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
170 episodes
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 Swanson to reveal the meticulous planning process behind the Hamburg Wheel Tracking samples, a g...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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33:22
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 responsibility and capability at the ground level can operationalize quality, ensuring that proces...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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42:39
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 evaluation, and internal audits. Learn how to sidestep these issues by implementing robust qualit...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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52:01
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, the Director of AASHTO re:source. Bob shares the inspiration and process behind this ambitiou...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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35:12
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 proficiency sample programs, and essential equipment maintenance tips. This episode kicks off with a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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16:13
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:source Technical Exchange).Related information:
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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17:57
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." Related informaiton: AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: A Behind-the-scen...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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39:10
Umbrella Accreditation
Get a high-level overview of why a laboratory's AASHTO Accreditation is not an "umbrella" accreditation that extends to other locations. Related information:S1 E13:
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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28:53
Mail Call! (February 2024)
We go through Brian's inbox to answer some of the questions he's been asked recently. Related information:S3 E17: From the Cutting Room Floor - Consensus Sta...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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38:28
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 discuss some of the most common nonconformities for AASHTO T 84/ASTM C128 and AASTHO T 85/ASTM...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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33:28
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 nonconformities during aggregate testing in regards to general equipment, AASHTO T 11/ASTM C117 a...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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27:06
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 means for AASHTO Accredited laboratories. Related informaiton:
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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33:58
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 this series, Kim blindly tries to guess some of the most common nonconformities in concre...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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18:41
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 Slurry and Micro Systems samples. Related information: S4 E27:&n...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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38:07
AASHTO re:source Confidentiality Policy Explained
Learn who, what, where, why, and when we can share specific customer information.Related information:AASHT...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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34:09
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, C78, and C511. Then Brian shares a few of the real common findings for those standards and som...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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15:00
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 from this unique industry event. Related information:
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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31:20
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. Related Information: S3 E30 November PSP Insights (2022)<...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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22:25
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 a few of the real common findings for that standard and some general tips on how to resolve th...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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17:59
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 organization. Related InformationS4 E24:
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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30:11
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 valuable to individuals and organizations. Related Information<...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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21:39
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 Eckstine covers the basics of if an AASHTO re:source corporate QMS review is right for your la...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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33:23
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 personal or professional/organizational goals.Related information:S4 E21: <...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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18:27
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 organizational values play in creating effective goals.Related information:S4 E10:
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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27:57
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 samples 3 and 4. Plus, share in our excitement as we discover the benefits of using slide lock b...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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31:43