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THE LAST WORD by Carlo <strong>Fall</strong>avollita The art and skill of paving I have been very fortunate in my 50-plus year career in the asphalt paving industry to watch the growth of the Greater Toronto Area. I can actually say that I have had a part in building the roads that have made Toronto a world class city today. From being involved in the construction of Highway 401, 400, 427 and the Gardiner Expressway to the numerous subdivisions that dot the GTA, I am proud to have been part of the progress that has brought the population to over three million people and has made the GTA the place to live. I remember the days when aggregate was still delivered by rail to our plants in the GTA and how 1,000 tonnes of asphalt production and paving was a great day. Gone are those days as plants evolved to be larger and there was a shift to drum mix and continuous mix plants. These plants now run at 360 tonnes per hour and if you don’t produce at least 3,000 tonnes at the plant, it’s not a good day. However, I believe that as we have moved to higher productions and efficiencies, we have given up certain skill sets. One skill set I see that has changed over the years is the deterioration of workmanship. There just isn’t enough time put into it because we are under such pressure to get to that daily production goal so we can move to the next job tomorrow. Yes, the technologies have become better and we have made paving easier, but that human touch is still needed. We cannot simply rely on the equipment and technologies to do that job. We have to continue to watch the mix as it moves under the screed, and look behind us at the mat after the initial screed and roller compactions. We have to know the difference between a great mat and a poor mat. We need to know the difference between a smooth and consistent mat and a rough or segregated mat. These are the characteristics that the asphalt needs to be a quality asphalt pavement. Take it from me – if we spend the extra time to prepare the job and equipment, everything will follow a lot more smoothly and there will be fewer problems, if any, to deal with after the fact. Lastly, as a veteran of this industry, I believe we also have to take the time to pass on our knowledge to those new to paving. Otherwise this “art” will be lost and there will be a 100 per cent reliance on the equipment to do the job. My career has given me a family, a home, and a lifetime of experiences that I will never forget. So I don’t hold back and I take every opportunity to pass on my knowledge to the next generation. I owe this to the industry because of what it has done for me. And I continue to do this job after all these years because of the continued camaraderie I have with the people I associate with both within and outside of the company I work for. I love all the people I work with more than anything else. Carlo <strong>Fall</strong>avollita is General Superintendent at Coco Paving Inc. 42 OHMPA | ASPHALTOPICS
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