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CONTENTSISSUE 2 2023 © 2023 Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA) | The newsLINK Group, LLC. All rights reserved. On the Road is published four times each year by The newsLINK Group, LLC for UAPA and is the official publication for the association. The information contained in this publication is intended to provide general information for review and consideration. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. If you need legal advice or assistance, it is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney as to your specific circumstances. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the association, its board of directors, or the publisher. Likewise, the appearance of advertisements within this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any product or service advertised. On the Road is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of UAPA. While UAPA encourages a first-print policy, in cases where this is not possible, every effort has been made to comply with any known reprint guidelines or restrictions. Content may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. For further information, please contact the publisher at 855-747-4003. OUR OFFICES 10808 South River Front Parkway, Suite 368 South Jordan, Utah 84095 2023 BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Watson CMT Technical Services PAST PRESIDENT Jeff Collard Hales Sand & Gravel PRESIDENT-ELECT Bup Minardi Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions SECRETARY Cody Rhoades Wheeler Machinery, Co. TREASURER Casey Hawkins Geneva Rock Products BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jason Klaumann Granite Construction, Inc. Ryan Dalling Geneva Rock Products Tim Nevenner Kilgore Companies Wayco Bailey HF Sinclair Jim Hulse Mountain States Asphalt Jared Wright Peak Asphalt Bup Minardi Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions Mike Kurz Staker Parson Materials & Construction Dean Garrett Morgan Pavement Sam Beuke Suncor Energy (USA), Inc. 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE UAPA: OUR PEOPLE MAKE A DIFFERENCE 8 AN INTERVIEW WITH DOUG WATSON OUTGOING UAPA PRESIDENT 10 GETTING TO KNOW PAUL “BUP” MINARDI INCOMING UAPA PRESIDENT 14 2023 UTAH ASPHALT CONFERENCE 18 UTAH ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT PLAN EXCHANGE A RETIREMENT PLAN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES 20 GETTING TO KNOW UDOT HOWARD ANDERSON, P.E., STATE ASPHALT ENGINEER 22 2023 UTAH ASPHALT CONFERENCE AWARD WINNERS 33 UAPA MEMBERSHIP DOESN’T COST — IT PAYS! 34 2023 UTAH ASPHALT CONFERENCE AWARD NOMINEES 38 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS! 4
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE REED RYAN Stay safe. Come home each day. And be sure to always care for each other. Here’s to a great construction season in 2023! And then there is Bup! Bup is our wonderful incoming President anxiously waiting in the wings to do some real good during his presidency. Usually, it is me that helps an incoming president develop some goals and an agenda for their presidency, but with Bup, he has already set out some incredible goals that will both stretch the association and invite prospective and lapsed members to join our ranks and find value. I cannot wait to see what the rest of 2023 and 2024 have in store for UAPA under Bup’s leadership. Finally, I would be remiss if I did not shout from the top of my lungs a giant and heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the presenters, exhibitors, attendees, UAPA members, and specials guests that made the 2023 Utah Asphalt Conference the tremendous success that it was — truly, it is one of the best asphalt-related conferences in the entire country. I hope you enjoy looking through this issue as much as I did. People are one thing. People that care so much about what they do are another. I love those people. I am grateful that I get to come to work every day and interact with people like Howard Anderson (see Getting to Know UDOT, p. 20) who care and who want to build better roads, improve specifications, and move our industry forward. We are jumping into the heart of the asphalt season now. Stay safe. Come home each day. And be sure to always care for each other. Here’s to a great construction season in 2023! Reed UAPA: OUR PEOPLE MAKE A DIFFERENCE Welcome to the second issue of On the Road for 2023! Within the pages of this issue, you will find interviews with industry leaders, project spotlights, a recap of the 2023 Utah Asphalt Conference, and highlights recognizing the association’s award winners for 2023. As I read through a draft of this publication, I could not help but think of one word: people. And it is not just that the people in our industry are truly awesome; it is that they just care so dang (I wanted to use a stronger word here, but Microsoft Word said it might be offensive to some readers!) much about what it is that they do! I love it! It is hard to believe that Doug Watson’s time as UAPA’s President is quickly coming to an end after many years of service. Doug, along with a few others, oversaw UAPA during times of tremendous challenges (thanks COVID!) and incredible growth. Thanks to Doug, one of the key components of UAPA always remained at its heart — technical competence, expertise, and trust. Doug’s leadership will certainly be missed, but I suspect we will not let him rest for too long in retirement, as we will need his help to grow the training and certification programs that are just around the corner for UAPA. 6
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AN INTERVIEW WITH Doug Watson OUTGOING UAPA PRESIDENT This past year, Doug Watson has served as the UAPA President. We had the chance to sit down with him to learn more about his favorite experiences as President, the importance of membership, and what he hopes to see in the industry’s future. The following are excerpts from our conversation. How were you involved in UAPA before you became President? I became involved with UAPA about 10 years ago. I have always believed that our industry needed an organization like UAPA in order to collectively improve the working environment and to act as a bridge between the owners and the asphalt industry. Was your previous experience helpful? Absolutely, in several different areas. UAPA is an organization supporting relationship building within our industry. To our members and cities and state entities, we offer the technical support of our membership. In addition to working with the owners, we assist in creating specifications that accomplish the goals of the owner while integrating the operational perspective of the supplier. Technical and administrative knowledge is a prerequisite in order to be effective in our goals. What would have helped you be better prepared? I wish I had more time to dedicate to UAPA. My day job keeps me very busy, which makes it hard to provide the amount of time I feel this position requires. Please tell us about a memorable experience — good or bad — that took place during your tenure. Why was it memorable? Working with the members is my fondest memory — such a great group of people from every job description working to improve our industry. Event-wise, I was surprised by the pandemic’s lasting effect on our industry, and UAPA’s response illustrated the flexibility of our organization and memberships. We are all driven by a common goal of industry improvement. What are your biggest accomplishments as President? UAPA is in the final stages of adding a new position to our full-time staff: Technical Director. This person’s main focus would be to expand the technical support UAPA provides to its member organizations. This is also a first step in preparation for expanding our training and certification modules selection; this position will manage that program. 8
What is the most important issue or problem the asphalt industry faces? I feel the most serious issue facing our industry is a lack of labor. It has become very difficult to recruit new people into our industry over the past several years. I think it is going to take a paradigm shift on our part to connect with young people so that our industry can provide good jobs with competitive pay. What are your thoughts about the direction UAPA is headed? UAPA is on a path to provide something a lot of associations fail to provide — that is to “make a difference.” The current activities are working to improve our industry by bringing all parties into a single group to talk about areas that they feel are not fair and to participate in a forum to create a solution. All aspects of this process are accessible to all parties, thus providing transparency. Any advice for the incoming president? Our next President will be Bup Minardi. He is well qualified, and I have confidence he will provide the leadership needed to add 2023–2024 to the list of UAPA successful years. My only words of advice are “be patient.” Nothing happens as fast as you want it to. Any last words? I have truly enjoyed working with UAPA in this role. I believe that UAPA has and is improving the industry l love, and the people of Utah are the recipients of work products they are not even aware of, such as betterquality roads. I can’t fully express my gratitude to Reed and Keri for their patients and guidance. I think Keri spent too much time telling me to answer my emails. Thank you. Working with the members is my fondest memory — such a great group of people from every job description working to improve our industry. Why is UAPA membership important? Membership in UAPA brings with it the resources of knowledge, agreement, and community. • Knowledge: with our educational endeavors — i.e., Lunch and Learns and the annual conferences (Southern Utah, Central-Eastern Utah, Northern Utah and our Annual Conference in Sandy) — UAPA is focused on providing technical training at all levels. • Agreement: it is common for a specification to be interpreted differently from its original intent, causing problems in the delivery. Within the membership body resides most of the technical expertise in Utah. We work with agencies to help create specifications that accomplish goals while avoiding unintended consequences. • Community: by attending our events, conferences, Lunch and Learns, and membership activities (i.e., axe throwing, skeet shooting, etc.), you will have an opportunity to meet others in our industry, both City and State representatives, and your peers. Become connected. If you feel that you have knowledge or perspective you would like to share, join one of our technical groups. These people discuss the technical issues up for debate and form opinions based on the technical merit. 9
GETTING TO KNOW Paul “Bup” Minardi INCOMING UAPA PRESIDENT Paul “Bup” Minardi is an industry veteran of more than 27 years. Wheeler Machinery Company employed Bup before he started Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions, Inc. (MRES) in April 2004. As the owner and President of MRES, he built MRES into a national company that provides automated lubrication and safety solutions to the construction, transportation and mining industries. The company’s culture and reputation are reflected in Bup’s commitment to the industry and its people. In 2020, Bup sold MRES but stayed on in a consulting role. He now serves on numerous boards, including as the incoming President of UAPA. When Bup isn’t working, he enjoys participating in endurance sports, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Janna, and his family. He is true to his own advice and enjoys life to its fullest, no matter where he is. We recently sat down with Bup and talked to him. The following are excerpts from our conversation. We look forward to his leadership this year and hope you enjoy getting to know more about him. Tell us about your childhood. I was born in Morgan, Utah and lived there until I was seven. Then, my parents bought a small resort in the town of Alpine, WY. From there, our family moved to St. George, Utah, back to Wyoming, and finally settled in West Jordan, Utah. I was blessed with caring and loving parents, and remember many good times spent with my family throughout these years. My high school years were spent in West Jordan. I had always been interested in vocational careers; my classes were focused on subjects like auto mechanics, auto body and welding. During this time, I became very active with the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), and I served as the President. I was also involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). How did your career begin? After high school, I framed houses and worked at a window shop. I started building some apartments out in Elko, Nevada and once I got married, I came back to Utah and started my career in this industry at Wheeler 10
Machinery Company. I worked there for 15 years and left to start my own business. They have been a great employer and a great customer. In 2004, I saw a need for an automated lubrication company, so I started Groeneveld Mountain Regional and later changed the name to Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions, Inc. (MRES). The company started installing automated lubrication systems (greasing) on mobile heavy equipment and later added other types of equipment and products. We started in Utah, but soon had locations in Phoenix, Denver, and Reno. We worked consistently throughout many states in the Intermountain West, installing lube systems on all types of mobile, on-road, industrial, and fixed plant equipment. For paving, we install our systems for all equipment used in production, distribution, placement, and preservation. We also installed safety products for those industries, such as vision, radar, ultrasonic, and RFID. In 2014 we started MRES Imports and became the U.S. importer of high-tech safety products used in forklift and personnel detection and communication systems. These are used in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities throughout the U.S. In 2020, I sold the companies to Todd Miceli, who owned Pirtek franchises in SLC, Clearfield, and stayed on consulting and serving on boards such as UAPA. Since then, we have also started MRES Custom Hydraulics and Fabrication up-fitting vocational trucks and trailers and MRES Field Support Services performing maintenance and service for mobile equipment. We are continuing to grow and provide the products and services our customers are looking for. What are the three most important lessons you’ve learned from starting a business? 1. Stay true to yourself and others because it matters. 2. Be grateful, open-minded, and work hard. 3. Stay positive even in change because the glass is always half full, never half empty. Did you have any mentors along the way? My parents, Paul and Anna, were my ultimate mentors. They taught me how to work hard and how to keep a smile on my face through some really hard times. I had many other mentors, too many to name. I listen intently to people who seek and achieve what they want without losing sight of their families, friends, and identity along the way. A good mentor teaches as much with their actions and personalities as they do with their words. I have been so blessed to have people mentor me in all aspects of my life. I think that is key — we shouldn’t live a personal life differently than we live our work life. What three pieces of advice would you give to someone in the industry? 1. Enjoy what you do. Nothing, including vacation, is fun 24/7, so make it fun. If you’re going to do something for long periods and get paid for it, then try to have fun. 2. Be grateful you have the opportunity to work; some don’t. Be grateful you have inner motivation to better your life; some don’t. Make friends along the way; some don’t. 3. Know that your work matters. We need quality roads, safe roads, scenic roads, lasting parking lots, and community bike paths. It all matters. Why did you join UAPA, and how long have you been a member? About nine years ago, Aaron Venz and Larry Brown came and told me I needed to join UAPA. I was already a member of multiple other associations, and I replied, “What is it? Do they have a purpose? I don’t want to be a member of something just because. But if there is a purpose behind UAPA, I’ll jump on board.” And the purpose of the UAPA was really good: to make roads better and safer. I joined the association and have been 11
an active member ever since. I have served as Secretary for the association and have been known to drive the drink cart for the golf tournament. What are the benefits of UAPA membership? There are so many benefits for the type of member you are — whether you own a small- to mid-sized company or a large producer — UAPA has something for you. Everyone gets the networking benefit, but there is so much more … training, new products, enhancements to current practices, and legislative direction. Our legal efforts and push last year on the new “blue smoke” law will significantly save finances for our members and others. There are all kinds of benefits, but the biggest is that you have the ability to be heard about what is important to you. This changes from a producer to an engineer, a preservation specialist to an equipment dealer, but your voice matters to us. I don’t know if any of us will see every benefit, but we will see the ones that are on our priority list. What are the biggest issues facing the industry today? How do you plan to address these challenges? I think our issues again vary for each member. For some, this is workforce. For others, it is material availability, or, it’s adapting to the coming changes. My plan for addressing these would be to let our members highlight what their need is. I shouldn’t be telling them, I should be hearing them. Maybe if we hear each other and work on a solution together, we can be successful together. This may sound like a passive answer, but it’s not. We as members don’t all work on the same projects, with the same environments, the same challenges, or even the same goals, but I would like to address issues on a parking lot problem with the same passion as a highway problem. Everyone in this world needs transportation, and I think the perception out there is that our industry just wants to pave a road. Well, in some ways, we do, but it may be to get an ambulance safely to its destination, an outdoor enthusiast to their favorite spot, an athlete on a bike or run path, and someone not to trip in the parking lot. With all these needs, we will need members, and I look forward to watching those people step up and take on roles and positions to make them and UAPA better. What goals do you have for the association this year? My goals would be to travel to every county in the state, talk to members, and hear their needs. Utah is so diverse, so beautiful, and has many different needs. I’d like to set goals based on those discussions and have a lead from each type of member to highlight and address those goals. I also want to get our Technical Director hired to free up Reed so he can continue to focus on growing the association. We also want to always keep quality at the top of this list. How do we make asphalt better, how do we place it better, and how do we preserve it better? I think after this winter, we will see that this is a major need in every size and scope of asphalt use. What is the main takeaway you want people to remember after reading this article? Your work, your opinions, and your membership matter. We need you and your direction. If it’s preservation in a parking lot, specifications for asphalt, working on hightraffic highways, or deciding what types of materials to use as RAP, we need your help. The cost for membership is extremely small, but the results you could generate by being active with your membership are extremely large. 12
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GETTING TO KNOW UDOT Howard Anderson, P.E. STATE ASPHALT ENGINEER For the first in the new series “Getting to Know UDOT,” we sat down with Howard Anderson to learn more about his career and what he sees for the future of asphalt. The goal of this series is to learn more about the people behind UDOT and all the work they do to enhance our quality of life with roads, transit, and active transportation. We enjoyed getting to know Howard and understanding his responsibilities as a State Asphalt Engineer. The following is an excerpt from our conversation. Tell us about your background. I graduated from the University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering. My master’s thesis was sponsored by the Nevada DOT on the use of polymers in asphalt materials. I like working with people and trying to understand why our materials behave the way they do. How long have you worked with UDOT — has it always been in asphalt? I have worked for UDOT for over 30 years, mostly in the asphalt area. Over the course of your career, what has changed? The use of computers, cell phones, and technology has greatly changed how we do our business. Laboratory equipment, such as rut testers and DSRs, has improved, giving us a better ability to test the materials for quality and performance. What are you currently working on at UDOT? I am working with the industry to implement a UDOT performance test for asphalt pavement cracking. I am also engaged in documenting our asphalt pavement for stripping and documenting the best additives for long-term performance. In addition, I am working with higher polymer mixes for improved durability and performance that can be placed in thin or thick lift applications. What are the “big things” on the horizon that you feel will change asphalt in the future? High polymer high-density mixes are game changers. These mixes will last longer and perform better than traditional asphalt mixes. Can you share an experience where you/UDOT worked with UAPA to achieve something? Recently, we worked with UAPA to improve our Mix Design Approval Manual of Instruction. We also worked together to improve our Longitudinal Joint specification. 20
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The Utah Asphalt Hall of Fame Inductee is chosen each year from among industry representatives and peers as someone who has significantly contributed to the betterment of the asphalt pavement industry in Utah. It is presented to an individual who actively fostered and demonstrated vision and dedication in advancing the asphalt pavement industry and overall investment in quality infrastructure for the state of Utah. This year’s Hall of Fame winner is Jim Golding. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame during the 2023 Utah Asphalt Conference. Jim Golding is a highlyaccomplished, retired, construction industry executive with a career spanning over four decades. His impressive contributions at Geneva Rock and its parent company, Clyde Companies, helped shape the industry and communities throughout the State of Utah. Jim began his illustrious career when he joined Geneva Rock as a Civil Engineer in 1984. Over the course of his tenure, he took on various leadership positions, including Vice President of Construction, Chief Operations Officer, Executive Vice President, and ultimately, President. His wealth of experience and commitment to the company made him the perfect candidate for his next position, where he played a key role in helping Clyde Companies reach even greater heights. In his role as President of the Construction Materials and Services Group at Clyde Companies, Jim was responsible for managing all teams, divisions, and operations of subsidiaries under construction materials and services. He successfully helped lead a workforce of more than 4,500 employees, keeping the company at the forefront of the industry. Jim’s professional achievements extend beyond his career. He has dedicated over 30 years of service to the Boy Scouts of America organization and actively participates in community service. His commitment to giving back to the community is a testament to his character and integrity. Jim earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University and maintains certification as a professional civil engineer in the State of Utah. He is highly respected in his field and has earned a reputation for his expertise, professionalism, and leadership. Beyond his professional achievements, Jim continues to pursue his passion for the great outdoors. Growing up in Southern California, he was an avid surfer and sailor, even piloting a 40-foot sailboat to Hawaii. Today, he enjoys skiing and backpacking in Utah, where he resides with his wife, Kristi, and their six children and seven grandchildren. 2023 HALL OF FAME WINNER Jim Golding 23
LARGE PROJECT OF THE YEAR WINNER I-15; MP 135 TO MP 142.5, BAKER CANYON CLIMBING LANES Name of Project: I-15; MP 135 to MP 142.5, Baker Canyon Climbing Lanes Project Location: I-15, between Kanosh and Cove Fort Project Start: May 2020 Project Completion: September 2022 Key Project Team Members: • Devin Monroe, UDOT • Dan Schaugaard, WW Clyde — Project Manager • Sam Denning, WW Clyde — Project Superintendent • Jayson Cox, WW Clyde — Construction Manager • Josh Brown, WW Clyde — Superintendent • Hunt Electric — ATMS/electrical • Wadsworth Brothers — Bridge Construction • Harward & Rees — Wildlife Structure • Comers Concrete, LLC — Concrete Barriers • Carlisle Excavating — Drainage • Geneva Rock — Micro Surfacing • Straight Stripe — Signs/Delineators/Paint Stripping • Taylor Made Fencing — Fencing • Construction Material Recycling — Asphalt Milling • B&K Construction — Cable Barrier/Guardrail • Central Utah Testing — QC • Express Environmental — Seeding Owner: UDOT Region 4 Tons of Asphalt Placed: HMA 78,000 Tons, SMA 18,000 Tons, Micro Surface 573000 SY Project Award Amount: $34,153,000 PROJECT OVERVIEW WW Clyde was the general contractor on the $34.153 million Baker Canyon Climbing Lanes project on Interstate 15, a project that involved significant challenges. This project began just after the start of the pandemic, which presented multiple obstacles to crew members. Despite the difficulties, WW Clyde maintained a safe work environment by social distancing and regularly cleaning equipment and work surfaces. WHAT MAKES THE PROJECT UNIQUE This was a two-year project to complete. WW Clyde had to plan ahead of time to complete work after a winter shut down. A huge effort was made to pave and have two lanes of traffic open in each direction by the end of the first year to allow the public to travel safely during the winter. It was a large effort, but it paid off by reducing the impact on the traveling public. Another challenge was the coordination of the work that involved so many different subcontractors and activities going on at the same time. Because of good planning, the project transitioned smoothly from one phase to the next. This project was a digital delivery project, meaning it was built using a CAD model and relied heavily on machine control equipment. WW Clyde was able to provide the knowledge, equipment, and experienced operators necessary to make this process work well. As digital delivery becomes the industry standard, it will help reduce project costs related to survey and design time. 24
SAFETY RECORD ON THE PROJECT WW Clyde completed excellent safety results during this project. The recordable incident rate was 0, there was a lost time rate of 0, a DART rate of 0, and an EMR score of 0.82. There were no recordable incidents for the duration of the project. We achieved our safety success by participating in Daily Goals of the Day, regular safety inspections, weekly Toolbox Talks, daily Tyfoom micro-safety trainings, monthly mass safety meetings, monthly OSHA 500 safety inspections, and task training as needed. WW Clyde required all team members working on the project to complete competent person safety training, and OSHA 10- and 30-hour supervisor training. PROJECT QUALITY The project was completed on time and on budget. This was accomplished by good project planning at the beginning as well as a commitment by all contractors on the job to provide quality work throughout to eliminate any rework needed or rejected work. Good communication with the owner and with the entire team kept the project moving forward. Historically, the Baker Canyon corridor has been a very dangerous stretch of roadway because of the high volume of traffic and sudden elevation climb for nine miles. By constructing a passing lane through the canyon, truck traffic is now able to slow down, allowing faster moving vehicles to get by without backing up traffic. The canyon now has a much more open feel, and there is no doubt the traveling public are safer, especially in the winter months. 25
SMALL PROJECT OF THE YEAR WINNER US-89; STATE STREET TO 300 W. AND 400 S. TO NORTH TEMPLE Name of Project: US-89; State Street to 300 W. and 400 S. to North Temple Project Location: Downtown Salt Lake City Project Start: April 25, 2022 Project Completion: August 28, 2022 Key Project Team Members: • Josh Hobbs, Granite Construction • Derek Porter, Granite Construction • Scott Fernald, Granite Construction • Mike Bagley, Granite Construction • Tod Aagard, Granite Construction • Braden Anderson, UDOT • Austin Hardcastle, UDOT • Semi Tuiatua, UDOT • Julie Sheppick, Horrocks • Sarah Kay, Horrocks • AAA — Traffic Control • B. Jackson — Mill and Electrical • Craghead — Utilities • Redcon — Survey • Road Safe — Pavement Markings • Romero — Flatwork • Utah Highway Patrol — Traffic Control Tons of Asphalt Placed: 9,091 Tons of HMA ½” Fine Graded (PG 64-34) PROJECT OVERVIEW The project was completed in an area with many high-profile venues, restaurants and bars in a vehicle/pedestrian traffic heavy area of downtown Salt Lake City. Work was scheduled and completed around many large events including LDS General Conference, Utah Pride Festival, Days of 47 Parade, SLC Arts Festival, SLC Greek Festival, Fan X, and various events at Vivint Area. The Utah Transit Authority had a presence on two different sections of the project requiring special permitting to work within the light rail right of way, special training and short working windows to get the project completed in these areas. Weekly coordination meetings with the owner and many stakeholders on the project proved to be affective in aiding the completion of the project to minimize the impact we had on the public, local businesses and various events in the area. The project was completed on time despite issues with concrete supply, trucking/equipment shortages, lead time on materials and other issues affecting the construction industry in the 2022 Season. With all the foot traffic through all the intersections, we took special care to help pedestrians safely navigate the construction. While paving was going on, we took special care to make sure people (usually wearing shoes but occasionally barefoot), and often their pets, were not walking across the hot mat of asphalt. Granite Construction had zero safety incidents on this project. Granite Construction received 100% Gradation/ Asphalt Content, 100% Mat Density and 100% Joint Density Bonus on the entire project. 26
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QUALITY IN PAVEMENT PRESERVATION WINNER MAIN STREET PROJECT 2100 S. TO 700 S. SALT LAKE CITY 28
Name of Project: Main Street Project 2100 S. to 700 S. Salt Lake City Project Location: 2100 S. to 700 S. Salt Lake City Project Start: August 15, 2022 Project Completion: August 22, 2022 Key Project Team Members: • Tyler Harvey • Brent Hager • Daniel Grange • Salt Lake City’s Streets Department PROJECT OVERVIEW What makes the Main Street project unique from other surface treatments we performed in the past is Main Street is a main roadway leading into the capital city of Utah. Many of the challenges that were faced for the Surface Treatment crews included the many businesses along the stretch of the project, emergency responders, and residents traveling this roadway. Planning and scheduling were key to complete this project. Once this project was on the schedule, the planning and preparation began with the workgroups in the Streets Department. We had our preparation crews complete patching and inlays; we then finished with crack sealing. Once we had completed prepping the project for the surface treatment preservation, we notified the residents and business of any road closures and the project dates. The Main Street Project made the 2022 fiscal surface treatment list for Chip Seal. For the road to be considered for treatment, it goes through an extensive process starting with Engineering, to the Streets Department. City roads are graded with an Overall Condition Index (OCI) this is completed by a Roadway Asset Service Company. Once the OCI has been completed, it is determined if the road meets the surface treatment criteria of 60–75 points. Once selected, it will move to the next step by adding it to a candidate list and later goes through the selection process. Once the road has been selected, the Streets department will conduct a visual inspection to determine if in fact the road is a candidate for a road preserve treatment. When this project was completed, the preservation raised the OCI by 15%. With our in‑house striping crew, the completed crosswalks, stop bars at intersections and all other roadway striping keep the public safe. The rideability was great and the goal for the road was reached by providing the proper treatment to extend the life of the road. Toolbox meetings and planning helped with keeping our employees safe. Everyone knew the task at hand and the risks involved with the roadwork in the area. Safety and awareness were kept in mind throughout the whole project. All proper traffic control devices were set up to keep drivers, pedestrians, bicyclist and believe it or not just some random dog crossing the path of our operation safe. Flaggers were designated to certain locations to give travelers direction along with a pilot vehicle to follow. Safety training is part of our policy through the year. Salt Lake City Streets Department paved just over 3,000 tons of asphalt to prep Main Street before the surface treatment was applied. 30,000 gallons of CRS2-p emulsion was applied along with 840 tons of 3hfractured type A aggregate. Once the chip seal had cured, QSE fog oil was applied over the chip to seal the surface treatment. The striping crew used over 700 gallons of paint to complete the Main Street Project. This project cost $170,653 for the surface treatment, $411,604 for the inlays, and $21,986 for the striping bringing the total to $604,243. 29
QUALITY IN CONSTRUCTION AWARD WINNER SR-24 ASPHALT REHABILITATION & SHOULDERS PROJECT 30
Name of Project: SR-24 Asphalt Rehabilitation & Shoulders Project Project Location: Wayne County, Utah Project Start: March 2022 Project Completion: November 2022 Key Project Team Members: • UDOT — Project Owner • Nielson Construction & Materials — General Contractor • Eric Luke — Project Manager • Mike Ziemski — Superintendent • Harward & Rees — Key Subcontractor • Horizon Environmental — Key Subcontractor • American Traffic Services — Key Subcontractor Tons of Asphalt Placed: 33,000 tons of HMA, 51,000 tons of SMA PROJECT OVERVIEW The project is in Wayne County, Utah. The project starts in Loa and ends outside of Hanksville. This route is designated as a National Scenic Byway and is the primary access to Capitol Reef National Park. The project is approximately 33 miles in length and winds through picturesque red rock cliffs of Capitol Reef. The route is very popular with tourists and hikers, which created unique traffic challenges to overcome during construction. The scope of the project consisted of shoulder widenings, lane leveling HMA and an SMA overlay. The paving totaled 33,000 tons of HMA, 51,000 tons of SMA. 65,000 CY of excavation, and 35,000 ton of gravel import to construct shoulder widenings on the project. WHAT MAKES THE PROJECT UNIQUE The shoulder widenings presented unique challenges due to the limited project right of way. The design team was challenged to maximize shoulder width to accommodate visitor traffic without encroaching on the natural environment. The resulting design was one of sliver cuts and sliver fills. This was very technical work performed in extremely tight areas. Inside National Park boundaries, the construction team successfully worked around highly sensitive environmental, archaeological, and paleontological sites. SAFETY RECORD ON THE PROJECT The safety performance on the project was great. With over 76,000 hours worked, only two recordable incidents occurred. The first was a water truck backing into an asphalt roller resulting in a slight paint exchange, and the second involved a tack distributor backing into a pick-up resulting in minor damage to both vehicles. We are happy to report that there were zero accidents involving the traveling public on the project. Our company uses multiple safety programs to ensure safe work practices. These programs include Tyfoom, where employees watch daily safety videos and complete a short quiz; TRACK, which is a risk management tool completed at the start of each new task; and all employees are empowered to stop work through See-Stop-Do — when they see something, they are empowered to stop work and correct the hazard. Employees are also trained on LSRs (Life Saving Rules), which provide training on high risk activities monthly. In addition, a project Public Information Officer was employed full time on the project. This had a positive impact as he was able to provide regular updates to the public including changes to traffic flow and a description of ongoing work. OSHA incident rate — 0 Recordable incidents vs. man hours — 2 vs. 76,000 hours worked Lost time accidents — 0 EMR — 0.52 PROJECT QUALITY Harward & Rees performed high quality work while completing the excavation work. They successfully walked a thin line of staying within project boundaries, managing concerns of the park biologist, working with a full-time paleontologist to identify uncovered fossils, and a tight project schedule while providing a high quality of work. In recent years, Capitol Reef has experienced regular flash flooding. While not included in the original scope of work, additional drainage concerns were identified by the team. Additional culverts were added to help mitigate recent flooding issues adding to the quality of the project and mitigating future maintenance for the park service. Also adding to the quality of the delivered project was the use of stone matrix asphalt for the final surface on the project. The choice to utilize this type of asphalt mix greatly increases the initial wear life of the roadway and reducing the impacts to visitors to the park by reducing future pavement maintenance work. All that travel the state’s highways either enjoy or complain about the smoothness of the pavement. A prepaving profilograph was completed revealing how ruff this section of SR-24 was. With an MRI reading of >175, it placed the highway into UDOT’s roughest category. The quality of the work performed by the paving crews was exceptional as they reduced the MRI on the project from > 175 to < 65. This is an excellent improvement of 63% in ride quality. 31
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LARGE PROJECT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE I-84; EAST SNOWVILLE TO HANSEL VALLEY, REHABILITATION HIGH VOLUME This project required removing the existing asphalt, identifying areas of concern, and placing new asphalt to improve the surface and extend the life of the roadway. The UDOT I-84; East Snowville to Hansel Valley Rehabilitation project had a unique application to fit the department’s budget. Staker Parson was contracted to Roto-Mill the existing HMA surface and repair the underlying PCC Panels in areas of concern prior to overlaying with bonded wearing course. As crews were Roto-Milling the existing surface, UDOT staff, Staker Parson and Sub-contracted crews were on standby and challenged to identify each area of roadway that would need repairing following Roto-Milling operations. Once repaired, paving crews placed the Bonded Wearing Course as the finished product. Having the Bonded Wearing Course application placed over the PCC was innovative and unique, requiring partnerships with UDOT and the Departments Pavement Design Engineer to configure a sufficient application rate of PMEM to ensure longevity and smoothness. Safety was our top priority for our team members and the traveling public. Early in the project, our team identified possible safety risks and brainstormed solutions to reduce and eliminate injury. To reduce these risks, AAA Barricade Company was contracted to place traffic control devices to help maintain lane travel, and safety barricades to ensure crew safety throughout the corridor. Pre-warning notification signs and VMS boards were placed throughout the project to alert travelers of expected impacts. In addition, the Utah State Highway Patrol was onsite for all construction days, patrolling the project limits and helping to reduce speeding vehicles. These solutions substantially contributed to maintaining safety on this project, successfully completing I-84 with zero recordable injuries. Staker Parson’s Brigham City Hot Plant produced the Bonded Wearing Course Mix within full bonus many times throughout construction. Prior to paving operations, our crews partnered with UDOT to coordinate with the paving crews in order to identify areas that required a leveling course. Overall, the project was completed with a $105,000 “smoothness incentive,” and $10,000.00 early completion. 2023 UTAH ASPHALT CONFERENCE AWARDS NOMINEES 34
LARGE PROJECT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE UT FLAP 2500(1) TAYLOR MOUNTAIN ROAD Project funding came from the UT FLAP program. Uintah County along with the Ashley National Forest Service applied for the Federal Lands Access Program through Uintah Transportation Special Service District. The grant was awarded at a 10% match from UTSSD. Burdick Materials administered this contract as prime contractor. The noteworthy earth-moving aspect of this project deserves recognition. Through extensive excavation, exhaustive hydraulic hammering and skillful slope rounding, Burdick’s team significantly improved vertical and horizontal alignments of the road, as well as substantial improvement of the aesthetic curb appeal. These efforts resulted in a much safer and more enjoyable driving experience. The creation of 5.6% superelevated curves traversing up to 12% grades are a testament to the expertise of project leadership and the dedicated work of the crews. Furthermore, an improved parking area with additional room for campers and horse trailers was constructed at the Ashley National Forest boundary where our project ends and the road turns to gravel, leading further into the Uintas. The project was initially divided into one section of reconstruction and one longer section of rehabilitation (via 6” Full Depth Reclamation). However, early into reconstruction activity, project leadership identified areas of problematic subgrade conditions reflecting through the surface of the remaining roadway. The underlying structure had undoubtedly failed, and simply pulverizing the existing surface and paving over it would not have been a benefit to the project or the traveling public. By introducing a bilateral contract modification, a third project section was created. Burdick Materials’ operations management team simultaneously administered a second Federal Highways Administration contract in Daggett County, delivering exceptional outcomes on both projects. Our mutual trust and shared commitment to the final goal were instrumental in overcoming unforeseen roadblocks. Safety is at the forefront of our projects and is a lived principle among our crews, resulting in this successful completion of a zero-harm project. Public releases were issued by our partner agencies to inform the traveling public about construction activity, delay times and closures. Temporary traffic lights were used as well as pilot vehicles to ensure safe travel with no worksite intrusions. LARGE PROJECT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE SR-14 EASTBOUND WOODS RANCH PASSING LANE PROJECT Sunroc performed all the widening work on SR14 from MP 11 to MP 12.5 in a $3.345 million project that involved significant challenges. This was a unique project, in part, because of its location up in the canyon. The project itself was completed in three phases. The first phase involved a massive box culvert reconstruct. Sunroc worked around a running river and had to find the best way to divert the water flowing through it while widening it out on both sides. The second phase involved adding a passing line for 1.5 miles on an uphill slope. To do this, Sunroc involved tree removal to clear the forest out from the new path. It was a unique opportunity to be involved with tree removal — something not common on every project. The third phase involved bringing in materials, removing a chip and seal overlay, and paving an asphalt overlay. An overlay was proposed instead of just adding chip and seal on the road. Sunroc ended up doing a complete overlay, which turned into a nice, finished product. The biggest challenge of the project involved groundwater. The water level at the location was extremely high. Even when putting culverts across the road, crews would hit groundwater. So, learning how to mitigate water and deal with the issues that it presented showed the amount of success Sunroc had when the project was finally completed. Sunroc had great partnering opportunities throughout the project, including UDOT. This was Sunroc’s first digital delivery project with UDOT, which made things all the more challenging. Without paper plans of any kind, Sunroc was able to be very successful in completing this project. Unfortunately, there was one recordable injury on the project. It occurred when an employee slipped off his track hoe and twisted his knee. Sunroc received a smoothness bonus. The material used for the overlay was kept within UDOT’s high tolerance levels. Sunroc also received a completion bonus by ending 14 days ahead of schedule. 35
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