WAPA’s 65th Annual Conference & Business meeting was held December 3 – 4, 2024 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
Thank you to all attendees, presenters and sponsors who made the event a success. We could not have done it without your enthusiasm and dedication to advancing asphalt pavements in Wisconsin.
Attendees may claim up to 8 Professional Development Hours for attending. Download the PDH Certificate here.
Agenda
Our general session lineup for the 2024 conference brought together decision-makers, practitioners and experts to discuss technology, policy and funding at the state and national levels. Exhibitors shared the latest industry innovations, and we again offered our popular technical sessions.
In addition, we again offered our popular technical sessions, including certificates for professional development hours.
Presentations from the main conference session and technical breakout sessions are posted below.
Main Conference Presentations
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WisDOT Update
Kristina Boardman, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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FHWA Update
James Pforr, FHWA
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FHWA Mobile Asphalt Technology Center (MATC)
Dr. Ram Veeraragavan, FHWA
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Discussing Mental Health and Suicide in Construction
Vince Hafeli, Ajax Paving Industries of Florida
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2024 Election Recap
Kyle Christianson, Wimmer and Company
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Highway Improvement Program Update
Justin Shell, WisDOT
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Work Zone Safety From the Contractor's Perspective
Ryan Spies, Rock Road Companies, Inc.; Mike Delfava, Payne & Dolan; Rockie Reuter, Mathy Construction Co.
Technical Breakout Sessions
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WisDOT Work Zone Planning and Design
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BTS Update
Casey Wierzchowski and Dan Kopacz, WisDOT
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Asphalt Paver Best Management Practices
Dave King, Caterpillar
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Ethics - Common Construction Issues
David McCormack and Michell Olson, Axley Brynelson LLP
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Planning, Design and Construction Overview
Tony Barth, Rielly O'Donnell, Brian Boothby and Erik Lyngdall, WisDOT
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Implementation of Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program
Myungook (MK) Kang and Linette Rizos, WisDOT