VRB Newsletter
April 26, 2023 Archives
 
Features
 
 
This year we will be holding the program in the afternoon and end the event with a special networking session to meet face to face with industry and VDOT program staff.
 
The 2021-2023 Emerging Leader Class is finishing up their program this summer, and VTCA’s Leadership Committees are now soliciting new members. The emerging leaders become directly involved in each of their respective leadership committees and several times a year meet with their respective peers.
VTCA is seeking submissions from Contractor Members for the VTCA Contractor Safety Awards. VTCA proudly encourages its members to implement and maintain programs providing a safe work environment for their employees as well as the general welfare of the public who travel through their work zones.
 
Submissions due soon!
 
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!
A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. has announced new Vice President promotions. These talented professionals lead and direct the operation of key business sectors within the firm and will represent the Mid-Atlantic region. In other news, a familiar face has joined AMT as a Senior Construction Services Manager.
  
Last fall at the Virginia Association of Science Teacher's (VAST) virtual conference, VTCA’s Aggregate Producers raffled off a mineral display case to a teacher for their school. The mineral display case was won by a science teacher at Shawsville Middle School in Shawsville, VA.
On April 21, VTCA attended the annual Virginia Tech Mining & Mineral Engineering Department Awards Banquet held at the Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA.
 
VTCA was recognized for the 2022 VTCA scholarships awarded to three mining engineering students. Representatives from several VTCA members were also in attendance including, Luck Stone, Martin Marietta, Vulcan and Paschal & Associates.
  
Ever wanted to run through a quarry? Well, Saturday, April 29 at 9:00 am is your chance to run the Frazier Quarry 5K for a good cause.
 
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Concrete Pipe and Precast, LLC
McPeak Supply, LLC
 
Industry News
 
DEQ and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Norfolk District (USACE) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) regarding compensatory mitigation.