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Trump Nominates Trombino as Federal Highway Administrator
President Trump has nominated Paul Trombino, the former director of the Iowa Department of Transportation, to serve as the next administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Mr. Trombino came to the Iowa DOT in April 2011 after 17 years with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. He served as the 2016 AASHTO president and was active on the AASHTO-AGC-ARTBA Joint Committee. Mr. Trombino was well respected by industry and his peers during his tenure as DOT director.
During his service in Iowa, he played a key role in pushing the Iowa Legislature to approve a 10-cent-per-gallon increase in gasoline and diesel fuel taxes to generate about $200 million annually in additional money for state and local road and bridge construction projects. He also was involved in an initiative in which Iowa is attempting to become one of the first states in the nation to develop a digital driver’s license that can be used as an app on smartphones. The U.S. Senate must still confirm Mr. Trombino as FHWA Administrator.
2018 Conaway Conference Dates
If you are filling in your calendar for 2018, you may want to include the Conaway Conference. The dates of this collaborative conference between OCA and ODOT will be March 14 and 15. Contact Chris Engle or Rachel Sirca with questions.
Estimating Competition Searching for a Project…
Every year the students participating in the OCA Estimating Competition use a previously-constructed project from one of our members. Last year’s students estimated the German Church Street Boat Ramp, presented by Beaver Excavating Co. We are now looking for a new project for the 2018 competition. If you are willing to attend a couple of meetings to discuss your project, and give a presentation to those attending the competition, please contact Rachel Sirca at 614-488-0724 or [email protected].
Put your Best Face Forward: Check out Your Professional Profile on OCA’s Website!
Did you know that you and your company each have a profile presence on OCA’s website? These profiles are visible to visitors to our site who might be trying to connect with you or your company directly, or who may execute a search by work type. To view and edit your profile, log onto our website (www.ohiocontractors.org) using your username and password. Your username is your e-mail address. Don’t know your password? Click “forgot my password” to reset. Once logged in, click on “My Profile” at the top. You can make changes, upload photos or logos, etc. Access your company profile by clicking on the company link under your name. If we can help, contact Emily Pickens at 614-488-0724, or send an email to: [email protected].
2017 Top Gun Construction Claims Seminar
Bricker & Eckler, LLP presents the 2017 Top Gun Construction Claims Seminar to be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017. This annual event will be located at the conference center at OCLC in Dublin, Ohio. Click here for more information.
2017 Workforce Magazine Now On-Line
To view this year’s edition of OCA’s Workforce magazine on-line, please click on the following link: http://ohiocontractormagazine.com/OC-Workforce-2017/index.html?r=19.
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