This year’s Engineering Consultant Forum was honored to receive opening comments from VTCA’s current President, Nater Orders from Orders Construction. Randy Wirt, Chair of the Engineering Consultant Leadership Committee (ECLC) returned this year to highlight the Forum’s theme, “Virginia in Motion – Leading the future of Transportation”, and to provide a charge to the audience. Also making a return visit with a keynote address was Bob Holsworth, DecideSmart, who provided an entertaining assessment of the upcoming gubernatorial election, as well as some insights into various General Assembly contests.  

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Mark your calendars for the 2025 VTCA Aggregate Safety & Operations Seminar – coming your way with fresh updates, expert insights, and a renewed focus on safety and innovation in aggregate operations.

 

🗓 December 10-11, 2025
📍Holiday Inn Staunton Conference Center

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Calvin Lee Stanley, longtime leader of Stanley Construction Company and a valued member of our VTCA family.

The success of this event – both in creating an enjoyable experience and raising funds for charity – is thanks to the participation and support of attendees. This year, the outing will help neighbors in need who were impacted by flooding and major storms. In addition, several food banks in the region that are facing significant demand will receive much-needed funding.

The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in asphalt mixtures has been steadily increasing for years, nationally and internationally, given the economic and associated environmental benefits of using such material. However, using RAP in asphalt mixtures poses some challenges regarding durability and performance that are often associated with the highly aged binder in RAP.