Virginia Ready Mixed Concrete Association Newsletter March...

Virginia Ready Mixed Concrete Association Newsletter March 2017

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“Concrete: The Best Choice”- 2017 Virginia Concrete Conference (continued)............................................................................3ACI Commonwealth Award Goes To Stone Brewery & Powhatan Mix (continued) & Important Announcement..................4Important Announcement: NVCAC Seminar..........................................................................................................................................5EEOC Issues Publication Informing Job Applicants & Employees with Mental Health Conditions of their Employment Rights .............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 On the Horizon Upcoming Events............................................................................................................................................................7 VRMCA 2017 Spring Convention .............................................................................................................................................................8VRMCA Best of the Best Program- VRMCA 2017 Meeting and Convention Sponsors.................................................................9VRMCA 2017 Mixer Truck Roadeo..........................................................................................................................................................10Hampton Roads Golf Outing....................................................................................................................................................................11

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“Concrete: The Best Choice” - 2017 Virginia Concrete Conference

The Theme for this year’s Virginia Concrete Conference was “Concrete: The Best Choice”. Over 400 engineers, road & bridge contractors, vendors, etc. from across the state and Mid-Atlantic were gathered at the Westin, Richmond to learn about the latest techniques, tools and the most up-to-date technologies for pavement. The Exhibit Hall was filled with nearly 30 exhibitors. VRMCA, as one of the exhibitors, displayed various examples of conventional / pervious concrete paving, RCC and color concrete. Kisia Kimmons with Roanoke Cement and Jason Connor & Hessam Nabavi of VRMCA were available to interact with the participants and to answer questions.

The conference was organized by the following members of the planning committee: William Bailey, III, PE, Assistance State Materials Engineer, VDOT; Mary Derby, Territory

Manager, Argos USA/ Virginia Chapter ACI; Jacob George, PE, Senior Structural engineer, VDOT; Vanna Paterson Lewis, PE, Area Engineer, FHWA Administration, Virginia Division; Robert Long, Jr. President, ACPA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter; Chris Lowe, PE, Design Engineer Program Manager, VDOT; Larry Lundy, PE, Concrete Program Manager, VDOT; Christopher Marston, PE, Assistant Division Bridge Engineer, FHWA, Virginia Division; Rodolfo Maruri, PE, Bridge Engineer, FHWA, Virginia Division; Hessam Nabavi, RA, LEED AP, Director of Industry Services, VRMCA; Claude Napier, Jr., PE, Retired VDOT & FHWA; and Edward Page, PE, Regional Engineer, Concrete Pipe & Precast, LLC.

The event was hosted by the American Concrete Pavement

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2017 VRMCA Advisory Council RegionsJay McNeelyVRMCA Advisory Council ChairmanEagle CorporationCharlottesville, VA(434) [email protected]

BLUE RIDGERob Watkins Chairman Allied Concrete P.O. Box 1647 Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 296-7181 [email protected]

Scott BoshartSecretary/TreasurerSuperior Concrete Harrisonburg, VA(540) 433-2482 [email protected]

HAMPTON ROADS Sarah Beasley Chairman Capital Concrete 400 Stapleton Street Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 627-0630

(757) 627-3927 fax [email protected]

Lee Flemming Secretary/Treasurer Essroc Chesapeake, VA (757) 647-9409 [email protected] NORTHERN VIRGINIA Duane Laughlin Chairman Essroc Ready Mix 150 Lee Avenue Winchester, VA 22604 (540) 323-3301 (540) 723-4178 fax [email protected]

Marc GranahanSecretary/TreasurerLehigh CementStone Ridge, VA(703) [email protected]

RICHMOND/CENTRAL VAFred Lusby Chairman Powhatan Ready Mix 3501 Warbro Road Midlothian, VA 23112 (804) [email protected]

John Lockett Secretary/Treasurer Roanoke Cement Richmond, VA (804) 432-4387 [email protected]

SOUTHWESTBret QueenChairmanChandler Concrete Roanoke, VA(540) [email protected]

George Kuhn Secretary/Treasurer Chandler Concrete Christiansburg, VA (540) 382-1734 [email protected]

PRESIDENTStephen RenderVulcan Materials VICE PRESIDENTRobert O'BrianLynchburg Ready-Mix

SECRETARY/TREASURERGenevieve Walker Switzer T&W Block

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDouglas EasterEaster Associates, Inc.

PAST PRESIDENTJay McNeelyEagle Corporation

2017 VRMCA Officers & Directors

DIRECTORSJoe Bartley Lehigh Cement

Sarah Beasley Capital Concrete Inc.

Larry Bullock Boxley

Mark Bundy Branscome

Billy Chenault Luck Stone Corp.

Morgan Nelson S.B. Cox Ready-Mix

Robert Sells Titan Virginia

Jeff Slagle Chaney Enterprises

Tyler Johnson Rappahannock Concrete

Tony Wilt Superior Concrete

Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association250 West Main Street, Suite 100 • Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: (434) 977-3716 • Fax: (434) 979-2439

[email protected] • www.vrmca.com

http://www.vrmca.com


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Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association, Virginia Chapter of ACI, Precast Concrete Association of Virginia, Virginia Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration.

The first day was kicked off by Roger Faulkner with Southeast Cement Promotion Association introducing Charlie Kilpatrick, PE, VDOT Commissioner of Highways and Jessie Yung, PE, FHWA Acting Virginia Division Administrator for their Opening Comments. This was followed by many topics of interest by various noteworthy speakers, as well as the ACI Concrete Award Presentation and reception.

The second day was divided into six breakout sessions moderated by William Bailey, III, PE, VDOT Materials; Chris Lowe, PE, VDOT Structure & Bridge Division; Rodolfo Maruri, PE, FHWA Virginia Division; and Ed Page, PE, Concrete Pipe & Precast, LLC.

As part of the planning committee, the VRMCA/Northern Virginia Director invited Alan Sparkman, CAE, CCPf, LEED AP, Executive Director, Tennessee Concrete Association to talk about “Maintenance & Cleaning of Pervious Concrete Pavement” and Matt Munsick, Vice President, Andale Construction & ACEIT Industrial, Inc. to talk about “Innovations in Roller Compacted Pavement: Compacted Concrete Pavement (CCP)”.

The conference wrapped up with closing remarks by Charles “Andy” Babish, PE, VDOT Materials, and the door prize drawings.

Hessam Nabavi, Director of Industry Services

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ACI COMMONWEALTH AWA R D GOES TO STONE BREWERY & POWHATAN READY MIXPowhatan Ready Mix was one of the companies honored at the Virginia Concrete Conference by the American Concrete Institute Virginia Chapter for their efforts on the new Stone Brewery. The building, located in Fulton, is over 220,000 sq ft and consists of a mix of both precast panels and finished in place concrete. The building has polished concrete floors, a 14 acre elevated farm tank with 5 inch concrete deck and more. It was a wonderful use of concrete! For more info please go to vachp-aci.com.

Jason Connor, Director of Industry Services


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I m p o r t a n t A n n o u n c e m e n tMark Your Calendar

Northern Virginia Concrete Advisory Council is Excited to Invite You to:

Introduction of Time Management (Attitude & Goal Setting, Prerequisite for Time Management)

Discussion by: Joel Oppenheimer, PE, Sr. Vice President, STV, Inc.

Thursday, April 13, 201711:30 am. – 2:00 pm.

Wyndham Garden ManassasManassas, VA

Stay tuned for additional details and invitation shortly


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Executive Summary: On December 12, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a user-friendly resource document aimed at informing applicants and employees with mental health conditions about their workplace rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The publication also addresses circumstances regarding workplace privacy rights, such as confidentiality of medical information, and the process for requesting and documenting the need for a reasonable accommodation relating to a mental health condition.

Background: The EEOC, the agency generally charged with enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, issued the publication in response to data showing that charges of discrimination based on mental health conditions are on the rise. The EEOC’s preliminary data shows that, during fiscal year 2016, the Commission resolved approximately 5,000 charges of discrimination based on mental health conditions. Generally, these individuals were allegedly unlawfully denied employment and reasonable accommodations in connection with their mental health condition. In response, issuance of the resource document aims to raise awareness of the employment rights and protections held by many individuals with common mental health conditions under the ADA. EEOC Chair Jenny R. Yang, stated, “[e]mployers, job applicants, and employees should know that mental health conditions are no different than physical health conditions under the law.”

New Publication: The publication, titled “Depression, PTSD & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights” presents a series of questions and answers, explaining to applicants and employees their workplace rights in an easy to understand format, and highlights the following:

• Anti-Discrimination Rights: It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an individual with a mental health condition, or against an individual who asked for, or who needs, a reasonable accommodation, by firing the individual, rejecting the individual from a job or promotion, or forcing the individual to take leave.

While an employer can refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee who cannot perform the job

duties or would create a significant safety risk, even with a reasonable accommodation, the employer must base any such decision on objective evidence, and cannot rely on myths or stereotypes about an individual’s mental health condition. • Anti-Harassment Rights: Individuals are protected from employment-related harassment based on a disability. Individuals experiencing any harassment should report the harassment to the employer, who must then take action to prevent future harassment. • Privacy Rights: Generally, an individual can keep his or her mental health condition private. There are only four situations when an employer is allowed to ask medical questions, including questions about mental health: (1) when an individual asks for a reasonable accommodation; (2) after a job offer, but before employment commences, as long as every individual in the same job category is asked the same question; (3) when the employer is engaging in affirmative action for individuals with disabilities; however, the individual may choose whether to respond; and (4) during employment if there is objective evidence the individual may be unable to perform the job duties or may pose a safety risk based on the mental health condition. • Reasonable Accommodations: Qualified individuals with disabilities are entitled to a reasonable accommodation to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. For example, a reasonable accommodation is appropriate for any mental health condition that would, if left untreated, “substantially limit” the individual’s “ability to concentrate, interact with others, communicate, eat, sleep, care for yourself, regulate your thoughts or emotions, or do any other ‘major life activities.’” A condition may be considered “substantially limiting” even if the individual’s symptoms come and go. The following mental health conditions generally qualify: major depression; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); bipolar disorder; schizophrenia; and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

LEGALREVIEWThis legal review should in no way be construed as legal advice or a

legal opinion on any specific set of facts or circumstances. Therefore,

you should consult with legal counsel concerning any specific set of facts

or circumstances.

© 2017 FordHarrison LLP *John G. Kruchko

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E E O C I s s u e s P u b l i c a t i o n I n f o r m i n g J o b A p p l i c a n t s & E m p l o y e e s w i t h M e n t a l H e a l t h C o n d i t i o n s o f t h e i r

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* © 2017 FordHarrison LLPJohn G. Kruchko is a partner with the Labor & Employment Law Firm of FordHarrison LLP in Tysons Corner, Virginia; Nancy V. Holt is counsel and Jacquelyn L. Thompson is a senior associate in the firm’s Tysons Corner, Virginia office. For more information, please contact Mr. Kruchko, Ms. Holt or Ms. Thompson at (703) 734-0554 or by email at [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]. This article is published for general information purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

LEGALREVIEWThis legal review should in no way be construed as legal advice or a

legal opinion on any specific set of facts or circumstances. Therefore,

you should consult with legal counsel concerning any specific set of facts

or circumstances.

© 2017 FordHarrison LLP *John G. Kruchko

An individual may ask for an accommodation at any time, ideally before any problems occur or become worse, by telling a supervisor, HR manager or other appropriate person that a change is needed

because of a medical condition. An employer must provide a reasonable accommodation unless doing so involves significant difficulty or expense, or the employee presents a “direct threat” to himself or others.

For example, if an individual cannot perform all the essential functions of his or her job and a leave will help that individual become able to perform, unpaid leave may be a reasonable accommodation if the individual has no paid leave available. Likewise, reassignment to a vacant position may be a reasonable accommodation if the individual is permanently unable to do his or her regular job.

An employer may ask that the request be documented in writing and may ask the individual to submit documentation from a health care provider describing the condition and whether a particular accommodation would meet the individual’s needs. Individuals can assist their health care providers with the process by providing

a copy of the EEOC’s publication, “The Mental Health Provider’s Role in a Client’s Request for a Reasonable Accommodation at Work,” which can be obtained online at: https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/ada_mental_health_provider.cfm.

Bottom Line: The new publication highlights the EEOC’s efforts to bring awareness to workplace protections and rights held by individuals with mental health conditions. Although aimed towards applicants and employees, the guide is a useful tool for employers, who can utilize the resource to assist individuals seeking assistance related to a mental health condition. It is important to note that the employment rights discussed in the guide are only those under the ADA – individuals with mental health conditions may have additional rights under other laws, such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It is also critical to note that generally one cannot bar an employee with a mental health condition from work based on a fear of possible violence. The law requires an assessment of whether the employee can perform the essential functions (with or without a reasonable accommodation) and then a determination of whether the qualified individual presents a direct threat. That conclusion must be based on more than stereotypes or generalizations.The guide can be found online at: https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/mental_health.cfm.

By John G. Kruchko and B. Patrice Clair*

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ON THE HORIZON Calendar of Upcoming EventsApril 6, 2017NVCAC Pervious Concrete Certification CourseLuck Stone Bull Run PlantChantilly, VA April 10, 2017VRMCA Truck RoadeoMeadow Event ParkDoswell, VA

April 11, 2017Hampton Roads Advisory Council Meeting11:30 AM April 13, 2017Hampton Roads Golf TournamentKiln Creek Golf CourseNewport News, VA April 13, 2017Northern VA Monthly Business Meeting11:30 AMWyndham Garden InnManassas, VA

April 19, 2017VRMCA Technical Committee Meeting10:00 AMThe Place at InnsbrookGlen Allen, VA April 25, 2017Southwest Concrete Council Meeting8:00 AMThe Roanoker RestaurantRoanoke, VA

May 7-9, 2017VRMCA Spring ConventionThe GreenbrierWhite Sulphur Springs, WV October 1-3, 2017VRMCA Fall ConventionHilton OceanfrontVirginia Beach, VA


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V R M C A 2 0 1 7 S p r i n g C o n v e n t i o nR e g i s t r a t i o n N o w O p e n !

The VRMCA 2017 Spring Convention will be held May 7-9, 2017 at The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. A block of rooms has been reserved for the nights of Sunday, May 7th and Monday, May 8th. Single rooms are $385 per night and double rooms are $530 per night. These rates include room accommodations, breakfast, and dinner at designated restaurants. Call The Greenbrier directly at (877) 261-7616 to book your rooms. Visit www.vrmca.com to download the agenda and to register!

Please also consider becoming a Spring Convention Sponsor for just $500. The benefits of sponsorship include signage at the meeting, recognition in the newsletter, and recognition on the VRMCA website and on all emails sent out pertaining to the event.

Please contact Christina at (434) 326-9815 or [email protected] with questions!

We look forward to seeing you there!


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Charlie BartocciCement/Aggregate Sales RepresentativeRoanoke CementTroutville, VA

Patrick BatesControllerS.B. Cox Ready MixRockville, VA

Mike BishopDistrict Sales ManagerVulcan MaterialsHerndon, VA

Chris DiazTerritory ManagerAllied ConcreteCharlottesville, VA

Brian PoulinPlant SupervisorVulcan MaterialsHerndon, VA

Bret QueenGeneral ManagerChandler ConcreteRoanoke, VA

Tracy RussellSales ManagerBoxleyBlue Ridge, VA

Daronta ThorpeDispatcherCapital ConcreteNorfolk, VA

The Virginia Ready Mixed Concrete Association is pleased to announce the inaugural class of the VRMCA Best of the Best Leadership Program:

Over the next seven months, these individuals will be provided an opportunity to build leadership skills, develop a diverse business network, meet legislative leaders and become an advocate for their profession, and prepare for challenges facing the future of the ready-mix industry.

VRMCA will be featuring these members in upcoming issues of the newsletter.

Congratulations to the 2017 Best of the Best Class!


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M a r k Yo u r C a l e n d a r s !What: VRMCA 2017 Mixer Truck RoadeoWhere: The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VAWhen: Monday, April 10th, 9:30 am - Driver Round-up and Registration - BE ON TIME!Who: Mixer-Truck Drivers from all VRMCA Member Companies are invited to compete.Why: Driver Education. Rewarding Day of Fun and Camaraderie. Learning-based Competition. Great Food. Cash and Other Prizes!

Sign up now! ALL registrations need to be received by NO LATER than Monday, April 3rd, 2017. We need drivers AND volunteers. Visit www.vrmca.com to register.

Drivers will be competing for a chance to win a top prize of $500.00 in cash and a free trip to The Greenbrier for the 2017 VRMCA Spring Convention. Please note that the Spring Convention is taking place May 7-9, 2017. The Second Place finisher will win $350.00 in cash.

PLEASE NOTE: Drivers MUST bring their own hard hats, work boots, and reflective vest or equivalent reflective wear as required by your company (basically what you wear every day to work). Failure to bring these items could result in disqualification.

MANY THANKS: Special thanks to Vulcan & Titan for again donating trucks to use for this event. Sponsorships are available as well, visit www.vrmca.com for details. Please consider being a roadeo sponsor or a full convention sponsor for 2017.

Contact Christina Sandridge with questions: (434) 326-9815 [email protected].


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