Who is CAPA?

The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association, a not-for-profit association representing approximately 200 member organizations, is composed of both producers and users, including governmental agencies, working together to design, construct and maintain high quality asphalt pavements. Founded in 1983, CAPA is the voice of the asphalt industry of Colorado and interfaces continually with the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, local agencies and others throughout Colorado.

CAPA's mission...

The mission of the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association is to advance the quality and use of Asphalt Pavements in Colorado.

Membership...

CAPA by-laws allow for three types of membership: member, associate and affiliate.
A list of current CAPA members with contact information is available by accessing the following link: current CAPA members

FACT SHEET

Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA)…

· CAPA was founded in 1983 as the Colorado Asphalt Producers Association. In 1994, and at the encouragement of several local agencies, the CAPA membership role was expanded to include governmental agencies. To recognize the change to a user/producer organization the name was changed to Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association.

· Currently, CAPA has approximately 200 member organizations, comprised of both producers and users.

· CAPA manages and operates Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center (RMAEC) and administers the Laboratory for Certified Asphalt Technicians (LabCAT). The program offers five different levels of technician certification and one level for certification of Asphalt inspectors. The education curriculum includes courses on hot mix asphalt mixture design, quality control/quality assurance testing and hot mix asphalt construction.

· In 1917, photographs from Boulder County provided one of the first documentations of asphalt use in Colorado road construction. 2001 marked the 85th anniversary of asphalt pavement in Colorado.

· The CAPA membership role extends to all parts of the state and all facets of the industry.

Asphalt…

· There are 58 hot mix asphalt production facilities operating in 28 Colorado counties. In the seven county Metro Denver area alone, there are 20 production facilities.

· Hot mix asphalt (HMA), or commonly referred to as asphalt, is the pavement material of choice for approximately 90 percent of paved roads in Colorado.

· Annually, Colorado facilities produce approximately 12.5 million tons of hot mix asphalt.

· Asphalt pavement is 100 percent recyclable and is the single most recycled product in the US.

· According to the National Asphalt Pavement Association, repairing hot mix asphalt pavements on major highways cost about $39,000 per lane mile, compared to the average cost of concrete's $120,000 per lane mile. In addition, workers spend nearly 8 days reconstructing one lane mile of concrete, compared to 3 for hot mix asphalt pavement.

· Properly designed and constructed hot mix asphalt pavements will last more than 50 years with periodic resurfacing, reducing the need to costly, time-consuming and disruptive reconstruction.

· Hot mix asphalt reduces the cost for initial construction and provides for a smoother, quieter surface material.

· Approximately 50 percent of the asphalt paving crew personnel in the state is Spanish speaking.

New Technology…

• Rubblization plus asphalt overlay was introduced in Colorado in 1999. The first project was on I-76 near Sterling. The process of rubblization turns deteriorated concrete into the base for a smooth, safe, quiet and durable pavement made with hot mix asphalt. Rubblization plus asphalt overlay is approximately 40 percent less expensive than the alternative and can be completed in approximately 50 percent less time than the concrete alternative.
• Superpave, an acronym for Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements, was introduced in Colorado in 1996. Today, all CDOT projects and most local agency projects in the state are designed and specified as Superpave. The advantage of Superpave is the increased resistance to permanent deformation (rutting) and low temperature thermal cracking.
• Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) was introduced in Colorado in 1994. As of 2005, approximately 400,000 tons of SMA is placed annually and the performance results are very favorable. The philosophy of SMA is to combine the rut resistant benefits of stone-on-stone contact and the improved durability of high asphalt binder content and mineral filler mastic. SMA pavements are also noted for their ability to reduce pavement-tire interaction noise and splash and spray during wet pavement conditions.
• Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Warm Mix Asphalt typically incorporates the use of an additive to allow a reduction in the temperatures at which asphalt mixes are produced and placed. Thus, HMA can be placed in cooler temperature conditions often found at night, early and late in the paving season, and during changing weather conditions. An additional important benefit of the Warm Mix Asphalt technology is the reduction in energy consumption required by burning fuels to heat traditional hot mix asphalt (HMA) to typically found at the production plant. With the decreased production temperature comes the additional benefit of reduced emissions at the plant and during lay down. More Warm Mix Asphalt Availability & Resources.
• Porous HMA. Porous asphalt pavements are increasingly in demand because they offer site planners and public works officials the opportunity to manage stormwater in an environmentally friendly way. Impervious surfaces such as roofs and pavements create runoff, so that dirt and debris are washed into streams and waterways. At the same time, water has often been regarded as the “enemy” of asphalt. Great efforts are taken to assure that water does not enter the roadway material, especially in areas with numerous freeze/thaw cycles.

PRESS RELEASES

June 2009

Local Editorial – Concrete Roads, by Pat Nagorka – CC Newspapers

May 2009

CAPA ISSUES PAVING GYPSY MEDIA ADVISORY

The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA) is urging Colorado consumers to beware of a scam involving door-to-door salesmen offering unbelievably low-cost quotes on asphalt paving for driveways.
Recently, CAPA received reports of salesmen offering to pave driveways for very low costs, claiming to use asphalt “left over” from a larger paving job. Such door-to-door scams typically result in less-than-satisfied consumers who end up paying for inferior work that often must be replaced. A copy is available from the CAPA office, from the link provided above or by calling Michelle at (303) 741-6150.

Be on the lookout for door-to-door asphalt salesmen

DENVER From 9 News.com– If you live in the metro area, be on the lookout for people posing as door-to-door salesmen offering unbelievably low cost deals on asphalt for driveways. The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says it is a scam.

Tom Peterson, the executive director for CAPA, talked with us on 9News 7am on My20. He says reputable asphalt companies never sell door-to-door. If consumers use those types of salesmen, Peterson says they will likely be less than satisfied. In the most recent cases, the salesmen are claiming to have "leftover" asphalt from larger jobs.

Peterson urges buyers to check out companies to make sure they are reputable and will build a quality project for a fair price.

To avoid being swindled by driveway repaving scams, CAPA has some recommendations and says to look out for these five warning signs:

1. Claims that it's "leftover" asphalt. Asphalt is never left over from a project. Leftover hot-mix asphalt would be too cold to place properly, while cold mix is used exclusively for small patches, not general paving.

2. Deals that seem "too good to be true." If the quoted price seems very low, chances are the quality of the work will be low as well.

3. Cash-only terms. Most reputable contractors take checks, and don't require cash-only terms.

4. "One-time offer" price quotes. Reputable contractors will provide a quote before doing any work so that the homeowner has a chance to shop around.

5. Door-to-door sales. It's worth repeating: reputable asphalt contractors do not sell their products door-to-door. Consumers should be very suspicious of anyone appearing at their front doors offering low-cost asphalt.

If you suspect you have been contacted by a scam-artist, contact your local Better Business Bureau or CAPA, at 303-741-6150. The association also provides a list of its members, all of them reputable, long-term Colorado contractors, on its Web site, www.co-asphalt.com.   SEE VIDEO OF THE INTERVIEW WITH CAPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TOM PETERSON AND GREG MOSS HERE

April 2009

CDOT, CAPA Announce Asphalt Greening
Measures on Earth Day

CDOT Turning Construction Green – Energy Savings to be Realized on Construction Projects

STATEWIDE – An Earth Day announcement focuses on a joint effort of the asphalt industry of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Transportation. A change in contract specification requirements will result in less energy being used on certain CDOT asphalt paving projects. (MORE)

COLORADO SELECTS CONTRACTORS FOR FIRST
RECOVERY ACT-FUNDED TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Gov. Bill Ritter announced today that the Colorado Department of Transportation opened contractor bids on the first five transportation projects to be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “This is a major step forward for Colorado,” Gov. Ritter said. “Construction is expected to
begin on these projects in the next month, and that means jobs saved and jobs created for Colorado workers. We continue to move as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible to ensure the Recovery Act is doing what it is intended to do.” “It was very positive to see such competitive bidding on our first round of ARRA projects,” said CDOT Executive Director Russ George. “The project bids came in an average of 12 percent lower than expected. If this trend continues, we may be able to accumulate enough funding to add more construction projects to our list.” (MORE)

January 2009

A-1 Chipseal Acquires Rocky Mountain Pavement
DENVER (January 13, 2009) – A-1 Chipseal, a construction company specializing in chipseal, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Rocky Mountain Pavement, a 15-year Denverbased asphalt preventive maintenance company. Full terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The combination of these two companies further solidifies A-1 Chipseal’s strategic initiative to become the leading company for pavement maintenance services in Colorado. Moving forward, all of Rocky Mountain Pavement’s operations and processes will combine with A-1 Chipseal. “As the asphalt industry enters a new millennium, there is a strong focus on preserving and maintaining our existing asphalt surfaces,” said Ben Vagher, president of A-1 Chipseal.
“This acquisition positions us to be a leader in preventive maintenance for both the private and public sectors. Our goal is to provide a timely application of maintenance treatments to preserve and extend asphalt surface life to give our customers a high return on investment.” The company will operate from Rocky Mountain Pavement’s current location: 2001 W. 64th Lane, Denver, Colo. 80221.

BLACK ASPHALT TURNING GREEN THROUGH INCREASING USE OF
ROAD PAVEMENT RECYCLING PROGRAM CDOT Sets Pavement Recycling Records in 2008
DENVER, Colo., (January 23, 2009) – Associating “green” and “environmental sustainability” with highways and asphalt may seem to be a foreign concept. However, that is changing through new environmentally sensitive policies and construction practices that are resulting in record quantities of recycling and reusing of existing asphalt materials on Colorado’s highways. (MORE)

December 2008

The 2009 Asphalt Outlook
As 2008 comes to a close, there are a number of new developments and market conditions that allow the asphalt industry of Colorado to be optimistic towards the coming year. Also, in response to information being distributed by cement and concrete promoters, we feel it is important to clarify a number of issues and explain the advantage of using asphalt for pavements in Colorado. (MORE)

Op Ed – Response to Editor RE: Transportation Funding
To Vincent Carroll, editor or editorial page (carrollv@RockyMountainNews.com) Your editorial on Wednesday, 12/3, “Roads to Ruin?”, demonstrated a lack
of awareness regarding the Governor’s efforts to properly evaluate and obtain funding for infrastructure. You said, “Ritter has never asked Coloradoans whether they want to spend more on transportation…” This is misleading and not accurate. On behalf of all Coloradoans, Governor Ritter assembled a “Transportation Summit” in 2007 of several hundred representatives of ALL kinds of “Coloradoans” to discuss and study the infrastructure needs of the state. His “Blue Ribbon Panel” formed from this group has now TWICE made and revised their study, given to the Governor and legislature. In short, it concluded that Colorado needs $1-1.5 BILLION/year just to maintain our roads and bridges, let alone expand or improve them. It also concluded that, over the next 20 years, we need $120-160 BILLION to bring the infrastructure up to a “good” rating. This is widely known and has been reported by the Rocky Mountain News. (MORE)

November 2008

ASPHALT IS STILL A GOOD CHOICE
This letter is in response to the ‘Follow the Concrete Road’ article in last Friday’s (11/21) paper. The supply and cost issues concerning asphalt have been resolved and we expect a robust supply and decreased price for upcoming construction. Last summer, the asphalt industry on the Western Slope suffered supply shortages and price increases, primarily due to the bankruptcy of the main supplier of asphalt oil, SEM Materials. Since then the oil refiner, Suncor, has taken over the sales of asphalt oil and supply is no longer an issue. Furthermore, the pricing we are seeing for next year has been decreasing and should continue to follow the price of crude oil. Our local municipalities and developers continue to rely on asphalt for paving, knowing that it gives them many advantages. It is still the most economical means and quickest method of road building. Furthermore, it can be easily patched when utilities need to be cut through the road. It is also 100% recyclable and remains the #1 recycled material in the world. Both asphalt and concrete are needed for a healthy infrastructure and there are appropriate applications for both in road building. This will not be the last time we see a shortage of asphalt. But we
also had a shortage of cement three years ago and this will not be the last time we see that. Writing off either product would be a mistake with long term consequences.

April 2008

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., (April 2, 2008) – City streets, county roads, and asphalt do not necessarily come to mind when thinking “green.”  However, that viewpoint is evolving and the City of Colorado Springs Public Works Department and the El Paso County Department of Transportation are helping to lead the way through new environmentally-friendly roadway project policies. 

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April 25, 2008                                                                                      
FUNDING FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS DESPERATELY NEEDED – TODAY!!
Increasing Cost of Construction and Declining Highway Condition
are at the Heart of a Transportation Crisis

Colorado is being greatly impacted by two issues that are converging as part of a growing crisis: sky rocketing fuel prices resulting in higher transportation construction costs and declining funding for roadway improvements resulting in deteriorating roadways and bridges.

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ASPHALT INDUSTRY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY WITH OPENING OF INNOVATIVE “PAVE GREEN” PARKING LOT Porous Asphalt Parking Lot Part of Building Green and Environmental Sustainability WHAT: The asphalt industry of Colorado through the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association is working hard to meet the “Build Green” challenge and has partnered with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and Denver Public Works to design and construct an innovative porous asphalt parking lot. The porous asphalt concept is a new tool for storm water management and is intended to:

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(Disclaimer, Mile High Paving is not in anyway related to or affiliated with McDonald Paving Company, Based in Colorado Springs, CO. The owners of McDonald Paving Company in Colorado Springs, CO are Martin McDonald and Edwards McDonald. McDonald Paving Company has been in business since 1978. There office phone 719-499-9400 and Edward McDonald'S Cell number is 719-351-1772)

MEDIA VISUALS

VISUALS MEDIA PAGE SECTION OF CAPA WEB SITE
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association offers the following visuals for your use, including historical photos, file photos of key Association members, current project photos and graphical elements including charts and graphs, among other elements. Feel free to download and use these visual elements.

September 2005
ASPHALT INDUSTRY STANDS BEHIND MAJOR CORRIDOR PROJECT

A new five mile stretch of asphalt highway comes complete with a 10 year warranty. The asphalt industry is providing the warranty on a brand new stretch of divided highway east of Colorado Springs. Rocky Mountain Materials and Asphalt of Colorado Springs is the contractor.

CONSUMER TIPS

BEWARE OF THE PAVING GYPSIES
The asphalt paving gypsies (scam artists) are out-an-about causing havoc to unsuspecting citizens of Colorado , as shown below, in a photo from the Steamboat Springs area. The approach is very similar, no written contract, the sales pitch of left over asphalt, cash payment, door-to-door salesman, etc. and poor quality work!!! To avoid the paving scam or educate those about the scam , see the media coverage that was provided our industry a couple of years ago. Also, asphalt producers are encouraged to a) require the completion of a HMA Credit Application (April, 2004) and post the Cautionary Notice to HMA Production Suppliers at HMA Plants and prevent the scam of unsuspecting homeowners and neighbors.


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