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Virginia Transportation
Construction Alliance
Contractor Committees
Contractor Leadership Committee
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The Contractor Leadership Committee (CLC) of the Virginia
Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) is committed to representing
the unique interests of the Contractor Membership category of the
Alliance through authority granted by the VTCA Board of Directors.
The CLC shall represent and advance the interests of all contractor
members through its own meetings and through liaison with the VTCA Board
of Directors. The CLC shall advance the interests of its members and the
Alliance by promoting open communication between the Contractor
Membership and all other membership groups within VTCA. The CLC promotes
open communication and cooperation with government agencies and
establishes policy for the Contractor members within the best interests
of VTCA.
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Next Meeting: April 2, 2008 - VTCA
Spring Conference
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Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2006
November 28, 2006
April 11, 2007
June 18, 2007
August 15, 2007
October 24, 2007
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| Committee Roster
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Joint Highway
Cooperative Committee
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| Understanding the value and power of working together toward a common
objective the Joint Highway Cooperative Committee (JHCC) was established
by VTCA and VDOT over 50 years ago.
The standing committee of key VTCA and VDOT representatives is
designed to discuss and resolve issues ensuring the delivery of an
effective quality transportation system.
Aiding the JHCC in this mission are several subcommittees who bring
expertise to specific areas of the transportation program. Through
regular committee and subcommittee actions, the JHCC works to improve technical,
administrative and operational operations across all aspects of the transportation
construction industry.
Mission:
- Maintain and promote
open communication and cooperation within the Construction Industry.
- Develop a transportation
system that exemplifies the highest standards of quality, safety
and environmental sensitivity.
- Ensure best value is
received from the investment of public dollars.
- Promote the utilization
of innovation and technology to design, construct, maintain and operate
transportation facilities.
- Joint development of
specifications that mutually benefit our Industry.
- Treat each other with
highly ethical morals and values.
- Achieve and maintain
excellence in the Construction Industry within a partnering environment.
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Next Meeting: - May 7, 2008 VTCA |
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May
19, 2006
December 18, 2006
May 16, 2007
November 14, 2007
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The Joint Highway Cooperative Committee consists of the following
members:
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VDOT
Chief Engineer
- VDOT Chief of System Operations
- VDOT District
Administrator
- VDOT State Scheduling & Contract Engineer
- VDOT District Construction Engineer
- FHWA
Representative
- VTCA Contractor Representatives (3)
- VTCA Associate Representative
- Va. Asphalt Association Representative
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Joint Highway Cooperative
Standing Subcommittees
| Contractual
Administration - Chair: Jim Ruddell, Parsons
Brinckerhoff
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| Meeting Information
Next Meeting: April 2, 2008
Meeting Minutes
March
29, 2006
September 13, 2006
February 7, 2007
April 11, 2007
February 28, 2008
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Committee Scope
- Reviews proposed changes and, upon
request, initiates new changes to section 100 items,
Construction Division Memorandum, and department policy and
procedures not directly dealing with the physical elements of
construction or maintenance.
- Develops and enhances specifications
relative to contract administration
- Serves as a portal for industry and
VDOT to introduce new contracting and procurement methods for
construction and maintenance
- Provides guidance and insight into
alternative contracting methods, including design-build, lane
rental, incentives/disincentives, and asset management.
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Construction, Maintenance, and Methods - Chair:
Doug Jackson, Bryant Contracting
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| Meeting Information
Next Meeting: April 2, 2008
Meeting Minutes
March 29, 2006
April 11, 2007
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Committee Scope
- Addresses construction and maintenance
items.
- Develops specifications for sections 200,
300, 500, 600 and 700
- Develops and reviews construction and
maintenance methods, procedures and materials specific to
committee scope
- Provides input and guidance on
environmental compliance and procedural issues specific to areas
within assigned committee scope
- Provides input and guidance on
environmental compliance relative to design projects
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Design Quality and Constructability - Chair:
Emmett Heltzel, VDOT Location & Design
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| Meeting Information
Next Meeting: April 2, 2008
Meeting Minutes
Jan
19, 2006
March 29, 2006
April 11, 2007
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Committee Scope
- Provides input to design procedures on VDOT
and consultant designed plans with emphasis on procedures and
policies that enhance the constructability and efficiency of the
design plans
- Emphasizes procedures and policies
enhancing the constructability, clarity and efficiency of design
plans
- Identifies and develops enhancements to
VDOT’s project delivery methods and business procedures
- Provides input on the Roadway Design
Manual, Road and Bridge Standards, Instructional and Information
Memorandums
- Provides feedback regarding design
technologies
- Provides guidance to enhance environmental
compliance through efficient and constructable designs
- Ensures that design policies and
procedures reflect new construction and maintenance methods,
procedures, materials, as well as means and methods
specifications.
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Structures and Bridge - Chair: Charlie
Reid, Reid Structure & Bridge
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| Meeting Information
Next Meeting: April 2, 2008
Meeting Minutes
March 29, 2006
May 9, 2006 (Drilled Shaft Task Force)
September 28, 2006
January 9, 2007
April 11, 2007
September 12, 2007
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Committee Scope
- Focuses on development, refinement and
enhancement of specification section 400
- Addresses technical criteria and
contractual issues related to the construction of bridges,
retaining walls, and drainage structures having an opening of
36” or larger.
- Reviews proposed changes to bridge
specifications arising from lessons learned and the development
of new materials and construction technologies.
- Provides input and guidance on
environmental compliance and procedural issues specific to
structures and bridge construction
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Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance
620 Moorefield Park Drive, Suite 120
Richmond, VA 23236-3692
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