1. Responses to participant feedback
Kevin Abrams Geoff Ayton
17 Nov 2008

2.  The National Executive welcomes and appreciates your feedback.
 We have tried to react wherever feasible.
 We intend to provide regular updates on actions.

3. Topics for future coverage
 RTA specification review - a working group is being formed; volunteers welcomed - key issues will be brought to future Forum
 Recycled concrete - the larger issue of sustainability is listed for treatment in 2009
 Mix design - various groups (incl RTA) are reviewing design procedures - topic is listed for coverage in 2009

4. Topics for future coverage
 Manufactured sands - several industry groups are active (incl RTA) - listed for coverage in 2009
 Diamond grinding - covered in Sept 8 Forum - listed for update at March 09 Forum
 Common NCRs & accepted disposition - best initiated by Contractors - participants are asked to nominate the key issues

5. Topics for future coverage
 Cold weather paving - listed for coverage at March 09 Forum
 Research by State Road Authorities - listed for coverage during 2009
 Maintenance - too broad a topic for full coverage - specific topics ?

6. Possible ASCP services
 Web site - now completed and fully functional incl: - resources, bulletin board, useful links; - Powerpoints from Forum
 Professional development opportunities - clarification sought please
 Retailing of books with member discounts - logistically challenging - volunteers ?

7. Possible ASCP services
 Contact details for contractors & government departments - please clarify - all sponsors are listed on the ASCP website
 A list of people who can answer questions ! - Professional Indemnity issues - not considered to be an ASCP function (at this stage)
 Facilitate movement of junior engineers between public & private organisations - outside the role of ASCP

8. Possible ASCP services
 Preferred contractor and product listings - ASCP is not in a position to do this, nor is it considered to be an appropriate role for ASCP.
 Technical papers on the website - Kevin is considering the options, a few links exist already; a time-consuming exercise, and a debatable ASCP function.

9. Logistics, venue etc  Microphones  Discussion time - points noted
 Start/end times - requests vary widely
 Microphones