Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program

National Asphalt Pavement Association webinar: Asphalt Paving in Private Market Applications: Design of Commercial Asphalt Pavements
2021-05-05 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join NAPA for a unique presentation on asphalt parking lot pavements. Parking lot pavements have significant differences than traditional roadway pavements. Material types, mix design technique, and construction practices will be discussed to improve service life and reduce maintenance costs. Asphalt mix designs are extremely important for low volume, parking lot mixtures. The importance of sufficient voids in mineral aggregates, or VMA will be outlined with effective maneuvers, both in the lab and field to achieve higher VMA. With larger area footprints, unstable subgrades are common during construction of parking lot pavements. Therefore, we will equip you with mitigation methods for dealing with poor subgrades, combined with effective methods of in place density and appropriate compaction.

Sign Maintenance Management Web Conference
2021-05-04 10:00 - 12:30
Note: this course has a $20 fee.
This 2.5-hour virtual training teaches you how to implement a successful sign program at the local level. The training uses practical exercises and resources, such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and state guidelines, to provide a firm foundation in the purpose and requirements for sign usage, installation, and maintenance.
By the end of the training session, you will be able to:

Describe the role, features, and urgency of repair for four sign types.
Explain state and local requirements for choosing sign materials including face sheeting, backing, and supports.
Apply MUTCD guidance as well as Nevada Standard Plans and Specifications to selected scenarios.
Describe the six elements of a sign management system.

The course follows the structure of FHWA Maintenance of Signs and Sign Supports: A Guide for Local Highway and Street Maintenance Personnel.

National Asphalt Pavement Association webinar: Beyond the Basics: Milling for Quality
2021-04-29 11:00 - 12:30
Milling is the removal of often distressed asphalt mixtures from a pavement structure. While some just see milling as the process of generating reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) which can be used in future projects, milling can also positively or negatively impact the quality of rehabilitation efforts.
The participants will:

Learn the different types of cutting drums
Understand how different cutting drums impact RAP and the quality of the milled surface
Identify milling best practices for ensure the paving crew has the best chance of placing and compacting a dense, smooth surface

National Asphalt Pavement Association webinar: Supporting Construction Workers – Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, & Substance Use Awareness
2021-04-29 10:00 - 11:00
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide and opioid overdose rates compared to all industries. The reasons are complicated. This webinar, co-sponsored by CPWR and NAPA, spotlights the impact that suicides, mental health disorders, and substance use have on the trades, and will share resources and examples of what stakeholders can do to support workers and keep them safe in a dynamic environment. Learn firsthand from experts with personal experiences and innovative programs that reach and support thousands of workers as they navigate through these complex issues.
Partnering with CPWR and moderated by NAPA Chairperson Jay Winford, this free webinar focuses on what stakeholders can do to support construction workers and keep them safe in an industry (general construction) that has one of the highest suicide and opioid overdose rates across all industries. Registration is required for this free webinar. Business leaders, HR personnel, and those with front-line responsibilities are encouraged to support this effort.

Hot Mix Asphalt Acceptance Based on Percent Within Limits webinar
2021-04-29 09:00 - 11:00
Construction acceptance plans can reward or penalize contractors based upon the quality of their work. For asphalt pavement construction work, the goal of the acceptance plan is to encourage contractors to focus on materials and construction factors that help achieve better performance and longer life. For hot-mix asphalt (HMA) paving, there are three primary factors that affect performance:

Gradation of the aggregate.
Asphalt binder content.
Compacted density.

In 2016, under the sponsorship of the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), researchers at the University of Nevada Reno’s Western Regional Superpave Center developed a tool to use as an alternative to the conventional mix acceptance procedure in the state’s Standard. The new methodology applies a statistical-based, percent within limits (PWL) approach to determine if the as-constructed mix properties fall within acceptable limits and if the contractor is eligible for a bonus or incurs a penalty. (Note that the assessment is made on a lot-by-lot basis). Read NDOT Research Report No. 206-10-803, “Develop a PWL System for Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt Construction, Including Pay Factors” (Jan 2015) to learn more about the tool.
During this 2-hour webinar, learn more about the tool and how it can be applied at your agency.
The participants who will benefit the most from the webinar include engineers involved with preparing pavement construction specifications, overseeing pavement construction, and determining final contractor payment. Participants will receive a digital version of the NDOT report and the mix acceptance tool.
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PAVER Training Series, Session 1
2021-04-28 13:00 - 15:30
Do you use, or plan to use, PAVER 7.0 to do pavement management? If so, check out this training series! It provides useful guidance and tips for navigating PAVER for all experience levels.
PAVER provides pavement management capabilities to: (1) develop and organize the pavement inventory; (2) assess the current condition of pavements; (3) develop models to predict future conditions; (4) report on past and future pavement performance; (5) develop scenarios for M&R based on budget or condition requirements; and (6) plan projects. The four training sessions explain how PAVER supports these pavement management tasks.
During the training, an experienced instructor will demonstrate PAVER functions and then give you an opportunity to practice new skills and ask questions. When you return to work, try what you learned for a week; then, check in with the instructor during at a virtual Q&A forum. Every training session includes a one-hour Q&A forum where you can ask questions, share tips, and celebrate your success!
Session 1 April 28, 2021 1-3:30 p.m. Pacific; Q&A session May 5 1-2:00 p.m. Pacific

Installing and Moving Around PAVER 7.0
Managing Your PAVER 7.0 Database
Using the Inventory Module
GIS Assignment

Session 2 May 11, 2021 1-3:30 p.m. Pacific; Q&A session May 19 1-2:00 p.m. Pacific

Work History
Entering Condition Data
Generating Charts and Reports
Using the Wizards (Overview)

Session 3 May 26, 2021 1-3:30 p.m. Pacific; Q&A session June 2 1-2:00 p.m. Pacific

Generating Prediction Models
Developing Maintenance Policies
Developing Major Rehabilitation Policies and Prioritization Guidelines

Session 4 June 9, 2021 1-3:30 p.m. Pacific; Q&A session June 16 1-2:00 p.m. Pacific

Running a Condition Performance Analysis
Running a Needs Analysis

Find out more information and register here.

Flagger Training – Sparks
2021-04-28 07:00 - 11:00, 2021-04-14 07:00 - 11:00 | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
This course is limited to personnel employed by northern Nevada agencies.
Laborers’ Local 169 co-sponsors this 4-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging personal protective equipment; and flagging procedures.
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Practical Math Workshop
2021-04-26 08:00 - 2021-04-27 10:00
Register now for Nevada LTAP’s free online training for Practical Math: Using Common Math Skills to Solve Everyday Problems on the Job. This two-part workshop is being held on April 26th and 27th (8:00–10:0 am PT both days), and builds on basic math skills to solve common on the job problems.
This workshop is for anyone who needs to solve common on the job problems—using the math you already know! Whether you love it, hate it, or are ambivalent about math—the simple things you already can do will help you to produce units of measure like the volume of a cylinder, the square footage of an area; flatten a slope, or ascertain whether you have enough supplies or equipment on hand to finish a job, and more.
This course builds on basic math skills that you learned in earlier web-based training or proved mastery of by passing the opt-out exam. Then by using a step by step approach, complex problems you encounter at work will be broken down into manageable problems. You will identify what you need to know, what you already know, and how to proceed. You will be encouraged to ask questions, work through some problems, and build your confidence in what you can do.
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Perform calculations by using the proper order of math processes.
Identify the best solution path for job-related word problems.
Convert a problem into a mathematical equation.
Calculate formulas to solve typical job-related math problems.

Local Road Safety Plan Lunch Table
2021-04-14 08:30 - 09:30, 2021-03-10 08:30 - 09:30
Is your community developing a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP)? Join UNH T2 and other municipalities going through the process, as well as special guests from FHWA Safety office, to discuss the process! Share questions, ideas, and best practices for gathering safety data, considering countermeasures, and completing a LRSP. Collaborate with your public works peers towards safer roads in your community.

The Lunch Table will meet from 8:30a-9:30 AM PT the second Wednesday of each month:

Feb 10, 2021 08:30 AM
Mar 10, 2021 08:30 AM
Apr 14, 2021 08:30 AM
May 12, 2021 08:30 AM
Jun 9, 2021 08:30 AM
Jul 14, 2021 08:30 AM

Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance webinar: Setting & Achieving Road Network Goals, Featuring Kent County, MI
2021-04-08 10:30 - 11:30
Six years ago, The Kent County, Michigan Road Commission set out to improve their primary road network of nearly 660 miles. This ten-year goal, moving from 65% rated “Good” or “Fair” to 90%, came on the heels of a state transportation funding increase. With the influx of revenue, decision makers asked themselves, “How are we going to use that money and what can we realistically achieve?”
Today, Kent County is on track to meet expectations. Join us as road commission representatives share their story and the strategies they have taken to accomplish this monumental achievement. In addition the Michigan county’s successes, participants of this webinar will walk away with free tools and resources on RoadResource.org that deliver on the same principles and concepts used by Kent County. Learn to put these tools to work for your own road network.
As 2021 continues with surprises and uncertainties in economic and infrastructure support, it is more important than ever for road managers to understand real-life methods to improve road networks– whether budgets are increased or decreased for the year.

Constructing a Quality Crack Treatment
2021-04-06 13:00 - 15:00
Constructing quality crack treatments is essential if you are to use your agency’s resources effectively and efficiently. Quality crack treatment steps include:

Selecting the right projects and materials.
Conducting adequate crack preparation.
Applying a treatment following best practices.
Inspecting the work.
Identifying and troubleshooting issues that arise during the project.

This training is appropriate for anyone who constructs or inspects crack treatments, including crack filling and sealing. There is a mandatory 10-minute online training participants complete prior to attending the web conference. This makes the class accessible for all experience levels.

Project Selection: What Pavements Are Good Candidates for Preservation? web conference
2021-03-31 08:00 - 11:00
A successful pavement preservation program is built upon an agency’s ability to select the right pavements for pavement preservation. This 3-hour training identifies core decision-making factors for project selection, focusing on the types of distress and pavement/environmental conditions encountered in Nevada. The training also describes additional factors the agency can include in the selection process based on its pavement data collection program and pavement management software capabilities.
By the end of the training, you will be able to:

Describe distresses common to flexible pavements.
Identify factors to consider when selecting projects for pavement preservation.
Describe the condition of a pavement using pavement data.

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CalAPA Asphalt 101 Webinar
2021-03-24 09:00 - 2021-03-25 12:00
CalAPA’s enormously popular “Asphalt Pavement 101” class is a good overview of everything asphalt, touching on how asphalt pavements are designed, constructed and maintained. The half-day class is taught by Roger Smith, a former senior materials engineer with Caltrans and the Asphalt Institute, as well as a former executive director of CalAPA.

Pesticide Applicator Training – Reno
2021-03-23 08:30 - 2021-03-24 16:00 | Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. 2nd Street, Nevada Foyer Room, Reno, NV, 89595, United States
This session is now full and closed.
A state-issued license to control pests and apply pesticides is required under Nevada state law. Licenses are issued by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. You must complete a general competency exam and a category exam prior to obtain the license.
This 2-day training prepares you to become a professional pest control applicator and pass the license examination. The class explains pest control and pesticide safety concepts. Topics include safe pesticide handling practices, herbicide classification, environmental protection, and noxious weed control. It also prepares you for the G-4 (Terrestial Weed) category examination.
The training program is approved for Nevada Continuing Education Units (CEU’s). For license renewal, twelve credit hours are required in a 4-year period.
Attend this class if you prepare, store, handle, or apply pesticides or supervise those who use pesticides. This includes:

Road maintenance and construction workers.
Current pesticide applicators seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or license renewal.
Government agency personnel who need to obtain their pest control license.

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Constructing Thin Surface Treatments for Asphalt Pavements Web Conference
2021-03-18 13:00 - 15:00
Choosing the proper surface treatment can add life to your pavements and make the best use of your agency’s pavement preservation budget. This free 2-hour web conference introduces thin surface treatments, including slurry seals, microsurfacing, and chip seals.
By the end of the training, you will be able to:

Describe the types of distresses best addressed by each treatment.
Describe recommended materials and mixtures for each treatment.
Describe recommended construction procedures for each treatment.
State typical performance concerns for each treatment.

Arkansas LTAP Asphalt Paving webinar Part 2: Placement and Compaction
2021-03-18 11:30 - 13:30
This course continues the discussion of best practices in asphalt paving, specifically focusing on placement and compaction. Longitudinal joints and construction joints are also included, as well as inspection and troubleshooting. Following these best practices will help to create a smooth and consistent asphalt mat that serves the traveling public for years to come.

Arkansas LTAP Asphalt Paving webinar Part 1: Equipment and Preparation
2021-03-17 11:30 - 13:30
This course introduces the equipment and preparation necessary for a quality asphalt paving project. By understanding best practices for paving, a consistent, high-quality mat can be constructed that will serve the public for many years. Calculations for estimating mix quantities and needed equipment are also included in this webinar.

Iowa LTAP webinar: Keep Your Pavements Zipped-Up! Best Practices for Long-Lasting Longitudinal Joints
2021-03-12 10:00 - 11:00
Guest speaker: Greg Duncan, Applied Pavement Technology, Inc.
Longitudinal joint distress is often a driver in the need to rehabilitate a roadway. This webinar will address causes for the distress along with innovative construction options that can mitigate longitudinal joint distress and repair methods to correct the distress and prolong the need for rehabilitation. The intended audience includes people working in the pavement maintenance, specification development, and construction inspection roles.

FHWA Webinar: Safe System Approach
2021-03-10 08:00 - 11:30
The Federal Highway Administration Office of Safety invites you to a webinar presentation on the Safe System Approach (SSA). This webinar will provide an overview of SSA with background, principles, key elements, and examples; using a presentation that FHWA intends for their partners to use in spreading awareness of SSA. This webinar will also provide a walk-through for how to use the presentation. FHWA recognizes that reaching zero is a shared responsibility and will require a significant effort by everyone.

Excavation and Trenching Safety Web Conference (Day 2)
2021-03-10 08:00 - 10:30
This 2 day (March 9-10, 8–10:30am PT each day) comprehensive training program was developed by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) to educate on the hazards found in trench and excavation work in the transportation construction industry.
By the end of the training session, you will be able to:

Identify basic hazards associated with trenching & excavation
Explain how protective systems work and how they protect workers
Describe inspection requirements, duties of the “Competent Person”, and other safety considerations in trenching & excavation work

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World of Asphalt: People, Plants & Paving Digital Conference
2021-03-09 08:00 - 2021-03-11 13:00
Top industry experts will share the latest technologies and business advice to enhance your operations:

60 expert-led sessions to choose from
On-demand session distribution after the event
Live Q&A with industry professionals and peers
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) available
PEOPLE
Focuses on the important skills necessary to manage and coach personnel to their maximum performance.

PLANTS
Experts will discuss how to evaluate and improve plant performance and to keep the plant operating at peak levels.

PAVING
Learn important techniques to construct safe and smooth quality pavements at optimum efficiency and enhanced profitability.

PAVEMENT PRESERVATION
Learn techniques used to extend the life of pavements such as seal coats, in-place recycling, and crack sealing.

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY (EHS&S)
Obtain the tools, best practices, and innovations to build a world-class EHS&S culture. These sessions are tailored to the EHS&S professionals at asphalt plants and sites.

Excavation and Trenching Safety Web Conference (Day 1)
2021-03-09 08:00 - 10:30

Minnesota LTAP Webinar: Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation: Products, Processes, and Strategies
2021-02-26 07:00 - 13:00
This workshop is designed to provide an overview of the available technology and tools that make implementing an effective asphalt pavement rehabilitation program feasible. A successful pavement rehabilitation program encompasses a full range of rehabilitation strategies as well as maintenance treatments, with the goal of enhancing pavement performance (ride, quality, safety, service life, etc.) and life (LCC, pavement durability).
This workshop has recently been updated to provide attendees with the most current information, tools, and technologies. It offers attendees guidance through the project development process to provide agencies with the information they need to successfully select, develop, and construct the best rehabilitation process for their selected roadways.
The training consists of two parts:

Part I will focus on topics relevant to planning, design, and pavement management staff.
Part II will focus on topics relevant to construction and maintenance staff, as well as project inspection/project management.

Engineers, managers, supervisors, and technicians responsible for pavement maintenance, design, and construction are encouraged to attend.
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CalAPA Webinar: Quality Asphalt Paving
2021-02-23 09:00 - 11:30
Back by popular demand is our training class on field paving best practices, “Quality HMA Paving,” which covers all the techniques, tips and tricks for delivering a successful asphalt paving job. Our instructor, Skip Brown, has decades of experience as owner of a paving company and has personally supervised the placement of more than 4 million tons of asphalt on roadways in California. All attendees of the class will receive a digital reference book and certificate of completion.

Olson Engineering Webinar: Geophysical Methods for Assessment of Embankment Dams
2021-02-23 09:00 - 10:00
Embankment dams and levees can present problems where geophysics can help assess the current state of the structure. The most common failure mechanisms in these earthen structures are internal erosion, overtopping, and failure induced from a seismic event. Geophysical methods are most applicable to the internal erosion and seismic induced failures, while related remote sensing technologies are more applicable to the overtopping issues. Internal erosion can occur when a flow path exists from one side of the dam to the other, then as the head difference increases, more material is removed leading to an increase in the diameter of the erosion path until the dam fails. Seismic induced failures are typically tied to earthquakes. In this presentation detection of voids and internal erosion pathways by spontaneous potential (SP), electromagnetic induction, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), and ground penetrating radar will be discussed. For assessment of seismic failure risks, crosshole seismic, downhole seismic, and multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) will be discussed. For assessment of overtopping failure potential, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and GPS will be briefly discussed as well as slope stability monitoring with interferometric phase radar.

NHI 131139: Constructing and Inspecting Asphalt Paving Projects (Virtual)
2021-02-22 07:30 - 2021-02-25 11:00
Nevada LTAP hosts this four-day virtual course (7:30–11 am PT), free to local agencies, from February 22 to 25, 2021.
National Highway Institute (NHI) 131139 introduces asphalt pavement construction best practices, from the importance of understanding project administration roles and responsibilities to the most vital elements of laydown operations and compaction. Participants learn contract administration techniques, recognize proper construction practices, identify construction issues and their source, determine the impact of construction issues on performance, and select communication strategies for contractors, consultants, and superiors. They can then apply the knowledge and skills to maximize quality on construction projects.
The importance of a proactive approach to managing and inspecting construction projects is emphasized at every stage. This includes quickly addressing problems, implementing corrective actions, and documenting communications between the agency and contractor.
This course is eligible as a substitute for the NVLTAP Road Scholar elective course, Asphalt Paving Technology & Maintenance.
This course is designed for participants who ensure a project is built to the owner’s specifications. Participants can be relatively new to asphalt or general project inspection. Participants with broader experience can also take the course to learn about innovative asphalt pavement construction technologies, participate in class discussions, and share successful practices. The primary audience are local agency inspectors involved in the preconstruction, construction, and review of asphalt paving projects. Multi-district or region attendance is encouraged to get a broader range of perspectives and ideas.
Click here for further information. There are 10 seats remaining. The course is free, but register soon because this course will fill up fast!

Flagger Training – Las Vegas
2021-02-20 07:00 - 11:30 | NV, United States
The Southern Nevada Laborers Union co-sponsors this 4-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging personal protective equipment; and flagging procedures.
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Pothole Patching and Repair Web Conference
2021-02-18 08:30 - 10:30
Using proper patching and repair techniques can improve structural integrity and restore rideability for pavements experiencing local failures. This free 2-hour web conference compares partial- and full-depth repair techniques and the materials used to implement them. By the end of the training, you will be able to:

Describe the types of distresses best addressed by each treatment.
Describe recommended materials and mixtures for each treatment.
Describe recommended construction procedures and key quality control activities for each treatment.
