Courses

Soils & Pavements

Build stronger, longer-lasting roads with this foundational course that demystifies soil types, paving materials, and modern surface treatments for municipal infrastructure.

Registration Info

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April 27 – 29, 2026
Fee:
Member Rate - $1,320.00
Duration:
3 days

What You’ll Learn

  • Classify and evaluate soils and aggregates for road construction 
  • Understand bituminous mix designs and paving fundamentals 
  • Explore surface treatments and emerging technologies like fibermat and fog seals 
  • Learn techniques for routing, sealing, and pavement recycling 
  • Apply pavement management strategies to extend infrastructure lifespan 

Course Description

Soils & Pavements is your essential guide to the materials and methods that form the backbone of municipal road construction. This course introduces participants to the classification, properties, and applications of soils and paving materials, with a strong focus on durability and performance. 

From hot mix paving and expanded asphalt to cutting-edge surface treatments and recycling techniques, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to build and maintain roads that stand the test of time. Whether you’re overseeing construction or working hands-on in the field, this course will strengthen your understanding of what lies beneath every successful roadway. 

Course Details

  • Road supervisors and forepersons 
  • Municipal construction crews 
  • Public works staff 
  • Infrastructure and asset management teams 
  • AORS’ Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) candidates 
  • Soils and Aggregates 
  • Bituminous Fundamentals and Mix Designs 
  • Routing and Sealing 
  • Hot Mix Paving 
  • Expanded Asphalt 
  • Cold-In-Place Recycling 
  • Concrete Paving 
  • Surface Treatment and New Developments (e.g., Fibermat, Chip Seals, Fog Seals) 
  • Tack Coat  
  • Pavement Management 
  • Excess Soils 

None 

  • AORS: Elective course for Certified Road Supervisor – Intermediate (CRS-I) designation 
  • OACETT: Eligible for the Technical Specialist Program (Point Value: 5) 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

Mark Eby  

Tyler Renaud, Senior Project Manager for Construction, City of Hamilton – Tyler is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario. He worked as a consultant for 10 years where he was a Geotechnical Engineer across eastern Canada. Tyler is now the Senior Project Manager for the City of Hamilton, where he runs the Capital Works QA program. He is a member of CTAA and sits on the Good Roads/OAPC Municipal Hot Mix Liaison Committee. He has been in the construction industry for more than 15 years. 

Delta Hotel – 50 Stone Road W, Guelph ON N1G 0A9

Reservations cut-off day is Thursday, March 26, 2026

Rate: $209 + taxes

 

Staybridge Suite Guelph – 11 Corporate Crt., Guelph, ON N1G 5G5

Reservations cut-off day is Thursday, March 26, 2026

Rate: Queen Studio Suite Studio Full Kitchen $295 + taxes

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph – 35 Cowan Pl., Guelph, ON

$359.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)

$379.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)

To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and ask for the “Ontario Good Roads “rate.

Please note: The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 27, 2026. Once the reservation is made, no complimentary changes or cancellations are allowed after Sunday, April 19, 2026.