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• S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits

  July 13, 2021 (14:03) Gain insights on how to conduct effective internal audits at your laboratory, no matter its size. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  

  Related Information:

  • Internal Auditing: Just the Facts, Ma’am!
  • The Road to Developing an Effective Quality Management System (QMS): Part 1 - Why Bother?
  • The Road to Developing an Effective Quality Management System – Part 2, Getting Started
  • The Road to Developing an Effective Quality Management System (QMS): Part 3 – Finish What You Started
  • Quality Corner: ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
  • S1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A
  • S1 E10: Management Reviews
  • AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Management Review: Your “State of the Laboratory” Address
  • Get to the Root of the Problem: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Explained

  
  
  
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• S3 E42: Season 3 Recap

  February 28, 2023 (22:55) In our last episode this season, we take a look back over some of our favorite moments and share a little bit about what to expect in season 4. Will it include more Shakespeare references? Listen to find out! Season 4 starts in May 2023. Email podcast@aashtoresource.org to let us know where you listen from and to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode. LISTEN HERE

  
  

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  • S3 E40: From the Cutting Room Floor - Questions from a DOT
  • S3 E39: Hawaii DOT - Planning for Resilience
  • S3 E36: Inside AASHTO Publications
  • S3 E33: Favorite Things
  • S3 E29: Giving Thanks
  • S3 E28: Checking In on the IIJA - 1 Year Later
  • S3 E21: Resiliency, Ultra-High-Performance Concrete, and the Future of Bridge Construction
  • S3 E18: Soft Skills: Authentic Networking
  • S3 E11: Updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards

  
  
  
  
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• S3 E41: What's Going on with ASTM D2434?

  February 21, 2023 (39:07) Greg Uherek joins us to discuss an unusual situation with ASTM D2434: Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Coarse-Grained Soils. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
  
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• S3 E40: From the Cutting Room Floor - Questions from a DOT

  February 14, 2023 (10:36) In this From the Cutting Room Floor episode, Brian is joined by Kristi Grilho and Mel Chung from the Hawaii DOT. This audio is taken from a recording session for a yet to be release episode, but during their conversation Kristi wanted to ask Brian some questions. So, in this episode they discuss training versus certification and Brian shares insights on what it's like as a laboratory assessor. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
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• S3 E39: Hawaii DOT - Planning for Resilience

  February 7, 2023 (20:09) Ed Sniffen, Director of the Hawaii Department of Transportation, joins us to discuss the Hawaii DOT's Climate Resilience Action Plan. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • https://hidot.hawaii.gov/resilience
  • HDOT Climate Resilience Action Plan
  • https://aashtojournal.org/2022/12/02/gov-elect-names-ed-sniffen-to-lead-hawaii-dot/ 
  • HDOT Climate Insights for Infrastructure
     

  
  
  
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• S3 E38: Q & A from "Ready, Set, Go: How to Prepare for an Assessment"

  January 31, 2023 (19:23) We share the audio from the Q & A section of our August 2021 webinar: Ready, Set, Go: How to Prepare for an Assessment. Sonya and Mike answer questions about scheduling assessments, documentation needed, and much more. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Ready, Set, Go: How to Prepare for an Assessment

  
  
  
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• S3 E37: 2023 Technical Exchange Preview

  January 24, 2023 (27:27) We dig deeper into the 2023 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange draft agenda, sharing highlights and attendee favorites. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • http://aashtoresource.org/events
  • 2023 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange
  • Webinar: Internal Audits: What’s the Point?

  
  
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• S3 E36: Inside AASHTO Publications

  January 17, 2023 (43:58) We sit down with the AASHTO Publications team to talk about what goes into the materials standards. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:

  • http://store.transportation.org/ 
  • AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Standards as a Second Language
  • Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing, and AASHTO Provisional Standards, 42nd Edition, 2022
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• S3 E35: Ask the AASHTO Accreditation Program

  January 10, 2023 (33:41) We share audio from the November 2022 Q&A webinar, Ask the AASHTO Accreditation Program. Senior program staff answer accreditation-related questions, explaining more about the accreditation process and internal audit requirements. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Ask the AASHTO Accreditation Program
  • S3 E32: Changes to AASHTO R18
  • S3 E7: Internal Audits - Back to Basics
  • http://aashtoresource.org/contact-us 

  
  
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• S3 E34: Sieve Requirements and ASTM E11

  January 03, 2023 (23:04) Gary Pasquarell joins the discussion on sieve requirements for testing labs and ASTM E11. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:

  • Sieves: Making the Grade, Part I
  • Sieves: Making the Grade, Part 2
  • AASHTO re:source Policy and Guidance on Go-No-Go Gauges
  • 2023 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange
  • S2 E14: Fireproofing and Special Inspection

  
  
  
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• S3 E33: Favorite Things

  December 20, 2022 (12:40) We close out 2022 by having staff share some of their favorite tips and tricks they have seen in the lab. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information: 
  

  • 2023 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange
  • AASHTO's Daily Transportation Update

  
  
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• S3 E32: Changes to AASHTO R18

  December 13, 2022 (47:01) We discuss upcoming and proposed changes to AASHTO R 18. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information: 
  

  • AASHTO R 18 Ballot for Iron and Steel Equipment Table
  • https://materials.transportation.org/
  • The Birth of a Standard – Part I: Who Are AASHTO and ASTM?
  • The Birth of a Standard – Part II: The Harmonization Effort
  • S1 E22: AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)
  • S3 E11: Updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards

  
  
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• S3 E31: Talking TechEx

  December 6, 2022 (27:23) Bob Lutz and Tracy Barnhart join us to talk about the 2023 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange. Registration just opened, so learn what attendees can expect from this unique event. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information: 
  

  • Event/Registration Website
  • S3 E29: Giving Thanks
  • S3 E18: Soft Skills - Authentic Networking

  
  
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• S3 E30: November PSP Insights

  November 29, 2022 (27:34) We dive into the results of the recent Performance Graded Asphalt Binder, Viscosity Graded Asphalt Cement, and Paint proficiency samples. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • PSP Schedule
  • PSP Reports
  • Sample Round Analysis

  
  
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• S3 E29: Giving Thanks

  November 22, 2022 (19:07) We celebrate Thanksgiving week (in the US) by having past guests share what they are thankful for in the industry. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • Speaking In Code: Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing Special Inspections CONUNDRUM
  • S3 E28: Checking In on the IIJA - 1 Year Later
  • S3 E23: September PSP Insights
  • S3 E18: Soft Skills: Authentic Networking
  • S3 E11: Updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards
  • S2 E39: Steel Inspection and Code Compliance
  • S2 E32: Infrastructure Bill Update
  • S2 E14: Fireproofing and Special Inspections
  • S1 E40: Winter Weather Effects on Roads and Paving Materials
  • S1 E30: Inside PSP with Guest Host, Oak Metcalfe
  • S1 E22: AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)

  
  
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• S3 E28: Checking In on the IIJA - 1 Year Later

  November 15, 2022 (13:14) Joung Lee, AASHTO Deputy Director, sits down with us to talk about some of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) implementation successes and challenges one year after being passed into law. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information: 
  

  • https://d2d.gsa.gov/report/bipartisan-infrastructure-law-bil-maps-dashboard
  • https://www.whitehouse.gov/build/maps-of-progress/

  
  
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• S3 E27: From the Cutting Room Floor - Down a Rabbit Hole

  November 8, 2022 (17:44) We join a conversation that went slightly off topic, including using reliable sources for training, the assessment expectations , and the importance of ethical lab practices. Plus, listen to the end to learn how you can be a part of our upcoming Thanksgiving episode! LISTEN HERE

  
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  • S3 E26: Top Nonconformities for ASTM D4318 and AASHTO T89 and T90
  • False Claims of Accreditation
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• S3 E26: Top Nonconformities for ASTM D4318 and AASHTO T89 and T90

  November 1, 2022 (49:56) Russell Dabbs and Jon McCabe join Brian to discuss the most common nonconformities for liquid limit and plastic limit of soils and how to resolve them. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information
  

  • Soil Classification - The Bigger Picture
  • Three Musketeers in Soils Testing: Atterberg, Casagrande, and Terzaghi
  • VIDEO: Soil Classification and Compaction Sample Preparation
  • How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings
  • Get to the Root of the Problem: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Explained
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• S3 E25: FAQ with Our Admin Team

  October 25, 2022 (33:47) Meet the AASHTO re:source Admin Team and learn more about our processes in this FAQ episode. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information
  

  • Unboxing AASHTO re:source Proficiency Sample: Asphalt Mixture Solvent Extraction 97/98
  • Changes to the Hveem samples
  • Contact Us

  
  
  
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• S3 E24: The Extra Mile with Mississippi DOT

  October 18, 2022 (33:29) In this episode we peek behind the scenes of the award-winning podcast, The Extra Mile, presented by the Mississippi DOT, as we talk with co-hosts Will Craft and Paul Katool. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information
  

  • https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/theextramile
  • https://communications.transportation.org/home/skills-contest/
  • https://communications.transportation.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/05f-Mississippi.pdf

  
  
  
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• S3 E23: September PSP Insights

  October 11, 2022 (30:06) We take a look at the results of the new Aggregate Gradation & Gravity samples, as well as what's in the works for the Proficiency Sample Program. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information
  

  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on PSP Participation
  • Sample Round Analysis
  • Samples Types and Tests
  • Datasheets and Instructions
  • Extra Proficiency Samples
  • Twitter Post
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• S3 E22: Mail Call!

  October 4, 2022 (16:52) In this Mail Call episode, we answer questions about certification exams and accreditation program fees. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information
  

  • S1 E16: Understanding Technician Certification Requirements
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Certifications
  • S1 E31: FAQ - How long does it take to get accredited?

  
  
  
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• S3 E21: Resiliency, Ultra-High-Performance Concrete, and the Future of Bridge Construction

  September 27, 2022 (40:00) Dr. Azizinamini, with Florida International University, joins us to talk about resiliency, UHPC, and the future of bridge construction. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/
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• S3 E20: Top 5 ways State DOTs can get the most out of AASHTO re:source Services

  September 20, 2022 (24:22) We discuss how as AASHTO members, state DOTs can best use AASHTO re:source’s services. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information
  

  • Top 5 ways State DOTs can get the most out of AASHTO re:source Services
  • Specifier Overview
  • Events

  
  
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• S3 E19: FAQ: Mail Call!

  September 13, 2022 (16:47) In this Mail Call episode, we answer questions about the new PSP re-enrollment fee, data submission deadlines, and pre-assessment accreditation events. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information
  

  • Proficiency Sample Reenrollment Fee Announcement 
  • payments.aashtoresource.org
  • aashtoresource.org/psp/schedule
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• S3 E18: Soft Skills: Authentic Networking

  September 6, 2022 (33:51) Industry events and meetings can be overwhelming for introverts and extroverts alike. Evan Rothblatt with ASTM is a natural networker and joins us to discuss how to build an authentic professional network. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information
  

  • ASTM Compass
  • TRB Annual Meeting
  • AASHTO Materials Meeting
  • AASHTO Construction Meeting
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• S3 E17: From the Cutting Room Floor - Consensus Standards

  August 30, 2022 (11:56) We join the conversation as Brian talks with ASTM and industry veteran, Glenn Waite about consensus standards and voting within ASTM committees. LISTEN HERE

  
  
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• S3 E16: ASTM Training and Certification Programs

  August 23, 2022 (43:58) Athena Huss and Brittney Gibson join us to discuss ASTM's training and certification programs, how they are different, and what people can expect. LISTEN HERE

  
  

  Related Information: 

  • go.astm.org/train
  • ASTM Compass
  • S2 E20: Terminology - Accreditation, Certification, and Related Terms
  • S1 E20: Effective Training

  
  
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• S3 E15: July PSP Insights

  August 16, 2022 (43:46) John Malusky and Pete Holter join us to discuss details of the recent Asphalt Mixture Hveem Design, Asphalt Mixture Marshall Design, and Asphalt Mixture Gyratory samples. LISTEN HERE

  
  

  Related Information: 

  • S3 E6: Digging into Soil Classification and Compaction Samples 185/186
  • Francis Hveem: Testing the Limits of His Abilities
  • http://aashtoresource.org/psp/reports
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• S3 E14: How re:source Implements Standard Updates

  August 9, 2022 (19:03) Learn how we implement and incorporate changes in standards into the Laboratory Assessment and AASHTO Accreditation Programs. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • S1 E26: Keeping Up to Date with Standards
  • S3 E11: Updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards
  • AASHTO Publications Newsletter
  • ASTM Standards Tracker
  • http://aashtoresource.org/lap/assessment-prep-lists

  
  
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• S3 E13: Q & A from "Making the re:source Proficiency Sample Program Work for You"

  August 2, 2022 (15:26) We share the audio from the Q & A section of our November 2021 webinar: Making the re:source Proficiency Sample Program Work for You. John and Ryan share insights into the new aggregate degradation and aggregate gradation and gravity sample programs, how to use performance charts, and much more. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • View the complete webinar here: https://youtu.be/EiIerSZfReo
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• S3 E12: From the Cutting Room Floor: Standards Development

  July 26, 2022 (09:44) In this episode, we share some audio that didn't make it into a previous episode for one reason or another. The focus of this episode is standards development. We join the conversation as Brian sheds some light on the standards development process and how you can get involved. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
  
  
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• S3 E11: Updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards

  July 19, 2022 (35:24) We talk to Casey Soneira, Program Manager for Engineering with AASHTO, about the updates to the 42nd Edition of AASHTO Materials Standards, including the new M 339: the Standard Specification for Thermometers Used in the Testing of Construction Materials. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • materials.transportation.org
  • store.transportation.org
  • S1 E22: AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)
  • S2 E21: FAQ - Can my lab be accredited for tests that require mercury thermometers?
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Thermometer Selection and Records
  • Getting Rid of Mercury: A New Frontier for Temperature Measurement
  • Let’s Get Digital: A Guide to Unraveling the Tangled World of Digital Thermometers
  • Why Don’t You Just Tell Me Which Thermometer to Buy? And Other Frequently Asked Thermometer Questions
  • ASTM D04 Fact Sheets
  • ASTM D04: A Guide to Replacing or Specifying Alternatives to Mercury
  • S2 E8: Listen to this before you buy your next digital thermometer.

  
  
  
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• S3 E10: Common Concrete Nonconformities

  July 12, 2022 (35:51) Quality Analyst, Megan Karr joins us to talk about some common concrete nonconformities and how to resolve them. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • S1 E12: Curing Facilities - ASTM C511 and AASHTO M 201
  • The Cure for The Cure: A Guide to ASTM C511 and Your Curing Facilities

  
  
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• S3 E9: Talking Standards Development with Glenn Waite

  July 5, 2022 (31:32) We dig deep into the ASTM standards development process and learn about some possible changes to ASTM D3666. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
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• S3 E8: FAQ - What’s in a Name?

  June 28, 2022 (29:34) We review the details of the AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Laboratory Names document and explore how it may evolve. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Laboratory Names
  • S1 E13: FAQ - Mobile Lab Accreditation
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Mobile Laboratories

  
  
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• S3 E7: Internal Audits - Back to Basics

  June 21, 2022 (16:54) With clips from past episodes, we cover what an internal audit is, the requirements, and some of the benefits. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits
  • S2 E24: Taken from TechEx: Internal Audits: The Focus on Improvement
  • S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management Reviews
  • S1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A

  
  
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• S3 E6: Digging into Soil Classification and Compaction Samples 185/186

  June 14, 2022 (25:47) John Malusky and Pete Holter join us to discuss details of the recent Soil Classification and Compaction sample rounds 185 and 186. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • S1 E24: The transition from ASTM D422 to D6913 and D7928
  • Sample Round Analysis

  
  
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• S3 E5: World Accreditation Day

  June 7, 2022 (35:33) In celebration of World Accreditation Day this week, Bob Lutz joins us to discuss the difference between the international model and the AASHTO model of accreditation. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • What's the Difference? Accreditation, Certification, and Related Terms
  • How to Publicize Your Laboratory's AASHTO Accreditation
  • Laboratory Assessor Training Program
  • Events
  • AASHTO Accreditation Overview
  • ISO/IEC 17025
  • ISO 9001 Certificate
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• S3 E4: Returning to On-Site Assessments

  May 31, 2022 (35:41) After performing assessments remotely for almost 2 years, learn more about the Laboratory Assessment Program's return to on-site assessments. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Careers
  • Assessment Schedule
  • Remote Assessments
  • Duty of Care

  
  
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• S3 E3: Internal Audit Awareness Month - Who Can Perform Internal Audits?

  May 24, 2022 (14:12) In honor of Internal Auditing Awareness Month, we’ve pulled together audio from previous episodes and webinars about internal audits. Specifically, in this episode, we will be talking about who can perform internal audits, how consultants factor into the discussion, and training auditors. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits
  • S2 E24: Taken from TechEx: Internal Audits: The Focus on Improvement
  • S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management Reviews
  • S1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A

  
  
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• S3 E2: Records and Reports

  May 17, 2022 (29:42) We dive into test records and reports - what are the requirements, and why they are important. LISTEN HERE

  
  
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• S3 E1: Since We've Been Gone

  May 10, 2022 (26:34) We share what's been happening since the end of season 2 and Tracy Barnhart joins us to discuss some upcoming episode topics for Season 3. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • 2022 Technical Exchange

  
  
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• S2 E43: Inside TechEx 2022

  February 22, 2022 (41:38) In our final episode of season 2, we talk with Tracy Barnhart and Bob Lutz about the upcoming 2022 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange. Get a peek at agenda topics and what to expect at next month's in-person event. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTOresource.org/events
  • Agenda
  • Safety Protocols
  • Code of Conduct
  • Hotel Information
  • Registration
  • S2 E3: Let's Talk Metrology
  • S2 E36: On the Road - NTPEP Part 1
  • AASHTO Strategic Plan
  • S1 E22: AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)

  
  
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• S2 E42: Top Nonconformities for AASHTO T 59

  February 15, 2022 (39:33) We discuss common nonconformities for AASHTO T 59, the Standard Method of Test for Emulsified Asphalts, and how to resolve them. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Is Water More Than Just H2O?
    
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• S2 E41: FAQ-Corporate Quality Management System (QMS) Reviews

  February 8, 2022 (30:57) We discuss the current pilot program for approval of Corporate Quality Management Systems. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • S2 E18: Moving to a Digital Quality Management System
  • S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits
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• S2 E40: On the Road - NTPEP Part 3

  February 1, 2022 (31:51) We finish up our interviews from the 2021 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) annual meeting in Rhode Island, talking with members of the Steering Committee. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • https://ntpep.transportation.org/

  
  
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• S2 E39: Steel Inspection and Code Compliance

  January 25, 2022 (44:33) Alan Tuck and Brett Clarke with Froehling & Robertson, Inc. give us an inside look at steel special inspection and code compliance. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • S2 E14: Fireproofing and Special Inspections
  • Speaking in Code (newsletter)
  • www.fandr.com
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• S2 E38: On the Road - NTPEP Part 2

  January 18, 2022 (19:18) In this episode, Brian shares more interviews from the 2021 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) annual meeting in Rhode Island. We learn about starting up a new program and adding new materials to NTPEP's programs. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information
  

  • https://ntpep.transportation.org/

  
  
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• S2 E37: FAQ - Field Tests and ASTM E329 (Concrete)

  January 11, 2022 (20:03) In this FAQ episode, we give guidance about the requirements of concrete field testing in ASTM E329 (Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction). We also share insights on the parentheticals shown in some of the AASHTO Accreditation directory listings. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
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• S2 E36: On the Road - NTPEP Part 1

  January 4, 2022 (43:26) We took the podcast on the road to the 2021 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) annual meeting in Rhode Island. In our first episode in the series, we interview 4 champions of the NTPEP to learn about the program and its benefits. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • https://ntpep.transportation.org/ 

  
  
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• S2 E35: Top Nonconformities for AASHTO T 315 and ASTM D7175

  December 28, 2021 (48:07) We discuss common nonconformities for the Standard Method of Test for Determining the Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binder Using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) and how to resolve them. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Top Nonconformities for AASHTO T 315 and ASTM D7175
  • The Dynamic Shear Rheometer: Understanding the Temperature Requirements
  • Finding an Accredited Calibration Laboratory Tutorial
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Accreditation of External Agencies that Perform Calibration of Measurement Standards
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Thermometer Selection and Records
  • S2 E8: Listen to this before you buy your next digital thermometer.
  • Thermometers Articles
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• S2 E34: Ignition Oven Correction Factors with Dr. Carolina Rodezno

  December 21, 2021 (34:45) Brian talks with Dr. Carolina Rodezno of the National Center for Asphalt Technologies (NCAT) at Auburn University about her research on asphalt mixture oven correction factors and the use of reclaimed asphalt pavements in asphalt mixtures. LISTEN HERE

  
  
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• S2 E33: FAQ-Holiday Deadlines

  December 14, 2021 (13:13) Happy holidays from AASHTO re:source and don't worry, your lab won't get suspended on Christmas. In this FAQ episode, we shed light on how to best handle accreditation event deadlines around the holidays. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
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• S2 E32: Infrastructure Bill Update

  December 7, 2021 (30:28) Joung Lee, the Deputy Director of AASHTO, joins us to talk about the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which has now been signed into law. Joung helps us figure out what exactly is in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.   LISTEN HERE

  
  Related information:

  • S2 E2: AASHTO's Role in Transportation Policy
  • AASHTO Names Lee Deputy Director-Chief Policy Officer
  • 2021-2026 AASHTO Strategic Plan
  • Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill, Outlines Implementation Priorities
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• S2 E31: Top Nonconformities of AASHTO T84 and ASTM C128

  November 30, 2021 (31:46) We discuss common nonconformities for the Standard Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate and how to resolve them. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related information:
  
  

  • Top Nonconformities AASHTO T84 and ASTM C128
  • Changes to the Aggregate Proficiency Sample Program
  • Is Water More Than Just H2O? 
  • How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings

  
  
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• S2 E30: Top Nonconformities of AASHTO T209 and ASTM D2041

  November 23, 2021 (20:34) We discuss common nonconformities for the Standard Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Asphalt Mixtures and how to resolve them. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related information:
  
  

  • Top Nonconformities AASHTO T209 and ASTM D2041
  • AASHTO TC3 Training
  • The Anatomy of a Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer
  • How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings

  
  
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• S2 E29: The Proficiency Sample Program Participation Guide and Prerequisites for Accreditation

  November 16, 2021 (40:21) Joe Williams joins us to discuss some of the policy and guidance documents used by the AASHTO Accreditation Program. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related information:
  
  

  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on PSP Participation
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Prerequisite Standards Required for Accreditation

  
  
  
  
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• S2 E28: FAQ - Mail Call!

  November 9, 2021 (24:03) Brian answers some of the emails he's received this week about suspension notices, specifier alerts, the deadline for receiving on-site assessments, and mobile laboratories. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related information:
  
  

  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on PSP Participation
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Prerequisite Standards Required for Accreditation
  • AASHTO re:source Specifiers
  • Remote Laboratory Assessments
  • S2 E1: FAQ - Laboratory Relocation
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Laboratory Relocation
  • Laboratory Relocation Form

  
  
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• S2 E27: Taken from TechEx: Developing a World-Class Training Program

  November 2, 2021 (15:39) In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Developing a World-Class Training Program. Ben Sade and Maria Knake answer attendee questions. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related information:
  
  

  • Laboratory Assessor Training Program
  • Evaluating Competency: How do you measure up?
  • S1 E20: Effective Training
  • aashtoresource.org/events

  
  
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• S2 E26: Taken from TechEx: AASHTO R 18 Explained

  October 26, 2021 (14:02) In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, AASHTO R 18 Explained. Brian Johnson, AASHTO Accreditation Program Manager answers attendee questions. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related information:
  
  

  • Accreditation Articles
  • 2018 AASHTO R 18 Summary of Changes
  • aashtoresource.org/events

  
  
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• S2 E25: Taken from TechEx: Finding an Accredited Calibration Laboratory for Reference Equipment

  October 19, 2021 (14:18) In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Finding an Accredited Calibration Laboratory for Reference Equipment. Maria Knake, Laboratory Assessment Program Manager answers attendee questions. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related information:
  
  

  • Finding an Accredited Calibration Lab Video Tutorial
  • Calibration and Standardization Articles
  • Precision & Bias Articles
  • The Benefits of Being Proactive: Implementing an Effective Equipment Maintenance Program
  • aashtoresource.org/events

  
  
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• S2 E24: Taken from TechEx: Internal Audits: The Focus on Improvement

  October 12, 2021 (15:12) In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Internal Audits: The Focus on Improvement. Tracy Barnhart, re:source Quality Manager answers attendee questions. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related information:
  
  

  • Internal Auditing: Just the Facts, Ma’am!
  • S2 E12: Conducting Effective Internal Audits
  • S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management Reviews
  • S1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A
  • S1 E10: Management Reviews
  • AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Management Review: Your “State of the Laboratory” Address -  September 2020 Recording
  • aashtoresource.org/events

  
  
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• S2 E23: Taken from TechEx: Low PSP (Proficiency Sample Program) Ratings and Corrective Actions

  October 5, 2021 (15:24) In this Taken from TechEx episode, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Low Proficiency Sample Program Ratings and Corrective Actions. John Malusky, Proficiency Sample Program Manager answers attendee questions. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related information:
  
  

  • S1 E2: Dealing with Repeat Low Ratings
  • I Received A Low PSP Score, What Next?
  • Proficiency Sample Ratings: Being Average Has Never Been So Good
  • Debunking Myths about the AASHTO re:source Proficiency Sample Program
  • October 2020: AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Proficiency Sample Reports Explained - Recording

  
  
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• S2 E22: Taken from TechEx: Hydrometer Analysis of Fine-Grained Soils

  September 28, 2021 (22:11) The first in the "Taken from TechEx" series, we share the Q & A from after the 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange session, Hydrometer Analysis of Fine-Grained Soils. John Dean, Laboratory Assessor, and Pete Holter, Senior Quality Analyst answer attendee questions. LISTEN HERE

  
  

  Related Information:

  • S1 E24: The transition from ASTM D422 to D6913 and D7928
  • AASHTOresource.org/events
  • 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange

  
  
  
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• S2 E21: FAQ - Can my lab be accredited for tests that require mercury thermometers?

  September 21, 2021 (06:30) We answer your FAQ about getting accredited for tests that require mercury thermometers, even if they are banned in your state. LISTEN HERE

  
  

  Related Information:

  • S2 E8: Listen to this before you buy your next digital thermometer.
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Thermometer Selection and Records
  • Calibrating Thermometers: The Science Behind Meaningful Temperature Measurement, Part 1: Introduction
  • Getting Rid of Mercury: A New Frontier for Temperature Measurement
  • Let’s Get Digital: A Guide to Unraveling the Tangled World of Digital Thermometers
  • The Anatomy of a Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer
  • Why Don’t You Just Tell Me Which Thermometer to Buy? And Other Frequently Asked Thermometer Questions
  • ASTM D04 Fact Sheets
  • ASTM D04: A Guide to Replacing or Specifying Alternatives to Mercury

  • ASTM D8055

  
  
  
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• S2 E20: Terminology - Accreditation, Certification, and Related Terms

  September 14, 2021 (20:19) We define some commonly misused terms from the CMT industry, including accreditation, certification, assessment, and inspection. LISTEN HERE

  
  

  Related Information:

  • What's the Difference? Accreditation, Certification, and Related Terms
  • S1 E16: Understanding Technician Certification Requirements
  • S1 E36: Sitting Down with the American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • S2 E7: FAQ - Publicizing AASHTO Accreditation
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Publicizing Accreditation
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Certifications
  • AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Technician Certification Requirements

  
  
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• S2 E19: FAQ - Refusal of Service

  September 7, 2021 (20:19) AASHTO re:source has a Refusal of Service policy, but what does it really mean? LISTEN HERE

  
  

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  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Refusal of Service
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• S2 E18: Moving to a Digital Quality Management System

  August 31, 2021 (38:55) Gary Irvine, from the Asphalt Institute, joins us to discuss the benefits of moving from a paper QMS to a digital system. LISTEN HERE

  
  

  Related Information:

  • https://www.r18labqms.com/blog/
  • The Road to Developing an Effective Quality Management System – Part 2, Getting Started
  • The Road to Developing an Effective Quality Management System (QMS): Part 3 – Finish What You Started

  
  
  
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• S2 E17: FAQ - Mail Call!

  August 17, 2021 (24:12) Brian answers some of the emails he's received this week about the directory, ISO/IEC 17025, and withdrawing tests and scopes from your accreditation. LISTEN HERE

  
  

  Related Information:

  • S1 E35: FAQ - AASHTO Accreditation Directory
  • S1 E13: FAQ - Mobile Lab Accreditation
  • aashtoresource.org/aap/iso-iec-17025

  
  
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• S2 E16: Employee Engagement

  August 17, 2021 (24:12) We discuss the importance of maintaining an engaged workforce and share some simple ideas you can use at your organization. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
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• S2 E15: FAQ - What is the ATG?

  August 10, 2021 (17:24) Learn more about the AASHTO re:source Administrative Task Group and get a look into the accreditation appeals process. LISTEN HERE

  
  

  Related Information:

  • S1 E22: AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)
  • Transportation.org
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Appeals

  
  
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• S2 E14: Fireproofing and Special Inspections

  August 3, 2021 (49:36) Dr. Gary Pasquarell joins us to talk about fireproofing and special inspections. LISTEN HERE

  
  

  Related Information:

  • https://www.fandr.com

  
  
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• S2 E13: FAQ - License PE Requirements

  July 27, 2021 (12:36) In preparation of Licensed PE day, we discuss standard and program requirements and why they are important. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
  
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• S2 E11: FAQ - What do I do if I want to be accredited for a test that I don't see offered?

  July 13, 2021 (14:03) Learn what you can do if you want to be AASHTO Accredited for a test that's not current offered. LISTEN HERE

  
  
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• S2 E10: Emulsified Asphalt Residue Recovery

  July 6, 2021 (44:45) Delmar Salomon joins the podcast to talk about emulsified asphalt residue recovery and testing. LISTEN HERE

  
  

  Related Information

  • https://www.pavementpreservationsystems.com/
  • https://www.pavementpreservationsystems.com/publications.html
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• S2 E9: FAQ - Can I back-date my accreditation to when I received my assessment?

  June 29, 2021 (13:13) The short answer is "no" but find out more about this FAQ. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
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• S2 E8: Listen to this before you buy your next digital thermometer.

  June 22, 2021 (44:19) Digital thermometer buying can be confusing. Dr. Mary Stroup-Gardiner helps us figure it out by explaining the considerations for selection of non-mercury thermometers both in practice and in standards. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Thermometer Selection and Records
  • Calibrating Thermometers: The Science Behind Meaningful Temperature Measurement, Part 1: Introduction
  • Getting Rid of Mercury: A New Frontier for Temperature Measurement
  • Let’s Get Digital: A Guide to Unraveling the Tangled World of Digital Thermometers
  • The Anatomy of a Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer
  • Why Don’t You Just Tell Me Which Thermometer to Buy? And Other Frequently Asked Thermometer Questions
  • ASTM D04 Fact Sheets
  • ASTM D04: A Guide to Replacing or Specifying Alternatives to Mercury
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• S2 E7: FAQ - Publicizing AASHTO Accreditation

  June 15, 2021 (18:53) Learn more about why it is important to publicize your accreditation and how to do it correctly. Tip: your laboratory is NOT "certified by AASHTO re:source or CCRL." LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • How to Publicize Your Laboratory's AASHTO Accreditation
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Publicizing Accreditation
  • False Claims of Accreditation

  
  
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• S2 E6: How to Maintain Your AASHTO Accreditation

  June 8, 2021 (47:12) In recognition of World Accreditation Day (June 9), we are sharing the audio from our February 2021 webinar, Staying on Track: How to Maintain Your AASHTO Accreditation. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Staying on Track: How to Maintain Your AASHTO Accreditation - February 2021 Recording
  • Maintaining AASHTO Accreditation, Maintaining Quality

  
  
  
  
  
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• S2 E5: FAQ - Which report findings are required to be resolved?

  June 1, 2021 (15:32) Report findings are classified as nonconformities, observations, or informational. In this episode, learn more about which (and when) report findings need to be resolved. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings
  • Assessment Corrective Action Report Form

  
  
  
  
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• S2 E4: FAQ - How many times can I try to resolve the same nonconformity?

  May 25, 2021 (22:15) Whether you mean in the same report, or over multiple assessments, we've got your answers to this FAQ. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Get to the Root of the Problem: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Explained

  
  
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• S2 E3: Let's Talk Metrology

  May 18, 2021 (49:03) In celebration of World Metrology Day, metrologist Heather Wade joins us to share her passion for measurement science. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Heather Wade Group, LLC.
  • WorldMetrologyDay.org
  • NIST Quantum Measurement Division
  • Metrology Musings
  • Metrology Musings: Calibration vs. Standardization
  • Metrology Musings: Uncertainty? There’s An App For That.
  • Metrology Musings: Measurement Uncertainty for Anyone
  • Reality Calibration
  • Finding an Accredited Calibration Lab Video

  
  
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• S2 E2: AASHTO’s Role in Transportation Policy

  May 11, 2021 (38:52) Get a behind the scenes look from Joung Lee, Director of Policy & Government Relations at AASHTO. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • policy.transportation.org
  • Testimony of Joung H. Lee, Regarding Paving the Way for Funding and Financing Infrastructure Investments (January 29, 2020)
  • unitedforinfrastructure.org

  
  
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• S2 E1: FAQ - Laboratory Relocation

  May 4, 2021 (21:57) Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of moving your testing laboratory. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:

  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Laboratory Relocation
  • Laboratory Relocation Form
  • S1 E37: FAQ - Multi-Site and Off-Site Personnel

  
  
  
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• S1 E40.5: Season 1 Recap

  April 29, 2021 (12:03) In this mini-episode, we share some insights into making season one and take a peek at what's planned for season two. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E40: Winter Weather Effects on Roads and Paving Materials

  April 27, 2021 (43:37) Barry Paye from the Wisconsin DOT discusses the impact of winter weather on road and paving materials and the tests that can help improve the performance of pavements under harsh conditions. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Wisconsin DOT on Twitter
  • Transportation Connects Us Podcast

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management Reviews

  April 20, 2021 (23:34) Learn about the policy for new labs conducting their first internal audit and management review. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Internal Audits and Management Reviews for New Laboratory Facilities
  • Internal Auditing: Just the Facts, Ma’am!
  • AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Management Review: Your “State of the Laboratory” Address
  • Podcast S1 E10: Management Reviews
  • Podcast S1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E38: Sieves & Sieving Sufficiency

  April 13, 2021 (31:09) We sit down with Jim Bibler from Gilson Company to talk about sieves and sieving sufficiency. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Sieves: Making the Grade, Part I
  • Sieves: Making the Grade, Part 2
  • Behind the Screens: Determining the Sufficiency of Mechanical Sieving Devices

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E37: FAQ - Multi-Site and Off-Site Personnel

  April 6, 2021 (22:11) We go beyond the policy in this episode and explain what you really need to know if your laboratory uses multi-site or off-site personnel. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Multi-Site Personnel
  • Multi-Site or Off-Site Personnel Form

  
  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E36: Sitting Down with the American Concrete Institute (ACI)

  March 30, 2021 (35:30) Mike Morrison with the American Concrete Institute (ACI) joins us to talk about how chapters operate to serve the needs of the industry and the opening of ACI regional resource centers. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Concrete.org

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E35: FAQ - AASHTO Accreditation Directory

  March 23, 2021 (19:00) In this episode, we answer a few of the most common questions about the AASHTO Accreditation Directory. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Accreditation Directory
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Publicizing Accreditation

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E34: Ask a Quality Analyst

  March 9, 2021 (36:53) Quality Analysts join us to answer some of the common and challenging questions they receive. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E33: FAQ - 2021 Technical Exchange

  March 2, 2021 (24:23) Our very own Bob Lutz and Tracy Barnhart join us to discuss details of the upcoming 2021 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange, March 15-19. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Event details

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E32: Airport Projects

  February 23, 2021 (40:13) Jeromy Castro, Quality Control Manager with Grace Pacific LLC., joins us to discuss some of the challenges of working on airport projects in Hawaii. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/150-5370-10H.pdf

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E31: FAQ - How long does it take to get accredited?

  February 16, 2021 (13:49) Senior Quality Analyst, Trudy Eckstine, joins us to answer this FAQ. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E30: Inside the PSP with Guest Host Oak Metcalfe

  February 9, 2021 (47:51) Guest host, Oak Metcalfe from the Montana Department of Transportation sits down with Proficiency Sample Program Manager, John Malusky to discuss the ins and out of the program. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • E2: Dealing with Repeat Low Ratings
  • E11: FAQ - What do the ratings for repeatability (within-lab) mean?
  • E15: FAQ - How and when do I respond to low ratings?
  • Proficiency Sample Ratings: Being Average Has Never Been So Good
  • I Received A Low PSP Score, What Next?
  • Proficiency Sample FAQs
  • Sample Analysis Process
  • Sample Reports
  • October 2020: AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Proficiency Sample Reports Explained - Recording
  • Precision Estimates and the AASHTO re:source Proficiency Sample Program: Why Precise Results Aren’t Always Satisfactory

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E29: FAQ - What occurs during an assessment?

  February 2, 2021 (25:55) Laboratory Assessor, Michael Waryoba, joins us to explain the assessment process and helps answer this FAQ. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E28: Management Review Extended Q & A

  January 26, 2021 (28:00) Take a listen at the extended Q & A from September 2020's live webinar on management reviews. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Internal Auditing: Just the Facts, Ma’am!
  • The Road to Developing an Effective Quality Management System (QMS): Part 3 – Finish What You Started
  • September 2020: AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Management Review: Your “State of the Laboratory” Address - Recording

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E27: FAQ - How can I prepare for an assessment?

  January 19, 2021 (16:12) Senior Laboratory Assessor, Michele Bronk, gives us some insights on how to prepare for an AASHTO re:source assessment. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Assessment Prep Lists
  • How to Prepare for Your Remote Assessment
  • Seven Steps for a "Perfect" On-Site Assessment
  • A Beginner’s Guide to AASHTO Accreditation

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E26: Keeping Up to Date with Standards

  January 12, 2021 (18:32) Laboratory Assessors, Imani Love and Michael Pratt, join us to discuss the different approaches on how laboratories can track and stay up to date with testing standards and specifications. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Raising Your Standards

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E25: FAQ - Policy on Resolving Findings During the Assessment

  January 5, 2021 (8:47) Maria Knake, Laboratory Assessment Program Manager, joins us to give more details on the new policy on resolving findings during the assessment. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Policy on Resolving Findings During the Assessment

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E24: The transition from ASTM D422 to D6913 and D7928

  December 29, 2020 (50:00) Kendra Adams from Blue Rock Labs and our own Pete Holter join Brian to talk about ASTM standards development regarding particle size analysis testing for soils with a focus on transitioning from D422 to D6913 and D7928. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock
  • Math Matters: Dissecting Hydrometer Calculations
  • Three Musketeers in Soils Testing: Atterberg, Casagrande, and Terzaghi
  • Soil Classification – The Bigger Picture

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E23: FAQ - What if I need to postpone my assessment?

  December 22, 2020 (13:41) Guest Mike Wagner, Laboratory Assessment Program Assistant Manager, joins us to answer this FAQ. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO Accreditation Program Policy and Guidance on Requesting and Receiving In-Sequence Assessments From AASHTO re:source

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E22: AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP)

  December 15, 2020 (37:25) In this episode, we will learn more about the AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP) and its standards development process with COMP’s Program Manager, Casey Soneira. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • materials.transportation.org
  • The Birth of a Standard – Part I: Who Are AASHTO and ASTM?
  • The Birth of a Standard – Part II: The Harmonization Effort
  • Raising Your Standards
     

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E21: FAQ - Who needs to be present during the assessment?

  December 8, 2020 (18:27) Laboratory Assessor, Mary Kaye Sumner, helps us answer this FAQ. LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E20: Effective Training

  December 1, 2020 (26:54) Ben Sade, AASHTO re:source's Training Manager, talks about what makes training effective. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO re:source Events
  • Laboratory Assessor Training Program
  • Evaluating Competency: How do you measure up?
  • The Road to Developing an Effective Quality Management System (QMS): Part 1 - Why Bother?

  
  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E19: FAQ - Does my Laboratory Manager have to be a Professional Engineer?

  November 24, 2020 (11:18) Join us as we discuss the different standard and program requirements for laboratory managers. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Procedures Manual for the Accreditation of Construction Materials Testing Laboratories

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E18: Direct Shear - Top Box Requirement

  November 17, 2020 (16:50) Greg Uherek joins us to talk about the direct shear test (AASHTO T236 / ASTM D3080) and the common issues that arise from the top shear box requirement. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Events

  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E17: FAQ - How should I handle falsified records?

  November 10, 2020 (19:29) Learn how the AASHTO Accreditation Program addresses falsified records and how labs should handle the situation. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Addressing Falsified Record Issues

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E16: Understanding Technician Certification Requirements

  November 3, 2020 (35:50) Trudy (Keefer) Eckstine and Amy Reed from the AASHTO Accreditation Program explore certification requirements in the construction materials testing industry. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Technician Certification Requirements
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Certifications
  • Technician Certification Requirements in ASTM Standards
  • Evaluating Competency: How do you measure up?
  • What's the Difference? Accreditation, Certification, and Related Terms

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E15: FAQ - How and when do I respond to low ratings?

  OCTOBER 27, 2020 (16:34) We discuss proficiency sample low ratings and how to respond to them. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • I Received A Low PSP Score, What Next?
  • Proficiency Sample Ratings: Being Average Has Never Been So Good
  • Maintaining AASHTO Accreditation, Maintaining Quality
  • Precision Estimates and the AASHTO re:source Proficiency Sample Program: Why Precise Results Aren’t Always Satisfactory
  • Get to the Root of the Problem: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Explained
  • October 2020: AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Proficiency Sample Reports Explained - Recording

  
  
  
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• S1 E14: National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) 

  OCTOBER 20, 2020 (28:48) Katheryn Malusky joins us to talk about NTPEP, another AASHTO technical service program. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • NTPEP.org

  
  
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• S1 E13: FAQ - Mobile Lab Accreditation

  OCTOBER 13, 2020 (13:19) Learn how mobile and temporary laboratories are handled by the AASHTO Accreditation Program. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Mobile Laboratories
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Temporary Laboratories
  • Temporary Facility Accreditation Extension Form
  • Accreditation FAQs

  
  
  
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• S1 E12: Curing Facilities - ASTM C511 and AASHTO M 201

  OCTOBER 06, 2020 (23:41) Stephen Small, from CCRL joins us to discuss curing facility requirements and rationale. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • The Cure for The Cure: A Guide to ASTM C511 and Your Curing Facilities

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E11: FAQ - What do the ratings for repeatability (within-lab) mean?

  SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 (13:06) We shed light on the often confusing "repeatability within lab" ratings. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Proficiency Sample Ratings: Being Average Has Never Been So Good
  • I Received A Low PSP Score, What Next?
  • Proficiency Sample FAQs
  • Proficiency Sample Reports
  • October 2020: AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Proficiency Sample Reports Explained - Recording

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E10: Management Reviews

  SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 (40:39) Learn more about management reviews and get a look at our process from re:source's top leadership. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Internal Auditing: Just the Facts, Ma’am!
  • The Road to Developing an Effective Quality Management System (QMS): Part 3 – Finish What You Started
  • September 2020: AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Management Review: Your “State of the Laboratory” Address - Recording

  
  
  
  
  
  
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• S1 E9: COVID Series - Assessments

  SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 (14:12) Maria Knake shares how the Laboratory Assessment Program has adapted during the pandemic. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • AASHTO re:source's COVID-19 page
  • Remote Assessments

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E8: COVID Series - AZDOT's Response

  SEPTEMBER 08, 2020 (13:51) Jesús Sandoval-Gil, with AZDOT, joins us to discuss their response to the pandemic. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • AASHTO re:source's COVID-19 page

  
  
  
  
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• S1 E7: FAQ - What happens after an assessment?

  SEPTEMBER 01, 2020 (13:29) We discuss how laboratories can best use their time following an assessment. LISTEN HERE

  
  Related Information:
  

  • Seven Steps for a "Perfect" On-Site Assessment
  • Assessment FAQs
  • Accreditation FAQs
  • A Beginner’s Guide to AASHTO Accreditation
  • Maintaining AASHTO Accreditation, Maintaining Quality
  • Get to the Root of the Problem: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Explained
  • How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings

  
  
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• S1 E6: COVID Series - CCRL

  AUGUST 25, 2020 (19:30) Jan Prowell, CCRL Director, joins us to share insights on how CCRL has been handling the pandemic. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • AASHTO re:source COVID-19 page

  • AASHTO re:source and CCRL: Two Organizations, One Mission

  • CCRL Website

  
  
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• S1 E5: COVID Series - Accreditation

  AUGUST 18, 2020 (19:20) Learn more about how the AASHTO Accreditation Program is dealing with the pandemic. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • AASHTO re:source COVID-19 page
  • AASHTO Accreditation Overview
  • Accreditation FAQs
  • What's the Difference? Accreditation, Certification, and Related Terms

  
  
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• S1 E4: COVID Series - Certifications

  AUGUST 11, 2020 (25:31) Tom Cohn, from WACEL, joins us to talk about how the pandemic has impacted technician certifications. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • AASHTO re:source COVID-19 page
  • AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Certifications
  • Technician Certification Requirements in ASTM Standards
  • What's the Difference? Accreditation, Certification, and Related Terms
  • wacel.org

  
  
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• S1 E3: FAQ - To whom do I talk about my accreditation?

  AUGUST 03, 2020 (11:16) Discover why there's more to this question than meets the eye. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • AASHTO Accreditation Program Quality Analyst Assignments

  
  
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• S1 E2: Dealing with Repeat Low Ratings

  AUGUST 03, 2020 (24:00) We explore the corrective action process for low ratings and share insights on sample preparation. LISTEN HERE

  
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  • I Received A Low PSP Score, What Next?
  • Proficiency Sample Ratings: Being Average Has Never Been So Good
  • Debunking Myths about the AASHTO re:source Proficiency Sample Program
  • Get to the Root of the Problem: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Explained
  • October 2020: AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Proficiency Sample Reports Explained - Recording

  
  
  
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• S1 E1: What is AASHTO re:source Q & A?

  AUGUST 03, 2020 (1:55) In this micro episode, learn more about our plans for the podcast and how you can get involved.  LISTEN HERE

  
  
  
  
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