The Hot Mix Podcast

Implementing BMD is like...a relationship? In this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we talk with David Vivanco, the Asphalt Branch Manager at Oklahoma DOT, about all things Balanced Mix Design and overcoming the challenges of BMD implementation.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro1:37 Meet David Vivanco4:27 How the BMD Implementation Process Started8:33 BMD Challenges in Oklahoma DOT11:17 David's Thoughts On the Tiered Approach14:26 The Next Big Thing 17:34 David's Pro TipKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

It might not be a Hollywood premiere, but on this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we're debuting InstroTek's brand-new mini-documentary, "The Road Ahead"! It's an exploration into the topic of workforce development in the asphalt and materials testing industry.Special thanks to our interviewees!Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

We've got a special surprise to show you... something we've never done before. On this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, get a sneak peek at what's coming later this month.Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

What do words like RSO, rolling pattern, and load out have in common? They’re all asphalt industry jargon words! In this episode, we revisit the topic of industry jargon and cover some asphalt/civil engineering terms you may or may not have heard before. New to the industry? This is the perfect episode for you.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:42 RSO02:51 ALARA03:31 Coring05:53 Test Strip/Control Strip07:33 Tack Coat09:53 Rolling Pattern11:22 Load Out12:16 Joint13:32 OutroKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN to the audio version of The Hot Mix Podcast:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3rtPlpmkLDNdW174atiBPr?si=eab8156b533e4d09🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hot-mix-podcast/id1733322842FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at http://www.instrotek.com.

You may have seen them around YouTube or LinkedIn… the HMA ducks. Funny, engaging videos centered on what makes HMA Lab Supply different. So, what’s the story behind those ducks? In this episode of the podcast, we bring back HMA's Director of Operations, Brian O'Toole, to tell us more.

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You’ve heard of the dielectric non-nuclear gauge, the NoNuke, used for civil engineering. Now, the gauge is even better. In this episode, Maurice and Anthony bring back the NoNuke (remember from Season 1?) and talk about new features and developments.Learn more about the NoNuke: https://www.instrotek.com/products/nonukeCheck out the MyGauge app: https://youtu.be/q2InijbmfOsCHAPTERS0:01 Intro1:15 Background on the NoNuke2:21 What is the NoNuke?5:26 MyGauge Compatibility7:13 RTK GPS - Coming Soon8:29 NoNuke Support9:39 OutroKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

For this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we hit the road and headed for Boone, North Carolina, to visit the Maymead asphalt plant. We met with QC Manager Wes Partin, who showed us around the lab and answered our questions.

Learn more about Maymead: https://www.maymead.comCHAPTERS:0:01 The Trip0:55 Maymead Introduction1:46 Lab Visit with Wes Partin5:52 Mix Design Lab7:15 Interview with Wes Partin14:57 OutroKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

Noor Selah went from a part-time undergrad lab job to a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree — and she's now using AI to change how pavement and infrastructure engineering gets done.In this episode of The Hot Mix, Anthony and Maurice sit down with Noor, a pavement engineer with a PhD from SCA, to talk about her path into civil engineering, the AI-driven research tools she's developed (including mechanistic aging models for FlexMAT and FlexPAVE), and what it took to be named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Noor also shares the vision behind her new company, Continuum Infrastructure Solutions, which translates advanced technology into practical tools for pavement performance, QA, and engineering decision-making.Timestamps:00:01 – Introduction03:14 – Getting started in engineering05:46 – The Forbes 30 Under 30 story13:42 – Building Continuum17:29 – Noor’s Favorite Music18:54 – Closing thoughtsLearn more about Noor's company:Continuum Infrastructure Solutions – https://www.continuumis.comKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

On this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we're reviewing the GPR Concrete Scanner from Earth Science Systems. This tool could very well save your next concrete project. We dive into the product and break down some of its best features.Learn more about ESS: https://www.earthsciencesystems.com/Order the Concrete Scanner on HMA Lab Supply: https://www.hmalabsupply.com/products/gpr-concrete-scannerCHAPTERS:0:01 Intro1:15 All About ESS3:36 Features8:06 Why Buy the Concrete Scanner?9:10 OutroKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

In this episode, we interview Tom Clayton, the Director of Training for the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center, and take a look at an amazing career from humble beginnings as a field technician to running one of the most successful Asphalt Pavement Associations in Colorado.This tribute is in honor of Tom as he retires from Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA) and moves on to the next chapter. Find out what Tom really thinks about nuclear gauges, coring, and progress in the industry.Contact Tom Clayton: 303-902-2439, [email protected]:01 Intro1:14 Introducing Tom Clayton2:56 Tom's Career Journey4:27 A Little History on Nuclear Gauges8:04 How Tom Balances Relationships & Responsibilities12:14 Tom's Favorite Conference Moment13:47 What's Next for Tom?14:45 OutroKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.