VRB Newsletter
June 26, 2024 Archives
 
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We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 VTCA Annual Meeting! This prestigious event will take place July 11-14 at Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront in Virginia Beach.
 
Join industry leaders, professionals and innovators as we gather to discuss the latest trends, challenges and advancements in transportation construction. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of shaping the future of transportation construction at this transformative event.
 
 
The application window is now open for the 2024 VTCA Transportation Engineering Awards. Submissions for this annual award are due July 1.
 
You may see a familiar face back at VTCA this summer as Jessica Roby returns for her second year as the Event Planning and Communications Intern. We are excited to welcome Jessica back to VTCA for another summer of learning the ropes within our industry and improving upon the skills she developed last year.
 
Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc.
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
 
Member News
 
  
The Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance is proud to announce the launch of the new Miles Ahead website—the ultimate resource for exploring careers in transportation construction. As a valued member of this community, we’re excited to share it with you!
BRANCH IS EXCITED TO INVITE YOU TO THE 3RD ANNUAL GIRL EVENT!
 
This FREE event allows girls ages 5-18 to learn and experience real-life construction, engineering and STEM concepts in a fun, safe and judgment-free zone.
 
Jeff Cutright will be taking on the role of Virginia Beach office leader at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. With over 40 years of experience in transportation engineering, Jeff is a seasoned professional engineer specializing in program and project management, design and design oversight.
VTCA’s Engineering Consultant Leadership Committee will be welcoming three new members as the committee term-year refreshes on July 1.  New to the committee (first-timers) will be Ken Connors from ATCS, Rick DeLong from RDA, and Chris Lester from Parsons.
Vulcan Materials - Puddledock Sand & Gravel, Virginia Energy and VTCA recognized Edward England, a heavy equipment operator, for 35 years of service with the company without a loss time accident. The Puddledock Plant is also celebrating 6 years without a loss time accident.
Nearly 20 science teachers joined a Rock’n PD Quarry tour at Vulcan’s Stafford Plant on June 7, 2024. The tour was organized directly with the Region 3 School District.
 
Upcoming Events
 
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Concrete Pipe and Precast, LLC
McPeak Supply, LLC
 
Industry News
 
  
The 11th Annual Distracted Driving Summit will be held August 8-9 at the Richmond Downtown Marriott, with a free pre-Summit training on August 7.
Please see the attached 2024-2025 Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Classification Hourly Rate Pay Limitations memorandum for your awareness.
MSHA will hold a series of stakeholder meetings across the country to share information about the final rule MSHA issued on April 18, 2024.
 
Old Dominion Equipment & Supply
Lane Construction