AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast

In celebration of World Accreditation Day, Bob Lutz joins us to discuss the difference between the international model and the AASHTO model of accreditation.  Related Information: What's the Difference? Accreditation, Certification, and Related Terms How to Publicize Your Laboratory's AASHTO Accreditation Laboratory Assessor Training Program Events AASHTO Accreditation Overview ISO/IEC 1...

After performing assessments remotely for almost 2 years, learn more about the Laboratory Assessment Program's return to on-site assessments.   Related Information: Careers Assessment Schedule Remote Assessments Duty of Care 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...

In honor of Internal Auditing Awareness Month, we’ve pulled together audio from previous episodes and webinars about internal audits.  Specifically, in this episode, we will be talking about who can perform internal audits, how consultants factor into the discussion, and training auditors.   Related Information: S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits S2 E24: Taken from TechEx: Internal Audit...

We dive into test records and reports - what are the requirements, and why they are important.    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 . 

We share what's been happening since the end of season 2 and Tracy Barnhart joins us to discuss some upcoming episode topics for Season 3. Related Information: 2022 Technical Exchange 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 . 

In our final episode of season 2, we talk with Tracy Barnhart and Bob Lutz about the upcoming 2022 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange. Get a peek at agenda topics and what to expect at next month's in-person event.  http://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...

We discuss common nonconformities for AASHTO T 59, the Standard Method of Test for Emulsified Asphalts, and how to resolve them. Related Information: Is Water More Than Just H2O? 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 . 

We discuss the current pilot program for approval of Corporate Quality Management Systems. Related Information: S2 E18: Moving to a Digital Quality Management System S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits 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 aa...

We finish up our interviews from the 2021 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) annual meeting in Rhode Island, talking with members of the Steering Committee. Related Information: https://ntpep.transportation.org/ Note: In May 2023 NTPEP was rebranded to AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions.  https://transportation.org/product-evaluation-and-audit-solutions Send us...

Alan Tuck and Brett Clarke with Froehling & Robertson, Inc. give us an inside look at steel special inspection and code compliance. Related Information: S2 E14: Fireproofing and Special Inspections Speaking in Code (newsletter) www.fandr.com 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 an...

In this episode, Brian shares more interviews from the 2021 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) annual meeting in Rhode Island.  We learn about starting up a new program and adding new materials to NTPEP's programs. Related Information https://ntpep.transportation.org/ Note: In May 2023 NTPEP was rebranded to AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions.  https://tra...

In this FAQ episode, we give guidance about the requirements of concrete field testing in ASTM E329 (Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction). We also share insights on the parentheticals shown in some of the AASHTO Accreditation directory listings. Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming...

We took the podcast on the road to the 2021 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) annual meeting in Rhode Island. In our first episode in the series, we interview 4 champions of the NTPEP to learn about the program and its benefits. Related Information: https://ntpep.transportation.org/  Note: In May 2023 NTPEP was rebranded to AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions....

We discuss common nonconformities for the Standard Method of Test for Determining the Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binder Using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) and how to resolve them. Related Information: Top Nonconformities for AASHTO T 315 and ASTM D7175 The Dynamic Shear Rheometer: Understanding the Temperature Requirements Finding an Accredited Calibration Laboratory Tutorial AASHTO Accr...

Dr. Carolina Rodezno of the National Center for Asphalt Technologies (NCAT) at Auburn University joins us to discuss her research on asphalt mixture oven correction factors and the use of reclaimed asphalt pavements in asphalt mixtures. 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...

Happy holidays from AASHTO re:source and don't worry, your lab won't get suspended on Christmas. In this FAQ episode, we shed light on how to best handle accreditation event deadlines around the holidays. 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 a...

Joung Lee, the Deputy Director of AASHTO, joins us to talk about the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which has now been signed into law.  Joung helps us figure out what exactly is in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Related information: S2 E2: AASHTO's Role in Transportation Policy AASHTO Names Lee Deputy Director-Chief Policy Officer 2021-2026 AASHTO Strategic Plan Biden Signs...

We discuss common nonconformities for the Standard Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate and how to resolve them. Related information: Top Nonconformities AASHTO T84 and ASTM C128 Changes to the Aggregate Proficiency Sample Program Is Water More Than Just H2O?  How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want...

We discuss common nonconformities for the Standard Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Asphalt Mixtures and how to resolve them. View the companion document of this episode: http://aashtoresource.org/docs/default-source/publicdocuments/top-nonconformities-aashto-t209-and-astm-d2041.pdf Related information: Top Nonconformities AASHTO T209 and ASTM D2041 AASHTO TC3...

Joe Williams, Senior Quality Analyst,  joins us to discuss some of the policy and guidance documents used by the AASHTO Accreditation Program.  Related information: AASHTO Accreditation Policy on PSP Participation AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Prerequisite Standards Required for Accreditation Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? Email podcast@aa...

Brian answers some of the emails he's received this week about suspension notices, specifier alerts, the deadline for receiving on-site assessments, and mobile laboratories. Related information: AASHTO Accreditation Policy on PSP Participation AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Prerequisite Standards Required for Accreditation AASHTO re:source Specifiers Remote Laboratory Assessments S2 E1: FAQ -...

In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Developing a World-Class Training Program. Ben Sade and Maria Knake answer attendee questions. Related information: Laboratory Assessor Training Program Evaluating Competency: How do you measure up? S1 E20: Effective Training aashtoresource.org/events Send us Fan Mail Have que...

In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, AASHTO R 18 Explained.  Brian Johnson, AASHTO Accreditation Program Manager answers attendee questions. Related information: Accreditation Articles 2018 AASHTO R 18 Summary of Changes aashtoresource.org/events Send us Fan Mail Have questions, comments, or want to be a guest on...

In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Finding an Accredited Calibration Laboratory for Reference Equipment.  Maria Knake, Laboratory Assessment Program Manager answers attendee questions. Related information: Finding an Accredited Calibration Lab Video Tutorial Calibration and Standardization Articles Precision &a...

In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Internal Audits: The Focus on Improvement.  Tracy Barnhart, re:source Quality Manager answers attendee questions. Related information: Internal Auditing: Just the Facts, Ma’am! S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Ma...