VRB Newsletter
July 10, 2024 Archives
 
Features
 
 
Save the Date - Fall District Dialogues
Join VDOT and VTCA staff for our fall District Dialogues. Gather with your industry peers, VDOT’s District staff leadership and local government leaders for networking, education and discussion.
 
Supreme Shift: What the Chevron Ruling Means for Transportation Construction
ARTBA's Prianka Sharma, Vice President & Counsel, Regulatory Affairs, breaks down the recent court ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturning the long-standing Chevron doctrine.
 
VTCA Smoke Schools
The VTCA Smoke Schools are designed to produce qualified observers who can make plume opacity determinations that are accurate and minimally affected by variable field conditions.
 
See the upcoming fall dates!
 
 
Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc.
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
 
Member News
 
G.I.R.L. Construction Experience
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.
 
Join VTCA at the 2024 NSSGA Legislative and Policy Forum
On September 24-27 NSSGA is conducting the 2024 Legislative and Policy Forum (LPF) in Washington DC. VTCA has participated in this event for the past several years. Through the LPF, VTCA, and our members, we have met with no less than 7 Virginia representatives and senators per year.
Women in Leadership: Kimley Horn's Erica Carter Featured in Virginia Business
Captaining Pennsylvania State University’s women’s swimming and diving team, Erica Carter learned valuable lessons from the “grueling, grinding sport” that have benefited her career at Kimley-Horn.
Salem Stone Corporation Announces New President and CEO
M.J. O’Brien, Jr., President and CEO, has announced that Michael D. Greer, previously Vice President of Operations for the Salem Stone Corporation Group, assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer as of July 1, 2024. M.J. O’Brien, Jr. will retain certain duties for an unspecified future time to assist in a seamless transition.
 
 
Concrete Pipe and Precast, LLC
McPeak Supply, LLC
 
Industry News
 
Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule - NSSGA Noise & Dust Workshop
As you may be aware, MSHA has put in place their new Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule. The Rule went into effect on June 17, and Operators will have 24 months to comply.  
 
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is happy to offer the Noise & Dust Workshop once again.
National Aggregate Research Center Update - Disappointing but Encouraging
The Center for AggReGaTe recently received comments from NSF and unfortunately, the Center was declined for funding this round. This is a competitive application process, and it is rare for a Center to be funded on the first submission.
 
Old Dominion Equipment & Supply
Lane Construction