National Pavement Expo West is pleased to announce the Asphalt Institute (AI) will present a first-ever Asphalt Institute Lightning Course: Essentials of Mix and Maintenance at this year show taking place November 15-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

This focused half-day training course is taught by AI senior field engineer Mark Blow and covers the fundamentals of HMA materials and practices?for the maintenance and repair of asphalt pavements. This energetic session also provides practical solutions to common problems concerning HMA mixtures, maintenance techniques, and pavement repair.

 very glad to have the Asphalt Institute, one of the paving industry premiere educational organizations, participating in our conference program,?said Loretta Miles, NPE West show manager. The reputation and expertise of Asphalt Institute presenters enhances what is already the industry strongest educational program.?
Pete Grass, President of the Asphalt Institute said AI is equally pleased to partner with NPE West to offer this training opportunity for paving and maintenance professionals.

Providing quality, well-maintained asphalt pavements is job for our industry, and this is an excellent opportunity to learn the fundamentals of HMA materials and maintenance from an Asphalt Institute senior engineer,?Grass said. From understanding how HMA mixtures affect the mat to learning about patching, crack sealing and surface treatments, this course is designed to help you get up to speed quickly and give you practical answers to common problems.?
The Asphalt Institute Lightning Course: Essentials of Mix and Maintenance will take place Thursday, November 15, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Attendees receive certificates of Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned following each session. Three PDHs may be earned. View the course brochure here.

National Pavement Expo West, sponsored by industry leading publications Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction and Asphalt Contractor, will be held November 15-17, 2007 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information, visit www.nationalpavementexpo.com, or call Loretta Miles at 800.827.8009, extension 4417.