Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is accepting nominations for the 2022 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 2022 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 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 21 with a final deadline for award nominations on November 18. Please contact Andrew Gall at (614) 791-3600 or by e-mail at andrew.gall@flexiblepavements.org with any questions regarding the awards program.

Date: July 5-7, 2022 Location: Ohio University Lancaster Campus; Brasee Hall, Room 414; 1570 Granville Pike; Lancaster, OH 43130 Online registration for this training has been closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 with any questions or for additional information. Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) offers this training course to prepare individuals having basic lab familiarity to take the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Level 2 Asphalt Technician Exam. Individuals who pass the written test will be scheduled for the practical laboratory exam. Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.

Date: June 13-17 2022 Event Location: Ohio University Lancaster Campus; Brasee Hall; Room 414; 1570 Granville Pike; Lancaster, OH 43130 This training has reached maximum capacity and registration is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 with any questions or for additional information. This course meets the requirements for Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) HT.306, Asphalt Level 3 training. It is designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the principles associated with asphalt concrete volumetric mix design. On the final day of the course, students will have the opportunity to take the ODOT examination for Level 3 Asphalt Concrete Technician approval.

Date: April 20-22, 2022 Location: Ohio University Lancaster Campus; Brasee Hall, Room 414; 1570 Granville Pike; Lancaster, OH 43130 This training has reached maximum capacity and registration is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 with any questions or for additional information. Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) offers this training course to prepare individuals having basic lab familiarity to take the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Level 2 Asphalt Technician Exam. Individuals who pass the written test will be scheduled for the practical laboratory exam. Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.

Date: March 24, 2022 Location: Virtual Event Registration for this training has reached maximum capacity. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 or by email at info@flexiblepavements.org for additional information. This virtual seminar provides the training required to become approved to perform the Field Quality Control Supervisor (FQCS) function required under ODOT specifications or to acquire re-approval after five years since the previous training. This session will include training on paving fundamentals and best practices as well as Porous Asphalt Pavement construction to receive an endorsement to construct Porous Asphalt Pavement. Course Content: • Introduction and review of the purpose of the FQCS program and Ethics for QC personnel; • Overview of Quality Control and Quality Assurance • Overview of ODOT Specifications and References • ODOT Specification Requirements for Surface Preparation, Hauling, Tack Coat, Spreading & Finishing • Requirements for Compaction, Joints and Base Construction • Design, Materials, Construction and Maintenance of Porous Asphalt pavements Attendees will receive an email with meeting session login information in advance of the training. Please note individual email addresses are required for the purpose of tracking attendance. Only paid registrants will qualify for FQCS approval. Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.

The Ohio Asphalt Expo scheduled for March 8-9, 2022 has been canceled. Please contact Flexible Pavements of Ohio at (614) 791-3600 or info@flexiblepavements.org with any questions or for additional information. The Asphalt Expo is Ohio’s premiere asphalt pavement event with multiple concurrent educational sessions and an indoor and outdoor trade show and exhibition. If you construct, inspect, manage or maintain local or private transportation infrastructure the Ohio Asphalt Expo has the information you need to ensure a successful, long-lasting asphalt pavement. The 2022 Ohio Asphalt Expo is scheduled for March 8-9, 2022 at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris located at 8700 Lyra Drive; Columbus, Ohio 43240. A block of rooms have been reserved at the Hilton for a special conference rate. and is available until February 4th, 2022. Select this link to access the room block. Please check the webpage for additional conference and registration information.

Date: January 11-14, 2022 Location: Ohio University Lancaster Campus; Brasee Hall, Room 414; 1570 Granville Pike; Lancaster, OH 43130 This training has reached maximum capacity and registration is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 with any questions or for additional information. Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) offers this training course to prepare individuals having basic lab familiarity to take the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Level 2 Asphalt Technician Exam. Individuals who pass the written test will be scheduled for the practical laboratory exam. Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.