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March 2024

Association News

The 67th Annual ACAF Convention: June 13–16, 2024

The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida

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.

⚠️ 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. ⚠️


The digital edition of Florida Asphalt magazine is always available online! Click here to view the latest issue, which features our 2023 Pavement Excellence Award Winners.

Sponsored Content

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2024 FTBA Legislative Report Now Available


FTBA's 2024 Legislative Report is now available! Stay informed about legislative and regulatory developments that could impact your operations.


Download the PDF by clicking here.

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News You Can Use

Major Progress Underway Advancing I-4 'Moving Florida Forward' Projects to Construction


As part of preparing for the construction of the Moving Florida Forward projects along the Interstate 4 corridor in northern Polk, Osceola, and southern Orange Counties, the Florida Department of Transportation recently held an industry forum for the construction and engineering industries.


Source: FDOT

Asphalt Poured on Seminole County’s Largest Pickleball Complex


The pickleball craze has found a brand new home in Winter Springs.

Construction is coming along on a state-of-the-art pickleball complex at Central Winds Park. Once complete, the complex at 1000 Central Winds Drive will be the largest in Seminole County, with 14 tournament-capable courts.


Source: Click Orlando

These Women Students are Building the Future of the Construction Industry


To celebrate Women’s History Month, Virginia Tech News talked with students in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction about their passion as they become the future of the industry.


Source: Virginia Tech News

Developing Better Jobsite Safety Strategies


In every work zone there are individual, equipment, and external safety factors. There will always be unexpected and uncontrollable elements at play, of course, but if you take the necessary steps you can reduce the chances of permanent or serious harm.


Source: For Construction Pros

Construction Spending Starts New Year with 0.2 Percent Drop


Total construction spending slipped from December to January amid widespread severe weather, but climbed strongly compared to January 2023, with year-over-year gains in every category, according to an analysis of a new government report that the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America.



Source: Florida Construction News


16 ChatGPT Prompts For Aspiring Leaders In 2024


As you're mapping out your professional development plan in your journey to becoming an exceptional leader this year, these ChatGPT prompts can help you discover your purpose, identify your values, and enable you to learn the skills you need for the role, so you can make a positive impact — not only on the financial spreadsheet — but on people's lives.


Source: Forbes

Member News

CWR Contracting Field Engineer Internship Applications Due March 31


The deadline for the CWR Field Engineer Internship (summer session) is fast approaching. If you want to join CWR from June to August and gain valuable industry experience, make sure to submit your application by March 31. The compay will be finalizing internship selections by April 30.


Photo credit: CWR Contracting

Duval Asphalt Hosts Plant and Lab Tour


Duval Asphalt gave teams members from Lennar Homes a tour of its Philips Highway facility and the labs at Asphalt Testing Solutions & Engineering to learn more about asphalt production and testing.


Photo credit: Duval Asphalt