VTCA embraces the development of the industry’s future by welcoming the latest cohort of emerging leaders. Twelve new members from the Associates, Aggregate Producers, Contractors, and Consultant Engineer membership categories started their two-year program by hosting Commissioner of Highways Stephen Brich, and Deputy Commissioner Cathy McGhee at their first meeting. 

On July 27, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury in outdoor and indoor workplaces.

As a business leader, you are focused on your business, yet you are also a member of VTCA to help expand your voice and touch on key issues impacting you and your employees. 

 

Contributing gives you access and creates opportunities to discuss industry issues with those who receive your support.

MSHA Law Seminar Scheduled for August 21-23 – FREE 
 
The Virginia Department of Energy’s Mineral Mining Program presents its mine safety and health law seminar focusing on federal (MSHA) and Virginia state laws governing the mineral mining (metal/nonmetal) industry. 

VDOT issues new agreement for Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection Vehicle Payment. 

Chamber RVA is hosting the Mission Tomorrow event on October 10-12. Sign up today to sponsor, exhibit, or even volunteer!

 

Mission Tomorrow is a forward-thinking, career exploration event that focuses on the development of our local youth and workforce during a three-day program that allows local businesses to interact with over 12,000 eight grade students in the surrounding areas.

The VSWD certification is recommended for anyone who must identify wetlands or streams on their sites for project planning, project impact avoidance and minimization analyses, and compensatory mitigation planning.

VDOT’s Materials Division has issued MD462-23 revising Virginia Test Method (VTM) 140. The updated VTM now includes an example calculation adding clarity when estimating the resilient modulus of soils.  Please contact VDOT’s Wansoo Kim with any questions at 804-328-3140.