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.
Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider – April 2017
WAPA’s April 2017 Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider features what’s new and exciting with WAPA member companies.
Executive Update: Winter Meetings, Combined Bid Update
In this Executive Update we highlight Wisconsin and national meetings as well as revisions to Wisconsin’s combined bid tool.
Northeast Asphalt Wins Top National Pavement Award
The National Asphalt Pavement Association announced this week that WAPA member company Northeast Asphalt Inc. of Greenville, Wis., is the winner of the 2016 Sheldon G. Hayes Award for excellence in construction of an asphalt pavement.
Executive Update: 2016 WAPA Conference Highlights
In this Executive Update we highlight the WAPA 2016 Annual Conference, including the big takeaways and details on the technical sessions and award winners. 2016 Conference: An Engaged Asphalt Community Technical Sessions Inform and Enlighten Awarding Leaders and Innovators Another WAPA Annual Conference is in the books, and Presentations are now online. I’d like to … Read more
WisDOT, FHWA Earn State Asphalt Award
Work on STH 21 also receives honors for D.L. Gasser Construction. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) were the recipients of the 2016 State Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.
Milwaukee Earns Asphalt Innovation Award
Department of Public Works recognized for High Impact Paving Program. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the City of Milwaukee were recipients of the 2016 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.
Platteville Earns Asphalt Innovation Award
Department of Public Works recognized for Thin Overlay Program. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the City of Platteville were recipients of the 2016 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.
Executive Update: 2016 WAPA Conference and Awards, Design Guide, Percent Within Limits
In this Executive Update we preview the WAPA 2016 Annual Conference and Awards, highlight the 2016 WAPA Design Guide, and discuss new Percent Within Limits acceptance measures. Annual WAPA Conference Preview WAPA Awards Luncheon Now Available: WAPA 2016 Asphalt Design Guide Improved Acceptance: Percent Within Limits The 2016 Annual WAPA Conference is coming up quickly. … Read more
“Turnout for Transportation” Statewide Event on Thursday
WAPA urges you to turn out for transportation. In this unprecedented event, county, city, town and village officials from all 72 counties in Wisconsin will gather to have their voices heard in a simultaneous meeting to bring attention to transportation. The meeting will focus on critical projects in your region and the need for the … Read more
2016 WAPA Scholarships – Now Accepting Student Applications
We’re pleased to announce that the Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association will award two WAPA Student Scholarships in 2016. 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 Form … Read more
2016 WAPA Conference: Registration is OPEN for Attendees, Exhibitors and Sponsors
Registration is now open for the 2016 Annual WAPA Conference and Business Meeting to be held November 29 and 30 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
Just Published – 2016 Asphalt Pavement Design Guide
WAPA is pleased to release our 2016 Asphalt Pavement Design Guide, a major new update to our comprehensive guidance document. This completely revised publication communicates the fundamentals and fine points of asphalt pavement design, construction, and rehabilitation. It is intended for use by architects, engineers, developers, owners, and officials at all levels of government. The … Read more
Executive Update: Infographics, Summer Meetings, Air Void Regression
In this Executive Update we share new infographics on asphalt benefits, tell what we learned at national meetings, and explain how air void regression improves asphalt roads. Infographics Tell the Drivability Story Association Execs Share Best Practices NAPA Midyear Meeting Building Better Pavements: Air Void Regression Coming Soon: WAPA Design Guide; Annual Conference WAPA’s marketing … Read more
Executive Update: New Marketing Materials; Answering a Rough Report on Roads
It’s paving season and we know you’re busy. This brief Executive Update discusses new informational materials about asphalt pavements and the importance of communicating the benefits. Print and Video Materials on Asphalt Benefits A Transportation System in Need—Asphalt is the Answer Get Engaged WAPA is an active participant in the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA), a … Read more
Executive Update: Making Connections Across Wisconsin
This Executive Update highlights WAPA outreach in our state (Lunch & Learns, Inspection Trainings, Improvement Conference) as well as nationally (Washington Fly-In).
APA Videos Spotlight Asphalt Benefits
Five videos on our website produced by the Asphalt Pavement Alliance bring to life the benefits of asphalt pavements.
Executive Update: Long-Term Funding; State and National Conferences
This Executive Update highlights the FAST Act and recent conferences in Wisconsin and nationally.
Executive Update: WAPA Conference Sneak Preview
As you likely already know, WAPA’s 56th Annual Conference and Business Meeting, to be held December 1 and 2 in Madison, is coming up quick. We have gone through your feedback and suggestions to put together an exciting lineup of speakers and topics once again this year. We hope that this will continue to be … Read more