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Executive Update: 2018 WAPA Conference Highlights

This Executive Update features the WAPA 2018 Annual Conference, including general session highlights and details on the technical sessions and award winners.

WisDOT NW Region Earns Road Building Award

For work on crack relief interlayer project in partnership with the City of Rice Lake. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northwest Region and the City of Rice Lake were the recipients of the 2018 State Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.

Stevens Point Earns Road Building Award

Public Works Department recognized for Perpetual Pavement design. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Fond du Lac County Highway Department was the recipient of the 2018 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.

Fond du Lac County Earns Road Building Award

Highway Department recognized for various construction techniques. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Fond du Lac County Highway Department was the recipient of the 2018 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.

Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider – October 2018

WAPA’s October 2018 Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider features what’s new and exciting with WAPA member companies.

2018 WAPA Conference: Registration is OPEN for Attendees, Exhibitors and Sponsors

Registration is now open for the 2018 Annual WAPA Conference and Business Meeting to be held November 27 and 28 in Madison!

Executive Update: ‘Watch for Us’ Safety Campaign, PAVEXpress Design Software, Thin Overlays

This Executive Update features the “Watch for Us” national work zone safety campaign; PAVEXpress pavement design software and PaveInstruct training tool; and thin asphalt overlays.

Executive Update: D.C. Fly-In, Parking Lot Training, County Engineers Conference, SAPA News

This Executive Update features this spring’s Washington, D.C. fly-in, commercial and industrial parking lot training seminars, a national convention of county engineers held in Wisconsin, and news from other state asphalt associations.

WAPA’s History

Our new History page tells the story of our association’s founding in 1948 and evolution into its current form. Featured items from WAPA’s archives—promotional materials and organizational documents—further highlight our industry and association in the early days.

Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider – April 2018

WAPA’s April 2018 Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider features what’s new and exciting with WAPA member companies.

Executive Update: Parking Lot Guidance, NAPA Task Groups, Research Award

This Executive Update features guidance for asphalt parking lots, new NAPA task groups, updates to WAPA’s asphalt pavement design guide, and award-winning Wisconsin asphalt pavement research.

NEW Publication – WAPA Parking Lot Design Guide

WAPA’s all new 2018 Asphalt Parking Lot Design Guide focuses on all phases of asphalt parking lot design, including planning, construction and maintenance. It also includes a comprehensive 61-point Inspection Checklist to help an on-site inspector identify key processes and follow best practices to produce a quality parking lot.

Updated for 2018 – WAPA Asphalt Pavement Design Guide

WAPA’s new and updated 2018 Asphalt Pavement Design Guide incorporates the latest state specs, adds a chapter on using WisDOT specs for non-WisDOT projects, and updates guidance and links throughout the publication.

Executive Update: 2017 WAPA Conference Highlights

This Executive Update features the WAPA 2017 Annual Conference, including general session highlights and details on the technical sessions and award winners.

Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider – October 2017

WAPA’s October 2017 Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider features what’s new and exciting with WAPA member companies.

Submit Nominations for 2017 WAPA Innovation Awards

WAPA is now accepting nominations for our 2017 Innovation Awards. Please use the online form to nominate an organization for an innovative project or practice that is helping advance the quality and performance of asphalt pavements in Wisconsin. Award categories are State (WisDOT Region or Office), Local (City, County, Town, or Village), and Business (Commercial Business or Association).

2017 WAPA Conference: Registration is OPEN for Attendees, Exhibitors and Sponsors

Registration is now open for the 2017 Annual WAPA Conference and Business Meeting to be held November 28 and 29 in Madison! Click the link above to find the following information: The complete conference agenda. This includes a packed lineup of presentations from state and national experts, technical breakout sessions, and our world-renowned hospitality suite.  … Read more

2017 WAPA Scholarships – Now Accepting Student Applications

We’re pleased to announce that the Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association will award at least WAPA Student Scholarships in 2017. One Engineering Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2,000. One Engineering Technician Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000. For both scholarships, the due date for students to complete the online application … Read more

Executive Update: Illinois Tollway, NAPA Midyear, Engineering Update, Permeable Pavement

In this Executive Update we highlight Innovations on the Illinois Tollway based on a conversation with Bill Vavrik, the NAPA Midyear Meeting , an update on Percent Within Limits and Air Void Regression, and a tour of Permeable Pavements in Dane County.

Executive Update: NRRA, Lunch & Learns, Parking Lots

In this Executive Update we highlight Wisconsin’s participation in the National Road Research Alliance based out of Minnesota, the WAPA Lunch & Learn sessions held this winter and spring, and new materials on asphalt parking lots from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance.