VTCA Calendar

2015 VTCA Annual Meeting

July 09, 2015 - July 12, 2015 - The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs

The 2015 VTCA Annual Meeting will be held at the The Omni Homestead Resort.  Watch for details and registration information to plan your trip.

“http://www.naplesbeachhotel.com/“

2015 VTCA Spring Transportation Construction Conference & Trade Show

April 15, 2015 - April 17, 2015 - Hampton Roads Convention Center

The 2015 VTCA Spring Transportation Construction Conference & Trade show will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center & Embassy Suites Hotel.  Watch for details and registration information in late January 2015 to plan your trip.

2015 VTCA Winter Meeting

February 05, 2015 - February 08, 2015 - Naples, FL

The 2015 VTCA Winter Meeting will be held at the The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.  Watch for details and registration information to plan your trip.

ESCCC

December 05, 2014 - Holiday Inn & Suites, Front Royal

VTCA, in conjunction with VDOT, is offering the Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Program.  This course is intended to train individuals involved in implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans on VDOT projects and rights-of-way.  Participants who complete the course and pass the examination will receive a certificate of completion.  This certificate meets VDOT’s E&S certification requirements.

If you wish to attend this course please fill out the enrollment form and submit it along with your payment to VTCA.  All course materials, breaks and lunch will be provided; lodging is the responsibility of the participant. 

Please contact VTCA’s with any questions.

Online Registration

Or

December 5, 2014 ESCCC Printable Registration Form

ESCCC

November 07, 2014 - VTCA Office, Richmond

VTCA, in conjunction with VDOT, is offering the Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Program.  This course is intended to train individuals involved in implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans on VDOT projects and rights-of-way.  Participants who complete the course and pass the examination will receive a certificate of completion.  This certificate meets VDOT’s E&S certification requirements.

If you wish to attend this course please fill out the enrollment form and submit it along with your payment to VTCA.  All course materials, breaks and lunch will be provided; lodging is the responsibility of the participant. 

Please contact VTCA’s with any questions.

Online Registration

Or

November 7, 2014 ESCCC Printable Registration Form

VTCA-VDOT Consultant Engineer Forum

October 14, 2014 - Richmond Marriott Downtown

The 2014 VTCA Consultant Engineer Forum will be held on Tuesday, October 14th at the Richmond Marriott in Downtown Richmond.  Details of the program and registration will be available online.

ESCCC

September 19, 2014 - Holiday Inn Valley View, Roanoke

VTCA, in conjunction with VDOT, is offering the Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Program.  This course is intended to train individuals involved in implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans on VDOT projects and rights-of-way.  Participants who complete the course and pass the examination will receive a certificate of completion.  This certificate meets VDOT’s E&S certification requirements.

If you wish to attend this course please fill out the enrollment form and submit it along with your payment to VTCA.  All course materials, breaks and lunch will be provided; lodging is the responsibility of the participant. 

Please contact VTCA’s with any questions.

Online Registration

Or

September 19, 2014 ESCCC Printable Registration Form

ESCCC

August 29, 2014 - VTCA Office, Richmond

VTCA, in conjunction with VDOT, is offering the Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Program.  This course is intended to train individuals involved in implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans on VDOT projects and rights-of-way.  Participants who complete the course and pass the examination will receive a certificate of completion.  This certificate meets VDOT’s E&S certification requirements.

If you wish to attend this course please fill out the enrollment form and submit it along with your payment to VTCA.  All course materials, breaks and lunch will be provided; lodging is the responsibility of the participant. 

Please contact VTCA’s with any questions.

Online Registration

Or

August 29, 2014 ESCCC Printable Registration Form

EBA Engineering Names Siddiqi President, Patel Exec VP

July 17, 2014 -

Rizwan Siddiqi, PE and Harish Patel, PE, RLS have been named President and First Executive Vice President, respectively, of EBA Engineering, Inc.  Siddiqi, who is currently Executive Vice President, will succeed Nanda Sen, PE, who has served as the company’s President since 1989. Similarly, Patel, currently Executive Vice President, will succeed Kunal Gangopadhyay, PE as First Executive Vice President.

“These moves are part of a comprehensive succession plan that ensures EBA will preserve its identity, and maintain its vision and mission going forward,” explains Sen. “Under the plan, the younger members of EBA’s leadership team will have the opportunity to assume greater management responsibilities, while assuring continuity and a seamless transition that will enable the company to continue to operate efficiently and successfully into the future.”

EBA Press Release >>

VTCA Aggregate Producer Members Earn Prestigious Awards

July 17, 2014 -

Vulcan Materials Names New CEO

July 15, 2014 -

Vulcan Materials Co. the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced on Monday that the Company’s Board of Directors has named J. Thomas Hill (55) President and Chief Executive Officer and elected him to the Board of Directors. Hill, the Company’s former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, succeeds Donald James (65), who will assume the role of Executive Chairman.

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AECOM Acquires URS Corporation in $6B Deal

July 14, 2014 -

AECOM and URS Corporation today announced the execution of a definitive agreement under which AECOM will acquire all outstanding shares of URS for a combination of cash and stock valued at approximately US$4 billion or US$56.31 per URS share, based on the AECOM closing share price as of July 11, 2014.  Including the assumption of URS debt, the total enterprise value of the transaction is approximately US$6 billion.

AECOM Press Release >>

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Stone Bids for July 9, 2014

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2014 VTCA Annual Meeting

July 10, 2014 - July 13, 2014 - Wyndham Virginia Beach

The 2014 VTCA Annual Meeting will be held at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel.  View hotel web site.

During the meeting you will learn from some of the brightest and most entertaining minds around, teaching you how to become better communicators, leaders, and partners. We believe you will come away better informed and better prepared to meet your challenges and take advantage of the opportunities that await you.

VDOT Commissioner Charlie Kilpatrick, PE and his senior leadership team will join us for an interactive discussion on industry issues. Keynote speaker Bruce Christopher, an outrageously funny and dynamic psychologist, returns to present sessions on the psychology of success and communication skills and strategies. Bruce has earned distinction as one of the most sought after speakers among Fortune 500 companies. Additional sessions on topics including alternative dispute resolution by nationally recognized leaders will help prepare you for your daily business challenges.

A block of overflow rooms has been set up at the Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel.  To make reservations please call 757-425-9000 and identify yourself as being with the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance group.  Rooms in this block are available until June 27, 2014 or the block sell outs.

If you need more information or have any questions, contact or at the VTCA office.  The Annual Meeting offers a unique opportunity to network with colleagues, spend time with friends, and relax with family. Look at the program, mark your calendar and tell your family you are going to the beach!

Registration Information

View Annual Meeting Brochure >>
Register by Mail or Fax: Download Registration Forms >>
Register for Meeting Online >> No longer available - please submit registration form.
Register for Golf Online >> No longer available - please submit registration form.
Hotel Reservations: Download Hotel Reservations Forms >>

Bluetop Newsletter July 2014

July 01, 2014 -

VDOT Seeking Design Builders for Two Lynchburg Projects

June 30, 2014 -

VDOT is seeking firms interested in pursuing two design build projects located in the Lynchburg District.

The RFQs include solicitations for the Odd Fellows Road Interchange at US Route 29/460 and Road Improvements project in the City of Lynchburg and the Greenview Drive Widening project in the City of Lynchburg and Campbell County.  The details of the two projects are available on VDOT’s website at http://www.virginiadot.org/business/request-for-qualifications.asp

Dave Thompson, PE to Serve as Regional Director for Michael Baker

June 27, 2014 -

Michael Baker International has announced the promotion of Dave Thompson, PE, Senior Vice President, to Regional Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region.  Thompson was selected for this position based upon his extensive experience spanning 11 years in managing all aspects of complex transportation projects and operations for Baker in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Thompson’s promotion is a critical component of the new operations-centric structure of the company, based on office level business units supporting seven corporate regions nationally and internationally.  As Regional Director, Thompson will play a significant role in fostering the growth of the offices through advancement of the firm’s extensive global portfolio of expertise to serve Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Stone Bids for June 25, 2014

June 26, 2014 -

Advertise in the VTCA Directory!

June 23, 2014 -

The VTCA Directory of Members is our annual “who’s who” guide that members and industry professionals use throughout the year as a networking and purchasing tool. You have the opportunity to gain the attention of VTCA members who spend $2.2 billion annually on products and services by advertising.

Deadline is July 15th. View the media kit or contact Chris Zabel, Publication Director at Naylor, LLC: 352-333-3420 or .

ESCCC - Class Full

June 20, 2014 - VTCA Office, Richmond

VTCA, in conjunction with VDOT, is offering the Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Program.  This course is intended to train individuals involved in implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans on VDOT projects and rights-of-way.  Participants who complete the course and pass the examination will receive a certificate of completion.  This certificate meets VDOT’s E&S certification requirements.

If you wish to attend this course please fill out the enrollment form and submit it along with your payment to VTCA.  All course materials, breaks and lunch will be provided; lodging is the responsibility of the participant. 

This class is now full, please contact Stephanie Rusnak (804-330-3312 or ) to be placed on a waiting list.

McAuliffe Says No More Politics in Road Decisions

June 19, 2014 -

Terra Site Constructors Receives DBE Certification

June 18, 2014 -

Terra Site Constructors is pleased to announce that it has received its DBE certification from the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.  Terra Site Constructors focuses on providing design, supply and installation of MSE walls and embankments (precast panel, welded wire, and segmental block), reinforced soil slopes, gabion retaining walls, precast top of wall elements, sound walls, and post-and-panel Walls.  The firm specializes in design build and specialty construction including precast arch systems, head walls, corrugated metal arches, ground improvement, and soil anchors.  With decades of experience in engineering construction, the principals of the firm Babur Mian and Jay Josselyn are focused on providing reliable and innovative solutions to their clients in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland and other mid-atlantic states.

CTB Approves Six Year $13.1B Transportation Plan

June 18, 2014 -

VTCA Hosts Meeting With MSHA

June 13, 2014 -

Stone Bids for June 11, 2014

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VTCA Hits the Hill

June 12, 2014 -

VDOT Launches Project Status Portal

June 11, 2014 -

Timmons Group Announces Acquisition of Baldwin & Gregg

June 09, 2014 -

On May 27 Timmons Group announced their recent acquisition of Baldwin & Gregg, strengthening Timmons Group’s position as one of the preeminent site design firms in the Hampton Roads market.  Baldwin & Gregg is a survey firm with a 106 year tradition of serving the Hampton Roads area. Included in the acquisition is the wholly-owned subsidiary Eastern Shore Surveyors. With this acquisition, Baldwin & Gregg’s existing clients will now have access to a greater range of professional services including civil engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, GIS/geospatial technology, and landscape architecture.

Timmons Group established an office in Hampton Roads in 2006 and currently provides civil engineering and technology solutions throughout the region.  The addition of Baldwin & Gregg will add a full complement of land surveying services to the local office, adding to the depth of expertise already available. 

The survey team will continue to be led by Eric Patterson, the previous Vice President of Baldwin & Gregg. With 20 years of experience, Eric continues his service in the Hampton Roads area with a focus on providing outstanding customer service with unparalleled local knowledge.  This acquisition will allow Timmons Group and Baldwin & Gregg to provide a greater depth of services to both their existing and future clients.

ESCCC

June 06, 2014 - Wetland Studies Training Room, Gainesville

VTCA, in conjunction with VDOT, is offering the Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Program.  This course is intended to train individuals involved in implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans on VDOT projects and rights-of-way.  Participants who complete the course and pass the examination will receive a certificate of completion.  This certificate meets VDOT’s E&S certification requirements.

If you wish to attend this course please fill out the enrollment form and submit it along with your payment to VTCA.  All course materials, breaks and lunch will be provided; lodging is the responsibility of the participant. 

Please contact VTCA’s with any questions.

Online Registration

Or

June 6, 2014 ESCCC Printable Registration Form

Va. Highway Workers Golf Tournament

June 03, 2014 - Hunting Hawk Golf Club, Richmond

It’s that time again— please join us at the beautiful Hunting Hawk Golf Club for fun and fellowship with your friends and business associates. Help us raise money to benefit Virginia highway workers by funding the Virginia Highways Workers Scholarship and supporting other VTCA scholarships.

Registration Form

Sponsorship Form

Bluetop Newsletter June 2014

June 02, 2014 -

Stone Bids for May 28, 2014

June 02, 2014 -

Dewberry Welcomes Construction Management Expertise of Brian Hollinger

June 02, 2014 -

Dewberry is pleased to welcome Brian Hollinger, PE, as the manager of field engineering and construction services in the mid-Atlantic region. He is responsible for overseeing the firm’s construction engineering professionals and inspection staff assigned to a wide range of projects, including highly complex transportation and infrastructure design-bid-build and design-build projects in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.  Hollinger has more than 22 years of construction and engineering experience related to concrete, civil, and heavy highway industries, both as an owner’s representative and a contractor. He most recently served as chief construction engineer for Bechtel Infrastructure in Reston, Virginia.  Hollinger earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Bucknell University.

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June 02, 2014 -

New Mining Educational Video Available

June 01, 2014 -

In a recent effort driven by VTCA’s Aggregate Operations Committee, a great video about aggregates mining and the use of aggregates has been developed and is now available.

Only eight minutes in length, the video in DVD format was originally planned for use only at the 2013 Virginia Association of Science Teachers Conference. However, once completed by Rob Teague at Martin Marietta, it was felt that this video could be a great public relations tool for any number of opportunities including presentations to civic clubs, youth groups, school boards, boards of supervisors as well as other community and legislative outreaches.

Once again, our thanks to Rob Teague for a very professional job in making the mining video.

If you have any questions please contact Sam Hollins at .

View the Mining Educational Video (314 MB, MP4 Format)

VDOT Seeks Design Builder for Rt 659 in Loudon

May 30, 2014 -

VDOT has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Design-Build Statement of Qualifications from those entities interested in contracting to serve as the Design-Builder for the Route 659 (Belmont Ridge Road) – Reconstruct to 4-Lanes Project in Loudoun County, Virginia.  The Project is located in Loudoun County, Virginia, between Route 642 (Hay Road) and Route 2150 (Gloucester Parkway) and is approximately 1.9 miles in length.

The RFQ deadline is July 22, 2014 and a project information meeting will be held on June 9, 2014 at the Northern Virginia District Office of the Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 in the Potomac Conference Center at 10:00 A.M.
Additional details are available online at http://www.virginiadot.org/business/request-for-qualifications.asp.

ESCCC

May 30, 2014 - Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon

VTCA, in conjunction with VDOT, is offering the Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Program.  This course is intended to train individuals involved in implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans on VDOT projects and rights-of-way.  Participants who complete the course and pass the examination will receive a certificate of completion.  This certificate meets VDOT’s E&S certification requirements.

If you wish to attend this course please fill out the enrollment form and submit it along with your payment to VTCA.  All course materials, breaks and lunch will be provided; lodging is the responsibility of the participant. 

Please contact VTCA’s with any questions.

Online Registration

Or

May 30, 2014 ESCCC Printable Registration Form

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VTCA Aggregate Community Excellence Awards

May 27, 2014 -

Your quarry’s neighbors, people in your communities and travelers through our Commonwealth notice your operations. Stand proud and be recognized for the accomplishments you made in your community through the VTCA Community Excellence Awards. These awards recognize mineral mine operators in Virginia whose operations have demonstrated positive involvement in the surrounding community.  Two awards will be presented at the VTCA Annual Meeting in July in the following categories:

Large production facility (greater than or equal to 500,001 tons/year)

Small production facility (less than or equal to 500,000 tons/year)

We are now accepting applications for the Community Excellence Awards.  Download the application be clicking the link below.  The deadline for the application submission is June 27, 2014.  If you have any questions please contact Sam Hollins at 804-330-3312 or [email protected].

VTCA Community Excellence Awards Application

RFQ for I-66-Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail Project Posted

May 21, 2014 -

VDOT has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on May 20, 2014 to solicit Design-Build Statement of Qualifications from those entities interested in contracting to serve as the Design-Builder for the I-66-Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail Station Accessibility Improvement Project, Fairfax County, Virginia.  Proposals are due on June 26th with a project information meeting on May 30th.

Details are available on VDOT’s website at http://www.virginiadot.org/business/request-for-qualifications.asp.

Stone Bids for May 14, 2014

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May 15, 2014 -

Pennoni Associates Named Design Firm of the Year by ENR Mid-Atlantic

May 14, 2014 -

Pennoni Associates has been named Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News-Record Mid-Atlantic. To determine the recipient of this prestigious award, ENR Mid-Atlantic compiled data from design firms throughout Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.  “We are very honored and pleased to be named Design Firm of the Year by ENR Mid-Atlantic,” said Pennoni President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo, PE. “In addition to being a tribute to the good work of all of my colleagues at Pennoni, it also reflects on the exciting opportunities provided to us by our long time clients.“

Rt. 7 over Dulles Toll Road Design Build RFQ Posted

May 14, 2014 -

VDOT has issued the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Design-Build Statement of Qualifications from those entities interested in the Route 7 Widening and Bridge Reconstruction over Dulles Toll Road and Airport Access Highway Project, Fairfax County, Virginia.

The proposal is due June 19, 2014 and a project information meeting will be held on May 23, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at the Northern Virginia District Office of the Virginia Department of Transportation in Fairfax, VA.
The RFQ and additional project details are available at http://www.virginiadot.org/business/request-for-qualifications.asp

Project Name: Route 7 Widening and Bridge Reconstruction over Dulles Toll Road and Airport Access Highway
State Project No.:  0007-029-139, P101, R201, C501, B617, B618
Federal Aid Project No.: BR-5401 (738)
Location: Fairfax County
Contract ID Number:  C00082135DB77

Panel Recommends Rt 29 Improvements to CTB

May 14, 2014 -

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May 13, 2014 -

Southard Named to Procurement Workgroup

May 12, 2014 -

Highway Trust Fund in Serious Trouble

May 06, 2014 -

HNTB Earns Two Prestigious Awards

May 06, 2014 -

HNTB Corporation has once again earned national recognition, receiving two 2014 Honor Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies for two highly complex transportation projects - one for the design of the 495 Express Lanes in Northern Virginia and one for the tunnel portion of the Sound Transit’s University Link Light Rail Transit Project in Seattle.

Of particular interest in Virginia, HNTB and Fluor-Lane in 2002 developed and presented the Virginia Department of Transportation with an unsolicited public-private partnership proposal to improve “the Beltway” 495.  The design-build proposal recommended reconstructing eight general-purpose lanes and adding four express lanes along a 14-mile section of I-495 in northern Virginia. This heavily traveled 64-mile circumferential beltway passes through Northern Virginia’s environmentally sensitive and most economically vital areas and connects to three major interstate highways, limited access roadways and high capacity primary and secondary routes.
As the project’s lead designer, HNTB was charged with delivering designs for the four new express lanes and the complete reconstruction of the existing facility, including 57 new or replacement bridges, reconstruction of 12 interchanges, new or replacement sound walls, tolling technology and retaining wall structures. The design also had to coordinate with a new Metrorail Silver Line being built through part of the 495 Express Lanes project area and with other busy highways and arterials that repeatedly cross and connect with this section of I-495.

Benefiting from fast-track design and coordinated efforts between VDOT, Fluor-Lane and HNTB, the 495 Express Lanes opened in November 2012, a month ahead of schedule. Under the P3 agreement, Transurban will operate and maintain the express lanes for 75 years. The new toll lanes are among the first in the United States to double as high-occupancy vehicle lanes, bringing new travel choices and guaranteed mobility to the most-congested roadways.

Gov McAuliffe Names Six to CTB

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Stone Bids for April 30, 2014

May 01, 2014 -

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May 01, 2014 -

Malinoski Joins JMT

May 01, 2014 -

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is pleased to announce that David Malinoski, PE has joined the Richmond, Virginia office. Dave will be responsible for preparing utility design plans and coordinating the relocation of utilities on roadway projects. He brings over 34 years of experience in the management and design of utility and transportation projects.  His experience includes providing Utility Field Inspection services and in-plan designs for water, sewer, electric and telecommunications facilities on interstate, primary and secondary roadways constructed as design-build/PPTA and design-bid-build projects. His past experience has included key roles in the utility coordination for significant projects such as the 895 PPTA in Richmond and the I-495 Hot Lanes project.  Dave can be reached at 804-323-9900 or by email .

Dialogue with the Culpeper & Fredericksburg Districts

April 30, 2014 - Fredericksburg Hospitality House, Fredericksburg

We will begin with presentations on what’s currently going on in the Districts.  We will discuss construction, maintenance, operations engineering & contracting, consultant engineering and CEI opportunities.  Next, we will have an interactive panel discussion on project and program delivery - the advantages and issues surrounding various delivery methods including PPTA, Design/Build, Design/Bid/Build.  Third, we will open the floor for discussion on today’s most important industry issues.  What’s on your mind?  Last, and most dynamic, discussion will continue at lunch Round Tables where VDOT professionals will host topic tables - you choose your topic and sit with those VDOT experts.

Online Registration
Online Sponsorship
Printable Registration Form

Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.
Dialogue: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Lunch: 12:00 noon

Round Table Topics

• CEI
• Construction
• Locally Administered Projects
• Maintenance
• Operations
• Preliminary Engineering
• Civil Rights

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April 28, 2014 -

Darrell Printz Elected Chairman of Associate Leadership Committee

April 25, 2014 -

Darrell Printz, Vice President with James River Equipment Co., has been elected Chairman of the Associate Leadership Committee.  Darrell also represents VTCA’s Associate members on the VTCA Board of Directors.  We look forward to working with Darrell in this new role.

Public Hearing Set for Draft Six-Year Improvement Program

April 25, 2014 -

Brian Evans Promoted to Vice President of Operations for E. V. Williams

April 25, 2014 -

E. V. Williams is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Evans to the position of Vice President of Operations.  Brian has been a member of the E. V. Williams team since March of 2000 and has been involved in some of the company’s most complex and demanding projects. Starting as a Project Manager, Brian has continuously grown into positions of greater responsibility.  Since 2011 he has served as Operations Manager where he readily engaged in opportunities to grow his experience.  He has participated in educational opportunities in finance, leadership and presentation skills, as well as developing a working knowledge of construction equipment.  He is adept at pursuing and negotiating reasonable resolutions to complex legal and subcontract issues.

Dialogue with the Richmond District

April 25, 2014 - Sheraton Park South, Richmond

The Dialogue with the Richmond District scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th has been postponed due to inclement weather.  The new date for the Dialogue is April 25, 2014.

We will begin with presentations on what’s currently going on in the District.  We will discuss construction, maintenance, operations engineering & contracting, consultant engineering and CEI opportunities.  Next, we will have an interactive panel discussion on project and program delivery - the advantages and issues surrounding various delivery methods including PPTA, Design/Build, Design/Bid/Build.  Third, we will open the floor for discussion on today’s most important industry issues.  What’s on your mind?  Last, and most dynamic, discussion will continue at lunch Round Tables where VDOT professionals will host topic tables - you choose your topic and sit with those VDOT experts.

Online Registration No Longer Available
Sponsorships No Longer Available
Printable Registration Form

Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Dialogue: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Lunch: 12:00 noon

Round Table Topics

• Construction
• Maintenance
• Materials
• Operations
• Preliminary Engineering
• Civil Rights

Don’t miss the opportunity for your company to sponsor one of these Round Table Discussions.  Register to sponsor a table today!  Topics are first come, first served.  Or if your company doesn’t want to sponsor one of the Round Tables you can sign up to be a Dialogue Sponsor.  Your company’s sponsorship will be recognized in the Dialogue program, during the event and in the Blue Top. 

A limited number of overnight rooms are available for the conference rate of $89.00 + tax per night.  Please call the hotel to reserve your room.  Sheraton Park South, 9901 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235, Phone: 1-800-525-9538.  Rate available through February 10 or until the block is sold out, whichever comes first.  After that date reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis.

If you wish to attend the Dialogue please register online or fill out the registration form and submit it along with your payment to VTCA.  Please contact VTCA’s with any questions.

Stone Bids for April 21, 2014

April 24, 2014 -

Addendum #3 for Braddock Rd/Pleasant Valley Intersection DB

April 22, 2014 -

VDOT has issued an Addendum #3 to the Request for Proposal (RFP) on April 17, 2014 for the Braddock Road and Pleasant Valley Road Intersection Improvements Design-Build project in Fairfax County, Virginia.  This addendum is solely to add back pavement resurfacing pattern mistakenly omitted from the PDFs in Addendum #2.

Access http://www.virginiadot.org/business/request-for-proposals.asp to see the details of the Addendum.

CTB Releases Six-Year Improvement Plan

April 17, 2014 -

Addendum #2 issued for Braddock Road Design-Build

April 17, 2014 -

VDOT has issued an Addendum #2 to the Request for Proposal (RFP) on April 15, 2014 for the Braddock Road and Pleasant Valley Road Intersection Improvements Design-Build project in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Access http://www.virginiadot.org/business/request-for-proposals.asp to see the details of the Addendum.

Moffatt & Nichol Welcomes Eric Burke, PE

April 17, 2014 -

Moffatt & Nichol is pleased to announce C. Eric Burke, PE has joined the firm as Business Unit Leader of the Richmond office. With over 20 years of experience in civil engineering and transportation projects, Eric has a proven track record of successfully managing multidiscipline engineering and environmental operations in Virginia and the Carolinas.  The firm’s Richmond office has grown by 50 percent over the past two years. Eric will be a valuable asset to the firm’s Richmond team where he will lead the staff of professional engineers and project managers as the firm continues to grow and expand its transportation practice in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Eric brings an incredible reputation and skill set to Moffatt & Nichol, as well as a wealth of experience with transportation projects having worked on and managed many aspects of transportation design, environmental planning and permitting. He has also managed several multi-year, on-call contracts for the Federal Highway Administration, South Carolina Department of Transportation, City of Richmond and other public entities. This expertise is a perfect match for the Richmond office.

Stone Bids for April 16, 2014

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Bluetop Newsletter April/May 2014

April 14, 2014 -

Luck Stone Receives Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award

April 14, 2014 -

Luck Stone has received a Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award, presented at the Environment Virginia Symposium at Virginia Military Institute.  The award recognizes the company’s commitment to sustainability   across all business units, resulting in significant improvements in water conservation, land preservation, waste generation and energy savings.  “Award winners demonstrate a clear commitment to improving the environment for the benefit of all Virginians,” Governor McAuliffe said. “This recognition is well-deserved.“

Chris Blevins Joins Volkert

April 14, 2014 -

Volkert, Inc. is pleased to announce that Chris V. Blevins, PE has joined their Mid-Atlantic team as Vice President for Construction Services.  Chris will provide leadership to the construction program with emphasis on delivering quality projects safety, on-time and on-budget.  Chris has over 25 years of experience in the development, design and construction of transportation projects.  Prior to joining Volkert he served as District Construction Engineer and Project Development Engineer in VDOT’s Bristol District.

ESCCC

April 11, 2014 - Holiday Inn Tanglewood, Roanoke

VTCA, in conjunction with VDOT, is offering the Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Program.  This course is intended to train individuals involved in implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans on VDOT projects and rights-of-way.  Participants who complete the course and pass the examination will receive a certificate of completion.  This certificate meets VDOT’s E&S certification requirements.

If you wish to attend this course please fill out the enrollment form and submit it along with your payment to VTCA.  All course materials, breaks and lunch will be provided; lodging is the responsibility of the participant. 

Please contact VTCA’s with any questions.

Online Registration

Or

April 11, 2014 ESCCC Printable Registration Form

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April 11, 2014 -

Budget Salemate 2014

April 10, 2014 -

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Addendum #1 issued for Braddock Road Design-Build

April 09, 2014 -

VDOT has issued an Addendum #1 to the Request for Proposal (RFP) on April 8, 2014 for the Braddock Road and Pleasant Valley Road Intersection Improvements Design-Build project in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Access http://www.virginiadot.org/business/request-for-proposals.asp to see the details of the Addendum.

Stone Bids for April 2, 2014

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VTCA Spring Transportation Construction Conference & Trade Show

April 02, 2014 - April 04, 2014 - Hampton Roads Convention Center - Hampton, VA

The statewide conference and trade show for transportation contractors, aggregate producers, consultant engineers, material suppliers, and government transportation officials. 

Focused solely on Virginia’s dynamic transportation program and the impact it has on the construction, engineering and aggregate industries this year’s conference will emphasize the challenge of delivering one of the largest funding packages in the Commonwealth’s history.  VDOT, Virginia’s localities and the transportation construction industry are in the spotlight to deliver Commonwealth’s expanded transportation program without hesitation or delays.  This conference brings the most important components and leaders together to ensure a successful delivery to the citizens of the Commonwealth.  Emphasizing the specifics on the future of transportation and the delivery of the program the conference will include multiple technical and business development sessions lead by the industry’s most experienced leadership.  Additionally, during the conference’s trade show representatives will be displaying the latest tools, materials and services available to facilitate success.

2014 VTCA Spring Transportation Construction Conference Agenda

Registration Information
Online Participant Registration >>
Online Exhibit Booth Registration - Exhibit Booths are sold out.  Contact to be placed on a waiting list.
Trade Show Floor Plan >>
Online Golf Registration >>
Online Sponsorship Opportunities >>
Register by Mail or Fax: Download Registration Package >>
View the Conference Brochure >>

Conference Lodging Information

The Embassy Suites and Courtyard Marriott are now sold out.  An overflow block has been setup at the Holiday Inn Express.

Holiday Inn Express
757-838-8484 - Use Group Code: VTC
Reservations deadline: Wednesday, March 19

For any questions concerning lodging, please contact

2014 VTCA Spring Transportation Construction Conference Sponsors
3/13/2014

Corman Construction	Mead & Hunt	Slurry Pavers, Inc.
Virginia Road and Bridge Supply, Inc.	Wallace Montgomery	3B Consulting Services
Rish Equipment Company	CH2M HILL	KCI Technologies
Salem Stone Corp.	Sandra’s Marking Co.	Western Branch Diesel
Archer Western	MBP	Accumark, Inc.
Orica USA, Inc.	Parrish & Partners	Lanford Brothers Co.
Associated Asphalt	Volkert	Stantec
CDM Smith	A. Morton Thomas & Assoc.	Alpha Corporation
Permatile Concrete Products Co.	Austin Powder Co.	Boxley
McPeak Supply, LLC	ESCO	WBCM
Parsons Brinckerhoff

2014 VTCA Spring Transportation Construction Conference Exhibitors
3/13/2014

Virginia Traffic Control	Rish Equipment Co.	The Reinforced Earth Co.
Wallace Montgomery	Quinn Consulting Services	EBA Engineering
RK&K	McPeak Supply, LLC	AMEC Environment & Infrastructure
RS&H	Specialized Engineering	ICA
Vibra-Tech Engineers	Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson	Slurry Pavers, Inc.
Virginia Road and Bridge Supply	Mead & Hunt	Pennoni Associates
Atkins	3B Consulting Services	Landscape Supply
NXL Construction Services	Wetland Studies and Solutions	A. Morton Thomas and Associates
Whitman, Requart & Associates	Rice Associates	KCI Technologies
Gannett Fleming	Smith-Midland Corp.	TransCon Supply
Rinker Design Associates	James River Equipment	E. V. Williams, Inc.
Kerr Environmental Services	Quality Engineering Solutions	Old Dominion Equipment & Supply
Kimley-Horn & Associates	PRIME A/E Group	Noble Oil Services
Western Branch Diesel	Carmeuse Lime and Stone	PAPCO, Inc.
Mellott Company	Orica USA, Inc.	Accumark, Inc.
Xylem Dewatering Solutions - Godwin Pumps	Century Engineering	Whitlock Brothers, Inc.
Carter Machinery Co.	ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC	AECOM
Dimensional Products	Powerscreen Mid-Atlantic	U. S. Bridge
Branch Highways, Inc.	Plastic Safety Systems	PCAV
Furukawa Rock Drill USA	Gregory Industries	Dieffenbauch and Hritz
Women’s Transp. Seminar HR Chapter	American Infrastructure-VA	Virginia Carolina Belting
Schnabel Engineering	Coastal Precast Systems	National Capital Industries
Stedman Machine Co.	Stantec	HNTB Corp.
Advanced Drainage Systems	PMI Lubricants	Hunt Valley Contractors
Scott Insurance	Trinity Highway Products	Asphalt Emulsion, Inc.
Tri-State Utilities	Bowman Consulting Group	MMFX Steel Corp. of America
Hill & Smith Inc.	AI Engineers, Inc.	Curtin Trucking & Drainage
Spivey Rentals	Ameritech Slope Constructors	Columbia Steel Casting Co.
H&B Surveying and Mapping	VHB	Rinker Materials
Nance Corporation	Dyno Nobel

Work Zone Awareness Week April 7-11

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Branch Highways Promotes Pete Kramer to Vice President

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Branch Highways is pleased to announce the promotion of Pete Kramer to Vice President of Northern Virginia Operations.  In this role he will be responsible for the company’s projects in Northern Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia.  Pete holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Virginia Military Institute and he is LEED Certified.  He has been with Branch Highways since 1996.  Based in the Manassas office, Pete can be reached at 571-379-5603.

3B Consulting Welcomes New Staff

March 26, 2014 -

3B Consulting Services is pleased to welcome four new professionals to the firm.

Lynda Kelly, PE, Vice President - Lynda has over 20 years of experience in transportation engineering and design, including design and management of a wide range of VDOT projects such as urban and rural primary widening, interchange improvements, and urban enhancement projects.  She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech.  Lynda can be reached at . 

Lance DeBord, Senior Environmental Scientist - Lance has over 15 years of experience in the environmental field.  His experience includes NEPA documentation, CWA 404 (b) (1) analyses, permitting, and ecosystem restoration. He has managed environmental permitting, biological monitoring, and mitigation on numerous large-scale projects with complex and controversial issues. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from The University of Virginias College at Wise. Lance can be reached at .

Jonathan Stamper, Senior Ecologist - Jonathan has over 13 years of experience as an environmental professional. He specializes in natural stream design and ecosystem restoration. He has designed and managed the construction of over 10 miles of stream restoration, along with numerous acres of wetland and riparian planting. Jonathan is a Certified Taxonomist; his responsibilities will also include aquatic biology. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science from Virginia Tech.  Jonathan’s email address is .

Matt Whittaker, PE, Project Engineer- Matt has over 12 years of diversified experience in site plan development for underground mining operations, regrade layout and design for surface mining operations, excess spoil disposal fill design, haulroad and access road design and hydrologic / hydraulic design of mine related drainage facilities and structures. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech.  Matt can be reached at .

These professionals can also be reached by phone at 276-880-0121.

Spring Smoke Schools

March 21, 2014 - March 24, 2014 - Blue Ridge, Glade Spring and Manakin

VTCA will be sponsoring Visible Emissions (Smoke) Schools in the Spring.  The schools are designed to produce qualified observers who can make plume opacity determinations that are accurate and minimally affected by variable field conditions.

We are offering three Smoke Schools for the Spring session:

Friday, March 21, 2014 - Boxley, Blue Ridge, VA
Saturday, March 22, 2014 - Mountain Materials, Glade Spring, VA
Monday, March 24, 2014 - Luck Stone, Manakin, VA

Please contact VTCA’s with any questions.

Spring Smoke School Printable Registration Form

Or

Online Registration for Blue Ridge, March 21

Online Registration for Glade Spring, March 22

Online Registration for Manakin, March 24