March 23rd, 2026 - March 27th, 2026


Location: Horatio S. Earle Learning Center, 7575 Crowner Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821-5003


There are currently 8 spots remaining out of 25

This certification training is supported, and has been developed and updated through the guidance given by these quality groups:

• Asphalt Institute
• Federal Highway Administration
• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
• Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan (APAM)

All laboratory support provided by the MDOT Construction Field Services staff with guest speakers from agency and industry personnel. The primary instructor for this course is Timothy R. Murphy, P.E., President, Murphy Pavement Technology, Inc.

Moving Forward all Asphalt Mix Designers who submit HMA Mix Designs to MDOT must be certified - "John Barak". THIS IS THE CLASS!

Course Outline

• Superpave defined
• Aggregate & asphalt issues
• Mixture selection
• Volumetric requirements
• Specification review thru-out
• Submittal process
• Asphalt plant particulars
• Success Initial Production Lot (IPL)
• Percent Within Limits (PWL)
• And more!

Class Schedule 

Day, Date	Start Time	End Time
Monday, March 23, 2026	1:00pm EST	5:00pm EST
Tuesday, March 24, 2026	8:00am EST	5:00pm EST
Wednesday, March 25, 2026	8:00am EST	5:00pm EST
Thursday, March 26, 2026	8:00am EST	5:00pm EST
Friday, March 27, 2026	8:00am EST	12:00pm EST