AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast

We share the audio from January 2024's webinar "A Behind-the-scenes Look at Assessment Scheduling."  Related informaiton:  AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: A Behind-the-scenes Look at Assessment Scheduling http://aashtoresource.org/lap  Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related information...

Get a high-level overview of why a laboratory's AASHTO Accreditation is not an "umbrella" accreditation that extends to other locations.  Related information: S1 E13: FAQ - Mobile Lab Accreditation S1 E16: Understanding Technician Certification Requirements S1 E35: FAQ - AASHTO Accreditation Directory   S1 E37: FAQ - Multi-Site and Off-Site Personnel S2 E09:  FAQ - Can I back-date m...

We go through Brian's inbox to answer some of the questions he's been asked recently.  Related information: S3 E17: From the Cutting Room Floor - Consensus Standards   S2 E19: FAQ - Refusal of Service S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management Reviews S1 E31: FAQ - How long does it take to get accredited?   AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: A Behind the Scenes Loo...

How familiar are you with fine and coarse aggregate specific gravity tests? Does your knowledge surpass Kim's? It's not difficult, but find out as we discuss some of the most common nonconformities for AASHTO T 84/ASTM C128 and AASTHO T 85/ASTM C127. Related information:  Common Findings In Aggregate Testing S4 E34: Common Findings in Aggregate Testing - Part 1 S2 E31: Top Nonconformitie...

Have Kim's guesses of common nonconformities improved as we move along in this series? Find out how she does as we discuss some of the most common nonconformities during aggregate testing in regards to general equipment, AASHTO T 11/ASTM C117 and AASHTO T 27/ASTM C136. Related information: S4 E32: Common Findings in Concrete Assessments: ASTM C138, C172, C173, C231, C617, C1231 S4 E18: FAQ -...

While the policy on how to publicize your AASHTO Accreditation hasn't really changed, how it is being enforced recently did. We discuss what this means for AASHTO Accredited laboratories.  Related informaiton:   AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Publicizing Accreditation  S2 E07: FAQ - Publicizing AASHTO Accreditation   AASHTO Accreditation Directory False Claims of Accreditation Send us Fan Mai...

In this "Common Findings" episode, we continue with the concrete series and discuss ASTM C138, C172, C173, C231, C617, and C1231.  As a refresher, in this series, Kim blindly tries to guess some of the most common nonconformities in concrete assessment reports, and then Brian shares the actual findings and some possible ways to resolve them.  Related information:  Common Findings in Conc...

John, Ryan, and Joe join us once again, this time to discuss the recent Performance Graded Asphalt Binder, Viscosity Graded Asphalt Cement, and  Slurry and Micro Systems samples.  Related information:  S4 E27:  November PSP Insights - Unmodified Emulsified Asphalt and Paint S4 E20:  October PSP Insights - Aggregate Gradation and Gravity S4 E14:  August PSP Insights - Polymer-Modified Emulsified As...

Learn who, what, where, why, and when we can share specific customer information. Related information: AASHTO re:source Policy on Confidentiality S2 E28: FAQ - Mail Call! S2 E15: What is the ATG? S1 E35: FAQ - AASHTO Accreditation Directory Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related information on this and oth...

Continuing the "Common Findings" series, with no context, Kim guesses the most common nonconformity in concrete assessment reports for ASTM C31, C39, C78, and C511. Then Brian shares a few of the real common findings for those standards and some general tips on how to resolve them. Related information:  Common Findings in Concrete Assessments - ASTM C31, C39, C78, C511 companion document...

We are giving listeners a sneak peek into the planning of the 2024 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange and sharing details about what they can expect from this unique industry event.  Related information:  aashtoresource.org/events   Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related information on this and other epis...

John and Joe join us to discuss the most recent Unmodified Emulsified Asphalt and Paint sample rounds.  Related Information:  S3 E30 November PSP Insights (2022) http://aashtoresource.org/psp/schedule http://aashtoresource.org/psp/reports http://aashtoresource.org/psp/sample-round-analysis Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashto...

In this "Family Feud" type episode, Kim tries to guess the most common nonconformity in concrete assessment reports for ASTM C1077. Then Brian shares a few of the real common findings for that standard and some general tips on how to resolve them. Related information:  Common Findings in Concrete Assessments - ASTM C1077 companion document How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report...

We look into the AASHTO Accreditation Program's recent internal audit to share insights as to how the process has added value to the program and organization.  Related Information S4 E24: The Value of Internal Audits - Part 1 February 2023 Webinar - Internal Audits: What's the Point? S3 E7: Internal Audits - Back to Basics S3 E3: Internal Audit Awareness Month - Who Can Perform Internal...

We are joined by AASHTO re:source Quality Manager, Tracy Barnhart to cover some of the basics of conducting an internal audit and how the process is valuable to individuals and organizations.   Related Information February 2023 Webinar - Internal Audits: What's the Point? S3 E7: Internal Audits - Back to Basics S3 E3: Internal Audit Awareness Month - Who Can Perform Internal Audits? S2 E24: T...

We share audio from the October 19, 2023 webinar Benefits of a Corporate Quality Management System (QMS) Review.   Senior Quality Analyst, Trudy Eckstine covers the basics of if an AASHTO re:source corporate QMS review is right for your laboratory.  Related information:  Complete Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/odHZLzSJhSI?si=K7Wo4R65mvxajldW Policy and Guidance on Corporate Quality Management...

We share 8 brainstorming questions to help you set more effective goals and discuss how these questions would be tweaked based on if you are setting personal or professional/organizational goals. Related information: S4 E21: Soft Skills: Goal Setting Part 1 S4 E10: Soft Skills: Dealing with Stress S3 E18: Soft Skills: Authentic Networking Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a...

We discuss the basics of personal and professional goal setting (including SMART, HARD, and DUMB goals), as well as the role personal and organizational values play in creating effective goals. Related information: S4 E10: Soft Skills: Dealing with Stress S3 E18: Soft Skills: Authentic Networking Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast...

John Malusky and Ryan LaQuay from the Proficiency Sample Program (PSP) join us to discuss the results of the recent Aggregate Gradation and Gravity samples 3 and 4. Plus, share in our excitement as we discover the benefits of using slide lock bags in the PSP packaging process.  Related information: S4 E14: S4 E14: August PSP Insights - Polymer-Modified Emulsified Asphalt S4 E13: August PSP Insight...

We want your feedback! Head over to the   AASHTO re:source LinkedIn page and answer the current poll.  We want to know what types of podcast episodes you want to hear more of in the future.   Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related information on this and other episodes can be found at aashtoresource.org . 

Some people call them gigs, docks, dings, notes, or deficiencies. CCRL calls them footnotes. AASHTO re:source calls them findings and classifies findings into 2 categories: observations and nonconformities. We learn the differences and discuss some best practices on how to resolve them.  Related Information:  How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings Assessment Corrective Action Rep...

We learn how, and why changes are made to the AASHTO re:source Proficiency Sample Program. Plus get a sneak peek at some potential changes coming soon.  Related information: S4 E13:  August PSP Insights - Gyratory aashtoresource.org/psp Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aashtoresource.org . Related information on this and other e...

Craig Wieden, from Colorado DOT, joins us to discuss Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and shares insights into implementing EPD requirements for material used in projects throughout the state. Related information:  https://www.codot.gov/business/designsupport/materials-and-geotechnical/epd https://www.asphaltpavement.org/programs/napa-programs/emerald-eco-label Send us Fan Mail Have quest...

Brian Pfeifer and Brian Hill from the Illinois DOT, join us to talk about developing a balanced mix design program in their state.  Related information: Testing Protocols to Ensure Performance of High Asphalt Binder Replacement Mixes Using RAP and RAS Development of Long-Term Aging Protocol for Implementation of the Illinois Flexibility Index Test (I-FIT)   Utilizing Lab Tests To Predict Asphalt C...

Yes. Another PSP Insights episode this month. We dive into the Polymer-Modified Emulsified Asphalt sample round results and the lessons learned after this first round.  Related information:  S4 E13: August PSP Insights - Gyratory S4 E 12: August PSP Insights - Marshall and Hveem I Received A Low PSP Score, What Next? Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming e...