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March 8, 2023 Archives
 
Features
 
  
The only statewide conference and trade show for transportation contractors, aggregate producers, consultant engineers, material suppliers, and government transportation officials is happening March 29 - March 31. 
 
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The Ides of March – New Year with New Board Members & Committee Positions 
 
As we approach the Ides of March when Romans traditionally recognized a new year, it’s also time to seek nominations for VTCA’s Board of Directors and Committees.
This will be a unique opportunity for your firm to learn how you can become involved in High-Quality Work-Based Learning programs, exposing young individuals to your organizations and provide training opportunities for students. 
 
Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc.
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
 
Member News
 
VTCA is proud to offer a number of scholarships. These programs are great opportunities for deserving and qualified young people. 
 
Apply today for the 2023-2024 academic year!
Governor Glenn Youngkin's legislation to consolidate and transform Virginia’s fragmented workforce development system was supported by a broad coalition of businesses, trade and industry groups like VTCA, workforce leaders and even unions.
Starting this month, meeting notes from the Engineering Consultant Leadership Committee meetings will be available online for members.
 
 
Concrete Pipe and Precast, LLC
McPeak Supply, LLC
 
Industry News
 
VTCA, North Carolina Aggregates Association, South Carolina Aggregates Association and the Georgia Construction Aggregates Association are conducting an MSHA Stakeholder meeting on March 29 in Raleigh, NC.
Chapters 68 and 758 of the 2016 Acts of Assembly (the “Consolidation Bill”) combine DEQ’s existing statutory programs relating to erosion and sediment control and stormwater management and directed the State Water Control Board to adopt regulations to carry out the purposes of the Acts.
In order to help streamline the enforcement process, updates have been made to the DEQ Enforcement Manual. The manual update reflects changes to staff instructions to implement agency efficiencies.
NSSGA recognizes company, facility and individual representatives from our membership across a host of award programs and categories
In the last Blue Top VTCA reported that MSHA inspectors had recently begun enforcing the protection of blast prep areas as elevated roadways, requiring berms near the edge of the highwall. Many operators received Fair Notice warnings.