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Deanna, or Dee to her friends, has been a member of Mountaineer Contractor’s team for over 8 years. During her time, Dee has been primarily responsible for the day to day traffic control operations of their various paving projects. Dee did not come into the construction industry through traditional means. In her past life, while working as a bartender and cook, she had a regular customer that worked construction. While discussing a career that provided the benefits and retirement she was looking for, he recommended Dee join her local Labor Union.
“And the rest is history as they say. There is no time like the present to try a new career path in the construction industry. Whether you are attending college, vocational school or looking for a change in your current career, there is plenty of room for growth and opportunity in construction,” Dee said.
The WVDOH announces its December Specifications Committee meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8 at 9:00 a.m. at the WVDOH Building 5 Conference Room 843 at 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston WV. For those unable to attend in person please join via Google Meet, details below. Critical things to look for in the meeting packet (this is not all encompassing please review the entire packet): Item up for approval – Special Provision SP 695-Mainline Pavement…
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WVDOH has released the Asphalt, Concrete and Fuel price adjustment indices for the month of January 2025 as shown below.
Period – 12/1/2024
#2 Fuel (Gal) – $2.2883
Asphalt (Ton) – $574.00
Cement (Ton) – $195.28
Historical and individualized information can be found on our Index page.
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In 2000, the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (a coalition of America’s most influential organizations: the Asphalt Institute, NAPA, and all the State Asphalt Pavement Associations) undertook an initiative to promote the idea of building deep-strength asphalt pavements designed to resist structural fatigue distress for at least 50 years. This concept, coined Perpetual Pavements, allows a pavements structural integrity to remains intact indefinitely. While its driving surface may require periodic economical maintenance to address near surface distresses,…
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The Asphalt Pavement Association of West Virginia (APAWV) concluded its Annual Fall Meeting on Sunday, October 13th after a weekend at the Resort at Glade Springs in Danials WV. Nearly 200 total attendees joined the fall retreat which included over 70 industry members, along with their spouses and children. Attendees were treated to gorgeous blue skies and moderately warm temperatures for the weekend retreat that featured business sessions, family-oriented activities, and themed evenings. A summary…
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Registration for the 45th Asphalt Paving Conference and Award Luncheon is open, click here to register! The Conference and Luncheon will be held on February 20, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, WV. Don’t forget to also join other members on February 19th for the Joint Subcommittee of Asphalt Materials as well as APAWV welcome reception. See below for a schedule of events. The Asphalt Paving Conference provides participants with a broad range of…
Read More Dana’s journey in the asphalt industry has been shaped by both family influence and her evolving career interests. Growing up with her father, Don, who is a sales representative for Mulzer Crushed Stone, Dana was always surrounded by the world of construction and paving. However, when she started her studies at Marshall University, she wasn’t certain about her career path. It wasn’t until her senior year that she discovered her passion for Human Resources and decided to pursue it further.
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The WVDOH Materials Procedures (MP) Committee’s next meeting will be held in person on December 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Materials Control Soils and Testing Division Conference Rm., 190 Dry Branch Drive, Charleston WV. For those unable to attend in person please join via Google Meet (see details below). This month’s meeting agenda includes ten old business items as detailed below. 106.10.50 WVDOH Buy America Acceptance Guidelines Removes waiver for Manufactured Materials in anticipation…
Read More WVDOH has released the Asphalt, Concrete and Fuel price adjustment indices for the month of December 2024 as shown below.
Period – 12/1/2024
#2 Fuel (Gal) – $2.3226
Asphalt (Ton) – $574.00
Cement (Ton) – $195.28
Historical and individualized information can be found on our Index page.
Read More The WVDOH announces its December Specifications Committee meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4 at 9:00 a.m. at the WVDOH Building 5 Conference Room 820 at 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston WV. For those unable to attend in person please join via Google Meet, details below. Critical things to look for in the meeting packet (this is not all encompassing please review the entire packet): Project Specific Special Provision 108 for Project S341-16-16.34 on…
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