A Contractor's View on Quality Asphalt Pavements

Everyday Asphalt

Everyday Asphalt
A Contractor's View on Quality Asphalt Pavements
Jan 15, 2026 Season 3 Episode 1
Texas Asphalt Pavement Association

Hear directly from the contractor’s perspective as Brandon Trout (Allen Keller Company) joins Jim Warren to share how asphalt projects are evaluated, planned, and built for quality and performance.

Expect a fast-paced session filled with real-world experience, practical nuggets, and actionable advice for anyone involved in asphalt pavement projects.

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Episode Artwork A Contractor's View on Quality Asphalt Pavements 58:06 Episode Artwork Inside the Inspector's Role 1:03:22 Episode Artwork Why Balanced Mix Design Matters 48:17 Episode Artwork Building a Pavement from the Bottom up! 48:26 Episode Artwork Ride Quality by Design: Expect it, Plan for it, Achieve it! 47:49 Episode Artwork Launching the Asphalt Pavement EXchange 1:00:13 Episode Artwork Asphalt — The Smooth Ride 57:57 Episode Artwork HPG and Me 51:39 Episode Artwork A Look Back: The Science Behind Rocks and Roadways 46:53 Episode Artwork Smart Intersections & Strong Workforce 46:09 Episode Artwork Spring Tune-Up 49:28 Episode Artwork Mastering Asphalt Plant Operations 1:01:19 Episode Artwork Road Trip Recap: The Best of 2024 48:26 Episode Artwork Asphalt Testing Fundamentals 53:42 Episode Artwork Innovating the Future of Asphalt 56:17 Episode Artwork The Science Behind Rocks and Roadways 46:53 Episode Artwork Asphalt Pavement Heavy-Duty Design Guide 58:20 Episode Artwork The Science and Art of Building Asphalt Pavement 59:01 Episode Artwork TXAPA Summer Road Trip 39:04 Episode Artwork How to Simplify Your Asphalt Pavement Projects 47:12 Episode Artwork How 1.7-Miles of Alabama Asphalt Impacts Texas Roads 1:11:06 Episode Artwork A Multifaceted Approach to Quality Asphalt Pavement 45:37 Episode Artwork Contractor's Perspective: What it Takes to Build Quality Asphalt Pavement 46:56 Episode Artwork Targeting Ride Quality During the Design Phase 34:39 Episode Artwork Troubleshooting Asphalt Mix Designs with Bill Pine 47:18