AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast
Join the conversation as we discuss testing, quality management, and continual improvement topics within the construction materials industry. Learn more about AASHTO re:source at AASHTOresource.org.
Episodes
We share some of the highlights from this past season and explain why we take a break in March and April (spoiler, it's because of the AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange).
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We share the audio from January 2024's webinar "A Behind-the-scenes Look at Assessment Scheduling."
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- AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: A Behind-the-scenes Look at Assessment Scheduling
- http://aashtoresource.org/lap
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Get a high-level overview of why a laboratory's AASHTO Accreditation is not an "umbrella" accreditation that extends to other locations.
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We go through Brian's inbox to answer some of the questions he's been asked recently.
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- S3 E17: From the Cutting Room Floor - Consensus Standards
- S2 E19: FAQ - Refusal of Service
- S1 E39: FAQ - Policy for New Lab Internal Audits and Management Reviews
- S1 E31: FAQ - How long does it take to get accredited?
- AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: A Behind the Scenes Look at Assessment Scheduling
- AAS...
How familiar are you with fine and coarse aggregate specific gravity tests? Does your knowledge surpass Kim's? It's not difficult, but find out as we discuss some of the most common nonconformities for AASHTO T 84/ASTM C128 and AASTHO T 85/ASTM C127.
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Have Kim's guesses of common nonconformities improved as we move along in this series? Find out how she does as we discuss some of the most common nonconformities during aggregate testing in regards to general equipment, AASHTO T 11/ASTM C117 and AASHTO T 27/ASTM C136.
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While the policy on how to publicize your AASHTO Accreditation hasn't really changed, how it is being enforced recently did. We discuss what this means for AASHTO Accredited laboratories.
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In this "Common Findings" episode, we continue with the concrete series and discuss ASTM C138, C172, C173, C231, C617, and C1231. As a refresher, in this series, Kim blindly tries to guess some of the most common nonconformities in concrete assessment reports, and then Brian shares the actual findings and some possible ways to resolve them.
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John, Ryan, and Joe join us once again, this time to discuss the recent Performance Graded Asphalt Binder, Viscosity Graded Asphalt Cement, and Slurry and Micro Systems samples.
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Learn who, what, where, why, and when we can share specific customer information.
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- AASHTO re:source Policy on Confidentiality
- S2 E28: FAQ - Mail Call!
- S2 E15: What is the ATG?
- S1 E35: FAQ - AASHTO Accreditation Directory
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Continuing the "Common Findings" series, with no context, Kim guesses the most common nonconformity in concrete assessment reports for ASTM C31, C39, C78, and C511. Then Brian shares a few of the real common findings for those standards and some general tips on how to resolve them.
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We are giving listeners a sneak peek into the planning of the 2024 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange and sharing details about what they can expect from this unique industry event.
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John and Joe join us to discuss the most recent Unmodified Emulsified Asphalt and Paint sample rounds.
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- S3 E30 November PSP Insights (2022)
- http://aashtoresource.org/psp/schedule
- http://aashtoresource.org/psp/reports
- http://aashtoresource.org/psp/sample-round-analysis
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In this "Family Feud" type episode, Kim tries to guess the most common nonconformity in concrete assessment reports for ASTM C1077. Then Brian shares a few of the real common findings for that standard and some general tips on how to resolve them.
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We look into the AASHTO Accreditation Program's recent internal audit to share insights as to how the process has added value to the program and organization.
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We are joined by AASHTO re:source Quality Manager, Tracy Barnhart to cover some of the basics of conducting an internal audit and how the process is valuable to individuals and organizations.
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We share audio from the October 19, 2023 webinar Benefits of a Corporate Quality Management System (QMS) Review. Senior Quality Analyst, Trudy Eckstine covers the basics of if an AASHTO re:source corporate QMS review is right for your laboratory.
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We share 8 brainstorming questions to help you set more effective goals and discuss how these questions would be tweaked based on if you are setting personal or professional/organizational goals.
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- S4 E21: Soft Skills: Goal Setting Part 1
- S4 E10: Soft Skills: Dealing with Stress
- S3 E18: Soft Skills: Authentic Networking
We discuss the basics of personal and professional goal setting (including SMART, HARD, and DUMB goals), as well as the role personal and organizational values play in creating effective goals.
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John Malusky and Ryan LaQuay from the Proficiency Sample Program (PSP) join us to discuss the results of the recent Aggregate Gradation and Gravity samples 3 and 4. Plus, share in our excitement as we discover the benefits of using slide lock bags in the PSP packaging process.
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