Australian Asphalt Pavement Association AAPA - 2014

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Australian Asphalt Pavement Association Michael Caltabiano Chief Executive Officer

Roads Sustaining Local Communities ROADS – not just a black surface we drive on but Mobility Corridors

 Economic resource  Social connectivity  Enhanced planning tool  Intergenerational asset

AAPA’s Role  Technical leadership  Innovation driving value  Value for money solutions  Training  Communicating

AAPA’s Presence  AAPA operates Nationally  Known to Industry Members and Pavement Engineering & Construction sections of State Road Authorities  Reputation for technically sound views  Known as a training body for people in our industry  Undertake international study tours  Conduct a bi-annual conference

AAPA’s Resources  Member network that operates nationally and internationally  New product suite that includes  EME high strength asphalt base course  Overlays after cracking & seating old concrete  New bitumen modifier solutions  Long Life Asphalt design systems for perpetual pavements

AAPA’s Training Centre  Modernising the offering  On-line courses  Introduce prerequisite requirements for intermediate and advanced courses  Nationally delivered harmonised courses

 Expand course delivery to other industries  Traffic Controllers,  Construction workforce

AAPA’s Communications  International Knowledge Transfer USA October 2014  Two steams of industry professionals Construction / Pavement Engineers  National Workshop Series November 2014 – Road Works Safety  National speakers travelling to all major capitals  International Conference Sept 2015  Flexible Pavements  Innovation Driving Value

AAPA Supporting – Roads Sustaining Local Communities

 Key priorities  Technology and Leadership  Communication and Outreach  Training Centre

 Provide leadership and direction for our members and the industry in everything we do  Partner with the Local Government sector to develop and deliver innovative solutions  Future of our road network;  Heat sink for energy generation;  Guidance for our driverless cars;  In-situ quarries, ready for re-use.

Avoid the Mistakes of the Past

Avoid New Mistakes

Australian Asphalt Pavement Association AAPA Playing our Part Supporting the Road Network Michael Caltabiano Chief Executive Officer