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Why Join Virginia Asphalt Association?

Our Mission: to promote the increased use and quality of asphalt.

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Lead: Technical Leadership

As the technical association for the asphalt industry in Virginia, VAA is committed to the success of its member companies – contractors, suppliers, and supporters of the industry- through technical leadership, member services, and training/education activities. VAA’s technical staff has over 95 years of expertise in asphalt materials, asphalt production and laydown, pavement engineering, and testing. Their background helps members address current challenges and pave the way for implementing new technologies.

Connect: Industry Networking & Events

VAA is the hub where the industry’s biggest customers and providers meet. We bring together over 2,000 members and partners annually through high-impact events like our Asphalt Seminars and the Mid-Atlantic Asphalt Expo & Safety Summit. Whether it’s a 300-person technical session or a 1,000-person national expo, we provide the platform for you to build the relationships that drive your business forward.

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Educate: Training, Education, and Workforce

Not to be overlooked is VAA’s commitment to training, education, and workforce development. The Virginia Education Center for Asphalt Technology, affectionately known as VECAT, is a partnership between VAA, Germanna Community College, and VDOT. VAA and industry professionals have developed certification materials that have credentialed more than 5,000 people.

VECAT is one of the largest certification entities in Virginia! Using the success of VECAT, VAA professionals are partnering with members and other institutions to identify and develop the workforce of the future.

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REPRESENT: ADVOCACY & VOICE

VAA aggressively represents the interests of the asphalt industry before the General Assembly, VDOT, and federal agencies. Through our PAC and proactive legislative outreach, we ensure that industry funding is protected and that your business has a seat at the table whenever infrastructure policy is being decided.

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Membership Categories

Contractor (Producer)

The Contractor membership level is reserved for companies that produce asphalt concrete at a central or mobile plant.  Asphalt concrete may be produced using conventional processes, in which virgin and recycled materials are heated and mixed, or cold processes such as cold in-place recycling and cold plant recycling.  Contractor members are voting members of VAA and are eligible for a seat on the VAA Board of Directors.

Associate Contractors

The Associate Contractor membership level includes companies active on project sites.  The following are Associate Contractors.

  • FDR
  • Milling Contractors
  • Slurry Seal
  • Surface Treatment
  • Pavement Marking Contractors
  • Specialty Contractors
  • Traffic Control Providers
  • Placement Contractors

Affiliate

Affiliate membership has the following categories that cover other aspects of the asphalt industry, ranging from asphalt suppliers to consultants.  The categories are:

  • Asphalt & Specialty Binder Suppliers
  • Asphalt Emulsion Suppliers
  • Aggregate & Sand Suppliers
  • Mix Additives and Paving Materials
  • Pavement Patching Materials
  • Paving & Plant Equipment Companies
  • Energy Suppliers
  • Testing Equipment Suppliers
  • Bonding, Finance, Insurance, and Legal
  • Architects, Engineers, and Consultants
  • Pavement Marking Materials
  • Traffic Control Supplies
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