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Scott McKay Bituminous Technology

This 10-day course is your gateway to mastering the engineering behind flexible pavements—from mix design to maintenance and everything in between.
A worker using a paving machine to lay asphalt on a road construction site.

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Fee:
Member Rate - $4,100.00
Duration:
10 Days

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of bituminous products and their applications 
  • Conduct and interpret tests on bituminous materials and hot mix asphalt 
  • Explore aggregate properties and their role in flexible pavement construction 
  • Learn mix design principles and asphalt plant operations 
  • Identify and address pavement deficiencies and rehabilitation techniques 
  • Discover innovations in Warm Mix Asphalt and surface treatments 
  • Apply end-result specifications and quality assurance practices 
  • Participate in field trips for hands-on learning 

Course Description

Dive deep into the world of flexible pavement construction with this comprehensive 10-day in-person course. Designed for professionals working with bituminous materials, this course covers everything from mix design and asphalt plant operations to pavement maintenance and emerging technologies. 

Through engaging lectures, hands-on testing, and field trips, participants will gain the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to inspect, test, and improve flexible pavement systems. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or sharpen your expertise, this course delivers the tools and insights to succeed. 

Course Details

  • Engineers 
  • Construction Technicians and Technologists 
  • AORS’ Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) candidates 
  • MEA’s MIT Certification Candidates 

Especially those involved in: 

  • Inspection and testing of flexible pavement construction 
  • Surface treatments 
  • Hot mix aggregate production 
  • Fundamentals of Bituminous Products 
  • Testing Bituminous Products 
  • Aggregates in Bituminous Construction 
  • Mix Design 
  • Asphalt Plants 
  • Hot Mix Paving 
  • Hot Mix Compaction and Segregation 
  • Hot Mix Testing and Analysis 
  • Warm Mix Asphalt 
  • Surface Treatment 
  • Pavement Deficiencies 
  • Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation 
  • New Developments 
  • End Result Specifications 
  • Minimum one year of related field experience in flexible pavement construction 
  • Exposure to asphalt lab testing or paving field experience is an asset 
  • PPE may be required for field trips (details to be confirmed) 
  • AORS: Elective course for Certified Road Supervisor – Intermediate level (CRS-I) 
  • MEA: Mandatory course for the MEA’s Municipal Infrastructure Certification in Construction Materials 
  • OACETT: Eligible for all exam programs including technical specialist, technician, and technologist programs (Point Value: 10) 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

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Scott Robinson

Scott Robinson is the Chief Materials Inspector for the City of Oshawa, where he has served with dedication for over 35 years. In his role, Scott leads the development and implementation of comprehensive Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) programs. He is also actively involved in evaluating and integrating new technologies into the city’s capital and development projects, ensuring innovation and durability in municipal infrastructure.  In addition to his municipal responsibilities, Scott is a passionate educator. For the past five years, he has been a professor at Durham College, where he teaches courses in Construction Materials, Pavement Design, and QA/QC. His academic contributions help shape the next generation of construction and civil engineering professionals.  Scott is the current Co-Chair of the Good Roads /Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council (GR/OAPC) Municipal Liaison Committee, a group he has been a part of since its formation over 15 years ago. His leadership and collaboration within this committee have supported stronger relationships between municipalities and industry stakeholders.  A 1988 graduate of Seneca College’s Engineering Technology program, Scott continues to contribute to the advancement of pavement engineering education as Director of the Scott McKay Bituminous Course, a role he has held since 2017.  With a career marked by technical excellence, mentorship, and industry collaboration, Scott remains a key contributor to municipal infrastructure development and construction materials education in Ontario. 

Eric Champagne