ACAF Specifications Committee Visits NCAT
In April, ACAF's Specifications Committee took a two-day trip to Auburn, Alabama, to explore the cutting-edge facilities of the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT).
The visit included a meeting with FDOT and more than 30 individuals from various ACAF producer members. It also included tours of the NCAT laboratory and the test track, showcasing industry innovation and research.
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Hurricane Ian will always represent a dark chapter for the Sunshine State, but the response to the disaster, including the rapid restoration of the Sanibel Causeway, was positively uplifting, literally and figuratively. Working together, the Florida Department of Transportation, a joint venture between Jacksonville-based Superior Construction and Miami-based The de Moya Group and other stakeholders completed the massive project ahead of schedule, reconnecting residents of Sanibel and Captiva islands with the rest of the state.
Read the full article here!
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The 67th Annual ACAF Convention: June 13–16, 2024
The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida
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Registration for the 67th Annual ACAF Convention is Quickly Outpacing Previous Years — Sign Up Now!
Location: The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida
Dates: June 13-16, 2024
Information: ACAF Convention Page
Registration: Click HERE. Once you’ve registered, you’ll be sent an email allowing you to reserve your hotel room.
Sponsorship: View sponsorship info HERE. To sign up for a sponsorship, click HERE.
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⚠️ Please note: The ACAF team is contacting members with past-due invoices. The registration system will no longer allow members to sign up for events if in arrears. We thank you in advance for your membership and understanding! If your company needs special consideration or arranged payments, please contact Amy. ⚠️ | |
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Industry professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics, and researchers: Join ACAF for an exciting event where we bring together industry experts, innovators, and stakeholders to explore and showcase cutting-edge solutions!
Seize this opportunity to showcase your innovation and win the chance for your idea to be fully utilized on upcoming Florida Department of Transportation Interstate projects, currently programmed for construction within the next 24 months!
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The digital edition of Florida Asphalt magazine is always available online!
Click here to view the latest issue.
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FDOT Letting Dates
- District One Letting – May 16, 2024
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Webinars &
Virtual Training
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FDOT Hosts Construction Career Days for High School Students in Northwest Florida
Around 1,300 junior and senior high school students spent two days getting an up-close look at what life after high school could look like at the Florida Department of Transportation’s Northwest Florida Construction Career Days.
Source: FDOT
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I-10 Construction on U.S. 29, Nine Mile Road Begins in Pensacola
The Florida Department of Transportation has begun work on two major projects at Exit 10 (at U.S. Highway 29) and Exit 5 (the Nine Mile Road interchange).
The first is a massive $236 million project to build a redesigned Exit 10 interchange that will eliminate the left-hand merges of the current on-ramps and make I-10 six lanes with three lanes in each direction.
Source: Safety+Health magazine
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Could a Four-Day Week Work in the Construction Industry?
For a long time, working for four days a week instead of five but with no reduction in pay sounded unachievable idea in pretty much any industry. But ever since the Covid-19 pandemic upended the way in which people work, there has been a groundswell of opinion that says it’s not only achievable but desirable.
Source: Construction Briefing
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Ajax Hosts Second Annual Construction Hike for Hope
On Saturday, April 20, Ajax, in partnership with industry peers and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, put on the Second Annual Construction Hike for Hope. At locations in Jacksonville, Panama City, Tampa, Fort Myers, Pembroke Pines, and Orlando, the construction industry banded together to talk about the epidemic that is suicide in construction.
The outpouring of commitment and dedication by those involved shines a light on a dark place, and allows us to break the stigma that we cannot discuss our mental health. Ajax hopes to see everyone again next year!
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Recent company-wide training at Duval Asphalt focused on defining risk management versus safety management as well as identifying values and priorities. The team is dedicated to delivering exceptional asphalt solutions while fostering a culture of respect and support in a safe and secure work environment.
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