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VTCA Connects with Local Transportation Partners at 2026 Local Programs Workshop
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 29

From left to right: Eddie Gupton, Rogers Group, Inc.; Brian McPeters,Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; Kevin McGhee, VTCA; Pete...

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2027 Annual Virginia Concrete Conference Set for March 11–12
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 29

The 2027 Annual Virginia Concrete Conference will take place March 11–12 at The Westin Richmond. This in-person...

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VDOT Names Rick Opett Director of Safety, Security and Emergency Management
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 29

The Virginia Department of Transportation has named Rick Opett the new Director of its Office of Safety, Security and Emergency Management (OSSEM)....

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MSHA to Require Professionalism Training for Inspectors & Specialists
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 25

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration has announced an annual, comprehensive training course for all...

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DEQ Releases Updated Draft Environmental Justice in the Permitting Process Guidance (DEQ)
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 25

On Sept. 23, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released an updated draft of its Environmental Justice in the Permitting...

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VTCA Members Join NSSGA's 2026 Hill Day to Advocate for Virginia's Aggregate & Roadbuilding Industri
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 25

Send to Colleague Left to right: Doug Palmore, Luck Stone; Rob Lanham, VTCA Virginia Transportation Construction...

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VTCA Brings Highway Construction’s Voice to Virginia’s New Heat Illness Rulemaking
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 24

Virginia is moving to its first workplace heat illness prevention standard, and VTCA is working to make sure the rule fits the way roads and...

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EPA & U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Release WOTUS Supplemental Rule
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 16

EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers last week released a supplemental Waters of the United States (WOTUS) proposal that could bring greater clarity...

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2026 Southeast Mine Safety & Health Conference
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 16

Mining safety professionals from across the Southeast will gather this fall for the 20th Annual Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference. The...

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VTRC Publishes New Report
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 16

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) maintains more than 130,000 miles of roadway, making reliable and cost-effective pavement design...

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VDOT Seeks Comment on Proposed DBE Triennial Goal — Deadline Sept. 25
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 16

VDOT has issued a public notice proposing its Overall Triennial Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for federal fiscal years October 1,...

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Non-Professional Support Contract for Traffic Operations – Advertisement Forthcoming
Posted In: Member and Industry News,
Date posted Sep 16

An eVA solicitation is imminent for the next iteration of the Non‑PE On‑Call contract for Traffic Operations. Be advised that this will be posted as...

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