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CONTENTSISSUE 4 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 Bup Minardi Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions PAST PRESIDENT Doug Watson CMT Technical Services PRESIDENT-ELECT Victor Johnson Geneva Rock Products SECRETARY Kyle Smith Granite Construction, Inc. TREASURER Scott Gardner ICM Solutions 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 Chris Farner Wheeler Machinery Co. Mark Droubay Double D Distribution Mike Kurz Staker Parson Materials & Construction Dean Garrett Morgan Pavement Sam Beuke Suncor Energy (USA), Inc. 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 8 GETTING TO KNOW NEW UAPA OPERATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR JONAS STAKER 9 SAVE THE DATE 2024 UTAH ASPHALT CONFERENCE PAVING THE WAY TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE 10 UAPA TEAMS UP WITH THE RESCUE MISSION OF SALT LAKE TO HELP OUR HOMELESS FRIENDS 12 STEVEN SELL: A STORY OF HOPE, HEALING AND PURPOSE 13 HISTORY OF THE RESCUE MISSION OF SALT LAKE 14 GET INVOLVED WITH THE RESCUE MISSION OF SALT LAKE 16 UAPA FALL REGIONAL MEETINGS 18 GETTING TO KNOW JASMINE VASQUEZ WOMEN OF ASPHALT LEADERSHIP 20 GETTING TO KNOW ALICIA WINTERSTEIN WOMEN OF ASPHALT LEADERSHIP 23 UTAH ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023 34 PAVEXPRESS: PAVEMENT DESIGN SIMPLIFIED 4
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE REED RYAN in driving innovation and growth in our sector. Their voices and leadership are integral to the future of UAPA, and we are honored to celebrate their achievements and contributions. Furthermore, this issue includes a comprehensive coverage of our Annual Report. This report is a reflection of our collective efforts, achievements, and the challenges we've navigated over the past year. It also sets the stage for the future, outlining our goals and strategies to continue advancing the standards of excellence in asphalt pavement. We invite you to delve into the report and join us in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our members, partners, and stakeholders who play a crucial role in our success. As we look ahead, UAPA remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing the asphalt pavement industry in Utah. We continue to focus on innovation, quality, sustainability, and education, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of our rapidly evolving sector. We are excited to embark on new projects, forge new partnerships, and continue our journey of growth and excellence as we look forward to 2024. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each one of you for your ongoing support and engagement with UAPA. Your participation and contributions are the lifeblood of our association and the key to our continued success. Let us continue to work together, paving the way towards a brighter, more sustainable future for our industry and our communities. Warm regards, Reed Ryan Executive Director, UAPA Dear Members and Friends of the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association, As we turn the pages to another exciting issue of our magazine, I am filled with a profound sense of pride and gratitude for the strides we have made together in the asphalt industry. This issue is particularly special as it highlights our commitment not only to excellence in our field but also to the communities we serve and the diverse voices that shape our industry. In this edition, we are thrilled to share the details of our recent charitable initiative through the UAPA Golf Classic. UAPA has always believed in giving back, and this year, we were fortunate enough to make a donation to the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake. As in years past, I love that these contributions from our golf tournament represent more than monetary aid; they represent our dedication to supporting and uplifting those in need within our community. The Rescue Mission's efforts in providing shelter, meals, and essential services to the homeless and less fortunate are truly commendable, and we are proud to contribute to such a noble cause. We also have the privilege of introducing you to the new inspiring leaders of the Women of Asphalt Utah Branch. Through a series of insightful interviews, these remarkable women share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the asphalt industry. Their stories are not just about breaking barriers but are also a testament to the power of diversity and inclusion 6
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GETTING TO KNOW NEW UAPA OPERATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR Jonas Staker What are the UAPA Operations Committee's main responsibilities? The Operations Committee is new and is made up of 10-12 experts from all different areas of the asphalt industry. Our first meeting was held just a few weeks ago. We started by looking at UAPA from a 30,000-foot view and asked ourselves, “What are some things that are going well, and what are some things that aren't going well?” We all gave input, and from our responses, we came up with some common themes to focus on. We looked at our industry from the safety point of view and the work-life balance that should be there, among other things. Those are major concerns, particularly in the asphalt industry. We prioritized the items that we want to focus on the rest of this year and next — something that we can actually make a positive change on. Are there any specific challenges you are facing? Time is always a challenge, especially when you are starting something new. We get together once a month and we must make sure that whatever we look at as an Operations Committee is sustainable — that it's not overly cumbersome. We want to make sure every goal we set is within reach. What goals would you like to accomplish? It’s still new in the process, but as we've been sitting as a committee, it's been really easy to find purpose or to start setting some goals that everyone can agree upon because we all have the same challenges. We all have the end goal of making changes for the betterment of the association and the industry. What is your background in the asphalt industry? I started in the industry in 1997, working in the field, shoveling asphalt and raking. After that first year, I was going to school full time at Westminster College. The following year, I went on a mission for my 8
church, came back and started working and going to school again. I eventually graduated from the University of Utah. Today, I am a Construction Manager for Staker Parson Materials & Construction in the southern Wasatch Front. I work from Kaysville to Nephi and Park City to Coalville, all the way to Wendover. I really enjoy my job and all that comes with it. As a contractor in the construction profession, I like the daily challenges that comes with my position. When my phone rings or I get that email, sometimes it seems the world's just going to end. I move over the drawing board and collaborate with my team. And before you know it — maybe it's five minutes later, maybe it's five days later — we get the problem sorted out, and we were able to build that job to the quality that the owner expects. That is what makes contractors unique; we are problem solvers. We pride ourselves on being problem solvers, whether it's out in the field and something broke on a piece of equipment or it's in the office and we have a scheduling issue or personnel issue. That's what keeps me going and coming into work; every day has a fresh new set of challenges. I often ask myself, “What can I do as a construction manager or as a team at Staker Parson to solve that problem to get the job back on track?” There are plenty of days where I get this phone call and think, “I can't handle one more issue,” then, five more pop up. But at the end of the day, the problem is solved, and along with that is a sense of accomplishment. I love to go home at night, exhausted, sit on the couch, turn on football, and say, “I did it. I gave it my all at work.” What hobbies do you have outside work? I enjoy golfing; the UAPA tournaments are especially fun. I am also passionate about vertical construction — building, remolding and flipping homes. On weekends, you’ll find me framing, running electrical wires and things like that. I enjoy running and exercising. I try to get an hour of exercise a day. I get my best thinking done when I'm on my elliptical, out for a jog or on a bike. I’ve participated in Ragnar and Spartan races, and I’m starting to get into CrossFit. Are you married? Do you have children? Please tell us about your family. My wife, Sydney, and I have been married for 23 years. We have four children: Jocelyn, who's 21; Brooklyn, who's 19; Mason, who's 16; and Beckham, who's 6. This past August, we dropped our 19-year-old off at college, and the following day, we dropped our six-year-old off for his first day of first grade. It’s been fun having our children span such a wide age range. We are a tight-knit family that enjoys spending time together and taking family vacations. We just finished our annual family deer hunt and are looking forward to the winter months. We typically spend winter holidays and weekends in Park City snow skiing and having fun together. February 27-28, 2024 Mountain America Expo Center Sandy, UT Save the Date 2024 UTAH ASPHALT CONFERENCE 9
PAVING THE WAY TO A Brighter Future UAPA TEAMS UP WITH THE RESCUE MISSION OF SALT LAKE TO HELP OUR HOMELESS FRIENDS On August 16, UAPA held their 12th Annual Golf Classic tournament at Soldier Hollow Golf Course. Each year at this event, UAPA raises money for their scholarship program and for charity. This year’s president, Bup Minardi, chose to support The Rescue Mission of Salt Lake, a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the homeless population in Utah. UAPA members raised a total of $5,450 between the two sold-out golf courses to support this worthy cause. Bup has personally been involved with the Rescue Mission for about 15 years. He is very passionate about helping those in need find a way to get on a better road. “Homelessness is something that is often misunderstood in this state,” Bup said. “You have people who, yes, have made bad choices, and they are where they are. And in all reality, being homeless is probably the best place for them to be at that time because they need to hit a point where they say ‘enough is enough.’” He went on to share, “There are also many who are generational in homelessness. Their great-grandparents were homeless, as were their parents, and they, themselves, were born into homelessness, and they just don’t know another way. And still, others have been through a very major event, circumstance or hardship in their life that they had no control over, and it totally devastated them. Unfortunately, this causes too many to turn to drugs and/or alcohol, and they secretly pray to God they fall asleep and don't wake up, which in some cases they do.” This is a harsh reality that cannot be ignored. So, for us as an organization made up of multiple 10
private, public, and governmental entities that help build better roads, we believe building better lives is our number one priority. During the golf tournament, Bup and Chris Croswhite, Executive Director of the Rescue Mission, sat at one of the holes on the course. As the golfers came up, they took the opportunity to introduce themselves and shake hands. Then Chris gave each group of golfers an idea of what the Rescue Mission is all about and the help they provide for our homeless population. The same thing happened on the other course. Victor Johnson, UAPA President-Elect and Dennis Dickerson from the Rescue Mission took the opportunity to educate the golfers. UAPA members had a unique opportunity to learn about the plight and the needs of our homeless friends and, if they chose, get more information on how to help. To understand the gravity of the current homeless situation, one only has to look at the numbers. In 2022, a greater number of Utahns experienced homelessness compared to previous years. Data from the Utah Homeless Management Information System (UHMIS) showed a 10% increase in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness for the first time and a 5% increase among those who have experienced homelessness multiple times accessing services during the reporting period. The 2023 Point in Time Count (PIT) also confirmed this rise, with 10.9 out of every 10,000 Utahns identified as experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. While the exact underlying causes of these increases are not fully understood, it is likely that factors such as rising living costs and the lack of accessible and affordable housing contribute to the difficulty Utahns face in both preventing and exiting homelessness. This is where The Rescue Mission of Salt Lake steps in. “The Rescue Mission is a private, faith-based homeless and service provider that is 100% privately funded,” said Chris. “The blessing and the privilege of being privately funded is that we don't have to change our programs to meet the desires of what the government wants to fund. We don’t have to start and stop programs, especially if the program is successful; we can simply evaluate programs and keep the ones that are successful, then reinvent the ones that are not. The heart of the Rescue Mission is our New Life Program. Its goal is to restore BUP MINARDI, UAPA PRESIDENT CHRIS CROSWHITE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE RESCUE MISSION OF SALT LAKE lives and end homelessness,” said Chris. This program has three phases: Phase One-Stabilization/ Application, Phase Two-Education and Phase Three-Implementation, Employment, Housing, and Support. This process can take anywhere from 12-18 months. But the support does not stop there. After an individual graduates from this program, there are options for them to continue to meet with staff counselors and community mentors. In fact, many graduates stay in touch for years to share their successes and inspire others who are currently facing homelessness. The New Life Program lives up to its name — providing a hand-up as opposed to a hand-out. 11
Before Steven came to the Rescue Mission, he did not believe in God. Steven had some difficult experiences in childhood and, as an adult, had three failed marriages, struggled with addiction and homelessness and spent years in and out of prison. He spent his days angry and would often try to convince others that God did not exist. In his own words, Steven explained, “I was either doing really well, working and married, or I was doing it all wrong. There's very little middle ground for me.” Fifty years of living this way had taken its toll, and Steven, without hope, considered ending his life. Then, a thought came to his mind, “What if God is real?” Steven decided to strike a deal with God and uttered a simple prayer: “Listen, if you exist, I'll make a deal with you. I've come to a point in my life where if you do exist, I need you.” He continued, “I'll make you a deal if you show me you exist. And if you help me out, I'll be your biggest fan. I'll follow you till my last breath.” Shortly after that, Steven found himself in church. The pastor, having some idea of the hardships that Steven was facing, recommended he go to the Rescue Mission. “That was the first day of the rest of my life,” Steven recalled. Over the years, Steven had walked past the Rescue Mission many times and did not realize it existed. “How did I miss this? I slept down the street from here and never knew this place that existed.” He knows that God led him to the exact place he needed to be to get help. The New Life Program has given Steven a new purpose in life. He is 10 months sober, healthy and currently working an internship with the Rescue Mission to help give hope and guide others out of homelessness. His family relationships have been healed, and Steven has great friends and an amazing community of support that he found through the program. His probation officer is happy with his progress and may give him the opportunity to end his probation early. Steven is happy to share his experience with the New Life Program and is proud of the life skills he's learned. “I think differently now. I do things differently than I did before. I'm not quick to anger. I used to be very judgmental and critical. I felt like I was a victim of the world, and now I'm quite the opposite. I am very accountable for my life and for my actions. I realize I have choices, and that's really what it's about. It's about what I choose. There's a lot of power in that.” Steven continued, “We need to let people know that, as broken as this world is and as many things that can be improved upon, it's still working in some places; there are still success stories. We need to focus on the things that are working, and the Rescue Mission is such a place." STEVEN SELL: A STORY OF HOPE, HEALING AND PURPOSE 12
HISTORY OF THE RESCUE MISSION OF SALT LAKE In the early 1970s, a small group of Salt Lake-based Christian businessmen regularly drove from Salt Lake to Ogden to serve at the only Christ-centered homeless service provider in the State of Utah — The Ogden Rescue Mission. On one trip, a father and son team, Don and Dan Kramer, invited Kay Nakashima, a friend and fellow Christian businessman, to come along. On the return trip, Kay asked why they drove past homeless people in the Salt Lake area to head north. This sparked an idea, and Kay’s question led this small group of men, along with their families, to establish the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake. In 1972, after much prayer and second mortgages on four of the founders’ homes, the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake began serving our homeless friends and neighbors in the downtown Salt Lake area. Since then, the Rescue Mission has developed services to meet the immediate needs of our homeless friends (food, shelter, clothing and more) as well as comprehensive, life-changing programs to provide a pathway off the streets through addiction recovery, Christian education, employment, housing and restoration of relationships. This includes the addition of our Women’s Center in 1984, where women and children have a safe place to find shelter, clothing, counseling and addiction recovery services. In 2019, God brought this story full circle. After years of friendship and collaboration, the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake and Ogden Rescue Mission joined together as one organization that could care for Utah’s most vulnerable populations along the Wasatch Front. Today, the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake provides daily meals to the homeless and low-income communities in Ogden and Salt Lake. Each night, they provide safe, comfortable shelter for men, women and children who have nowhere else to go. Their goal remains the same as it was back in 1972: To be the most effective life-changing ministry in Utah that serves the homeless, indigent and poor by providing services that meet spiritual, physical, emotional, educational, social and mental wholeness needs through the love and power of Jesus Christ. 13
At A Glance JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2023 Meals provided: 208,318 Nights of shelter: 53,556 Clothing items provided: 60,536 Hygiene items provided: 69,317 Jobs obtained: 40 Housing obtained: 30 Unique number of people served: 2,069 To learn more about how the Rescue Mission helps get people off the streets, please scan the QR code to watch this video. https://youtu.be/8N52_MZEHEY Your support can change someone’s life. Help someone get off the streets and transform a life by donating today! Scan the QR to start helping. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/ weblink.aspx?name=E13605&id=5 Get Involved! WELL-EQUIPPED FOR YOUR ROADBUILDING SUCCESS Honnen.com 800-646-6636 @honnenequipment SALT LAKE CITY 1380 S. Distribution Dr 801-262-7441 OGDEN 3400 S. Midland Dr 801-627-0049 ST. GEORGE 831 E. Factory Dr 435-652-8003 14
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How did you become involved with Women of Asphalt? I first learned about Women of Asphalt at a conference I was attending. I remember thinking that there were not many women in attendance, and it was a little intimidating. I received a small Women of Asphalt sticker there and took it back to my office. I ended up joining and have loved every minute of it since. You’ve just joined the leadership team for Women of Asphalt. What will you be doing? I will be focusing on getting more women involved in the organization. I want to make sure that we are providing experiences and information that are relevant and valuable to members. Providing opportunities for women to explore career options — like trying out heavy equipment operations — is crucial to expanding this industry. I also want to focus on providing more outreach to local high schools. There are some high schoolers who don’t know what they want to do when they graduate. The career potential in this industry is so high. You can do anything from office work to being outside to operating heavy machinery and so much more. Introducing students to the industry before they graduate provides them with job options. How does membership in UAPA and Women of Asphalt benefit those who join these organizations? For me, membership is such a beneficial thing. We are all familiar with the companies around us — we are used to seeing the logos, names and trucks — but it's getting to know the people behind those companies. In the past, I would say, “Oh, that's our competition.” But then, as I got to know people better, I thought, “Those are our industry friends and they help us.” So, it changed my mentality. We all work with each other and use products from each other. Where are you from? I'm originally from El Paso, TX. When I was young, my family moved from El Paso to West Hollywood, California. After living there for about nine years, my mom thought it would be best to look for somewhere else to live because California was getting a little crazy. So we moved to Utah and have been here ever since. I love Utah; it is home to me and I don't want to live anywhere else. What is your educational background? I graduated from Ogden High School and have taken some business courses from the University of Utah. I also spent four years with the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. These experiences have taught me a lot about running a business. I hope to go back to school and will most likely focus on civil engineering or something in that realm. Please tell us about your job. What are your main responsibilities? I have worked for Consolidated Paving & Concrete since 2020. I wear a lot of hats at work and do a little bit of everything — I go wherever I am needed. I love to learn and my job gives me opportunities to learn every day. I help the owner, Jeremiah Falslev, oversee employees, job sites, estimating, internal office staff and more. As GETTING TO KNOW Jasmine Vazquez 18
I mentioned, I do a little bit of everything. A typical day at work includes making sure bids are getting done and that paperwork and certifications are completed, as well as attending all meetings. It is an all-hands-on-deck mindset, doing whatever is needed to get the job done, especially during the busy season. How did you get into the asphalt industry? So, prior to working at Consolidated Paving & Concrete, I worked for a funeral home in Ogden. I'd always wanted to work in the funeral industry and enjoyed learning the trade. Then, COVID hit. Hours were being shortened and work was not the same. I applied at Consolidated Paving & Concrete and when they called me back, I had actually taken a different job offer in Salt Lake City. I thought, “It's close to home. Years ago, I was an estimator, and I loved it!” I decided that this was my chance to get back into the industry. I am so glad I took this job. What is the most rewarding part of your career so far? Seeing completed work is rewarding — from the first estimate to seeing the end product. It is so fulfilling for me because I see all the hard-working people and I know all the time and effort it took, internally and externally, to get to a final product. We have a great team. Who are your most important mentors? I say my most impactful mentor is Jeremiah. He is the person that helps me if I ask questions. He doesn’t just answer them; he'll explain them to me so I understand completely. I'm super grateful for that because I love learning, and he's willing to teach and take the time to help me. Three years ago, I would have been like, “I'm just going to be in the office, paper pushing and stuff like that.” But because of him, I've grown to such a higher level of achievement. If you could talk to other women about a career in the asphalt industry, what would you tell them? This industry is not just for men. I think that's something that a lot of women that I've talked to think — that guys do that and girls don't do that. We have paver and heavy equipment operators who are women. There is so much opportunity for women in this field. When it comes to road maintenance, if you pay close attention, you'll see a ponytail behind the hard hat. What are the three most important work-related lessons you’ve learned that you would share with someone you mentor? 1. Never stop learning. I find that if I’m given an assignment, I achieve it, but always ask myself, “What else can I learn?” It is the “why’s,” “what’s,” and “how’s” of the job that lead to other opportunities. If you are interested in learning more or doing something else, talk to your employer. 2. Set goals. This industry is fast-paced, and setting goals is important. When I mentor others, I like to ask, “What is your next goal? How are you going to be better than yesterday? How can you do more than that?” Setting goals pushes us to improve ourselves and to keep learning. 3. Don’t limit yourself. I want to remind women that if you come in as an office assistant but you want to be out in the field shoveling asphalt, you can do it — you can be both! Please tell us how you spend your time when you are not working, i.e., family, hobbies, etc. I have two boys, ages 13 and 18, and a little schnauzer that I am obsessed with. Together, we love shopping, hanging out, trying out local restaurants and going for long drives. I also enjoy all that Utah has to offer — hiking in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. I have decided to start skiing this year and recently learned how to golf. 19
GETTING TO KNOW Alicia Winterstein 20 In Pub. 3, Issue 4 of the On the Road magazine, we interviewed Alicia Winterstein and got to know more about her, her career and her life. We recently sat down again with Alicia to follow up with her on her new appointment to the Women of Asphalt leadership team and where her career has taken her. You’ve just joined the leadership team for Women of Asphalt. What will you be doing? I am looking forward to growing the membership through outreach. I also want to focus on the mentorship program because it really helps. Additionally, I am working on finding ways to continue with The Road She Built Lunch and Learns. These events have an ongoing theme that involves learning every aspect of the paving process — we have women in every part of the asphalt industry and it will be interesting to learn about all the ways each of us contributes. How did you become involved with the Women of Asphalt leadership team? My friend, Darlene Batatian, invited me to go to one of the Women of Asphalt meetings. Since then, she has encouraged me to join the Women of Asphalt leadership team. I remember her saying, “You would be really good at this. I really think you should join the leadership team.” She really pushed me to get out of my comfort zone and to get more involved. How does membership in Women of Asphalt benefit those who join these organizations? It is a place to find connection and support. Women of Asphalt is all-inclusive. You don't have to be a woman to be a member. Everyone is welcome to join the group. It's all about showing support for women in the industry because is still male-dominated. We want more women to come and feel successful in the field of asphalt or construction. It is a warm and welcoming group. I would have never had the confidence to apply for my current position as lab manager. Being involved in Women of Asphalt, the connections I’ve made and the support I’ve found have given me the confidence to reach out and go for what I wanted in my career. There is also a national Women of Asphalt group. They are really good at holding virtual meetings that have inspiring stories about women in the industry, how they came up in their careers and the struggles they have gone through. Events like this help bring more equality to the asphalt industry. Please tell us what you are doing for work now and what a typical day looks like. As lab manager at AECOM, I run the materials lab and have been doing that for a little over a year and a half now. I've been doing lab work for five and a half years in total. A typical day starts with me checking samples that were brought in from the previous day. A lot of times, the company that sent the sample in will call me for results an hour after I arrive in the morning. There are times when the job is on hold until that test is done. They need to know if the sample is good so they can continue working on the job. If it's a bad sample or if the results don't come out the way that we want them to, they may have to rip out the portion of the road. So it's really important to see what samples come in, get everything started and running in a timely manner, prioritize what needs to be done first and ensure the tests are run precisely so results are accurate. I really enjoy working in the lab. Generally, my schedule is Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week. But I'm a single mom and have two kids. If they get out of school early or one of them is sick, my employer works with me. I am thankful my employer is flexible with me and I am flexible with them — that usual Monday-Friday, 9 to 5, can easily change to night shift, or weekends, or really long days if needed. When extra samples need to be run or quality results are urgently needed, my employer knows that I can be relied on to get it done.
Your Customers Are Too. CONTACT US TODAY! 801.676.9722 sales@thenewslinkgroup.com Advertising Space Available. QR Code 21 What is the most rewarding part of your career so far? We do a lot of roadways with UDOT and I find it really rewarding to drive down the road that we've helped work on — especially when the road is smooth and everything looks good on it. I know that my testing helped make that happen. What are the two most important work-related lessons you’ve learned that you would share with someone you mentor? 1. Communication is key. Sharing information with others is super important. We can learn a lot from each other just by discussing what we do and the different roles that go into getting a project completed. 2. There is room to grow. I have found in this industry, through mentoring, that most people have goals and things that they're working towards and there are many different ways you can get there. If you want to work in the field, there's room for growth in the field. If you want to work in the lab, there's room for growth in the lab. You don't have to stay on one side of the work either; there's nothing stopping you from going into the billing and invoicing. There is so much room to grow; you literally can do anything you want. Please tell us how you spend your time when you are not working. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have two children. We just went to Yellowstone a couple of weeks ago, and they loved it. I like to cook and make different foods. I've been told I'm pretty good at it. My go-to recipe is chicken fajitas — my daughter asks for them constantly. They're her favorite!
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PaveXpress is an online, free-to-use pavement tool that is designed to assist those involved in the design and construction of asphalt pavements. It was designed by the Asphalt Pavement Alliance and Pavia Systems Inc. and developed by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) in partnership with The Asphalt Pavement Alliance, Asphalt Institute and the State Asphalt Pavement Associations. PaveXpress was created to help address an explicit need in the community to have a modern, easyto-use tool to help perform pavement design. It’s a tool to help users create simplified pavement designs using key engineering inputs based on AASHTO 1993 and 1998 pavement design process. With PaveXpress, you can take and perform pavement designs as well as validate those pavement designs using industry standards and best practices. PaveXpress software allows design for flexible and rigid pavements, asphalt overlays, porous sections and parking lots. Over the years, PaveXpress has evolved based on user feedback. Initially starting with only performing new designs with flexible and ridged pavements, it is now moving into things like rehabilitation designs using both condition surveys and NDT and bringing in the most recent cost and life-cycle elements. Life-cycle cost analysis is one of the tools by which different pavement structures are evaluated. The life-cycle cost of a road includes considerations such as the initial cost of construction of a road, anticipated maintenance costs over its lifetime and the costs to users for their delays during maintenance and reconstruction. It contains a module that can give a simple material cost estimate for the pavement materials. The module is not detailed enough for use by bidders for contract estimation purposes but can be a tool for agencies and consultants to get a rough idea of pavement material costs. PaveXpress also contains a module that can analyze a pavement structure using a more mechanistic type of methodology, which considers the material properties for a given pavement cross-section, the anticipated stresses induced by the traffic loading and the response locations on the pavement surface and at the selected points within the pavement structure. The user is allowed to select an analysis regarding the type of transfer functions to be used, which results in an estimate of the number of loads to failure. The process for the design using PaveXpress is on a step-by-step basis. As a designer, you have many options to choose from in the design, new full-depth asphalt, new full-depth concrete, asphalt overlay over existing asphalt or an asphalt overlay on concrete or composite pavement. PaveXpress has a resources function page that is helpful with the design process, which includes videos on how to use PaveXpress step-bystep, DOT links, local Asphalt Pavement Association links, backgrounds, local practices, guidance and many others. PaveXpress requires the designer to select the type of roadway the pavement is being designed for interstate, regular highways or arterials, local roadways or residential streets. Default values in some of the areas of the program are automatically populated based on the type of roadway the designer selected. However, any value can be easily overridden to fit the designer's needs or local specifications. During your design process, you can create many different scenarios and compare them to each other, along with sharing and printing capabilities. PaveXpress is an excellent tool for pavement thickness design which duplicates the analysis of the AASHTO 1993 pavement design guide for asphalt and the 1998 supplement for concrete. PaveXpress is a non-biased design tool. The procedures are not based on asphalt design approaches but on AASHTO and university design processes. The application was developed to fill the void left by Darwin at no cost to the user. Interactive help was incorporated to assist the user through each step in the design procedure for asphalt and concrete pavements. 34
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