Asphalt Unscripted

In his final official act as TxDOT Director of Engineering and Safety Operations, Michael Lee joins Harold and Emily to reflect on his years with the department, his relationship with TXAPA, his plans for retirement, and his thoughts on what's important when it comes to maintaining safe roadways and a thriving industry.

Dr. Amit Bhasin of the Center for Transportation Research at UT Austin joins TXAPA's Emily Adams and Jim Warren to discuss the bright future of the asphalt pavement industry and why the path to get there starts with education.

Ed Poppitt, P.E., from the City of Austin Public Works Department joins Emily and Harold during National Public Works Week (May 16-22) to provide a behind-the-scenes look at how a public works department operates and serves our communities.

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Women of Asphalt Texas Chair Nathali Parker of KLP Construction Supply and Women of Asphalt Founding Member Amy Miller of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance join Emily to celebrate the launch of our newly established Women of Asphalt Texas Branch.

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This National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, Emily and Jim focus on safety with TxDOT Director of Occupational Safety Sam Salazar, who teaches an important lesson: Be where your boots are.

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When you think of asphalt pavements, do you think of sustainability? Harold, Emily, and guest Gary Nicholls of Westward Environmental, Inc., make the case for why you should.

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Harold, Emily, and Jim address common misconceptions about asphalt pavements and explain the realities behind its sustainability, durability, safety, and more.

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Special guest and TXAPA Historian Gary Corely of Kirby-Smith Machinery joins his longtime pal Harold Mullen, along with co-host Emily Adams, to discuss how things have changed at TXAPA and within the industry over the years. Where will the future take us? Wherever it is, there's bound to be robots.

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Harold, Emily, and Jim discuss the history behind the Quality Asphalt Pavement Awards and explain how to get nominated and become an award winner — not just at the state level!

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How to Determine an Award-Winning Pavement: Ride along with TXAPA Director of Engineering & Technology Jim Warren and TXAPA Industry Relations Consultant Chuck Fuller as they rate a pavement in real time.

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In our first episode, TXAPA's Executive Vice President Harold Mullen, Director of Marketing Emily Adams, and Director of Engineering and Technology Jim Warren discuss recent and upcoming TXAPA events and initiatives and how they benefit our members and the industry as a whole.

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