The HAPI Training Program fulfills our goal to provide engineering promotion and education to advance the continuing use of asphalt pavement and pavement treatments throughout the state. The goal of the program is to provide educational seminars and workshops that are regularly scheduled (i.e. once every year), allowing companies to plan and budget for their training needs.
Watch for information about our workshops and seminars in our monthly newsletter, Facebook page, and website calendar. Click here for courses currently being offered.
Follows is a description of our courses:
HAPI Shorts - Lunch Lessons
The HAPI Shorts program is a series of weekly lunch time sessions that you can enjoy in the comfort of your office. Each weekly session will be a 20 to 30-minute presentation followed by questions and answers. All sessions will be conducted via Zoom.
For additional information about the sessions and presenters, please visit:
HAPI Shorts
Understanding a Job Mix Formula Submittal
Speaker: Jon M. Young, PE, Hawaii Asphalt Pavement Industry
The job mix formula (JMF) is the recommended mixture, which includes aggregate gradation and asphalt binder type, to meet the project specifications. The JMF submittal is prepared by the paving contractor for any project that requires the construction of an asphalt pavement. The submittal is typically reviewed by the engineer of record.
This two-hour workshop will discuss 1) the basics of asphalt pavement mixes, by discussion the Marshall method, which is the most widely used in Hawaii, 2) the production of asphalt pavements, and 3) how the JMF submittal relates to the project specification, using the Department of Transportation, 2005 Standard Specifications as an example.
Takeaways:
– A basic understanding of asphalt pavement mixes
– A basic understanding of how asphalt pavements are produced
– An understanding of how to review the JMF submittal for conformance to a specification
Comments from attendees:
- The presentation really broke down what to look for in a job mix formula submittal. It explained how to check if the mix meets specifications. Overall, a great informative workshop.
- The presentation was comprehensive and professionally given. It was 2 hours full of information and very interesting.
- What I remember most from the workshop are as follows: Gradation (JMF Aggregate Percentage Breakdown and Sieve Analysis calculation), Volumetric Relationships, and Nominal and Maximum Aggregate Sizes.
Who Should Attend: Contractors, engineers, and construction managers unfamiliar with a JMF submittal
When**: Twice a year – March and September
Time: 2-Hours
Location: HAPI Office (1287 Kalani Street, Room 202)
Cost: $0
Certificate Provided: 2.0 PDHs are available for attending this workshop
Registration: Watch for information about our workshops and seminars in our monthly newsletter, Facebook page, and website calendar at: http://hawaiiasphalt.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/
**If you have 5 or more, HAPI offers to do this workshop at your office. To schedule a workshop, please contact Jon M. Young at 847-4274 or by email at jon@hawaiiasphalt.org.
Previous Workshops:
(note: some workshops have been cancelled due to insufficient interest)
09/17/24: HAPI Office
03/12/24: HAPI Office
03/09/23: HAPI Office
03/10/22: HAPI Office
09/09/21: HAPI – Virtual
03/11/21: HAPI – Virtual
08/06/20: Okahara and Associates, Inc. – Virtual
03/11/20: G70 and Okahara and Associates, Inc. – HAPI Office
03/05/20: HAPI Office, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
11/04/19: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
10/23/19: Yamada and Sons, Inc. – Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii
06/21/19: City and County of Honolulu, DDC Facilities – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
04/17/19: Austin, Tsutsumi & Associates, Inc. Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
03/21/19: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
09/20/18: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
03/10/18: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
03/08/18: Maui at the HDOT Maui District Office – Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
09/19/17: NAVFAC Hawaii – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
09/07/17: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
03/28/17: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
11/17/16: HDOT Kauai District Office – Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
10/06/16: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
09/09/16: Gray Hong Nojima & Associates Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
06/06/16: Bow Engineering Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
04/29/16: SEY Engineers Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
03/15/16: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
10/22/15: Hawaii DOT, Harbors Division Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
10/08/15: Belt Collins Hawaii Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
10/06/15: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
09/29/15: R.M. Towill Corporation Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
08/24/15: SSFM International Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
04/29/15: The Limtiaco Consulting Group Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Using PaveXpress and PaveInstruct
Speaker: Jon M. Young, PE, Hawaii Asphalt Pavement Industry
PaveXpress is a scoping tool to help you create simplified pavement designs while taking into account key engineering inputs. The workshop will present the design of a new pavement design based on 93/98 AASHTO. Other PaveXpress modules include: Overlay Design, Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design and Evaluation, Intro to Mechanistic-Empirical Design w/PerRoad, PerRoad Design, Porous Pavement Design, and Initial Costing and LCCA Function.
The PaveInstruct learning module is a FREE web-based pavement design education system with video instruction by leading industry experts. PaveInstruct accompanies PaveXpress. The education modules within PaveInstruct correlate with the design modules in PaveXpress and provide technically sound pavement design and instruction.
The agenda for this 3-hour workshop is as follows:
– PaveXpress Presentation
– Break
– Hands on exercise (you will need to bring your device)
– PaveInstruct Presentation
– Questions and Answers
Takeaways:
– An understanding of how to use PaveXpress to design a new asphalt pavement section
– An understanding of the what modules are available in PaveXpress
– How to access and use PaveInstruct
Comments from attendees:
Who Should Attend: Engineers and agencies wanting to design pavement sections
When**: Twice a year – May and November
Time: 3 hours
Location: HAPI Office (1287 Kalani Street, Room 202)
Cost: $0
Certificate Provided: 3.0 PDHs are available for attending this workshop
Registration: Watch for information about our workshops and seminars in our monthly newsletter, Facebook page, and website calendar at: http://hawaiiasphalt.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/
**If you have 5 or more, HAPI offers to do this workshop at your office. To schedule a workshop, please contact Jon M. Young at 847-4274 or by email at jon@hawaiiasphalt.org.
Previous Workshops:
05/03/18: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Use of Geosynthetics for Asphalt Pavements
Speakers:
– Troy Ogasawara – President, Geotech Solutions, Inc.
– Lars Nelson – Pacific Regional Manager, Tensar International Corporation
This 3-hour workshop will discuss the use of geosynthetics to maximize the life of asphalt concrete pavements through design and construction. The workshop agenda is as follows:
• Reconstruction/New Construction – Subgrade improvement of reconstruction/new construction pavements
• Reconstruction/New Construction – Pavement optimization, life extension and structural section reduction
• Rehabilitation – Overlay design, reinforcing layers, waterproofing layers
• Drainage – Horizontal drainage design, horizontal geosynthetics
In addition, the use of geosynthetics in recent Hawaii projects will be featured.
Takeaways:
– Become familiar with geosynthetics
– Learn on they can benefit the design of an asphalt pavement section
– Understand how they are installed in the pavement section
Comments from attendees:
- The demonstration was the most memorable. Great method to show the product’s capabilities.
- Tensar was able to support their products’ benefits with test and field data to back it up.
- Demo outside with base course grid comparison impressive Prizes Good way to keep Audience Attentive.
- Instructors seem to be very knowledgeable w/ lots of real world experience.
- The hands on participation demonstrations and quizzes were unique and help the attendees understand the information provided.
- Geogrid (confinement, reinforcement) vs. Geotextile (separation); Functional vs. Structural Distress; Clear explanation of products uses and capabilities.
Who Should Attend: Government agencies, contractors, engineers, and construction managers wanting to gain an understanding the use of geosynthetics in asphalt pavements.
When: Once a year in June
Time: Breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m.; session from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (approximate)
Location: Every year on Oahu and rotating each year between Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island
Cost: $0 includes breakfast. Parking is not included.
Certificate Provided: 3.0 PDHs are available for attending this workshop
Registration: Watch for information about our workshops and seminars in our monthly newsletter, Facebook page, and website calendar at: http://hawaiiasphalt.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/
Previous Workshops:
10/24/24: Honolulu Country Club – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
10/24/23: Pearl Country Club – Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii
10/23/23: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel – Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
10/20/22: Kauai Beach Resort – Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
10/18/22: Ala Moana Hotel – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
2021: Workshops cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020: Workshops cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
10/10/19: Maui Beach Hotel – Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
10/09/19: Ala Moana Hotel, Plumeria Room – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
10/11/18: Ala Moana Hotel, Plumeria Room, – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
10/09/18: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel – Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
06/22/17: Courtyard by Marriott Kaua’i at Coconut Beach – Kapaa, Kaua’i, Hawaii
06/21/17: Ala Moana Hotel, Carnation Room – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
06/30/16: Maui Marriott Courtyard, – Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
06/28/16: Ala Moana Hotel, Carnation Room, – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
06/10/15: Ala Moana Hotel, Carnation Room, – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
06/09/15: Naniloa Hotel, Palm Lounge – Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
Best Practices for Asphalt Pavements
Speaker: Jarrett Welch, Quality Paving Consultants
(bio: http://www.qualitypavingconsultants.com/about.html)
The goal of this one-day workshop is to provide a basic understanding of materials, production, placement and compaction operation that combine to produce a quality asphalt pavement. The workshop agenda is as follows:
• Introduction
• What is Quality?
• How is it achieved? Specifications
• Pre-construction Recommendations
• Mixture Designs
• Asphalt Production Facility
• Surface Preparation
• Materials Transfer
• Paving Operations
• Compaction
• QC/QA Testing
• Troubleshooting mat defects
Takeaways:
– An understanding of quality
– An overview of construction of an asphalt pavement
– An understanding of the importance of quality control
Comments from attendees:
- I learned more in this one day workshop than I have in one week workshop or in one semester.
- Very informative. I gained appreciation of the right methods to a quality asphalt pavement.
- Good introduction for those without background in HMA.
- Jarrett helped me see a better picture of the standard practice of paving from start to finish.
- Proper compaction is important for A.C. pavement.
Who Should Attend: Government agencies, contractors, engineers, and construction managers wanting to gain a basic understanding of how to construct a quality asphalt pavement.
When: Once a year in April
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Every year on Oahu and rotating each year between Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island
Cost: Not set – In the range of $175-$200. Costs includes morning refreshments and lunch. Parking is not included.
Certificate Provided: 7.0 PDHs are available for attending this workshop
Registration: Watch for information about our workshops and seminars in our monthly newsletter, Facebook page, and website calendar at: http://hawaiiasphalt.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/
Previous Workshops:
04/26/24: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
04/24/24: Hemenway Hawaii, University of Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii
04/22/24: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel – Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
04/26/23: East West Center, University of Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii 04/24/23: Kauai War Memorial Convention Center – Lihue, Hawaii
04/27/22: Cameron Center, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
04/25/22: Pearl Country Club, Pearl I Room – Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii
2021: Workshops cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020: Workshops cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
04/29/19: HDOT Hawaii District Office – Hilo, Hawaii
04/26/18: Courtyard by Marriott at Coconut Beach – Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii
04/23/18: Pearl Country Club, Pearl II Room – Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii
04/13/17: Maui Marriott Courtyard, – Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
04/12/17: Pearl Country Club, Pearl I Room – Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii
04/14/16: HDOT Hawaii District Office – Hilo, Hawaii
04/13/16: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
05/21/15: Pearl Country Club, Pearl II Room – Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii
05/19/15: HDOT Kauai District Office – Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
Best Practices for Asphalt Pavements - the Next Level
Speaker: Jarrett Welch, Quality Paving Consultants
(bio: http://www.qualitypavingconsultants.com/about.html)
Effective May 2024 this workshop is discontinued. It is being incorporated into the all-day Best Practices for Asphalt Pavements workshop.
You have learned the basics in our Best Practices for Asphalt Pavement workshop (prerequisite for this workshop). This 3-hour workshop takes you to the next level.
In this workshop, you are the inspector at paving project site. The attendees will then be split into small groups to discuss what they see in a short (1-2 minutes) video of various paving situations. The audience will gather and one of the groups will lead the discussion of what they saw. The group discussion will be followed by a presentation on the topic.
Click here for additional information about the workshop including video clips and photos.
Takeaways:
– An understanding of what an inspector experiences at the job site
– Gaining different perspectives
– Meeting new people
What did attendees have to say about “being the inspector”:
- Looping videos were great learning tools.
- It helped make us aware of job inspections and situations.
- You can talk more being in a small group.
- Good format, good interaction, good for learning.
- Good to learn from people with various backgrounds and levels of expertise.
Who Should Attend: Government agencies, contractors, engineers, and construction managers wanting to gain a “next level” understanding of how to construct a quality asphalt pavement.
When: Once a year in April
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (morning session) or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (afternoon session)
Location: Every year on Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu if there is sufficient demand
Cost: $100 Costs includes refreshments. Any fee for parking is not included.
Certificate Provided: 3.0 PDHs are available for attending this workshop
Registration: Watch for information about our workshops and seminars in our monthly newsletter, Facebook page, and website calendar at: http://hawaiiasphalt.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/
Previous Workshops:
04/25/24: Hemenway Hawaii, University of Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii
04/23/24: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel – Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
04/27/23: East West Center, University of Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii
04/25/23: Kauai War Memorial Convention Center – Lihue, Hawaii
04/28/22(PM): Cameron Center – Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
04/28/22(AM): Cameron Center – Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
04/26/22(AM): HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
2021: Workshops cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020: Workshops cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
04/30/19: HDOT Hawaii District Office – Hilo, Hawaii
04/27/18(AM): Kauai Marriott Courtyard, – Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii
04/25/18(AM): HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
04/24/18(AM): HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
04/24/18(PM): HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Talk Story Time
Speaker: An Industry Visitor to Hawaii
Industry visitors to Hawaii provide an opportunity for a “talk story” time. Attendees will be treated to learn from the experiences of our visitor in a small group (20 maximum) setting, which will facilitate and encourage discussion.
The notice for each session will include the speaker’s bio, and suggested topics and questions for discussion. While there is no cost, there is a requirement in order to sign up. When registering for a “talk story” session, each attendee is encouraged to provide a question(s) for the speaker. We believe having questions in advance will provide our visitor with a good idea of the interest of the attendees, resulting in a more worthwhile and productive session.
Takeaways:
– Learn from the pros
– Lessons our visitor has learned throughout their career
Comments from attendees:
– I thought this round table event was very informative.
– Bob knows his stuff. He is the type of resource person I can spend hours talking with.
Who Should Attend: Government agencies, contractors, and engineers.
When: Whenever an industry guest is in town
Time: varies from 1 to 2 hours
Location: HAPI Office
Cost: $0; refreshments provided. There is free parking in back of the building and metered parking along Kohou Street
Certificate Provided: 1.0 to 2.0 PDHs are available for attending this workshop
Registration: Watch for information about our workshops and seminars in our monthly newsletter, Facebook page, and website calendar at: http://hawaiiasphalt.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/
Previous Talk Story Sessions:
06/18/24: Phil Blankenship, President, Blankenship Asphalt Tech and Training, PLLC
02/10/20: Joseph Shacat, Director of Sustainable Pavements, National Asphalt Pavement Association (HAPI Office)
05/23/18: Chris Lubbers, Technical Sales Manager, Kraton Performance Polymers (HAPI Office)
09/28/16: Bryce Simmons, Materials Engineer (HAPI Office)
07/06/16: John Haddock, Prudue University (DFM Office)
05/26/16: Chris Lubbers, Technical Sales Manager, Kraton Performance Polymers (Jas. W. Glover, Ltd. – Hilo Office)
05/26/16: Chris Lubbers, Technical Sales Manager, Kraton Performance Polymers (HDOT Maui District Office)
05/25/16: Chris Lubbers, Technical Sales Manager, Kraton Performance Polymers (HDOT Kauai District Office)
05/25/16: Chris Lubbers, Technical Sales Manager, Kraton Performance Polymers (HAPI Office)
12/22/15: Steve Muench, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington (HAPI Office)
07/21/15: Robert P. Humer, PE., Senior Regional Engineer, Asphalt Institute for CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA and HI (HIA Conference Center)
05/20/15: Jarrett Welch, Quality Paving Consultants (HAPI Office)
09/15/14: Robert P. Humer, Asphalt Institute; Ron Corun, Axean Specialty Products; and Chris Lubbers, Kraton Performance Polymers (HAPI Office)
AASHTO TSP•2 Preservation Treatment Certification Exams
Proctor: Jon M. Young, Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry
Effective 2020 these certification exams are offered online.
AASHTO TSP•2 Preservation Treatment Certification exams for crack treatments, chip seals, and slurry seals are offered in Hawaii. In the future, the Department of Facility Maintenance, for the City and County of Honolulu, may require their consultants to be certified.
Background information:
TSP•2 website
ISSA Workshop Certification by NCPP
Agency, Contractor Certification Marks New Era in Preservation:
– Article in the Winter 2017 issue of Pavement Preservation Journal of FP2
– ISSA reprint of the article
Please see below for additional information about certification
Who Should Attend: Government agencies, contractors, and engineers involved with crack treatments, chip seal, and/or slurry seal.
When: May and November
Time: There is no time limit; each exam takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete
Location: HAPI Office (1287 Kalani Street, Room 202)
Cost:
– $50 to HAPI (no members) and $40 to HAPI (members); exam fees by the National Center for Pavement Preservation.
– Refreshments provided.
– There is free parking in front of the building (3 hour limit) and metered parking along Kohou Street.
Registration: Watch for information about our workshops and seminars in our monthly newsletter, Facebook page, and website calendar at: http://hawaiiasphalt.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/
Previous Exam Sessions:
06/28/18: HAPI Office
Preparation for the HDOT Bituminous Sampling Exam Workshop - No Longer Offered
Speaker: Various Industry Professionals
Effective June 2018 this workshop is no longer offered; HDOT does all training and gives the exam for their Field Sampling and Testing Qualifications Program (FSTQP) for the Asphalt Unit
(click here for additional information)
This workshop will review material and information in preparation for taking the HDOT Bituminous Sampling Exam. The workshop agenda is as follows:
• Aggregate Sampling
• Bituminous Sampling
• Questions and Answers
• Group Exercise – Practicing the Verbal Exam
Takeaways:
– An understanding of the information covered by the HDOT Examination
Comments from attendees:
– Thank you for the opportunity to learn and prepare for the exams!
– The presentations were very organized and the teachers are knowledgeable.
– Having someone giving advice from a previous course/test was very helpful in preparing for the upcoming tests.
– HAPI is very important to ensure that knowledge is passed down and standards are maintained in the field.
Who Should Attend: People planning to take the HDOT Bituminous (Asphalt) Unit Sampling Exam
When: 2 to 3 week before the HDOT examine in March and September
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Various locations throughout the islands
Cost: $55 for HAPI members; $80 for others Costs includes morning refreshments and lunch. Parking is not included.
Registration: Watch for information about our workshops and seminars in our monthly newsletter, Facebook page, and website calendar at: http://hawaiiasphalt.org/news-events/calendar-of-events/
Previous Workshops:
03/10/18: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
08/26/17: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
02/18/17: HAPI Office – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
08/20/16: Glover Training Center – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
