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Updates to APWA Manual of Standard Specifications and UDOT Specifications

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Jason T. Richins, SE
Concrete & Steel Engineer
Utah Department of Transportation

Jason Richins has worked for the Utah Department of Transportation for 25 years. For the last 5 years, he has been the Concrete and Steel Engineer. He has experience in construction, materials, research and structures. Jason has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Utah State University and recently finished a master’s degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University. He is a licensed Structural Engineer in the State of Utah.

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Tim Biel, MS, PE
Director, Technical Services
CMT Technical Services

Tim is currently in the position of Director of Technical Services for CMT Technical Services where he is responsible for the overall level of quality and consistency for the technical side of the fast-growing company.

Tim grew up in Chicago and achieved a BS from University of Illinois. In the early ‘90s, Tim moved to Utah where he attained an MS from University of Utah and began his career in the pavement and construction materials arena. After spending 14 years with UDOT and 9 years running his own small consulting business, Tim began a principal engineer position with PEPG Consulting. In 2020 PEPG was acquired by CMT Technical Services. The promotion to Director of Technical Services comes as part of the effort of CMT to elevate quality and consistency into all of its efforts as they grow into a highly-respected regional company.

Tim’s 30+ year career has primarily focused on developing extensive knowledge in the pavement and construction materials world and using that knowledge to help teach and guide clients and local organizations in their efforts to improve the level of quality and performance of paving and construction projects. Tim has developed significant skills in the application of recycling materials from existing pavements into new construction, and the development of new materials for paving such as local oil sand bitumens.

Date & Time
Tuesday, March 10, 2026


Karen Gail Miller Conference Center
 Miller Free Enterprise Center
9750 South 300 West
Sandy, UT 84070

11:30 Check-in/Lunch Served
12:00–1:00 Presentation

 

Join us for a presentation on recent updates to UDOT standards and specifications and what changes are currently being researched for the future. The session will also cover revisions to APWA concrete standards affecting materials selection, mix design, durability requirements, testing protocols, documentation, and field construction practices. Attendees will gain practical insight into how these updates impact compliance, project delivery, and concrete construction across Utah.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify recent updates to UDOT concrete standards and specifications and understand how these changes affect design, materials, construction practices, and compliance expectations.

  2. Recognize anticipated future UDOT revisions currently under research and their potential impact on project performance and delivery.

  3. Understand the new format of the APWA Standards and know where to access the latest versions.

  4. Gain familiarity with what is new in the 2026 APWA Specification Book and how those changes may impact design and construction decisions.

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