Steve McReynolds Elected as Specifications Committee Chair | |
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ACAF is thrilled to announce the unanimous election of Steve McReynolds as Chair of the Specifications Committee. Tim Carter will transition to Immediate Past Chair, and Patrick Pienkos will take on the role of Vice-Chair.
Steve brings a wealth of experience to the position, having worked with FDOT for more than a decade before joining Duval Asphalt as Quality Control Manager and simultaneously serving as Director of Operations for Asphalt Testing Solutions & Engineering.
We look forward to his leadership, alongside Tim Carter with P&S Paving and Patrick Pienkos with Ranger Construction Industries, as they guide the committee in advancing our industry's goals over the next two years!
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2025 Florida Asphalt Scholarship Program: Now Accepting Applications! | |
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The 2025 Florida Asphalt Scholarship Program is now open for applications! Graduating high school seniors of any members' employee are eligible to apply. The scholarship is applicable for college or trade school reimbursement. Please forward this to all employees!
The deadline to apply is April 11, 2025.
Learn more about the program here and submit your application here!
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FDOT Request for Aggregate Applications
Grant Application DUE 1/15/25
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The Request for Applications for Providing Increased Capacity and Enhanced Capabilities to Move and Store Construction Aggregate will be active by 5 p.m. EST on January 15, 2025.
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To check which commodity codes are currently listed under your MFMP profile, go to the MyFloridaMarketPlace Information Portal: MyFloridaMarket Place Vendor Information Portal.
Add the following commodity code to the profile: 30111800 Aggregates.
To receive future notices for the aggregate grant program, please ensure that the commodity code for aggregates is listed under your entity/company profile in MyFloridaMarketPlace.
If you have any questions, contact paul.baker@dot.state.fl.us or co.aggregate@dot.state.fl.us.
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The digital edition of Florida Asphalt magazine is available on-demand!
Click here to view the latest issue.
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The World of Asphalt Show and Conference, held March 25-27 in St. Louis, MO, will be a premier event for the asphalt, pavement, and transportation industries.
Bringing together professionals, manufacturers, and innovators, it showcases the latest technologies, equipment, and solutions for road construction and maintenance.
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Webinars &
Virtual Training
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Florida Leads the Way in Construction Employment Growth
Florida’s construction industry boomed in the fall, with 7,600 new jobs created between October and November, the highest growth in the nation. The growth by percentage remained strong at 1.1%, rising from 663,100 to 670,700 and placing seventh overall.
Source: Florida Construction News
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Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Construction
How Jon O'Brien and the Keystone Contractors Association have been instrumental in raising awareness, fostering open conversations, and equipping companies with resources needed to tackle the construction industry's opioid crisis in Pennsylvania.
Source: For Construction Pros
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OSHA Education Center and USF Unveil Enhanced Construction Safety Training
OSHA Education Center, a leading provider of occupational safety and health digital training, and the University of South Florida, an OSHA-authorized online Outreach training provider, have expanded their mission to ensure the safety of construction professionals with the launch of an enhanced 10-Hour Construction Safety Training course.
Source: PHC Pros
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Video: Duval Asphalt Completes Project in
St. Johns, Florida
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Duval Asphalt crews recently completed a 4.5-mile project on Longleaf Parkway in Saint Johns, Florida, a St. Johns County job that followed FDOT specifications. See video below: | |
Ajax's Successful Operator Care Program | |
The Ajax Operator Care Program ensures operators remain current on best equipment care practices and sets expectations for future equipment audits. During a recent training event in Fort Myers, Lead Mechanic Harry Hoxsie and Cam Tech Jerry Quintanilla led an operator care session for Paving Foreman Chris Ance and his crew.
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V.A. Paving Completes Work at Port Canaveral | |
V.A. Paving has successfully completed a paving project at Port Canaveral, demonstrating its continued commitment to quality and innovation in infrastructure development. | | | | |
