AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast
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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.
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The Evolution of Accreditation with Peter Unger
Pete Unger takes us behind the curtain of the global laboratory accreditation system that quietly protects our everyday safety. With nearly five decad...
Can AI and Automation Reinvent Testing?
The digital revolution has reached the world of construction materials testing, and it's happening faster than many of us realize. In this eye-opening...
Public Works Leadership: A Conversation with Steve Read
Steve Read, retiring after 20 years with the City of Seattle, shares his experience as a materials engineer and insights on leadership, quality manage...
Quality, Conversation, and Construction Materials: A Season in Review
Season five wraps up with hosts Brian Johnson and Kim Swanson reflecting on the season and the ever-evolving podcast itself. This shorter season marke...
Mid-Atlantic Quality Assurance Workshop: How to Leverage AASHTO re:source Programs to Monitor and Improve Quality
Dive into our latest episode as we explore the critical need for laboratories to evolve from mere compliance to a thriving culture of continual improv...
Preparing for the 2025 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange
We dive into the 2025 AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange with insights from key planners Bob Lutz and Tracy Barnhart. This episode focuses on the ev...
Embracing Change and Efficiency at Oklahoma DOT with Bryce Hanlon
Oklahoma DOT's Bryce Hanlon brings his proactive approach to geotechnical engineering processes. In this follow-up episode to S4 E07, he discusses the...
Navigating Updated Masonry Unit and Prism Accreditation Policy for ASTM C140 and C1314
Have you heard about the new AASHTO Accreditation Program policy on masonry unit and prism testing? Discover the historical context beginning with the...
Unlocking Section 3.5 of the AASHTO Accreditation Procedures Manual, Part 2
In the final part of this series, uncover the essential subsections of Section 3.5 of the AASHTO Accreditation Procedures Manual. Our exploration reve...
Unlocking Section 3.5 of the AASHTO Accreditation Procedures Manual, Part 1
Unlock the secrets of the AASHTO Accreditation Procedures Manual with us as we dissect Section 3.5. Navigate the critical responsibilities of accredit...
Four I's of the Corrective Action Process
What if the dreaded corrective action process could be transformed into a beacon of opportunity? Join us as we introduce and explore the "Four I's of...
Standardizing Concrete Practices: The Story of AASHTO R 119
This episode explores the development and significance of the new AASHTO R 119 standard, officially titled “Standard Practice for Grinding the Ends of...
The Great Aggregate & Rebar Debate: Who Should Perform Your Assessment?
This burning question is at the heart of our latest episode, where we unravel the complexities of choosing the right organization for aggregate and re...
Unlocking Effective Lab Monitoring: The Power of AASHTO re:source Specifier Features
Unlock the secrets of effective laboratory monitoring with insights from Greg Uherek, Manager of Business Development and Technical Services. Greg she...
From Volunteers to Leaders: Building a Supportive Committee Environment
What's the secret to engaging volunteers and fostering a supportive, inclusive committee environment? Find out as we welcome Matt Linneman, Chief Engi...
Rolling Forward: Exploring the New Hamburg Wheel Track Proficiency Sample Program
Ever wondered how and why a new proficiency sample scheme was created? Special guests John Malusky and Ryan LaQuay join hosts Brian Johnson and Kim Sw...
Empowering Quality: Insights from Benjamin Trujillo
Transform your organization's approach to quality with Benjamin's strategies for engaging and empowering the workforce. Empowering employees with resp...
Mastering AASHTO R 18: Common Pitfalls
This episode reveals laboratories' most common pitfalls with implementing AASHTO R 18, such as calibration record-keeping, training and competency eva...
Revolutionizing Quality Management: AASHTO re:source's Bold Vision for 2024-2027
What if your organization could lead a quality management revolution? Join us as we explore AASHTO re:source's roadmap for 2024 to 2027 with Bob Lutz,...
Behind the Scenes of Our Season 5 Revamp
Curious about what’s in store for this season? Get ready for an array of compelling topics covering common findings in standards like R18, new profici...
Season 4 Recap
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:sourc...
Webinar Audio: A Behind-the-scenes Look at Assessment Scheduling
We share the audio from January 2024's webinar "A Behind-the-scenes Look at Assessment Scheduling."
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Umbrella Accreditation
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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Mail Call! (February 2024)
We go through Brian's inbox to answer some of the questions he's been asked recently.
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Common Findings in Aggregate Testing - Part 2
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...
Common Findings in Aggregate Testing - Part 1
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 non...
Enforcing the AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Publicizing Accreditation
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 mean...
Common Findings in Concrete Assessments: ASTM C138, C172, C173, C231, C617, C1231
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...
December PSP Insights - Performance Graded Asphalt Binder, Viscosity Graded Asphalt Cement, and Slurry & Micro Systems
John, Ryan, and Joe join us once again, this time to discuss the recent Performance Graded Asphalt Binder, Viscosity Graded Asphalt Cement, and Slurr...
AASHTO re:source Confidentiality Policy Explained
Learn who, what, where, why, and when we can share specific customer information.
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Common Findings in Concrete Assessments - ASTM C31, C39, C78, C511
Continuing the "Common Findings" series, with no context, Kim guesses the most common nonconformity in concrete assessment reports for ASTM C31, C39,...
Sneak Peek into TechEx 2024
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...
November PSP Insights - Unmodified Emulsified Asphalt and Paint
John and Joe join us to discuss the most recent Unmodified Emulsified Asphalt and Paint sample rounds.
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Common Findings in Concrete Assessments - ASTM C1077
In this "Family Feud" type episode, Kim tries to guess the most common nonconformity in concrete assessment reports for ASTM C1077. Then Brian shares...
The Value of Internal Audits - Part 2
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 organ...
The Value of Internal Audits - Part 1
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 v...
Webinar Audio: Benefits of a Corporate Quality Management System (QMS) Review
We share audio from the October 19, 2023 webinar Benefits of a Corporate Quality Management System (QMS) Review. Senior Quality Analyst, Trudy Eckst...
Soft Skills: Goal Setting - Part 2
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 p...
Soft Skills: Goal Setting - Part 1
We discuss the basics of personal and professional goal setting (including SMART, HARD, and DUMB goals), as well as the role personal and organization...
October PSP Insights - Aggregate Gradation and Gravity
John Malusky and Ryan LaQuay from the Proficiency Sample Program (PSP) join us to discuss the results of the recent Aggregate Gradation and Gravity sa...