Associate Member Training Series |
WHAT IS THE MAPA ASSOCIATE TRAINING SERIES?This is a 2-month program, wherein four MAPA Associate members sponsors and organizes a training event for MAPA membership. The events are offered at no cost. The trainings are held via Zoom and will be recorded and posted on the MAPA website. WHO IS IT FOR?Any associate member of MAPA in good standing can submit a proposal for a presentation to MAPA membership. The MAPA Board will rank and select the presentations. WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS OF A PRESENTING COMPANY?The presenting company will design the presentation/event. It is recommended that the presenting company encourage attendance by connecting with their contacts. In order to participate in the Associate Member Training Series, your program must be open to all MAPA members. WHAT WILL MAPA DO?MAPA organizes the overall series, and will market your event to membership. For more information, please contact Abbey Bryduck, MAPA ED.
2024 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TRAININGSFebruary 2: Topic: Liquidated Damages: A Strategy to Minimize the Assessment Presenter: Tom Olson, Olson Construction Law Session Details
Contractors need a battle-tested strategy to avoid the assessment of liquidated damages. Find out:
Log in to view the recording. February 15: Pot Pourri - Asphalt Recycling and Equipment Market Analysis Midstate Reclamation - Asphalt Recycling Methods Equipment Market Analysis Ritchie Bros Purple Wave Jeff Martin Auctioneers
February 29: Legal Hot Topics Session Details
Presenter: Justin Short, Best and Flanagan Permit Liability: Who bears the risk of loss and permit non-compliance on MPCA violations where the State/Municipality is obligated to pull the permit but the contractor is a joint signatory on the permit? Presenter: Mark Becker, Fabyanske, Westra, Hart Changing of the Guard: Personnel changes for the state, municipalities, contractors and third-party engineers has led to an increase in claims and disputes on public projects. Why and what should each party do to minimize these disputes.
2023 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TRAININGSJanuary 12: Grading Options with RDO Equipment January 26: The Four Pillars of Warm Mix Asphalt with Ingevity February 9: Asphalt Cracking, Heaving, and Settlement with Olson Construction Law February 23: e-ticketing in the Midwest with Haul Hub Log in to view the 2023 Associate Member Training Recordings 2022 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TRAININGSJanuary 27: Tack Coats and Fog Seals: Proper Storage and Handling February 10: The Principles of Paving With Technology February 24: Avoid Repairs and LDs: A Legal and Technical Approach March 17: Lubrication: Necessary Evil or Productivity Opportunity? Log in to view the 2022 Associate Member Training Recordings 2020/21 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TRAININGSDecember 10: Legal Hot Topics: Larkin Hoffman and Fabyanske, Backcharges January 14: Full Depth Reclamation: The Most Efficient Way to Recycle Asphalt In-Place February 11: Recruiting and Hiring Women and Minorities: Legal Strategies and Considerations” Sarah Crippen, Managing Partner, Best & Flanagan March 11: Changing the Game- Solving real world aggregate production issues with information management software: Trimble Log in to view the 2020/21 Associate Member Training Recordings 2019/20 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TRAININGSDecember: Geo-tech Risk Assessment: Braun January: Chemical Warm Mix, Cold Weather Paving: Ingevity February: Legal Hot Topics: Brian Wisdorf, Justin Short, Mark Becker March: Pavers, Mills, Technology: Caterpillar 2018/19 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TRAININGSJanuary: American Engineering Testing – Tour of labs, Use of Technology February: Balanced Mix Designs: Cargill March: Insurance; Defining Your Organization’s Risk Footprint: CSDZ April: Project Documentation and Spec Book Compliance: Best & Flanagan |
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