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Build Pavements That Last. Inspect with Confidence
Choose Tues Aug 25th in Albuquerque OR Wed Aug 26th in Las Cruces
Join us for an intensive 6-hour, hands-on training seminar designed for inspectors, project engineers, paving supervisors, quality control personnel, and agency representatives who are responsible for delivering high-quality asphalt pavements.
Whether you're new to paving inspection or an experienced professional looking to sharpen your field skills, this course provides practical, real-world techniques you can apply immediately on your next project.
You'll learn proven best practices based on industry standards and state and local transportation agency specifications to help improve pavement quality, reduce costly mistakes, and ensure successful paving operations.
Course Topics
Asphalt Paving Operations & Inspector Responsibilities
The Three Phases of Asphalt Compaction
Pavement Smoothness & Specifications
Troubleshooting Mat Defects & Pre-Paving Protocols
You'll Learn How To:
Conduct effective pre-paving meetings
Analyze paver setup and operation
Build durable longitudinal and transverse joints
Design and monitor roller patterns
Verify field density and QA/QC compliance
Interpret smoothness specifications
Identify and correct common paving defects before they become costly failures
Improve communication between inspectors, contractors, and project teams
Included With Registration
Every participant will receive valuable field resources to use long after the course:
✔ Pre-Paving Meeting Guide – A proven meeting framework that helps prevent problems before paving begins.
✔ Comprehensive Field Inspection Checklist – A pocket-ready guide covering subgrade preparation, paving operations, compaction, and quality control checkpoints.
Who Should Attend?
Project Engineers, Construction Managers, Asphalt Inspectors, QA/QC Personnel, Contractor Superintendents, Paving Supervisors, Local Agency Staff & DOT Personnel, Consultants and Engineering Firms.
About the Instructor
Thomas J. Clayton, SET brings more than 45 years of asphalt paving, geotechnical engineering, and construction inspection experience to the classroom. Throughout his career, Tom has provided quality oversight for major highway, airport, and commercial paving projects across the country. A Level IV NICET-Certified Engineering Technician, Tom is a nationally recognized instructor and frequent presenter at World of Asphalt and ConExpo, where he shares practical solutions for pavement quality, field troubleshooting, and construction best practices. His engaging teaching style combines decades of field experience with proven engineering principles, giving attendees practical knowledge they can immediately apply to improve pavement performance and project success.
Invest One Day. Improve Every Project.
Gain the knowledge, field tools, and confidence to deliver smoother, longer-lasting asphalt pavements while reducing rework, improving quality, and strengthening communication between owners, inspectors, and contractors.
Register today and elevate your asphalt paving expertise.
ALBUQUERQUE
Tuesday, August 25th, 9am to 3:30pm
Location: 435 Montano Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
LAS CRUCES
Wednesday, August 26th, 9am to 3:30pm
Location: 4115 White Sage Arc, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Lunch provided at both locations
Fees:
Members of APANM: FREE!
NON Members: $50 per person. (NMDOT is a Member/Partner)
Not a Member? Consider joining APANM for access to resources, training, industry events, and networking with the only Association that exclusively represents the asphalt industry in New Mexico. See Member Benefits and Become A Member.
Questions? Call or email us any time!
