAFETY According to the FHWA roughly 800 people are killed and 42,000 injured each year in work zones. Keeping workers safe is the number one thing that keeps contractors up at night and it's never an easy problem.

"Whenever we can, we always try to close a road," Charlie Borene, vice president of Park Construction says.

"That’s a value that ensures we mitigate traffic and protect workers. We try to avoid flagging operations because we are know we are in control of our people but we are not in control of the public using the road."

5. THE FUTURE Market uncertainty is enough to keep anyone up at night, but add to that the fact the livelihood of your business depends on consistent funding from our government and you could never sleep again.

"Consistent funding is our biggest challenge," Harbin says. "If we had a more consistent funding stream it would help us know how many employees we need, what equipment we're going to need and so on. A robust infrastructure bill is really what we need so we can help plan better."

And without a crystal ball, contractors can only focus on what's immediately ahead of them.

"Everyone is talking about recession," Carlson says. "What we're seeing is a good 2020 ahead. We we don’t know is how 2021 will look."

What struggles at your asphalt company keep you awake at night?

Let me know at jlombardo@ acbusinessmedia.com

4. TRUCKING After safety, Borene says trucking is the second biggest challenge they have and

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Your paver's screed on the other hand? We can help with that. Available for nearly all current and past 8-foot and 10-foot North American tractors built by the major North American manufacturers, a Carlson front- or rear-mount screed delivers award winning mat quality and legendary performance at a fraction of the price of purchasing an all-new paver platform!

Available for current and past models from: Caterpillar® / Roadtec® / Dynapac®/ Barber-Greene® Vogele® / Volvo® / Cedarapids® / Blaw-Knox®

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WE ARE DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS IN EVERYTHING WE DO. IT’S WHO WE ARE. We know that getting the job done safely, correctly, and profitably is a priority. That is why we offer unrivaled service, technology, and knowledge to drive your success. It is why Roadtec provides you with a level of expertise and training not found anywhere else because that is what you need.

Dedicated to Success.

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