THE READY-MIXER Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association Newsletter November 2009

VRMCA Participates in “Architecture Exchange East” by J. Keith Beazley Director of Industry Services

Architecture Exchange East, spon- sored by the Virginia AIA, was held in Richmond on November 4-6, 2009. ArchEx is an educational event and expo featuring over 60 educational ses- sions and workshops and more than 100 vendors. ArchEx brings architects, educators, materials suppliers, manu- facturers, and other design professionals and support staff together to explore industry best practices and the emer- gence of new technologies, techniques and materials. The VRMCA sponsored two educa- tional seminars at the event, both well received and attended. Star scores and presented the nuts and Sustainability. The first seminar, “Sustainable bolts of building a better envelope using The VRMCA exhibit booth was on Concrete for Low Rise Projects,” was Insulating Concrete Forms. The new ICF display with brochures and informa- presented by Donn C. Thompson, AIA, School under construction in Charlot- tion on concrete products. Bob Nablo LEED AP. Don is Residential Technology tesville was shown and discussed. and Keith Beazley, of VRMCA, Allison Manager for the Portland Cement Asso- The convention was attended by a Carrigan, of Lafarge Cement, and David ciation representing cement manufactur- large number of Principals of Architec- McIlwain, of Creative Building Products, tural Firms. Topics of interest included provided the information from the booth ers nationwide. He provides technical v support for homebuilding technologies, Pervious Concrete, Insulated Concrete on the convention floor. residential construction and oversees Forms for Commercial Buildings, and PCA research programs. The seminar presented an overview of the green building benefits of various cement- based low rise technologies, discussed CVCAC Hosts Green Building Seminar within the context of various LEED sys- tems for commercial construction. by J. Keith Beazley Role in Sustainability, the Environmen- The second seminar, “Concrete Director of Industry Services tal Benefits of Concrete, and Building Solutions to Sustainable Schools,” was Green with Concrete, as well as Green presented by Vera Novak. Vera, former The Central Virginia Concrete Ad- Building Applications for Parking Lots, the Director of Marketing and Techni- visory Council and the Virginia ACI Wall Systems, Green Roofs, Architectural cal Services for the Insulation Concrete Chapter sponsored the Fall 2009 Educa- Concrete and Pervious Concrete. Form Association, is enrolled in a Doc- tional Series program “Green Building The Fall Series will focus on Green torate Program at Virginia Tech in the and Concrete’s Role in Sustainability” Schools for the 2010 Fall Seminar, primar- Architectural, Engineering, and Build- at the Meadowbrook Country Club ily targeting School Architects. ing Management School. She was the in Richmond. The program was well The architectural and engineering first accredited professional in the ICF attended by architects, engineers, and community appreciates the opportu- industry and is a well known speaker industry members. nity to earn learning unites without the on sustainability and construction. Vera The program was presented by expense of traveling. The Educational examined case studies of educational NRMCA National Resource Director Series also builds relationships with the facilities which are bring in top Energy Phil Kresge, who covered Concrete’s design and engineering firms.v

Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association Phone: 434-977-3716 Fax: 434-979-2439 600 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300 E-mail: [email protected] Charlottesville, VA 22911 Website: www.vrmca.com  Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association November 2009 2009 VRMCA ADVISORY COUNCIL REGIONALS 2009 VRMCA OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Larry Bullock VRMCA Advisory Council Chairman PRESIDENT DIRECTORS Boxley Roanoke, VA Morgan Nelson Jim Simons Phone: 540-777-7600 [email protected] S.B. Cox Ready-Mix, Inc. Capital Concrete Inc. BLUE RIDGE Terence Crispell Buddy Murtaugh Jr. VICE PRESIDENT Lehigh Cement Company Chairman Rockingham Redi-Mix Larry Bullock Robert Swope Harrisonburg , VA Boxley Swope & Associates Inc. Phone: 540-433-9128 [email protected] Genevieve Switzer T&W Block Inc. Allison Carrigan SECRETARY/TREASURER Secretary/Treasurer Michael Van Sickel Lafarge North America Bob Chandler Baltimore, MD Branscome, Inc. Chandler Concrete of Virginia, Inc. Phone: 804-201-1015 [email protected] D. Hill Felton, Jr. Felton Brothers Transit Mix, Inc. HAMPTON ROADS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Bill Denison Dan Joyner Chairman Douglas Easter TCS Materials Corporation Titan Virginia Ready-Mix Easter Associates, Inc. Norfolk, VA Tyler Johnson Phone: 757-533-7164 [email protected] Rappahannock Concrete Corp. Lee Flemming PAST PRESIDENT Robert Sells Secretary/Treasurer Titan Virginia Ready-Mix LLC Lafarge North America Diggs Bishop Chesapeake, VA Cardinal-Virginia Concrete Co. Jay McNeely Phone: 757-647-9409 Eagle Corporation [email protected] NORTHERN VIRGINIA Kevin Terry Chairman Virginia Concrete Company Springfield, VA Phone; 703-354-7100 [email protected]

Sean Murnane Secretary/Treasurer Grace Spotsylvania, VA Phone: 540-273-7607 [email protected]

RICHMOND/CENTRAL VIRGINIA Wayne Bracey Chairman Ready Mixed Concrete Co. Richmond, VA Phone: 804-355-7851 Wayne [email protected]

Allison Carrigan Secretary/Treasurer Lefarge North America Baltimore, MD Phone: 804-201-1015 [email protected]

SOUTHWEST Frank Caldwell Chair Chandler Concrete of Virginia, Inc. Roanoke, VA Phone: 540-345-3846 [email protected]

George Kuhn Secretary/Treasurer Visit the Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Marshall Concrete Products Christiansburg, VA Association Website at www.vrmca.com Phone: 540-382-1734 8 [email protected]  Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association November 2009

STAMP IT AWAY: Architectural Concrete with Colors & Patterns!!!!

by Hessam Nabavi Director of Industry Services

The Northern Virginia Concrete Advisory Council Residential Commit- tee recently sponsored an Architectural Concrete with Colors and Patterns dem- onstration at Simoes Concrete in Manas- sas. Close to 40 architects, county officials and VDOT personnel attended. David Snider with Virginia Concrete and 2009 NVCAC Residential Chairman and his team were instrumental in the success of the demonstration, which was designed to educate architects about the new color technology, placement and finishing process of stamped concrete. Representatives from Titan Virginia Concrete, Virginia Concrete, Lafarge North America, Grace Products and VRMCA were in attendance to answer questions. Fred Simoes and his crew did an amazing job on the placement and stamping of the concrete. Their attentions to detail was outstanding. The NVCAC organization is very thankful to Fred for his patronage, participation and as- sistance in promoting concrete. v

Blue Ridge Council Meeting Features Photo-Catalytic Cement by Bob Nablo continues. Research into paint-related Director Industry Services and thin-coat applications is ongoing. Dave Sowder noted that the product Blue Ridge Council Chairman is being manufactured in Virginia, and Buddy Murtaugh tries to include a brief that while the current market is in high presentation on a topic of interest as part visibility, architecturally significant of each Council meeting–this month Clay buildings – frequently those also using McCabe of Essroc Cement introduced white cement – the market will expand members to Photo-Catalytic Cement, of- as costs decline and opportunities in- ten thought of as “self-cleaning cement.” crease. Rather than being a chemical reaction, This topic drew an unusually high McCabe described the product as ce- number of members to the meeting, with ment acting as a catalyst for a reaction 20 in attendance. Tom Tilling also intro- that, over time, expels pollutants from duced Todd Shenk as the new General surfaces and causes them to fall to the Manager of Crider & Shockey, filling the ground. He also noted that only a thin position of the late Tim Wells. The next topping layer of this product is neces- general seminar offered by the Council sary and that the effects do not “wear will be the annual event co-sponsored out,” lasting as long as the durability by Virginia ACI in early 2010. v

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Fort Lee Army Corps of Engineers Attend Lightweight Concrete Seminar by J. Keith Beazley Director of Industry Services

In the past year, Fort Lee has expend- ed approximately 485 million dollars on construction projects, under the supervi- sion of the Army of Corps of Engineers and the BRAC Area Office. With Quality Control and Quality Assurance a major concern, they have asked the VRMCA to present a series of seminars on concrete products, proper placement, and testing procedures. The first seminar of the series, on Lightweight Concrete, was conducted on October 27, by Steve Kerr P.E., Solite, LLC, Chairman of the Technical and Education Committee for the Central Virginia Concrete Advisory Council. With the assistance of Chuck Starnes of F&R, representing the Virginia Chapter ACI, the two-hour presentation, cus- tom-made for the Corps, to addressed lightweight aggregate and concrete, sampling and testing of lightweight and Steve Kerr P.E., Solite, LLC, Chairman of the Technical and Education normal weight concrete, jobsite addition Committee for the Central VA Concrete Advisory Council. of water, acceptance of concrete, finishing of air entrained lightweight concrete, hot and cold weather concreting practices in accordance with ACI and specific issues of concern at Fort Lee. A total of 39 people attended the seminar and feedback was very posi- tive from Corps management. Future seminars will be presented on selected subjects in the next year. A new 1,000-room hotel, which would be the largest in Virginia, is planned to start soon. Another major development will be for the construction of new support facilities on the post such as recreational facilities, Post Exchange, libraries, police and fire facilities and movie theaters. BRAC projects are ex- FORT pected to be substantially complete by LEE the end of 2011 with the doubling of the size of the population of the post. The Corps staff has been very ap- preciative of the efforts of the Central Virginia Concrete Council and the Vir- ginia ACI for the guidance and support of their fast track construction. Quality has always been on the top of their list for requirements and seminars and programs by our industry are establish- ing relationships and bonds for future developments. v  Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association November 2009

Southwest Virginia Council Offers Sustainability Seminar by Bob Nablo Director of Industry Services

Each autumn the Southwest Virginia Concrete Advisory Council and Virginia ACI co-sponsors a major dinner-seminar on a topic of local interest. This year the Council was also able to include the Southwest Virginia Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council as an additional co-sponsor on the topic of “Concrete’s Role in Sustainability.” Phil Kresge, of NRMCA, was the featured speaker, with comments by architect Steve Sunderman, the current USGBC-SWVA chairman. In choosing Hotel Roanoke as the site for the event, Council members hoped to attract a larger percentage of archi- tects and engineers to this year’s event, and 63 individuals registered to attend. Roanoke Cement Co. generously helped NRMCA Elevates Obla to Vice President host the reception, and the buffet meal of salmon and roast beef led the way to The National Ready Mixed Concrete an informative presentation. Association is pleased to announce the Kresge was asked to structure his naming of staff engineer Karthik Obla, presentation so that it was not “just an- Ph.D., P.E., FACI to vice president, tech- other LEED seminar,” and did a fine job nical services. He previously served as in showing how ready-mixed concrete managing director, research and materi- compared to other building and pav- als engineering. ing products in terms of environmental Obla has more than 18 years of protection, durability, longevity and life- experience in concrete technology and cycle cost. He also addressed the ways has interests in quality control, mix in which cement manufacturers have optimization, specifications, use of made major strides in their production recycled materials and durability. He methods. Kresge often reminded the oversees NRMCA’s concrete laboratory audience that the sustainability mantra and research program, having increased of “Reduce, Recycle, Reuse” can also the laboratory’s participation in funded mean “Environmental, Ergonomics, research through federal and other Economics,” or “Planet, People, Profit,” funding agencies and contract testing and concrete contributes substantially to for NRMCA members. He has made each of these goals. contributions in the Association’s P2P In difficult economic times it can be initiative and focused on improving laboratory is a significant positive de- a challenge to attract a paying audience, quality in ready mixed operations. He velopment for NRMCA. He has shown and this event was considered to be rea- is a Fellow of the American Concrete outstanding ability in this and his other sonably successful by Council members. Institute and a winner of ACI’s Young responsibilities and we look forward VRMCA members are reminded that Professional Achievement Award. Obla to his continued contributions to the all registered architects–not only AIA is an active member of various ACI, Association and ready mixed concrete members–are now required to secure an- ASTM and TRB technical committees industry as well.” nual Learning Units, and that engineers and serves as chairman for ASTM C09.49 Prior to joining NRMCA in 2003, are following this same path. Choosing – Pervious Concrete and ACI 232 – Fly Obla was technical manager at Boral an interesting topic, and making sure Ash. He has published over 50 technical Material Technologies for several years. that the presentation is approved for articles in journals and has presented in He holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering continuing education credit, can lead to several international conferences. from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor a worthwhile event for both the design “We are very happy to announce and is a licensed professional engineer in community and the ready-mixed con- this news,” said NRMCA President the states of Michigan and Maryland. He crete industry. v Robert Garbini. “Karthik’s leadership served as vice president and president role in raising the profile of our research for the ACI San Antonio Chapter. v  Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association November 2009 Meet Virginia’s 20 Newest House of Delegates Members Republicans had big wins in the House, gaining six net seats and boosting their majority to 61, including the two in- dependents who caucus with the Republicans. They benefited from recruitment of strong candidates to take on incumbent Democrats, particularly in Northern Virginia as well as the large margin of victory by governor-elect Bob McDonnell and his running mates. The only incumbent Republican who lost was Delegate Philip Hamilton (R-Newport News), Chair of the House Health Welfare and Institutions Committee, who faced ethics charges. Democrats also picked up the seat of retiring Delegate Jeff Frederick (R-Prince William County), who was removed earlier this year as Chairman of the Virginia Republican Party. Special elections will be held in the near future to fill the Senate seats of Ken Cucchinelli, who was elected Attorney General, and Ken Stolle, who stepped down to run for Sheriff of Virginia Beach.

Robin Abbott (D- Betsy B. Carr (D-69th) James Edmunds (R- 93rd) is a partner at is Outreach Director 60th) is a 3rd genera- Consumer Litiga- at St. Paul’s in Rich- tion beef cattle, grain tion Associates. After mond. She founded and tree farmer who working as a legal the Micah Initiative, has served on the secretary for the FBI which provided 1000 Halifax County Board and Dept. of Justice, volunteer tutors, and of Supervisors for 10 she attended college has held various civic years. Edmunds has a and law school while raising her chil- and community outreach positions. degree in Business Administration and dren and working full time. Her son says his primary goals are to create new Nicholas was diagnosed with cerebral Bill Cleaveland (R-17th) worked for jobs in his area while preserving gun and palsy in 1980, leading her to a success- Corning Glass, then hunting rights. He also strongly opposes ful career as a consumer advocate. Ab- attended law school. uranium mining in his area. bott is recognized nationally for her He served as a pros- defense against predatory mortgage ecutor for the City of Scott Garrett, MD lenders and foreclosure abuses. Roanoke Common- (R-23rd), defeated wealth Attorney’s incumbent Shannon Richard Anderson office before going Valentine and is a (R-51st), who de- into private practice longtime Lynchburg- feated incumbent focusing on defense, plaintiff’s injury area surgeon. He was Paul Nichols, served and civil litigation. elected to City Council 30 years in the Air in 2006, where he has Force as a senior Barbara Comstock been a strong voice for fiscal responsibil- military advisor who (R- 34th) defeated ity and government accountability. commanded Titan II incumbent Margi ICBM combat crews and served at both Vanderhye. She has Thomas “Tag” Grea- the U.S. Atlantic and Pacific Command served as a senior aide son (R-32nd), who Headquarters as well as the Pentagon. to Congressman Wolf, defeated incum- He is active in several military and civic and also on the House bent David Poisson, organizations and seeks to keep taxes Government Reform graduated from West low, help small businesses and priori- and Oversight Committee. She is pres- Point and earned an tize government spending on educa- ently at Corallo Comstock, a public re- MBA from George tion, transportation and public safety. lations/government affairs firm she co- Mason. He coaches founded. his children’s sport- Dickie Bell (R-20th) ing teams and was recently appointed is a special education John Cox (R-55th) is as a commissioner of the county’s Eco- teacher and coach a successful entrepre- nomic Development Commission. As at Riverheads High neur who created two Executive VP for Current Analysis, School in Staunton. well respected com- Inc., Greason was instrumental in turn- He served in the U.S. panies in the difficult ing around the company, experiencing Navy during Vietnam long haul trucking firsthand the positive effect of reducing and also on Staunton industry. He is also taxes and government spending. City Council. He wants to ensure work- a Certified Transpor- ers in his area can find good jobs and tation Broker and past president of keep more of their money instead of pay- the Virginia Trucking Association. He ing higher taxes. wants to see fiscal responsibility and (continued on next page) budget restraint at all levels of govern- ment.  Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association November 2009

Jim LeMunyon (R- (D-52nd) New VA Delegates 67th) is a technology serves as the Pastor of (continued from previous page) entrepreneur who First Mount Zion Bap- co-founded Ster- tist Church in Dum- (D- ling Semiconductor. fries and was one of 47th) is Director of He presently leads only 50 leaders who Legislative Policy at HexaTech, a compa- participated in John the American College ny developing novel Maxwell’s special of Cardiology. He is sources of ultra-violet light for wa- leadership institute. active in organiza- ter purification and new components He has served as a mentor for troubled tions that include the for wireless communication systems. teens. Torian helped found Virginians National Alliance on While serving as Deputy Assistant Organized for Interfaith Community Mental Illness and Secretary of Commerce, he reduced Engagement (VOICE), an organization ARC of Northern Virginia, and said the agency’s budget while making the that works to gain access to affordable he is committed to providing North- agency more effective. housing, strengthen education for peo- ern Virginia with a permanent fund- ple who want to learn English, and to ing mechanism for transportation im- James W. “Will” Mo- provide affordable dental care. provements. refield (R-3rd), who defeated incumbent Ron Villanueva (R- Matthew James (D- Dan Bowling, comes 21st), who narrowly 80th) is President from a mining fam- defeated incumbent and CEO of the Pen- ily. After graduat- Bobby Mathieson by insula Council for ing from Midwest only a 16 vote margin Workforce Develop- University in Texas, (pending recount), is a ment after holding he returned home to Virginia Beach native several key positions fight for victims of black lung disease. who served as legis- in Portsmouth City Morefield serves on a number of com- lative aide for Frank Wagner during his government. Under- munity boards, including The Tazewell time in the House of Delegates (Wagner standing the key role of transportation, Area Chamber of Commerce. is now a state senator). From 1997-2005 he wants to address his regions needs he owned and operated a marine ship in bridges, mass transit and high speed Chris Stolle. MD repair and industrial service firm and rail. (R-83) trained as a he currently is co-principal for SEK So- nuclear engineer in lutions, a provider of tactical and spe- (D-35th) the U.S. Navy and is cial operations. v is an attorney who a medical doctor who worked as an FCC also earned an MBA prosecutor, with du- from the College of New Ready Mixed ties that included im- William and Mary. Concrete Statistics plementing portions He currently is an administrative role of the Telecommunica- at Riverside Regional Medical Center The preliminary estimate of tions Act of 1996. He and is also a practicing physician. ready mixed concrete produced in then was assistant chief counsel in the September 2009 is 24.7 million cubic Office of Advocacy within the Small Scott Surovell (D- yards, 23% lower than in the same Business Administration implement- 44th) is an attorney month in 2008. The estimated ready ing the Access to Capitol Electronic whose practice in- mixed concrete production through Network. cludes criminal de- the 3rd quarter of 2009 is 200 million fense, family law, cubic yards, 27% lower than for the (D-38th) personal injury, small same period in 2008. The 2009 ready is vice-chair of Fair- business litigation mixed concrete production projected fax County’s Public and consumer mat- based on the third quarter estimate School Board and ters. He is currently a law partner with is 265 million cubic yards, which will served two years as State Senator Chap Peterson. In 2005, he be 24% lower than 351 million cubic a volunteer work- was selected for the Fifth District Attor- yards produced in 2008. ing on housing and ney Discipline Committee. His website Ready mixed concrete production anti-poverty issues. addresses the need for transportation statistics are posted on NRMCA’s Web As program advisor to a Community funding on Northern Virginia, add- site and can be accessed by NRMCA Agency on Aging and Executive Di- ing that Fairfax County’s annual road members. Individual state production rector at the Saunders Moon Senior maintenance allocation from the Com- totals through 3Q09 compared with Citizens Center, she established a free monwealth dropped from $28 million comparable year-ago totals has also v transportation network for the elderly. to $240,000 in the past six years. been added to the Web site.  Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association November 2009

Holiday Workplace Celebrations Stormwater by Stephen Hartzell for damages for serving alcoholic bever- Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, ages to an underage guest or to a guest Violations Humphrey & Leonard, L.L.P. who becomes intoxicated and causes The U.S. Environmental Protec- injury to another person by operating a tion Agency has cited 14 municipali- ties in Pennsylvania and Maryland With the holiday season upon us, vehicle in a negligent fashion. for stormwater violations, nine of your station may host a party or other If your station has a holiday celebra- which are within the Chesapeake social event for employees or clients. tion and you decide to serve alcoholic Bay watershed. The decision whether to serve alcoholic beverages, you will wish to check your “EPA, in partnership with the beverages is an important one. Any event insurance policy or talk with your insur- states, is taking clear steps to protect that involves serving alcoholic beverages ance agent concerning “special occasion” the water quality of local streams and poses special legal risks. coverage. v rivers,” said Jon M. Capacasa, director As you may know, the law in many of the Water Protection Division for EPA’s mid-Atlantic region. “Because states recognizes “social host” liability © 2009 Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, many of these municipalities are in where “social hosts” may be held liable Humphrey & Leonard, L.L.P. the Chesapeake Bay watershed, this action, along with others will also help protect and restore the Bay,” Urbanized areas contain large Virginia’s Business One Stop Helps portions of impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops and parking lots that channel stormwater directly Thousands of Entrepreneurs into local streams, rivers, and other Virginia’s Business One Stop, an and simplify the step-by-step process of water bodies. Improperly managed online tool for entrepreneurs, has been launching a new business in Virginia. stormwater runoff from urbanized utilized by more than 15,000 entrepre- “We have listened to the feedback areas often contains high levels of neurs to aid their business operations from Business One Stop users and in- nutrients, sediment, toxic metals, and create jobs. The Business One Stop cluded new features that will increase volatile organic compounds, and is an on-going project through the Vir- the confidence of entrepreneurs that other pollutants. ginia Department of Business Assistance they have completed all start-up require- EPA requires the cited munici- and began in May 2008 to consolidate ments,” added Lynda Sharp Anderson, palities to correct problems with their business licensing, registration and per- Director of the Virginia Department of respective municipal separate storm mitting into one a single user-friendly Business Assistance. sewer (MS4) programs and come into online system. During Governor Kaine’s admin- compliance with their state-issued “The thousands of entrepreneurs istration, Virginia has been recognized discharge permits. MS4s are publicly who have used our One Stop, including eight times as the best state by business owned drainage systems designed to 8,587 new businesses, know first-hand by Forbes.com, CNBC, and Pollina Cor- collect and convey stormwater from why Virginia is the best state for busi- porate Real Estate. Virginia was recently urbanized areas. ness in the country,” said Governor recognized as one of the top 5 states to In Pennsylvania, EPA issued Timothy M. Kaine. “This online tool start a business by US News and World orders to Birdsboro Borough and and the efforts of the Department of Report in July 2009; the top-performing Ontelaunee Township in Berks Business Assistance allows businesses to state government in America by Govern- County; Mechanicsburg Borough in take care of business, rather than spend ing Magazine in 2008. Cumberland County; Atrim Town- days visiting different offices to fill out The Business One Stop is accessible ship in Franklin County; East Donegal paperwork.” on the web via the Commonwealth of Township, Terre Hill Borough, Pequea “This program is an excellent ex- Virginia home page, the Virginia Depart- Township, Akron Borough and East ample of smart government working ment of Business Assistance website, and Earl Township in Lancaster County; with entrepreneurs and businesses to the websites of numerous state agencies Myerstown Borough in Lebanon create new economic opportunities,” offering business resources or requiring County; and, Monaghan and New- said Joyce Waugh, President & CEO of business permitting. Development of berry Townships in York County. the Roanoke Regional Chamber. “Small the original Business One Stop and the In Maryland, EPA issued orders businesses represent 98% of all employ- Phase II enhancement were funded by to Baltimore City and Anne Arundel ers in Virginia.” a grant from the Productivity Invest- County. Enhancements added by the new ment Fund. Several of these municipalities “Business Wizard” in December will For more find out more information, have already taken steps to comply v make the One Stop even more interactive visit www.dba.state.va.us. v with the orders.  Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association November 2009

Chandler Concrete Achieves Two Safety Milestones Chandler Concrete Company, Inc. These are truly outstanding accom- mixed concrete, masonry and hardscapes recently achieved two safety milestones plishments given the safety challenges products producer based in Burlington having worked one million consecutive faced by our employees as we produce , NC with production facilities located hours without a lost time injury as well and deliver ready mixed concrete and throughout central and western North as completing a12 month period with masonry products to job sites in metro- Carolina , eastern Tennessee and south no lost time injury. politan and rural locations every day. central and southwest Virginia . In addi- These milestones are the result Ted Chandler , Company President tion, the company offers building supply of the combined safe performance of stated, “I am very proud of these accom- materials through their outlets in Salis- over 500 employees located in over 40 plishments as they reflect the importance bury and Biscoe , North Carolina . plant and office locations throughout that our company and all of our employ- If you need additional information central and western North Carolina , ees put on working and driving safely or have any questions, please contact eastern Tennessee and south central and while performing their jobs.” Steve Jones, Director of Human Re- southwest Virginia including one in this Chandler Concrete Company, Inc. sources & Safety at 336-226-1181. v local area. is a family owned and operated ready

EPA Launches Long-Term Permeable Parking Surface Study The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a decade-long study to investigate the reduction of pollution that can run off paved surfaces and improve how water filters back into the ground. EPA is testing a variety of different permeable pavement materials and rain gardens in the parking lot at the agency’s Edison, N.J. facility, which houses offices and its laboratory. Most major sources of pollution going into our waterways are well-controlled, but pol- lution runoff from hard surfaces remains a complicated problem. “Runoff from parking lots and driveways is a significant source of water pollution in the United States and puts undo stress on our water infrastructure, parking lot will be functional during management practices on a national especially in densely-populated urban the study to accurately evaluate how scale. While the installation of permeable areas,” said EPA Acting Regional Admin- the different types of pavement handle pavement systems has become more istrator George Pavlou. “By evaluating traffic and vehicle-related pollution like prevalent, there is a lack of full-scale, different designs and materials, this leaking oil. outdoor, real-world permeable pave- study will help us develop strategies Stormwater runoff is generated ment research projects. to lessen the environmental impacts of when precipitation from rain and snow EPA also recognizes the potential of parking lots across the country and make flows over land or impervious surfaces, rain gardens as a green infrastructure our communities more sustainable.” like parking lots or rooftops, and does management tool to lessen the effects of This summer, EPA replaced a not readily flow back into the ground. peak flows on aquatic resources. While 43,000-square-foot section of the park- As the runoff flows over the land or im- local governments and homeowners ing lot at its Edison facility with three pervious surfaces, it accumulates debris, are building many of these systems, different types of permeable pavement chemicals, sediment or other pollutants relatively few studies have quantified and planted several rain gardens with that could adversely affect water quality the ability of rain gardens to allow the varying vegetation for the study. Over if the runoff discharged is not properly ground to better absorb and filter storm- the next decade, EPA will evaluate the treated. water, which reduces peak flows. effectiveness of each pavement type and This study is part of an effort by For more information on how EPA the rain gardens in removing pollutants EPA’s National Risk Management Re- manages and regulates stormwater, visit from stormwater, and how they help search Laboratory to evaluate permeable www.cfpub.epa.gov. v water filter back into the ground. The pavement as it relates to stormwater  Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association November 2009

November Legal Brief (PENDING)

By John G. Kruchko and Paul M. Lusky*

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* John G. Kruchko is a Partner with the Management Labor & Employment Law Firm of Kruchko & Fries in McLean, Virginia; Paul M. Lusky is a Partner with the Firm. For more information, please contact Mr. Kruchko at (703) 734-0554 or [email protected], or Paul Lusky at (410) 321-7310 or [email protected]. This article is published for general information purposes, and does not constitute legal advice. 10 Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association November 2009

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