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Wisconsin DOT Earns Award From Asphalt Industry

The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation North Central Region and Bureau of Technical Services received the 2022 State Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.

Calumet County Earns Road Building Award

The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that Calumet County was the recipient of the 2022 Local Government Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.

NEW Publication – WAPA Sport Court Design Guide

WAPA’s all new Sport Court Design Guide is intended to help owners, contractors, design professionals, and suppliers in the design and installation of hot mix asphalt for athletic purposes.

Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider – October 2022

The Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider is a platform for WAPA members to share what’s new and exciting at their companies with pavement owners, operators, and contractors across our state. We hope you find this information useful!

WAPA Announces FREE Wednesday Webinar Series

This fall webinar series will supplement our upcoming Conference & Business Meeting. Click here to find session descriptions and registration details for this free webinar series.

Executive Update – July 2022

This Executive Update features the latest industry updates as well as dates for the 2022 Annual Conference and Business Meeting.

Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider – April 2022

The Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider is a platform for WAPA members to share what’s new and exciting at their companies with pavement owners, operators, and contractors across our state. We hope you find this information useful!

Executive Update – February 2022

This Executive Update features the latest industry updates as well as dates for the 2022 Annual Conference and Business Meeting.

Executive Update – December 2021

This Executive Update features the WAPA 2021 Annual Conference, including general session highlights and details on the technical sessions and award winners, as well as the fall webinar series recordings.

Wisconsin DOT Earns Award From Asphalt Industry

The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Bureau of Technical Services (BTS) was the recipient of the 2021 State Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.

Kaukauna Earns Road Building Award

The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the City of Kaukauna was the recipient of the 2021 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.

Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider – October 2021

The Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider is a platform for WAPA members to share what’s new and exciting at their companies with pavement owners, operators, and contractors across our state.

WAPA Announces FREE Wednesday Webinar Series

This fall webinar series will supplement our upcoming Conference & Business Meeting. Click here to find session descriptions and registration details for this free webinar series.

In Memoriam: Gerald “Jerry” Waelti

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we share with you the news that Gerald Waelti has passed away. Jerry was WAPA’s longest-tenured Executive Director, serving from 1986-2003, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. There wasn’t a better advocate for our industry and we were all so fortunate to work with him over the years.

Executive Update – August 2021

This Executive Update from WAPA features Wisconsin and national news and updates on asphalt pavements. Also: We have announced dates for the 2021 Annual Conference and Business Meeting!

Executive Update – June 2021

This Executive Update features news and updated guidance from WAPA as well as dates for the 2021 Annual Conference and Business Meeting.

Updated for 2021 – WAPA Asphalt Pavement Design Guide

WAPA’s Asphalt Pavement Design Guide has been updated for 2021. This guide builds on core information provided in WisDOT’s Standard Specifications to address a wide range of topics related to asphalt pavement design in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider – April 2021

WAPA’s April 2021 Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider highlights what’s new and exciting with WAPA member companies.