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January 2012 New
- RAMCA Announces VDOT Safety Training Program
- No Pipe Saws on Asbestos Pipes
- Henrico Updating Force Account Rate
- Virginia General Assembly Convenes Jan. 11th.
- Watch for Legislative Report
- Dates to Remember
- Conversations Continue with SCC re: Abandoned Line Issues
- 2012 Board of Directors
- Transportation Funding
- New Report Indicates Richmond is Losing Construction Jobs
- New Hanover Water / Sanitary Sewer Standards
November 2011
- Negotiations with SCC Continue on Abandoned Line Issue
- RAMCA Golf Sponsors
- RAMCA Golfers Enjoy Mattaponi
- Dates to Remember
- Welcome New Member
- In Memoriam - Sandee Cosby
- RAMCA Board Members
- Virginia and Federal Labor Law Notices
- New Excavator and Marking Standards Booklet
- Overweight/Oversized Truck Study Makes Recommendations
July 2011
- RAMCA Golfers Enjoy Playing The Federal Club
- RAMCA Golf Sponsors
- RAMCA Participates in and Co-Sponsors Development Forum
- Dates to Remember
- CTB Adopts Six-Year Improvement Plan
- Changes to the RAMCA Board of Directors
- Members in the News
- RAMCA/VUHCC Work with DMV Study Group on Truck Fees
- RAMCA Set to Join Coalition Looking at Burdensome Regulations
- Hanover County Seeks Input on New Water/Sewer Standards
- In Memoriam
April 2011
- RAMCA Honors Board and President
- General Assembly Passes Transportation Funding
- RAMCA Hosts Safety Seminar
- SCC Damage Prevention Conference
- RAMCA Lends Support to "Fugitive Dust" Issue
- RAMCA Officers
- Chesterfield Disallows Large Diameter PVC Pipe
January 2011
- Lobbying Efforts
- 2011 VA and Federal Labor Law Poster and OSHA Report
- Conservations Continue with SCC
- Dates to Remember
- Governor Announces VDOT Audit Findings
- Watch for Legislative Reports
- RAMCA Officers
- RAMCA to Meet with VDOT Officials - Drainage Systems
- RAMCA to Meet with Chesterfield on Utility Specifications
- Davis Bacon Rates Too High but Hard to Fix
- DGS Debarment Policy for Failure to Meet SWaM Requirements
- Sewer Lateral Legislation Now in Effect
- RAMCA Elects New Board at Annual Meeting
September 2010
- Lobbying Efforts
- Privatizing ABC Stores
- Miss Utility
- Dates to Remember
- Members in the News
- October RAMCA Meeting
- RAMCA Officers
- RAMCA Lunch and Learn
- RAMCA Golf Outing
- RAMCA Golf Winners
June 2010
- Update on VDOT Six Year Transportation Plan
- President Appoints 2010-11 Committees
- Legislators' Night Brought Members and Legislators Together
- RAMCA Continues to Monitor Henrico DPU Changes
- Pigeon Shoot Brings Out The Big Guns!
- OSHA is Stepping Up Its Efforts - Be Warned
- White Lining Back on the Burner
- No Match Rule Ends, But ICE Audits Could Increase
- Letter: Administrative Enhancements to OSHA's Penalty Policies
April 2010
- VA General Assembly Focused on Budget, Not Roads
- Annual Reception Honors Collins, Hummel and Martin
- Automated Routing Solution is Up and Running
- Damage Prevention Conference Almost Here
- State to Issue More Bonds, No New Projects
- RAMCA Awards Scholarships
- RAMCA Hosts Safety Seminars
- 2010 Board of Directors Slate
January 2010
- General Assembly Convenes
- RAMCA Already Working on Two Legislative Proposals
- RAMCA Elects New Board of Directors
- Stormwater Regulations Re-Considered
- Annual Dues, PAC Invoices in the Mail
- RAMCA Member Tells It Like It Is to Richmond Paper
- But Not Everybody Gets It Right
- Upcoming Events
October 2009
- VDOT Takes a Big Hit
- McDonnell's Plan for Transportation Fix
- Stormwater Regulations are Approved
- Upcoming Events
- VOSHA Backup Regulations Explained at October Meeting
- RAMCA Meets with Henrico on Specifications
- Overweight Truck Fees Studied
- SCC Changes Miss Utility Credits
- New Regulations for Oversized and Overweight Loads in Effect
- Summer Golf
July 2009
- Truck Fees Being Studied
- State Stormwater Regulations Create Worry
- Henrico Updating Utility Standards
- Legislator's Night
- Backup Alarm Regulations
- VA Legislators Ranked
- Spring Golf Outing
- In Memoriam - Jack Glazebrook
- RAMCA Amenda Chesterfield's Specifications
- VDOT Implosion Ongoing
April 2009
- Court Decides Tax Case
- Recovery Act Allocations Announced
- Clay Pigeon Shoot
- Chesterfield Provides New Specifications
- Legislators Get RAMCA Message
- Legislative Report
- Member Update
- Work Zone Requirements Updated
- Scholarships Announced
March 2009
- VDOT Announces Massive Cuts - Reality is Now Settling In
- Stimulus Package a Band Aid
- 2009 OSHA and Labor Law Postings
- General Assembly Adjourns Amid Crisis
- Damage Prevention Conference Scheduled
- Sewer Lateral Negotiations Ongoing
- 44th Installation of Officers
- Members in the News
- Hummel Appointed to SCC Committee
December 2008
RAMCA Negotiates Moratorium
VOSHA High Voltage Act Clarification
RAMCA Meets with Henrico Public Utilities Officials
RAMCA Elects New Board of Directors
Draper Aden Takes 1st Place at RAMCA Pigeon Shoot
In Memoriam - Mr. Dave Ward
Try Mediation
2009 Dues and PAC Invoices E-Mailed
September 2008
RAMCA Rodeo Cranks Up
Henrico Rejects Recycled Concrete as Fill
RAMCA Granted Expansion of Asphalt Indexing in Henrico
October Meeting to Feature Operator Training Program
Contractor Continuing Education Requirements Discussed
RAMCA VP Testifies on Behalf of Industry at SCC Hearing
RAMCA's Summer Golf Outing Rated Spectacular by Members
Legal Seminar to Update Contractors on Federal Legislation
Dominion Virginia Power Improves Mapping Access
July 2008
Special Transportation Session Stalls
Overweight Truck Fees Could Increase
Legislator's Night Wrap-Up
RAMCA Golf Outing Results
Spanish Dig with Care Offered
Criminal Citing for Line Cuts
SCC has New Policy
Miss Utility Message Changing
May 2008
RAMCA's Efforts to Revise VOSHA Proposal Successful
Lt. Governor Bill Bolling to Address RAMCA
RAMCA (Equipment) Rodeo Taking Shape
Transportation Funding Still in Limbo
No Shots Fired at RAMCA Clay Pigeon Shoot!!
Chesterfield Makes New Specs Available
U. S. Attorney General Increases Fines for Illegals
Members In The News
Damage Prevention Conference Tackles Tough Issues
Dates to Remember
March 2008
Banquet Honors David Ward
General Assembly Adjourns, Transportation Plan in Tatters
RAMCA Gets More Time on Safety Regulations
Damage Prevention Conference
Lt. Govenor to Speak at RAMCA Legislator's Night
2008-2009 Scholarships Awarded
January 2008
RAMCA Elects New Board
Directory Updates Needed
General Assembly Convenes
2008 Dues In The Mail
Safety Programs Scheduled
OSHA Report Due
Traffic Control Training
Increase in Reverse Safety Requirements?
Damage Prevention Technology to Change
Locator Issues
Mediation, Try It
October 2007
October Meeting Draws Record Crowd
RAMCA Meets with Chesterfield Utility Department
Substance Abuse in the Workplace Seminar
Another Great Golf Event
Get Out and Vote
Social Security NO MATCH Regs Now in Effect
SCC Pilot Project Ends - Implementation Phase Next
August 2007
New OSHA Rules Extend Exposure
Use Mediation to Resolve Disputes
VA Road System Declines
Abusive Drivers Fee vs. Gas Tax Increase
Diesel Fuel, Vehicle Registration Costs Increase
Chesterfield County Road Needs Unmet
Minimum Wage Increase
Dominion Upgrades Mapping
New members
Independence Golf Outing in September
In Memorium - Madison Annon Shelton and Charlie Garrett
June 2007
RAMCA Negotiates Indexing Plan with Henrico
RAMCA Honors Tech Fallen
Ladies Night Enjoyed by All
Scholarship Awarded
Mark Singer Honored at SCC Conference
Mediation Pilot Program Underway
RAMCA Addresses
Chesterfield
Board of Supervisors
March 2007
RAMCA Celebrates 43rd Birthday
General Assembly
RAMCA Hosts First Aid-CPR Class
Joint Cooperative Meeting with Henrico
Damage Mediation Moving Forward
VDOT Restating ESCCC Training
VDOT Continues to Outsource Maintenance
November 2006
Special Transportation Session Yields Nothing
Blanket Permit Interim Solution Reached
Asphalt Indexing Moves
RAMCA to Meet with
Henrico
County
Officials
RAMCA Continues to Push for ADR
July 2006
Budget Approved – Transportation Funds Lacking
Asphalt Indexing Requested
RAMCA Meets with Geotechs
Miss Utility Updates
April 2006
General Assembly Legislation
Material Prices Soar
2006 Management Conference a Success
Miss Utility Updates
Joint Committee Takes Up Two Issues
January 2006
New Board and By-Law Changes
2006 Committee Assignments
Website Has Local Specifications Info
2006 General Assembly Issues
October 2005
Proposed By-Law Change
RAMCA Meets with VDOT and
Chesterfield
We Have Moved to
Suite
1200
RAMCA Dialogue Ongoing with
Henrico
County
Use the Website
In Memoriam – Fred Barnes
July 2005
RAMCA Continues with
Split
Paving Initiative
Miss Utility Pilot Program
Transportation Fix – Keep the Heat On
Board Encourages Member Participation and Web Site Usage
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act
Employee Notice Requirements
May 2005
Management Conference Update
Transportation Remains an Issue
Scholarships Awarded
Chesterfield
County
Adopts RAMCA Proposal
March 2005
RAMCA Wins!
General Assembly 2005 Update
2004 Contractor and Associate of the Year
Damage Prevention Conference
OSHA Reminder
OSHA Pocket Guide Available
Safety Seminar Held
November 2004
Changes for Henrico and
Chesterfield
Virginians for Better Transportation
The Cost of Congestion
SCC Task Force Slowly Going Nowhere
NUCA Safety Forum Coming to
Virginia
Really Big Merger
August 2004
RAMCA Website
Chesterfield
Update
Henrico Environmental Workshop
SCC Position Papers
Sales Tax Increase
Fire Hydrant/Water Meter Issue
In Memoriam
June 2004
General Assembly Update
RAMCA Conference
RAMCA Meets with Chesterfield/VDOT
Chesterfield
Online
Henrico CIP
April 2004
General Assembly Update
Miss Utility Victory
Safety Seminars
RAMCA Scholarship Awards
