In an era where the landscape of finding workers is evolving at an unprecedented pace, engaging with the next generation of talent is essential for any company's sustainable success. The recent Richmond, VA Chamber's Mission Tomorrow event, held from October 10 through 12, brought 12,000 middle schoolers into numerous clusters of career paths, including construction, and highlighted the critical importance of why career fairs should be a key component of every company's strategic plan. 

This year's Northern Virginia District Dialogue will be held on November 13 at The Westin Washington Dulles Airport.  Don't miss your chance to join industry, Northern Virginia District Staff, and local leaders for this year’s Northern Virginia District Dialogue. 

As we approach membership renewal time here at VTCA, please take a few moments to read the letter to membership from VTCA's President Ed Stelter with Faulconer Construction and VTCA's Executive Vice President Gordon Dixon on this year's accomplishments and the upcoming renewal process.

Following over a year of public comments and revisions the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on August 23, 2023, published the final rule updating regulations under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requires contractors and subcontractors on most federally funded or assisted construction projects to pay their workers the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits.

Virginia DEQ has extended the public comment on General VPDES Permit for Discharge of Stormwater from Construction Activities.  The proposed changes introduce a new turbidity threshold as well as measurement requirements on discharge from dewatering activities.