VRB Newsletter
February 26, 2025 Archives
 
Features
 
 
Join transportation leaders, innovators, and builders at the 2025 VTCA Spring Transportation Construction Conference and Trade Show, the premier event for shaping the future of Virginia’s transportation infrastructure! 
 
VTCA-VDOT Lynchburg and Salem District Dialogue
  
Event Date Change: April 1!
 
Join the VDOT Lynchburg and Salem Districts staff for an afternoon at the Lynchburg and Salem District Dialogue.  Gather with your industry peers, VDOT’s District staff leadership, and local government leaders for networking, education, and discussion.
Aggregate Industries MAR Inc.
 
 
 
Federal Highway Investments Help Drive Capacity Improvements
By Dr. Alison Premo Black
 
From the replacement of the Calcasieu River Bridge in Louisiana to the I-15 Express Lanes in California, states across the country are ramping up investment in projects that expand capacity or provide new roads and bridges, according to ARTBA’s analysis of data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). 
 
 
VTCA is Moving!
We are thrilled to announce that the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance is moving to a new office location! 
 
 
Major Change to Contractor Erosion Certifications
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! 
 
 
Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc.
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
 
Member News
 
 
Legacy Engineering Named One of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia
by Briana Hairfield
bhairfield@legacy-eng.com
 
We are thrilled to share that Legacy Engineering has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business in partnership with Best Companies Group!
 
 
ATCS Strengthens Transportation Design Expertise with Addition of Steve Bates
by Marcus Travis
mtravis@atcscorp.com

Steve Bates, P.E., joins ATCS as a transportation design subject matter expert, bringing nearly four decades of experience in transportation design, program planning, and project management.
 
 
VTCA Smoke Schools
The workshop consists of an optional online half-day classroom lecture and a half-day Method 9 field-testing and certification.
 
VTCA and VA Energy Presents More Individual Safety Awards
The Individual Safety Awards is a VTCA and Virginia Energy – Mineral Mining program that recognizes miners for achieving years of service milestones without a lost-time accident.
Old Dominion Equipment & Supply
 
 
Marsh McLennan Agency
McPeak Supply, LLC
 
Industry News
 
VDOT Construction Division Launches Website for CEI Consultant Services
Late last week VDOT’s Construction Division went live with a website devoted to procurement and management of consultant services for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI).
Wayne Palmer Nominated to Head MSHA
From North American Mining Magazine
 
Wayne Palmer was nominated by President Trump to serve as assistant secretary of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) at the Department of Labor. He is the former executive vice president of the Essential Minerals Association (EMA). 
Executive Action Express: Trump’s New Era of Rapid Policy Shifts
By Rich Juiliano and Beth McGinn
 
President Donald Trump has wasted no time implementing his policy agenda since taking office. Within 24 hours of his Jan. 20 swearing-in, he signed 26 Executive Orders (EOs).
 
Brayman Construction Corp.