Pave It Black: The Official Podcast of NAPA

By: National Asphalt Pavement Association
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  • Pave It Black is the official podcast of the National Asphalt Pavement Association. Since 2020, NAPA's Richard Willis and Brett Williams have sparked conversations about the people, issues, and technologies that drive the asphalt pavement industry forward. Stay tuned for Season 7: Conversations from the Capitol! Coming soon to all streaming platforms.
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Episodes
  • Giving kids a test drive: Using simulators to recruit the industry’s next generation

    Giving kids a test drive: Using simulators to recruit the industry’s next generation
    Sep 17 2024
    In this episode of Pave It Black, we tackle one of the asphalt industry’s biggest challenges: recruiting and retaining talent. While many regions are struggling, Georgia is seeing success thanks to the integration of innovative workforce simulators. To help us dive into this topic, we asked Ray Rodriguez from CW Matthews to explain what these simulators are, how they work, and the tangible benefits they provide for both companies and workers. Listen to learn more about Georgia’s HEO Program, its impact on CW Matthews’ recruitment, and how this technology is reshaping workforce strategies.
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    32 mins
  • There's a synergy between technology and sustainability: Understanding digital solutions for asphalt

    There's a synergy between technology and sustainability: Understanding digital solutions for asphalt
    Sep 10 2024
    Welcome back to a brand-new season of Pave It Black! For Season Eight, we are revisiting the topic of technology and learning from the people who use it. To kick off our season, Richard and Brett explore how technological innovations enhance sustainability in the asphalt pavement industry. With the help of Trevor Wagoner and Eric Baker from Astec Industries, we explore how data analytics aid sustainable decision-making, why integrating technologies can be advantageous, and future technology trends for the asphalt pavement industry. Don’t miss the first conversation of season eight! This episode is sponsored by Astec Industries. For more information, visit: https://www.astecindustries.com/
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    24 mins
  • Airfield Specifications

    Airfield Specifications
    May 14 2024
    In the penultimate episode of Conversations from the Capital, we revisit the topic of airfield paving. To understand how agency and industry work together to improve pavement performance, Richard and Brett sit down with Jeff Crislip from the Federal Aviation Administration and Marty McNamara from Granite Construction. Tune in to learn more about the upcoming changes in airfield specifications, the reason behind stricter specifications for airfield projects, and why communication is a vital aspect of the process.
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    50 mins
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