Asphalt Project Estimating - Virtual Classroom
Date: 3/17/2021 11:30 AM - 3/17/2021 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
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Capacity:
Overview
Course Description
A complex task for many municipal highway officials is planning for their upcoming road and projects. Causes of deterioration and the best solution must be determined, followed by the preparation of a project scope, cost estimate, and bid documents. In this session, participants will learn about the many items to be considered when planning a project and how those will impact the best process to administer and complete the project from scope identification through final inspection.
Course Outline
• Utilizing pavement management
• Defining your project scope and goal(s)
• Ancillary aspects (drainage, safety, environmental, etc)
• Creating project specifications and bidding
• Funding sources and options
Course Objectives
• Describe how to create the scope and goal of a pavement project.
• Identify various ancillary aspects to the paving project that would impact scope and costs.
• Illustrate BMPs of writing specs and bid proposals.
• Explain the importance of communication with contractors and stakeholders.
• Describe how owner, contractor, and engineer on public works construction projects work together.
• Identify available funding options.
After registering you will receive a link to register for the Zoom virtual class.
Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please contact Stephanie Cottrell at scottrell@umass.edu or 413-800-2655 as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodations for your access needs.
Attendees
First Name | Affiliation |
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James | |
Peter | Howard Stein Hudson (HSH) |
Paul | Town of Kingston |
Ellen | Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) |
Garrett | Town of Mattapoisett |
Steve | Town of Ashby |
Meghan | Town of Burlington DPW |
Stephane | Town of Concord |
Jeremy | City of Westfield |
Joseph | Town of Concord |
Allan | Town of Edgartown Highway Dept |
Matthew | City of Westfield |
Travis | Town of Topsfield DPW |
Tyrone | City of Springfield |
Rich | Town of Palmer DPW |
Andrew | City of Springfield DPW |
Bruce | Town of Whitman |
Jim | Town of Edgartown |
Colleen | Cape Cod Commission (CCC) |
Peter | Town of Wellfleet |
Bernardo | Town of Wellesley DPW |
Jay | Town of Wellfleet |
Nick | City of Springfield DPW |
Paul | Town of Athol DPW |
Rafi | Town of Wellesley DPW |
Gordon | City of Leominster |
Emmanuel | City of Springfield DPW |
Gary | Town of Topsfield DPW |
Mike | Town of Winchester |
Instructors
- Robert Betsold
Director of Marketing at All States Materials Group
Robert Betsold is in Technical Marketing for All States Materials Group, working with municipal and state DOT agencies across the Northeast on pavement maintenance and preservation treatments, and a broad range of asphalt pavement topics from materials to construction. He is active with local, regional and national industry organizations, including the Northeast Pavement Preservation Partnership, NCAT/MnRoads, and the National Road Research Alliance, and has presented and instructed courses on a variety of pavement maintenance topics throughout the region.