Pub. 5 2023 Issue 3

The Utah State Legislature granted Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE) at Utah State University $2.1 million in ongoing funding to serve as Utah’s lead research center for strategic planning for electrified transportation. ASPIRE, a National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center, conducts research to pave the way for real-world deployment of […]

On August 16, UAPA held the 12th Annual Golf Classic event at Soldier Hollow Golf Course. It was a wonderful opportunity to network with other industry partners while also enjoying a great day of golfing. UAPA raised over $5,400 for the Rescue Mission Salt Lake and $2,500 for the UAPA Scholarship Fund. A big thank

Cybersecurity is critical in today’s world. According to a study conducted by Security Intelligence, cyberattacks specifically directed at businesses increased toward the end of 2022. Companies are having to spend more and more money to keep their businesses secure as the number of incidents continues to rise. In addition, cyberattacks are getting trickier, making the

SAPA held their summer meeting on August 7-8 in Park City, Utah. UAPA hosted the event, and everyone had a great time networking and getting to know our industry partners. Thank you to all our members who make our associations so strong, and thank you to the other trade associations for making this such a

On June 15, Staker Parson Materials & Construction, APWA Utah Chapter and UAPA hosted an Appreciation BBQ at the Riverton City Pavilion to show appreciation for the dedicated and hard-working public works employees who keep our communities safe. These employees maintain our streets during heavy snowstorms and provide mitigation work when the infrastructure breaks down.

Thank you to all who attended the UAPA Annual Industry Dinner at the stunning Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City. It was an unforgettable evening filled with beautiful scenery, informative speeches from UAPA’s leadership and a chance to network with other professionals in the industry. The gardens provided the perfect backdrop for a night

Go Pave Utah Go Pave Utah is a family-owned company that opened in 1996 in Salt Lake City. They specialize in a variety of construction-related processes such as asphalt patching, paving, seal coating, crack sealing, parking lot paint striping, concrete curbs and gutters. Their goal is to establish lasting relationships with their customers by exceeding

Unlike traditional Project Delivery, where the owner must handle separate projects, U.S. 89 Farmington to I-84 was the first Progressive Design-Build Project in Utah built by Oak Hills Constructors. Oak Hills Constructors is a joint venture between Sterling Construction’s subsidiary, Ralph L. Wadsworth and Granite Construction. In Progressive Design-Build Projects, the owner manages only one

As EVs and hybrid cars become more common on roadways, states across the nation are faced with coming up with ways to replace the fuel tax that they would have received from the purchase of gasoline. Traditionally, the tax monies that are collected from fuel purchases are used to help fund the maintenance and construction

UAPA is always excited to get to know the people who maintain our roads and keep our communities active and vibrant. We had the chance to talk to the Street Supervisor for Vernal City, Clint Morton, who gave us some insight into his experience in the industry, the current city projects and what things are