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  • Young Leaders' Conference
       October 7-8
  • International Conference on Warm-Mix Asphalt
       November 11-13
  • HMA Energy & Recycling Symposium
       December 3-4
  • 54th Annual Meeting
       January 18-21
  • NAPA Meeting Calendar
  • Industry Meetings
  • World of Asphalt
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Straight Answers.   Looking for answers about asphalt? How is it produced? What is it used for besides highways? This page offers you answers to the most frequently asked questions about asphalt and its production and use.

Respecting the Environment. An article in Health Digest News surveys the history of asphalt pavements and explores the environmental impact of asphalt. For the full article, click here.

History of Highways.   Asphalt has been used for more than just roads. It's history goes back centuries. This article provides information on the early uses for asphalt and the technological advances implemented along the way.

Porous asphalt.  Environmentally friendly porous pavements can conserve water, reduce runoff, promote infiltration, cleanse stormwater, protect streams, and allow for better use of land. Learn all about it here.

Warm-mix asphalt.  People are talking about warm-mix asphalt, several new technologies that have the potential to lower the production and construction temperatures for asphalt by 50 to 100 degrees.

Plant Tour.   Take a virtual tour of an asphalt plant.

Driveways.   Questions about your asphalt driveway? Considering asphalt for your driveway?

Airfield research. The FAA's Airfield Asphalt Pavement Technology Program at Auburn University is focusing on improving quality, reducing costs, enhancing safety, and providing training. 

How to Determine Quantities.   Here is NAPA's guide to determining the amount of Hot Mix Asphalt needed for a paving job.

Recycling.   Asphalt pavement is America's most recycled product. In fact, every year, we recycle more than 73 million tons of reclaimed asphalt pavement – more than the combined total of 40 million tons of recycled paper, glass, aluminum and plastics.

HMA Personnel Skill Sets Assessment.  NAPA's new tool for workforce development in the areas of HMA production, QC/QA, HMA placement, and management.  These skill sets were developed and reviewed by NAPA’s QIC Education Subcommittee. 

Links.   This page offers additional resources including other associations, government agencies, universities, and more.

Just for Students.   The asphalt industry provides students with scholarship and internship opportunities. In addition, individual universities offer engineering courses on asphalt and research programs.