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Join the Asphalt Pavement EXchange, host Jim Warren, and an all-star lineup of outstanding industry professionals for practical, lively discussions about asphalt pavement materials, design, construction, and maintenance.

  1. Episode 41: Summer 2026 Road Trip: APEX and Ride

    18. Juni

    Episode 41: Summer 2026 Road Trip: APEX and Ride

    Everyday Asphalt’s on the road this month, providing an update on APEX including our brand new website!  We also look deeper in designing for, and constructing for ride as well as reviewing progress on educational products and programs, the fall schedule for Essentials, and discussing other programs. We also take a look back some previous episodes dealing with steps to improve ride and quality. APEX continues to raise the bar on pavement design, materials, and construction to deliver high-quality, long-lasting asphalt pavements. Come find out. Ever forward!  Watch us on YouTube!

    48 Min.
  2. Episode 40: Amarillo Road Trip and Award-Winning Pavements

    21. Mai

    Episode 40: Amarillo Road Trip and Award-Winning Pavements

    Everyday Asphalt’s on the road this month to visit with Amarillo District Engineer Blair Johnson and Director of Construction Wes Kimmel to learn more about Amarillo and discuss how they have been producing Award Winning Pavements for the last 6 years and even securing the top National Paving Award. We discuss the process, what it takes, how to communicate expectations, and raise the bar on pavement design, materials, and construction to deliver high-quality long-lasting asphalt pavements. Come find out. Ever forward!  Watch us on YouTube!

    57 Min.
  3. Episode 39: Texas Asphalt History Lesson - Part 1

    16. Apr.

    Episode 39: Texas Asphalt History Lesson - Part 1

    Dale Rand, former TxDOT Innovator, Consultant, now with Lime Association of Texas, joins Everyday Asphalt for a History Lesson on TxDOT initiatives leading to current specifications and test procedures. We discuss the QC/QA specification, changing to Superpave, Hamburg, Ride Quality, and even early efforts to balance mix design. Do you know how the VMA specification was developed? Come find out. Ever forward!  Watch us on YouTube!

    56 Min.
  4. Episode 38: Legacy, NASCAR, Asphalt

    19. März

    Episode 38: Legacy, NASCAR, Asphalt

    Harold Mullen, TXAPA CEO, joins Everyday Asphalt for an inspirational look back at TXAPA's past 31 years under his careful watch. We discuss the past, present, and future of Asphalt, Communication, The Yes Doctrine, Work-Life Balance, and how far partnerships can take you - if you are just willing to come to the table. Join us for a look back so we can better see ahead. Ever forward!   Watch us on YouTube!

    55 Min.
  5. Episode 37: Forensics - Asphalt from the Inside Out

    19. Feb.

    Episode 37: Forensics - Asphalt from the Inside Out

    This month on Everyday Asphalt, Tim Martin President of 2TM Consulting Engineers, joins Jim Warren for a inside out view of pavements - what happens when things go right, what happens when things go wrong, and how to figure out why.  We discuss a troubleshooting and forensics and what to look for when we are looking at pavements!  Join us as we dive deep into pavements this month.   Watch us on YouTube!

    1 Std. 1 Min.
  6. Episode 36: Quality Asphalt Pavements - A Contractor's View

    15. Jan.

    Episode 36: Quality Asphalt Pavements - A Contractor's View

    Hear directly from the contractor’s perspective as Brandon Trout (Allen Keller Company) joins Jim Warren to share how asphalt projects are evaluated, planned, and built for quality and performance. Expect a fast-paced session filled with real-world experience, practical nuggets, and actionable advice for anyone involved in asphalt pavement projects. Curious what asphalt sounds like? Join us and find out. Watch us on YouTube!

    58 Min.

  7. 18.12.2025

    Episode 35: Inside the Inspector's Role

    What does an inspector really do? In December, Everyday Asphalt goes inside the inspector’s role with a seasoned veteran who has more than his fair share of asphalt under his boots. David Till of Atlas Technical Consultants joins Jim Warren to step into the inspector’s boots and explore the judgment, communication, and standards that keep quality strong and safety first on every project. Watch us on YouTube!

    1 Std. 3 Min.

  8. 20.11.2025

    Episode 34: Why Balanced Mix Design Matters

    This month on Everyday Asphalt, we’re joined by Gisel Carrasco, MTD Flexible Pavement Section Director, for a deep dive into Balanced Mix Design (BMD)—an approach that is reshaping how asphalt mixes are developed in Texas. BMD represents a shift from traditional mix design methods, with the goal of creating longer lasting, more durable pavements while allowing room for innovation across the industry. In this episode, Gisel breaks down: • The changes BMD is expected to bring • How long TxDOT has been evaluating the approach • The next steps in implementation • What to expect in 2026 If you want to stay ahead of upcoming advancements in asphalt mix design, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Watch us on YouTube!

    48 Min.
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Join the Asphalt Pavement EXchange, host Jim Warren, and an all-star lineup of outstanding industry professionals for practical, lively discussions about asphalt pavement materials, design, construction, and maintenance.

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