VRB Newsletter
September 25, 2024 Archives
 
Features
 
VTCA is pleased to welcome you to Wyndham Grand Rio Mar in Puerto Rico for the Winter Meeting on January 30-February 2, 2025. The room block is almost full and the early rate ends October 7 so register today!
 
Project Labor Agreements (“PLAs”) increase project costs between 12% and 20%, depending on the circumstances of the project. The primary driver of these cost increases is the dramatic reduction in bid competition on PLA projects. Very few contractors will work on PLA projects due to the withdrawal liability associated with union pension funds. The absence of full and fair competition drives costs up dramatically. Several years ago, Richmond City tried a mandated PLA and received no bids. 
Naylor Association Solutions
 
 
  
Join us, along with your industry peers, District Staff and local leaders for education and networking at this year’s Fall District Dialogues. The program will include insight into VDOT’s transportation program specific to the district, a legislative update from VTCA's Gordon Dixon, panel discussions, and presentations with industry peers who will share perspectives from VTCA’s three primary member sectors – Contractors, Engineers, and Aggregate Producers.
 
Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc.
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
 
Member News
 
All Contractor’s Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certifications (ESCCC) issued to date will no longer be valid as of July 1, 2025. The premature end is effective regardless of the date shown on the certification card. 
 
Register for your class today!
 
As Carter Machinery starts up a new semester of classes for their heavy equipment operator program in October, Carter is offering one spot to one VTCA Member.
 
This year’s Aggregate Producer Safety Seminar will offer a wide range of important safety topics. Along with presentations from industry and safety professionals. MSHA and the Virginia Department of Energy – Mineral Mining Program will provide updates as to what’s new with the Regulatory Agencies. We will also discuss the numerous safety resources Mineral Mining offers. 
 
 
 
Marsh McLennan Agency
McPeak Supply, LLC
 
Industry News
 
Exciting upcoming events to provide networking opportunities and hands-on sessions, empowering attendees to enhance their career prospects in a rapidly evolving job market.
The nighttime fatality rate on the nation’s roadways is three times higher than the daytime rate, and 76 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur at night. Enhancing nighttime visibility where non-motorists mix with traffic during darkness will save lives. The focus is to deploy countermeasures that improve nighttime visibility to safely connect people to the community and essential services.
On September 10, VDOT released an updated C-10 template for additional dewatering turbidity testing costs incurred on eligible projects. This addressed one of VTCA's concerns with language on the C-10 template and in the Construction General Permit, potentially exposing the contractor to unintended risks and costs.
October 15, 2024, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
 
The event will be held at DDOT’s offices at 250 M Street, SE, Washington, DC, in Conference Room #124. Attendees will receive an informational presentation on the project, followed by a question-and-answer session. The presentation will include details about the project background, objectives, innovative methods, the procurement process, schedule, DBE participation, and more.
 
Old Dominion Equipment & Supply
Lane Construction