How-To
Oct 22, 2024
Don’t Skip the Tailgate Talk
During the pre-job tailgate talk or safety meeting, all members of the crew, including subcontractors, should be present to learn what safety protocols are in place. This pre-job meeting gives […]
Oct 02, 2024
DPS Swerve vs Transverse Slice Measurements
This month, the toolbox tips have focused on quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA), especially as it relates to the lab. Today, let’s look at the data we’re gathering in the field. […]
Sep 27, 2024
Best Sweeping for Full Pay
Owner of Iron Horse Asphalt and August’s Woman of Asphalt, Alisha Hatch, shared her Top 5 Tips for sweeper operators to perform well and increase the likelihood of getting full […]
Sep 23, 2024
Calibrate on Time for Quality Control
Calibrating lab equipment should be second nature to your team members. Calibration is a vital step to get repeatable and accurate test results, thus states have specified different criteria for […]
Sep 23, 2024
Get Repeat Business with Quality Compaction
Sep 22, 2024
Why You Need a Tack Coat
“Let’s talk for a moment about the importance of tack coat,” said Wayne Jones, senior regional engineer with the Asphalt Institute, during his presentation “Introduction to Thickness Design” at the […]
