The Institute of Asphalt Technology

The Institute is the Professional Body for persons working in the field of Asphalt Technology and fo A fully audited CPD system has been in force since 1994.

HISTORY
The Institute was founded in 1966 as a Learned Society by a group of far-sighted practitioners in the belief that there was a need for sharing technical information, educating new people into and within the Industry and for setting and protecting standards across the Industry. To this end a professional exam moderated by the Institute was established during 1967. Education in Applied Engi

neering and Asphalt technology was the driving force to establish the credibility of its high intentions, and to give control over technical excellence. In 1980, the Institute became Incorporate by Guarantee, not having a Share Capital. The structure of the company and the conduct of its members are dictated by the Articles of Association. Membership of the Institute is open to all sectors of the industry; from Quarries, Manufacturing Plants, Laboratories, Airport and Highway Surfacing, to Building and Construction Mastic and from the Client or Architectural and Consultant Engineering sectors of the industry. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
A route to registration with Engineering Council is available to members via a Bilateral Agreement with the Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers, for academic qualifications and NVQ at Level 3 and higher. The Institute is in partnership with Institute of Quarrying, University of Derby and Industry to develop 'Open Learning' routes to Higher Education. This is now also offered in computerised format for ease of data entry and auditing, via members’ own PC's. BRANCH NETWORK
There are 9 regional branches in UK and the Republic of Ireland, plus a long-standing interest from overseas members. Branches run regular local Conferences, Seminars, Site visits, Technical evenings and Training days to keep the membership abreast of contractual, engineering, material and plant design changes. Technical events are often shared with sister institutions. NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The annual Asphalt Paving Conference gives eminent international and national professional practitioners, the opportunity to present Technical and Management Papers on all aspect of the asphalt industry. The event is run from the IAT Head Office, which offers a 4Ball Golfing Competition and an evening President’s Dinner, the day before the Conference and there is a fully supporting Trade Exhibition on the day. PUBLICATIONS
The IAT also publishes a bimonthly Journal ‘Asphalt Professional’. This contains peer-group reviewed technical papers on material and pavement design, plus papers presented at the conference. This includes a newsletter of branch news and other technical papers, plus reviews of UK and Overseas publications on the World of Asphalt.

29/08/2023

You lucky people! The Institute of Asphalt Technology Western Branch are pleased to present "Contracting Safely: Eliminating People Plant Interface", an afternoon of interactive learning, while helping to shape the future of safety guidance. We have some fabulous speakers, practical demonstrations, and interactive sessions where your opinion will help shape safety guidance for our industry. To top it all off we will provide you with some banging food (you know we always deliver on that front) and even a raffle with some excellent prizes!

More details to be provided soon, but save the date, and make sure you are quick to get your space booked when it goes live, as we are very limited on numbers.

If you need more details, drop Pippa, Liz, Clare, or Brett message and they will tell you more!

14/02/2023

The 40th The Institute of Asphalt Technology Western Branch Dinner and Dance has morphed into a SUMMER BALL! I am so looking forward to this event - we have some amazing entertainment lined up for you all.

If you want a table, get it booked in quick - it appears our highways industry in the Western Branch area is really excited about this and the tickets are flying out! https://lnkd.in/ejBpsVhf

If you have any questions, please as Liz, Pippa or Dave - we'd be happy to help!

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16/05/2022

REALLY looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday for our Western Branch Dinner and Dance! It has been TOO long! For those companies with tables, you can bring your raffle prizes to the usual room from 5pm - just find Liz or Pippa :) Check out the band below The Royal Affair - new for 2022!! We've also got a new and exciting form of photobooth, Magic Mirror, and a couple of casino tables for those of you who like a flutter!

Thanks to The Bristol and Louise Herron for being excellent hosts as always!

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08/02/2022

*****EXCITING NEWS*****
The Western Branch Dinner and Dance is BACK!

It's our 39th Annual Dinner and Dance and will be held on Saturday 21st May 2022 at The Bristol Hotel - 7pm to 2am with dancing to The Royal Affair (Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/e5eyZN6R or here https://www.facebook.com/theroyalaffairweddingband)

We do hope you'll all join us to celebrate!

Tickets can be booked online here (we are only taking online bookings): https://lnkd.in/eej7unNH

Don't forget to book your rooms directly with the hotel - these are held in the name of the IAT and are booked through the Function Organiser Louise Herron - Tel: 0117 9007887 Email: [email protected]

Menu choices will be released to table hosts once you have booked and paid for your tables

Any problems or questions, please contact Liz Halliwell or Pippa Birch

21/10/2021

The agenda is set for the Western Branch training day in Bristol at Engineers House on the 18th November - and we think it is a corker! Join us to discuss all things sustainable and network with fellow asphalt professionals trying to make sense of this stuff. The best bit? This day is coming to you from all sides of asphalt - specifiers, clients, procurement, producers, and contractors.

If you haven't booked yet, get in quick as the tickets are flying out fast. Here is the link:
https://lnkd.in/eHv_JZY6

We also have 4 spaces left for trade stands - if you want to get involved, please contact Clare Vigus [email protected]

Thank you to our speakers: Miles Watkins, Colin Holm, Tim Doyle, Pippa Birch CPP. CAP. APMP MIAT MCIHT, Brian Kent, Stuart Gready and Nigel Holpin. We will be hosting panel questions sessions, so please do let us know what you want to ask our presenters.

And thank you to Western Branch Chairman Matt Bishop and The Institute of Asphalt Technology President Brian Downes for topping and tailing the day.

17/08/2021

Bookings are now LIVE! Click here.... www.thei.at/western

27/04/2021

Western Branch AGM this Friday 30th April at 11am on Teams - details below. It would be lovely to see as many of you as possible - what do YOU want the branch to do in the forthcoming year (Covid-permitting)? Socials? Technical Events?

Link to register attendance: https://lnkd.in/ewrnA73

Please register to attend this event. A joining link will be sent out prior to the event. This meeting will be held online. This allows you to access the meeting from your computer, tablet or phone. If you have any issues you are welcome to email [email protected] for support.

01/04/2021

Tempted? Possibly an April fool...... 🤔🤭🤫

17/11/2020

The next Western Branch virtual presentation will be on Tuesday 8th December at 12.30pm and will be a presentation by Lisa Saunders, People & Culture Director of John Wainwright and Co. Ltd and will be titled “COVID-19, Look after your mental health and wellbeing this winter”. We are hoping to make it a more interactive presentation to allow members to network - albeit virtually - and to share in the Christmas spirit!

Pavements DMRB Updates · Institute of Asphalt Technology

05/10/2020

Following recent updates to the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Highways England has released a series of short videos outlining the new Standards.

In the introductory video, Dr Arash Khojinian explains the key changes, benefits and impact of using the updated documents.
A link to all of the videos can be found below.

Pavements DMRB Updates · Institute of Asphalt Technology

09/04/2020

Being on holiday but not away has meant that I am FINALLY clearing out my office cupboards this week. Imagine my excitement when I rediscover my 'fleet'!

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