For Immediate Release: August 16, 2019 Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is pleased to present the 2019 Asphalt Pavement Technical Seminars. These Seminars will provide practical information on designing, specifying and constructing asphalt pavements for local roads, streets, driveways and parking lots. If you construct, inspect, manage or maintain local or private transportation infrastructure these seminars have the information you need to ensure a successful, long-lasting asphalt pavement. Presentations for the 2019 Asphalt Pavement Technical Seminars include:

For Immediate Release: September 6, 2019 Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Quality Asphalt Paving Awards, the Ecological Award, and the Master Craftsman Award. Nominations for the Quality Asphalt Paving Awards are being accepted for work performed during the 2019 construction season. Quality Asphalt Paving Award nominations are being accepted for Ohio Department of Transportation/Ohio Turnpike Projects, Local Roads or Streets, Commercial Parking Facilities, Special Use Pavements and Airport Pavements. The FPO Ecological Award was established to recognize asphalt production facilities that best demonstrate safe and responsible environmental practices. Facilities will be judged on design layout, clean operation, maintenance performance practice, and community awareness activities. The Master Craftsman Award recognizes contractors whose work has stood the test of time. The winner of this award will be acknowledged for a commitment to quality workmanship, exhibited by exemplary pavement performance. The award recipient will be selected from pavements with an existing surface course having given acceptable service for 15-years or more and continues to provide exceptional service. Select the link for additional information including award nomination forms and eligibility requirements. Nominations for all award categories must be received at the FPO office by October 18 with a final deadline for award nominations on November 8. Please contact Andrew Gall at (614) 791-3600 or by e-mail at andrew.gall@flexiblepavements.org with any questions regarding the awards program.

For Immediate Release: May 16, 2019 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently released a new video series titled, "Asphalt Pavement Principles". This series focuses on key aspects of asphalt pavement design and construction. Listed below is additional information on each as a well as links to view the videos. Density and Durability Density is an important factor in making asphalt pavements more durable. This video presents several keys to achieving proper asphalt pavement density, as well as new technologies that are moving the industry forward. View the video: https://youtu.be/xeo9GSfUaqs Smoothness Smoother roads result in lower fuel costs, less vehicle wear and tear, and lower emissions. This video presents keys to achieving smoother asphalt pavements as well as how smoothness specifications are changing the industry. View the video: https://youtu.be/XgKtKT9RPSI Long-Life Pavements Long-Life Pavements, traditionally referred to as Perpetual Pavements, are multi-layer designs built from the bottom up, with each layer engineered to maximize pavement life. With this approach, asphalt roads can be built with a structure that lasts many decades with only routine surface renewal and maintenance required, making it an ideal choice. View the video: https://youtu.be/NMU6FwnZ2hU

For Immediate Release: April 2, 2019 Flexible Pavements of Ohio’s (FPO) Quality Asphalt Paving Awards recognizes asphalt paving contractors and project owners for their appreciation of the value and performance of quality asphalt pavement construction. FPO recognized 64 projects constructed in 2018 at the Awards Luncheon on March 26, 2019 during the Ohio Asphalt Expo in Columbus, Ohio. These projects represented a diverse spectrum of pavement uses from high volume interstates to low volume local roads, parking lots and airport runways. In addition, two projects were recognized with the Master Craftsman Award for pavements which have been is service for more than 15 years with minimal maintenance. Select the link to view the projects recognized for 2018 and all award projects since 2003 can be accessed here . Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 for additional information regarding the awards program.