NRMCA Presentation in Virginia Spurs DAP Project Review

Senior National Resource Director Phil Kresge recently met with representatives from Prince William County, VA, to discuss incorporating pervious concrete in the designs for their proposed Central District Police Station project. Attendees included engineers and project managers from the county's Facilities and Construction Management Division, as well as representatives from the Prince William County Department of Transportation and Police Department. Also present were individuals from Moseley Architects and Rinker Design Associates, who are working together as the design team for the county on this project. The meeting was facilitated by Hessam Nabavi, director of industry services for the Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (VRMCA).

Kresge explained pervious concrete’s role in stormwater management and how it can help the county in complying with Virginia’s new stormwater regulations. He also provided guidance for designing and specifying the pervious concrete system. Additionally, he highlighted NRMCA’s Design Assistance Program (DAP) and encouraged the county to utilize the service on this, and other upcoming projects.

The county appears to be very interested in pervious concrete for this project, Kresge said. Within 24 hours of the meeting, Nabavi received, and forwarded to NRMCA Director of Pavement Structures Amanda Hult, the geotechnical report and site plan for the project for DAP review and recommendations. Hult’s final report will include design recommendations for the pervious concrete system, as well as possible recommendations for utilizing conventional concrete pavement in certain areas of the site.