Florida Asphalt Monthly: Asphalt 4.0, Lettings, and the 2022 ACAF Convention

May 31, 2022

Association News

The Digital Edition of Florida Asphalt Magazine is Now Ready!

The digital edition of Florida Asphalt Spring/Summer 2022 is ready for viewing! In this issue, Dr. Breixo Gómez Meijide, Technical Director of the European Asphalt Pavement Association, provides insight on the digital transformation of asphalt — and what we can expect in the future.

We also explore solutions for the growing skills gap in construction talent, highlight collaborations between NCAT and FDOT, and celebrate the career of FDOT Bituminous Field Engineer Wayne Rilko, who will officially retire this year.

Read the digital version of Florida Asphalt magazine here!

Ritz-Carlton Grand Lakes Sold Out: Book a Discounted Rate at Our Overflow Hotel Now!

Due to the popularity of the 2022 ACAF Convention, the Ritz Carlton has sold out! Discounted room rates are available at the

Renaissance Orlando @ SeaWorld — just a 10-minute drive from the event.

2022 ACAF Pavement Award Nominations

Every year asphalt paving contractors in Florida are laying down some of the best roads in the nation. And each year, the ACAF presents awards to those projects.

There are 6 distinct awards. Read, in detail, the requirements for receiving the different awards HERE.

An interactive map showing all 57 projects submitted to ACAF can be viewed by clicking the image on the right. Zoom in and click on a company logo to look at specific project's details and also the employees responsible for its success! Some of these projects will receive awards in June at the 2022 ACAF Annual Convention, stay tuned!

Key Dates

Meetings & Events

2022 ACAF Convention –Thurs., June 2-5, 2022

2022 NAPA Midyear Meeting – Sun., July 10-13, 2022

2022 AAPT Annual Meeting – Mon., September 12-15, 2022

2022 Florida Asphalt Expo – Tues., December 13-15, 2022

FDOT Letting Dates

District Five Letting – June 7, 2022

Central Office Letting – June 8, 2022

District Two Letting – June 8, 2022

District Seven Letting – June 8, 2022

District One Letting – June 9, 2022

District Three Letting – June 9, 2022

District Six Letting – June 9, 2022

District Four Letting – June 14, 2022

Turnpike Letting – June 14, 2022

Webinars &

Virtual Training

Paving Inspector Certification (PIC) - On-Demand

Basic Binder Technician Training - October 3-7, 2022

News You Can Use

FDOT Proposes Upgrades to AIA in Ormond Beach

The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a planning study to consider capacity, safety, and multi-modal enhancements along State Road A1A from East Granada Boulevard to Sandra Drive.

Source: OrmondBeachObserver.com

Florida Crews Rescue Construction Worker Trapped in Trench

Crews in Cocoa, Florida worked to rescue a construction worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Thursday afternoon.

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said incident happened at a construction site in Sharpes.

Source: News Channel 8

U.S. Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa Test Drive Construction Jobs

Students from across Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties met at the Santa Rosa County fairgrounds this week for the second in-person iteration of the Northwest Florida Construction Career Days.

Source: Pensacola News Journal

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Construction Industry Licensing Board

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Bradley Barreto, Robert Maphis, Michael Sasso, Michael Strickland, and Brian Zettle to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Source: FLGov.com

FDOT to Resurface Roadway Near Sarasota Airport

The Florida Department of Transportation recently announced it will be milling and resurfacing two miles of roadway on U.S. 41 between Edwards Drive and Magellan Drive, near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Source: Sarasota Magazine

4 Things Leaders Do That Make Good Employees Leave

Despite what many employers believe, employees aren’t leaving solely for a bigger salary. They’re leaving due to management and leadership issues.

Source: Forbes

Member News

Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. Acquires Haas-Anderson Construction, Ltd.

After acquiring Hass-Anderson Construction, Ltd., Anderson Columbia Co., Inc., will be working in Corpus Christi, Texas.

The company is excited to bring Haas-Anderson into the family and looks forward to working on ongoing and future projects together.

Image credit: Anderson Columbia Co., Inc.

CWR Contracting Paves New SR 388 Connection

CWR Contracting's Panama City team is paving a new SR 388 connection road that will realign the airport entrance and serve as a connecting street to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community.

Image credit: CWR Contracting