2027 TRB Annual Meeting Patron sales are now open! Limited availability—secure your package today. New for 2027: exclusive tote bag and registration website packages. For more information contact Louis Helms at lhelms@nas.edu. Convened by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), the 2027 TRB Annual Meeting will be held January 10–14, 2027, at the Walter E. Washington […]
Date/Time: January 19, 2027 (9:00-11:00am PT) Location: Teams Cost: FREE *preregistration is required The overall Road Safety Champion Program provides a high-level overview of road safety in the United States through seven modules. The goal of this two-hour virtual training, Module 4–Overview of the MUTCD is to provide an introduction and overview of the Manual on […]
Date: Jan 20, 2027 Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm PST Description: Tack coat may be the smallest line item on the job, but it is critical to the pavement’s structure. Without a good bond, layers act alone, stresses concentrate, and the surface fails years ahead of schedule. Join Nathan Moore, P.E., Assistant Director for Test Track […]
Date: February 4, 2027 Time: 1:00–3:00pm PT Location: Virtual Cost: $20 per person Course Summary: Choosing the proper surface treatment can add life to pavements and make the best use of an agency’s pavement preservation budget. This 2-hour virtual training introduces thin surface treatments, including slurry seals, microsurfacing, and chip seals. Learning Objectives: Describe the […]
Conference: American Traffic Safety Services Association Convention & Traffic Expo Date: February 5-9, 2027 Location: Long Beach, CA Organization: American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Thousands of key roadway safety and transportation professionals will gather at ATSSA’s 57th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in Long Beach, CA, Feb. 5-9, 2027. Attendees connect with industry leaders, discover […]
Date: Mar 1, 2027 Time: 11am - 12:30pm PT Description: Great paving starts before the first load hits the hopper. Learn how material delivery, paver setup, head of material, paving speed, and temperature awareness work together for uniform mat placement — and how keeping plant production, trucking, paving, and the compaction window in balance sets […]
Date: Mar 4, 2027 Time: 11am - 12:30pm PT Description: Once paving is underway, the details decide pavement quality. Building on Setting Up for Success, this session covers joint construction, segregation, and mat quality indicators, plus how to recognize early signs of placement issues and make timely adjustments that protect long-term performance. A practical fundamentals […]
Date: March 9-10, 2027 Time: 1:00-3:30pm (both days) Location: Virtual Cost: $20 per person Course Summary: This two-day virtual training explores the selection and implementation of low-cost measures for reducing fatalities and injuries caused by road departures and collisions. This course will cover topics such as keeping vehicles in their lanes, vegetations and sight lines, and roadway hazards. […]
Date: Mar 31, 2027 Time: 11am - 12:30pm PT Description: Compaction is where density is achieved and pavement performance is locked in. Learn why density matters for durability and service life, how temperature, timing, lift thickness, and coordination with paving define the compaction window, and the role each roller plays in the construction sequence. A […]
Please note: this is a two-day virtual training on April 13 and April 15 (9:00–11:30am both days). To receive your certification of completion, you must attend both days. Course Summary: This two-day virtual training introduces essential components of the construction management process. By applying the information learned in the workshop, you can improve how you manage project risks, communications, […]