LASTRADA Partners

09/03/2026

LASTRADA release 6.10.0-4 is now live! New features include:
- New Sieve Analysis per Ohio Method
- Texas Site Manager now supports cumulative aggregate gradation
- New Unit Weight Test AASHTO T19
- New graph settings to plot bin percentages and more!
LASTRADA users update today. Current Software Release: https://bit.ly/4zT8ePy

09/01/2026

Mixing Materials is heading to NCAUPG!
We’re excited to bring the Mixing Materials Podcast to the NCAUPG North Central Asphalt User Producer Group Annual Conference and are currently putting together our guest lineup!

NCAUPG brings together professionals and experts from state DOTs, industry, and academia to exchange knowledge, share research and lessons learned, and promote the use of better-performing asphalt pavements. That makes it a great place for Mixing Materials to connect with the people helping move our industry forward.

Will you be attending NCAUPG? We’d love to have you on the podcast! Share your industry knowledge, experiences, and perspective with our audience.

Interested in being a guest? Contact us at [email protected].

Learn more about Mixing Materials and watch previous interviews: https://bit.ly/45X08b9

08/27/2026

Thank you to ISIC for the opportunity to have Dan Ridolfi speak at the 2026 ISIC North American Conference!
Dan’s presentation focused on how adopting open data standards can improve interoperability, streamline data sharing, and help move the asphalt and infrastructure industries forward.
ISIC’s mission to advance intelligent construction technologies throughout the infrastructure life cycle—from design and construction to operation and maintenance—aligns closely with our belief that better-connected data can improve efficiency, quality, and decision-making across the industry.
We appreciate ISIC for bringing together industry professionals to share ideas, explore emerging technologies, and help shape the future of infrastructure.
At LASTRADA Partners, we’re proud to be part of that conversation.
Learn more about LASTRADA: https://hubs.la/Q04vss060

08/21/2026

The conversation on interoperability continues!
Dan is looking forward to speaking next week at the 2026 ISIC North American Conference. His presentation will focus on how adopting open data standards can improve interoperability, streamline data sharing, and help move our industry forward.
If you'll be attending, we hope you'll join the session. We look forward to seeing you there!

At LASTRADA Partners, we're committed to helping the asphalt industry embrace the future through innovative technology and connected data solutions.
Learn more about LASTRADA: https://hubs.la/Q04tShdh0

08/14/2026

What started as a backup plan turned into a PhD—and a career path never expected.
Funny how the detours end up defining the journey (and sometimes the best perk is $28 football tickets).

Watch or listen to Toni Newsome's full interview on Mixing Materials: https://bit.ly/467sMpL

08/06/2026

If asphalt had a spokesperson… Bill Nye might be the perfect fit.
Simple explanations. Clear visuals. Real understanding. In an industry built on complex materials and performance, the ability to communicate ideas in a way that’s practical and accessible matters more than ever. Because at its core, progress starts with understanding. Watch Toni Newsome's full interview here: https://bit.ly/4gbVBHw

07/30/2026

Why does production VMA differ from your mix design?
In this Leveraging LASTRADA video, Dan Ridolfi explains how to compare mix design VMA to production VMA to better understand changes in your mix.
Plus, download our FREE Excel tool to perform the same analysis on your own data.
Watch the video & download the tool: https://hubs.la/Q04rd-lt0

VMA is influenced by many factors. Use this simple method to determine what adjustments are needed to make sure production VMA matches mix design VMA.

07/23/2026

Stay ahead of Ohio DOT specification changes.
Watch this Lightning Demo to see how LASTRADA automatically adapts to new reporting requirements, helping you create accurate, compliant reports with confidence.

https://hubs.la/Q04qx-qb0

07/16/2026

How can the asphalt industry improve data sharing without compromising security or ownership?

At the NAPA Midyear Meeting, Dan joined industry leaders to discuss OpenAsphalt—a common data language designed to improve interoperability, reduce duplicate data entry, and accelerate the flow of information from the field to final payment.
As the industry moves toward more connected digital construction, open standards and thoughtful governance will be key to building a more efficient future.
At LASTRADA Partners, we are about forward thinking, keeping up with industry trends, and paving the way (no pun intended) into the future of the road industry.
Learn more about how LASTRADA can help here: https://bit.ly/4yrLtBx

07/09/2026

Imagine an asphalt industry where density readings, QA results, and construction management systems all communicate using a common data language. That's the vision behind OpenAsphalt, and this session explores what it will take to make it a reality.
Join Dan Ridolfi, Bailey Watkins, Todd Mansell, Bryce Wuori, and Eric Biehl as they discuss the future of connected data in asphalt pavement construction and how the industry can work together to build an open standard.

We look forward to seeing you in Columbus!
https://bit.ly/4aJthcw