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.
Executive Update – March 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 Parking Lot Design Guide
WAPA’s Asphalt Parking Lot Design Guide has been updated for 2021 to change the 20-Year Design ESALs from 2 million to 1 million (found in Tables 3.1 and 3.2).
This publication 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.
Executive Update: 2020 WAPA Conference Highlights
This Executive Update features the WAPA 2020 Virtual Annual Conference, including live session highlights and details on the pre-recorded technical sessions and award winners.
WAPA’s 2020 Virtual Conference: All Sessions Now Available!
The 61st Annual WAPA Conference and Business Meeting has concluded. Click to view all of the live webinars and pre-recorded Technical Sessions, which will be available through the end of the year.
WisDOT SE Region Earns Road Building Recognition
The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southeast Region was the recipient of the 2020 State Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.
Sauk County Earns Road Building Award
The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Sauk County Highway Department was the recipient of the 2020 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.
Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider – October 2020
WAPA’s October 2020 Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider highlights what’s new and exciting with WAPA member companies.
Executive Update – August 2020
This Executive Update features an announcement regarding WAPA’s Annual Conference, new videos that tout the value of asphalt, a guide to building perpetual pavements, a recap of NAPA’s first virtual midyear meeting, a new article that quotes WAPA members and staff, and a new program to increase work zone safety.
Executive Update – June 2020
The June 2020 Executive Update features WAPA’s COVID-19 blog, our advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry, newly developed resources to help promote the benefits of asphalt, and a summary of recent webinars.
COVID-19 Industry Updates from WAPA
Read the latest updates on how COVID-19 is affecting the asphalt industry in Wisconsin and around the world.
Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider – April 2020
WAPA’s April 2020 Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider highlights what’s new and exciting with WAPA member companies.
Executive Update – New for 2020
Executive Update: New and revised publications and resources for 2020.
Executive Update: 2019 WAPA Conference Highlights
This Executive Update features the WAPA 2019 Annual Conference, including general session highlights and details on the technical sessions and award winners.
Marshfield Earns Road Building Award
Public Works Department recognized for Fiber Mix Asphalt. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the City of Marshfield was the recipient of the 2019 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.