Rebecca shares what it truly takes to be a great mentor. Watch her full interview, along with insights from other WAPA attendees: hubs.la/Q03Ylvwf0

Matthias reflects on how far the industry has come in understanding the real dangers of solvent exposure. There was a time when washing hands, clothes—even cooling a hard hat—with solvent seemed harmless. Today, we know better. hubs.la/Q03YwTY_0

When we know better, we do better. Strong safety programs matter, but taking the next step requires more than checklists and training videos. Learn more about work place safety here: hubs.la/Q03Yxrpr0

In this Mixing Materials interview, Karrie Dassow explains how asphalt analyzers have improved efficiency and accuracy in determining asphalt content—making quality control faster and more reliable compared to other methods. Learn more from Karrie here: bit.ly/4aJ3gee

Brandon reflected on the lasting impact of Carl Monismith—a true legend in the pavement industry. His legacy lives on through the professionals he mentored and the industry he helped advance. Watch the full video here: hubs.la/Q03-Qj340

Brandon shared a personal side of his story—road trips along Route 66, the iconic Mother Road. It’s a reminder of how roads connect generations, stories, and places that matter most. Learn more about Brandon's career and Caltrans changes here: hubs.la/Q03_YBtr0

NAPA’s advocacy work plays a critical role in shaping policies that impact infrastructure funding, regulations, and the future of our industry. A strong PAC means a stronger voice for asphalt at the federal level. Learn more about NAPA PAC here: hubs.la/Q040NmYW0 #NAPA-PAC

There’s more than one way to place a good mix—and share good ideas. Big thanks to Cesar Assis & California Asphalt Insider for spotlighting Mixing Materials and Brandon Milar, P.E. Print or video, the goal’s the same: advancing our industry together. 🎥 bit.ly/4qZM5tZ

In this Mixing Materials interview, Dan reminds us that sustainability doesn’t mean sacrificing performance. Using recycled materials in asphalt is about maintaining equal or better quality while reducing environmental impact. Learn more here: hubs.la/Q042wqwF0

Brandon breaks down what’s changing with Caltrans specifications from the annual spec updates to what’s coming next, and the shift toward percent-within-limits/statistical pay adjustments. Watch the full interview here: hubs.ly/Q042WLL80 #CalAPA #Californiaroads

LASTRADA’s new Pay Factor module delivers real-time pay performance by project, plant, or region. By pulling together QC and JMF data, tonnages, and bid items, LASTRADA helps every stakeholder see the impact of QC results as they happen. Learn more here: hubs.la/Q043Hym70

100+ plants trained so far this year. Our training programs help teams get up and running in record time. LASTRADA is configured before training begins, which means users start working in a ready-to-use database on day one. Learn more here: bit.ly/4rPFd2R

The AAPT Annual Meeting in Boston, where leaders and researchers come together to advance asphalt technology and share the latest innovations in the field. Register for the event: bit.ly/3Pvo4x0 Watch more Mixing Materials interviews here: bit.ly/4rtOwom

Dan and Miguel were in Columbus this week for the 2026 Ohio Asphalt Expo, meeting with customers and industry partners to discuss the Ohio market. If we missed you, we’d still welcome a conversation. LASTRADA helps streamline Ohio reporting.

One of the most impactful programs AAPT supports is the Student Chapter Program, which plays a critical role in attracting, developing, and connecting new talent to the asphalt industry. You can donate here: Donate: hubs.la/Q048kSVx0 Sponsorship: hubs.la/Q048kNB60

LASTRADA release 6.8.0-9 is now live! New features include production-day averages for Gmm and Gmb, prioritizing Gsb for calculations based on your customer requirements, SSO, Texas regional settings, Texas Site Manager Import, and more! Update today. bit.ly/4tqBWYn

The asphalt story isn’t about volume, it’s about stress. We’re asking pavements to last longer with fewer interventions. That tension is quietly reshaping how we think about design, maintenance, & performance. Chait Bhat (Asphalt Institute) full interview: bit.ly/4sWijr5

The asphalt story isn’t about volume, it’s about stress. We’re asking pavements to last longer with fewer interventions. That tension is quietly reshaping how we think about design, maintenance, & performance. Chait Bhat (Asphalt Institute) full interview: hubs.la/Q04bhHqm0

When engineers retire, we don’t just lose experience—we lose the “why” behind decisions. The fix? Capture data + decisions + outcomes together. That’s what we’re building at LASTRADA. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04cd-T60 Interview: hubs.la/Q04cdMDy0

Imagine connecting pavement design, lifecycle cost analysis, and lifecycle assessment using one consistent dataset to drive better decisions- one dashboard for sustainable infrastructure, that is the dream, right? Learn more here from Chait Bhat: hubs.ly/Q04d6hW40