Representative Sampling of Asphalt Binder, Aggregate and Plant Mix by Danny Gierhart, P.E., Asphalt Institute A critical part of any Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA) program is the sampling procedure. Unfortunately, if a sample is obtained that is not representative of the material used on […]
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HAPI Holidays! Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year! Background information for each photo Top row, left photo: Construction Career Day (CCD) – HAPI participated as exhibitor at the CCC on Kauai and on Oahu. – HAPI also participated in the University of Hawaii, College […]
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From their website: CP&E offers a comprehensive spectrum of civil engineering and design capabilities, which are applied to venues ranging from single facilities to entire districts. We have designed new water and wastewater systems, hundreds of miles of sewer and water lines and roadways. We have found […]
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Glison has supplied sampling and testing equipment to labs throughout the islands. From their website: Gilson is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality construction testing equipment and laboratory testing equipment suited to your unique applications. Experienced Customer Service and Technical Support staff work with you to […]
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The first ever HAPI lunch meeting on Maui was held on October 19th at the Maui Beach Hotel. Over 30 HAPI members and guest got together to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch. Ervin Pigao provided an update on the changes in procedures that allow for contractor testing […]
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The Annual HAPI photo contest for our members is over and the results are displayed below. Entries were photos of a member company paving or pavement treatment project in Hawaii either under construction or completed. Prizes: • Winner = $50 Walmart Gift Card • Honorable Mention (2 […]
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HAPI members Tensar International and Corporation and Geotech Solutions, Inc. conducted a Use of Geosynthetics for Asphalt Pavements Workshop on the Hawaii Island and Oahu. Speakers from Tensars: Dan Winkle, Lars Nelson, Dennis Rogers, and Garrett Fountain. They gave a presentation on building superior performing HMA pavements and […]
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Ever wonder on a road in disrepair becomes a newly paved smooth riding road? Students at career events will learn how in a fun activity that provides a chance to win a $25 gift card. This activity was first introduced at the 2018 Construction Career Day (CCD) […]
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Scott Nazar and Marty Doody from HAPI member Forta Corporation visited Hawaii during the week of October 1st . Scott is Forta’s Technical Manager for Fiber Reinforcement for Asphalt, and Marty is their the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing. HAPI’s Executive Director Jon Young scheduled and […]
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Construction Career Day (CCD) was conducted on October 25 and 26 at the lower Aloha Stadium parking lot. The event attracted hundreds of students from high schools and other educational institutions. HAPI participated as an exhibitor. About 200 students visited our table manned by Jon Young and […]
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