On August 7, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) approved changes to Local Finance Board rules regarding uniform traffic control. The UTCA has been working closely with the staff at DCA, especially now Acting Commissioner Jacquelyn Suarez, and Jason Martucci. UTCA fought for our contractors to reduce the cost of uniform traffic … Read more…
There is near-universal agreement among the state’s utility providers and construction industries that we must deal with climate change. Many of these companies and organizations are already taking steps, on their own, to deal with the issue. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (BPU) proposal to electrify buildings, however, has brought these groups together … Read more…
Instead of delivering emissions reductions to mitigate the impacts of climate change, the rush towards electrification has brought bankruptcy and bailouts. Across the country, developers and manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with lofty timelines; instead committing to promises and projects that later end in disappointment and litigation. It’s clear that the current pace to … Read more…
Farmingdale – Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) Executive Director Dave Rible released the following statement today on the passing of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver: “I had the pleasure of working with Lieutenant Governor Oliver when she was Assembly Speaker and I was conference leader. She had a unique and relentless commitment to those she represented. … Read more…
Farmingdale – Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) Executive Director Dave Rible released the following statement today on the retirement of Governor Codey from the State Legislature: “I can think of few people who are leaving behind a more incredible legacy than Dick Codey. His commitment to public service spans 50 years and countless bills that … Read more…
Governor Murphy today signed a UTCA-developed bill that changes the dates for the DOT’s material cost escalation program. As we have previously reported, the original program was available only for contracts bid by April 1, 2020 which excluded the period when material cost increases were most severe. That program closed on January 21, 2023. UTCA … Read more…
The Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) announced the selection of Dave Rible to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) upon the retirement of the current CEO, Robert Briant, Jr. UTCA President Glenn Ely made the announcement at the UTCA General Membership meeting on January 12. “I am pleased to announce the UTCA … Read more…
Op-Ed: Turnpike expansion would cut congestion, boost NJ economy
CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) RELEASES FIRST COMBINED SEWER MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO NORTH BERGEN MUA FOR THE WOODCLIFF SEWER TREATMENT PLANT Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) are discharges from Combined Sewer Systems (CSSs). CSSs are sewers that were designed many decades ago to collect rainwater and snowmelt runoff, domestic sewage, and industrial … Read more…
Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) Executive Director David Rible issued the following statement today on the passing of former Governor Jim Florio: “Governor Florio is the embodiment of what it means to be a public servant. As an Assemblyman, Congressman and Governor he fought tirelessly for the causes he believed in, even when it … Read more…
