Ed Stelter of Faulconer Construction has a few words on the initiatives that are not only important to VTCA but the industry as a whole: safety, workforce development, and more.

One of the major issues facing Virginia’s transportation construction industry is attracting and developing talent for our workforce. To address our workforce concerns, VTCA created a Workforce Development Taskforce comprised of VTCA members representing different segments of the industry. The taskforce has identified a potential opportunity through Virginia’s public schools system.

This year’s theme will be “Partnering to Deliver the Commonwealth’s Transportation Program.”  Consultant Engineers are invaluable when it comes to delivering Virginia’s growing transportation program. With unprecedented growth in the program, VDOT and local governments are dependent on the efficiencies and expertise the consultant industry provides. Whether you specialize in design, inspection, staff augmentation or all three, you will want to be at this year’s VTCA-VDOT Consultant Forum. 

Virginia Energy – Mineral Mining Program has updated their phone numbers. Print and download your own Virginia Energy Inspector Map.

On August 29, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Army Corp of Engineers released the “Final Rule” for Waters of the United States (WOTUS). This amended Final Rule is to conform with the Supreme Court decision on the ‘Sackett vs. EPA’ case from earlier this year.