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S6E7 Creating Quality “New Year’s” Resolutions at Work, Part 2
We turn loose resolutions into real quality improvements by focusing on knowledge sharing and outcome-driven goals. Along the way, we normalize failure as a learning tool and announce an…
S6E6 Creating Quality “New Year’s” Resolutions at Work, Part 1
AASHTO re:source Quality Manager, Tracy Barnhart, joins us to talk about continual improvement. We share some tips on how to build a culture of quality and ask listeners to send us their…
S6E5 Taken from TechEx: Mastering Laboratory Management (Panel Discussion)
Get a glimpse inside November’s Virtual Technical Exchange’s Mastering Laboratory Management Panel Discussion. In this episode, we take clips from that session to share insights from industry…
S6E4 Understanding Changes to the AASHTO Accreditation Program Procedures Manual
Brian and Kim discuss the newly redesigned AAP Procedures Manual. It presents the requirements of the AASHTO Accreditation Program in a new format that is easier to read and understand. This new…
S6E3 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 decades of experience, Pete reveals how a problem with…
S6E2 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 conversation with Mike Copeland, Quality Program…
S6E1 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 management, and cross-agency coordination. He discusses…
S5E17 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 marked a shift from weekly to biweekly episodes,…
S5E16 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 improvement. Brian Johnson shares valuable insights…
S5E15 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 event's unique structure, networking opportunities,…
S5E14 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 importance of effective communication, data…
S5E13 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 2019 updates to the ASTM C1716 standard for…
S5E12 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 reveals the significance of independence of judgment,…
S5E11 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 accredited laboratories in reporting significant changes…
S5E10 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 the Corrective Action Process" concept. This…
S5E9 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 Cylindrical Concrete Specimens.” Brian shares…
S5E8 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 rebar evaluations. We navigate the nuanced scopes…
S5E7 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 sheds light on the specifier feature of the AASHTO…
S5E6 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 Engineer for North Dakota DOT and Chair of the…
S5E5 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…
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