2014/2015 AnnualReport

Smooth, Safe & Well-maintained

COMMITTED TO

QUALITY ROADS

Published 2 November 2015

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CEO’s Message

Chairman’s Message

Committed to Smooth, Safe and Well-Maintained Roads.Over the past 12 months, AAPA has been busy engaging with an energised Membership base across Australia. We’ve also been focused on building and renewing our international friendships and synergistic alliances to better facilitate technology and knowledge transfer.

The culmination of our engagement and knowledge transfer efforts was on show in September at the 2015 AAPA International Flexible Pavements Conference on the Gold Coast. It was in the Queensland sun where AAPA’s local prominence and international standing was really on display, attracting a record contingent of global speakers and delegates.

Like the Gold Coast conference, the 2014 & 2015 AAPA National Workshop Series (NWS) were also extremely well attended and have provided us with a portal to connect with Industry and Government.

Our Members now enjoy a new relationship with State Road Authorities and Local Governments across the country, where AAPA is leading a new partnering relationship model to support and assist in the delivery of implementable technology advancements.

Highlighting this is the formation of the AAPA National Technology & Leadership Committee (NTLC) which has put a real focus on transferring pavement engineering skills, knowledge, technologies and methods for continued development by AAPA Members. Some of these opportunities through which we can deliver better value and smarter outcomes are:

• EME2 high modulus, highly durable, rut resistant asphalt• Thinlays for pavement preservation• Perpetual Pavement Design/Heavy Duty Pavement Design• Crack, Seat and Asphalt Overlay over failed rigid pavements• Expanded use of Crumbed Rubber (wet process) in bituminous products• Seal Design for Airports• Cold product advancement and the expanded use of recycled products

AAPA is now at the centre of the thought leadership space for road pavements in Australia.

This Annual Report to Members completes the activities of the past year for the Association. Together, we have successfully lifted AAPA’s standing, and achieved recognition beyond our traditional Membership base.

Michael Caltabiano Chief Executive Officer

Re-energised and re-engaged.This year has been a highly productive one for the Association, with a focus on developing a re-engaged and re-energised roads and pavements community capable of making a strong and positive impact.

The AAPA Board was delighted to see the Association’s new found energy and growing networks in action on the Gold Coast at the 2015 AAPA International Flexible Pavements Conference where we recorded record attendance.

I took great pride in the range of international delegates we attracted, with some travelling from as far as the Americas, Africa and Europe. This ability to draw a global crowd provided wonderful opportunities to network, consider and progress our theme of Innovation Driving Value. This continued global networking is a key to our success as an Industry.

The progress AAPA and our Members have made in technology transfer is an indicator of our re-engagement with Industry and Government. Highlighting these inroads are AAPA Member contributions to value-adding solutions such as demonstrations of EME (High Modulus Asphalt) at sites around Australia, and Crack & Seat technologies to rehabilitate old failed rigid pavements.

I am committed to the work and programs that AAPA has established which, in collaboration with Government and other key stakeholders, will create outstanding pavement infrastructure and drive value solutions for our communities. I look forward with enthusiasm and optimism to our continued progress towards greater future focused outcomes for our Members and the Industry at large.

I would like to congratulate the AAPA Executive and Staff on its work towards delivering our key strategic initiatives, and thank our Members, State Branches and Committees for their support.

Tony Aloisio Board Chairman

In August 2015, AAPA’s Head Office relocated to a new flagship location in Port Melbourne. The Head Office is now closer and more accessible to majority of Members and stakeholders in Victoria and provides a fully equipped facility that will form the foundation of growth for the immediate and long-term future of the Association.

Member services will expand in scope and depth as we refresh and re-imagine Training, Networking and Industry Events.

Visit our Head Office at:Unit 2, 20-26 Sabre Drive,Port Melbourne, VIC 3207T: (03) 9853 3595

NEW HEAD OFFICE & A NEW FUTURE

2015 AAPA International Flexible Pavements ConferenceRecord numbers gather on the Gold Coast.With over 400 delegates ticking through the gates, 35 stellar exhibitors on show, 100 international visitors making the journey, four unforgettable networking events, and 70 insightful abstracts submitted – the Gold Coast was the conference for the road construction and maintenance community.

Delegates travelled from as far as Brazil, Germany, Ghana, India, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, the United Kingdom and United States.

Along with our global contingent of speakers and delegates, we were blessed to be joined by local experts representing all corners and levels of Australian Government and Industry to hear a range of pertinent topics, including:

• Sustainability & Recycling• Perpetual Pavements• Next Generation Cold & Warm Surfacings• Safer & Smoother Riding Surfaces• Asset Preservation & Rehabilitation• Developments In Heavy Duty Pavements

Presentations and photos are available to download from the AAPA website.

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Destination USA: 2014 AAPA International Knowledge Transfer (IKT) tourIn October 2014, 25 delegates from Industry, Government and Academia travelled to eight States in the ever enlightening USA to observe cutting-edge plant and equipment, innovative research facilities, advanced Government Department operations and sister Asphalt Pavement Associations. Flexible pavements in Australia will benefit from a long list of learnings, information, contacts and friendships cultivated by the visit. Notable findings included:• Laboratory testing regimes• Thinlays, design construction tools and techniques• Trackless tack coats• PG binder grading system• Contracting and funding regimes• Plant and equipment advancesThis international outreach provided access to findings from leading pavement research programs, and most importantly contact with the people behind them.

Planning for the 2016 AAPA International Knowledge Transfer tour has begun, with the tour visiting Europe in late May. This tour will pick up the Eurobitume and EAPA conference and also take in the RILEM conference in France.

The 2016 AAPA IKT will focus on cold technologies, particularly the developments in cold surfacings and cold asphalt products, as well as full-depth pavement rehabilitation.

We look forward to welcoming AAPA Members on what promises to be an amazing opportunity to uncover the next generation of pavement engineering skills, knowledge and technologies.

Information on the 2016 AAPA IKT will be released on the Association website later in the year.

2014 AAPA National Workshop Series: Safety at RoadworksIn November, the 2014 AAPA National Workshop Series: Safety at Roadworks attracted more than 900 participants. On the back of this inaugural workshop series, and with the support of our Members, AAPA has held discussions with all three levels of Government.

This has included key meetings with Austroads to communicate the thoughts of all who took part in the discussions on road worker safety.

The workshop has helped progress harmonisation of road worker safety and define the way our Industry conducts business.

Without the passion and dedication of our speakers, sponsors and special guest speakers from Government and Industry this event would not have been the resounding success it was.

Road worker safety is now, more than ever, at the absolute centre of AAPA Member minds.

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In June, a carefully assembled team of experts from Industry, Government and Academia travelled to each of the State capitals to deliver the 2015 AAPA National Workshop Series: Quality Roads, Fixed Budgets.Over 800 delegates from all corners of road construction and maintenance came together to help define Quality Roads and share strategies for optimum project outcomes.

The workshop presented attendees the opportunity to learn about proven and emerging products, techniques, and technologies defining the quality of roads around the world.

Importantly, the workshop enabled AAPA Members to meet key Government and Industry staff charged with responsibility for the design and maintenance of Australian roads.

The enthusiasm and commitment of all speakers and delegates has helped propel national discussions to set the tone for the future of road technology, construction, maintenance and expectations.

Presentations and photos are available to download from the AAPA website.

SAFETY AT ROADWORKS ational Workshop Series2014 AAPA

Taking Responsibility

2015 AAPA National Workshop Series: Quality Roads, Fixed Budgets

Keeping quality up and costs down

QUALITY ROADS, FIXED BUDGETSational Workshop Series2015 AAPA

• 2016 AAPA International Knowledge Transfer Tour, Europe• 2016 AAPA National Workshop Series, Australian State Capitals• 2017 AAPA International Flexible Pavements Conference, Melbourne

Coming Soon...

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In July 2015 the eagerly anticipated Enrobés à Module Elevé (EME), High Modulus Asphalt, demonstration was rolled out on the South Gippsland Highway in Victoria, following pioneering works in 2014 by Boral in Queensland.Fulton Hogan is also set to demonstrate EME to key stakeholders in New South Wales later this year in the Wollongong Region. Over in the west, Main Roads WA is set to progress an EME2 demonstration with host company Downer in early 2016. With the realisation of these key milestones, the practical implementation of EME technology transfer will be complete. It is at this point that AAPA hopes to see a National Specification developed.The Association has played a lead role in the transfer of EME to State Road Authorities and Councils and remains the portal through which technology change can be delivered.

On the back of the recent AAPA International Knowledge Transfer Tour (IKT) to the USA, the Association has begun working with Governments in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria to demonstrate Crack and Seat technology to rehabilitate failed rigid pavements.The utilisation of asphalt overlays over failed rigid pavements using a range of options from crack and seat treatments through to full rubblisation of old concrete pavements is anticipated to be underway in the first half of 2016. These treatment options have not been available in Australia before and, through a co-operative arrangement of AAPA Member companies, a machine will be imported from the USA to demonstrate the cost-effective nature of this technology to treat failed rigid pavements and replace the pavement structure with a full-depth, perpetual, flexible solution. This will enhance the motoring experience and will lead the way in delivering better value-for-money outcomes for Australia’s major road pavements.

EME Demonstrations

Crack & Seat Developments

Future Focused >> The 2015 AAPA Industry Awards provided a unique opportunity for all areas of the Industry to participate across a range of categories and achieve true marketplace recognition.

2015 AAPA National Industry Award WinnersThe AAPA National Industry Award winners were announced in September at the 2015 AAPA International Flexible Pavements Conference, Gold Coast, and were selected from AAPA State Industry Award winners.

• Outstanding Project Award: Boral for the Toowoomba Range Realignment Project• Innovation in Design, Process or Product Award: Downer for the 99%

Recycled Asphalt Product• Safety Initiative Award: Jim Appleby, Downer for the Near Miss System• Industry Leadership Award: Rob McGuire, Boral

2015 AAPA State Industry Award WinnersQueensland, MODA Events, Portside, 22 May 15

• Outstanding Project Award: Boral for the Toowoomba Range Realignment Project

• Innovation in Design, Process or Product Award: Fulton Hogan for the Field Testing Laboratory Vehicle

• Safety Initiatives Award: Mark Taylor, Boral• Industry Leadership Award: Rob McGuire, Boral

New South Wales, Doltone House, Hyde Park, 29 May 15• Outstanding Project Award: Downer Infrastructure and AML for the Eastern

Distributor – Cleveland Street Underpass remediation• Innovation in Design, Process or Product Award: Boral for the Design and

Construction of the asphalt pavement for Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre• Safety Initiatives Award: Jim Appleby, Downer• Industry Leadership Award: Bevan Sullivan, Fulton Hogan

Victoria, Hawthorn Arts Centre, Hawthorn, 24 Jul 15• Outstanding Project Award: Downer for Pakenham Racecourse• Innovation in Design, Process or Product Award: Downer for 99% Recycled Asphalt• Safety Initiatives Award: David Snape, Fulton Hogan• Industry Leadership Award: Dr. Nigel Preston, VIVA Energy

Western Australia, Matilda Bay on the River, Crawley, 29 Jul 15• Outstanding Project Award: Downer for the Kimberley Regional Airport Overlay• Innovation in Design, Process or Product Award: Fulton Hogan for Design of New

Deep Lift Asphalt Mixes• Safety Initiatives Award: Carrick Bensemann, Fulton Hogan• Industry Leadership Award: Russell Clayton, GHD

South Australia, Adelaide Pavilion, Veale Gardens, 21 Aug 15• Outstanding Project Award: Fulton Hogan for the RAAF Woomera Rehabilitation and

Resurfacing Project• Innovation in Design, Process or Product Award: Department of Planning, Training

and Infrastructure for Triple Seal Treatment at Intersections.• Safety Initiatives Award: Shawn Mumford and Vince Pearse, Downer• Industry Leadership Award: Andrew Young, Topcoat Asphalt

Victorian Enrobés à Module Elevé (EME), High Modulus Asphalt, demonstration in July 2015.

Crack and Seat technology in action in the USA.

2015 AAPA Industry Awards

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National Technology & Leadership CommitteeThe Association has moved to strengthen its technology leadership position in Flexible Pavements across Australia through the formation of the AAPA National Leadership & Technology Committee (NTLC).The AAPA Board has appointed a committee of talented and nationally recognised members from industry to guide Flexible Pavements in Australia.

The task ahead for the NTLC is to establish a national industry driven direction for implementable research and development.

The development of an agenda that strives to deliver smoother, safer and well-maintained roads will benefit the industry, and the end road user.

AAPA’s NTLC will serve as a reference group for industry and provide a focal point for future advances in pavement engineering skills, knowledge and technologies.

Members of the NTLC have a diverse set of skills and are considered leaders in their field. NTLC members are:

• Rob McGuire (Chair), Boral• Bevan Sullivan, Fulton Hogan• Warren Carter, Downer• Trevor Distin, Boral• Azeem Remtulla, SAMI Bitumen• Richard Fulton, Fulton Hogan• Ricky Nugent, Colas Australia• Nigel Preston, Viva Energy• Stuart Dack, Puma Bitumen

The NTLC will provide a true focus on innovation and lifting Australian standards and practices to be global benchmarks in the delivery of value-for-money outcomes.

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Our BoardThank you to our loyal and committed Board of Directors.Our Board Members:

• Tony Aloisio (Chairman), General Manager Corporate Services & National Safety Manager, Fulton Hogan

• Sergio Cinerari, ‎Chief Operating Officer, Downer Group• Mike King, Business Manager (Bitumen & Chemicals), Viva Energy• Rob McGuire, General Manager (QLD/NT), Boral Asphalt• Tony Wehl, Director, RPQ Group• Thierry Defrène, Group CEO, COLAS Australia• Peter Todd, Chief Operating Officer, VicRoads• Tim Gander, National Bitumen Manager, Puma Energy (2015), Lisa

Archbold, General Manager, BP Bitumen Australia (2014)

Victorian 2015 AAPA Gala Dinner & Industry Awards.

Memberships25% Membership growth over 12 months.Reflecting the growth of the Association and its influence, total memberships now number above 180.

Our Member companies now span a variety of specialties, including Recruitment, Finance & Credit, International Contractors and Tollways.

This growth is indicative of the improved range and quality of Events, Networking and Training available to our new and existing Membership Base.

We thank our Members for their loyal support of AAPA and the flexible pavements community.

A complete listing of our Members can be found at the back of this report.

South Australian 2015 AAPA Golf Day. Queensland 2015 AAPA Gala Dinner & Industry Awards.

Director-General of TMR, Neil Scales, at a Queensland AAPA Breakfast.

WA State Executive, Michael Brenahan, with Main Roads WA Managing Director, Steve Troughton.

Golf Day at 2015 AAPA International Flexible Pavements Conference.

NSW AAPA Breakfast in action at Olympic Park.

Action across Australia

AAPA Board Members in 2014

Pavement Engineering

Bevan Sullivan (Chair)

Ryan Janz

Howard Jeffery-Wright

Alvin Prasad

Rob Vos (AAPA)

Ricky Nugent (Chair)

Ged Killick

Mark Taylor

Rob Rampton

Wayne Jupp

AAPA NTLC SUB-COMMITTEES

Bitumen Sealing/Surfacing

Howard Jeffery-Wright

Rick Hattam (AAPA)

Asphalt

Trevor Distin (Chair)

Julian Mann

Warren Carter

Kevin Embleton

Dougall Broadfoot (AAPA)

Peter Carbone

Nigel Preston (Chair)

Azeem Remtulla

Stuart Dack

John Lysenko

Mark Wheatley

Binders

Trevor Distin

Neil Morcombe

Gerard Gnanasseelan

Howard Jeffery-Wright

Rick Hattam (AAPA)

AAPA NTLC SUB-COMMITTEES

Members of the AAPA National Leadership & Technology Committee (NTLC).

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