For this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we hit the road and headed for Boone, North Carolina, to visit the Maymead asphalt plant. We met with QC Manager Wes Partin, who showed us around the lab and answered our questions.

Learn more about Maymead: https://www.maymead.comCHAPTERS:0:01 The Trip0:55 Maymead Introduction1:46 Lab Visit with Wes Partin5:52 Mix Design Lab7:15 Interview with Wes Partin14:57 OutroKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

Noor Selah went from a part-time undergrad lab job to a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree — and she's now using AI to change how pavement and infrastructure engineering gets done.In this episode of The Hot Mix, Anthony and Maurice sit down with Noor, a pavement engineer with a PhD from SCA, to talk about her path into civil engineering, the AI-driven research tools she's developed (including mechanistic aging models for FlexMAT and FlexPAVE), and what it took to be named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Noor also shares the vision behind her new company, Continuum Infrastructure Solutions, which translates advanced technology into practical tools for pavement performance, QA, and engineering decision-making.Timestamps:00:01 – Introduction03:14 – Getting started in engineering05:46 – The Forbes 30 Under 30 story13:42 – Building Continuum17:29 – Noor’s Favorite Music18:54 – Closing thoughtsLearn more about Noor's company:Continuum Infrastructure Solutions – https://www.continuumis.comKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

On this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we're reviewing the GPR Concrete Scanner from Earth Science Systems. This tool could very well save your next concrete project. We dive into the product and break down some of its best features.Learn more about ESS: https://www.earthsciencesystems.com/Order the Concrete Scanner on HMA Lab Supply: https://www.hmalabsupply.com/products/gpr-concrete-scannerCHAPTERS:0:01 Intro1:15 All About ESS3:36 Features8:06 Why Buy the Concrete Scanner?9:10 OutroKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

In this episode, we interview Tom Clayton, the Director of Training for the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center, and take a look at an amazing career from humble beginnings as a field technician to running one of the most successful Asphalt Pavement Associations in Colorado.This tribute is in honor of Tom as he retires from Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA) and moves on to the next chapter. Find out what Tom really thinks about nuclear gauges, coring, and progress in the industry.Contact Tom Clayton: 303-902-2439, asphalttraining@gmail.comCHAPTERS0:01 Intro1:14 Introducing Tom Clayton2:56 Tom's Career Journey4:27 A Little History on Nuclear Gauges8:04 How Tom Balances Relationships & Responsibilities12:14 Tom's Favorite Conference Moment13:47 What's Next for Tom?14:45 OutroKeep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

The all-new ThinPave 5500 Nuclear Density Gauge is here, and on this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we break down some of the gauge's core features and benefits.

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he Hot Mix Podcast is back with Season 4! In this episode, Maurice and Anthony share their conference experiences during the break and give the rundown on what's coming in Season 4.Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Like this episode? You might like these:https://youtu.be/UTnjkXHzQt0?si=rsaCd1YHpo6IdXUShttps://youtu.be/bfXZ1p1Bvtk?si=oZv6l0O0Ly6_YecGCHAPTERS0:01 Intro2:10 Thoughts on TRB3:57 NAPA Meeting5:22 New Products Sneak Preview6:26 OutroWant more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_confirmation=1FOLLOW InstroTek on Social:📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instrotek📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@instrotek📱Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111458308918233Learn more about InstroTek at www.instrotek.com.

We're wrapping up Season 3 of The Hot Mix Podcast by going out in style! Maurice and Anthony go over the best clips from 2025 and invent a new buzzword in the process. We'll see you next year for Season 4!

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0:01 Intro

0:31 The Guys Invent A New Word

1:48 Cheers!

2:14 Best Clips from 2025 Montage

3:47 Outro

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Are you in the asphalt industry and on the hunt for the perfect workboot? Look no further! In today’s video, we’re checking out the Asphalt PRO workboot to see if it really is the ultimate safety shoe for your needs. We’ll cover everything from its protective features to comfort levels and traction on the job site. Tune in to find out if these boots can handle the heat and keep your feet safe!

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1:32 The Story Behind the Shoe

3:10 The Features

5:25 Final Thoughts

6:09 Wrap-Up

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