Diamond Commendation Program

Diamond Commendation Program

Overview: The Diamond Commendation Program documents and recognizes the use of best practices for asphalt plant operations, terminal operations, asphalt production, and paving. The self-assessment process helps companies benchmark their operations against a national standard, identify areas for improvement, and earn national recognition for their commitment to quality, safety, and excellence.

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Eligibility: All companies in the asphalt pavement industry in the United States and Canada are eligible to apply.

Focus Areas:

Asphalt plant operations

Terminal operations

Asphalt production

Paving operations

Benefits of Earning Diamond Commendations:

Enhanced worker safety at plant and paving sites

Differentiation from the competition

Increased efficiencies that translate into reduced expenses

Quality product production

Improved plant appearance

Enhanced community reputation

Increased trust among the community, road owners, and employees

Improved employee morale

Program Types:

Diamond Achievement Commendation

Covers operations in the manufacturing plant and around the plant site. Aspects addressed include appearance, operations, environmental practices, safety, permitting and regulatory compliance, and community relations.

Diamond Achievement Sustainable Commendation

An optional level to the Diamond Achievement Commendation. This expanded level assesses the social, economic, and environmental efforts of an asphalt production facility to gauge how well it puts the principles of sustainability and community engagement into action.

Diamond Terminal Commendation

Covers operations in and around the terminal facility site. Aspects addressed include appearance, operations, environmental practices, safety, permitting and regulatory compliance, and community relations.

Diamond Quality Commendation

Involves the quality of the material produced. Areas evaluated include quality management, RAP and aggregate handling, asphalt storage, drying and mixing, air quality, truck scales, silos, and control rooms.

Diamond Paving Commendation

Designed for paving crews. Areas evaluated include training of supervisors and crew members, use of best practices in paving, and compliance.

Contact: 888-468-6499