Industry Technical & Research Groups
Industry & Technical Research groups are comprised of various policy-driven committees as well as technical committees that provide specialized expertise to provide interpretation, recommendations, and knowledge exchange on the industry’s technical matters to individual stakeholders, state and local agencies, Association staff, or to the membership as a whole.
Each committee is expected to produce an annual work plan, designed to develop initiatives and goals that will better achieve the Association's Strategic Plan.
Construction & Work Zone Safety
The Construction and Work Zone Safety shall be responsible for transferring knowledge of safety matters, training requirements, and regulations related to all safety aspects involved in the work zone. The Committee shall design a safety conference and seminars to provide training opportunities of value and relevance to the Association members. Its efforts shall be coordinated with IL ATSSA, the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council, and OSHA to ensure timeliness, value, and an overall improvement of construction safety. The Committee shall also coordinate efforts with the Public Information Committee to raise awareness of safety concerns and promote public awareness campaigns among our members and all industry stakeholders. The Committee additionally shall review current OSHA regulations and member citations to assist in resolving matters and improving safety throughout.
Equal Opportunity Committee
The Equal Opportunity / DBE Committee shall formulate, implement, and review policy on matters of EEO, Affirmative Action, and DBE. The Committee shall do this only after a thorough understanding of the regulations and legislation of these issues, both at the state and federal levels. Efforts shall be coordinated with state and federal agencies, as well as other relevant associations. The Committee shall ensure that the Association's policies protect the interests of all members and serve to support the activities of the Membership Committee.
Labor Relations Committee
The Labor Relations Committee shall be responsible for developing and implementing the Association's labor relations policy, as well as providing knowledge to members and staff regarding proposed or existing legislation that affects our members' labor practices. The Committee shall provide direction to and represent members in matters related to pension, health, and welfare benefits, as well as other collective bargaining issues. Federal, state, and local matters shall be analyzed by the Committee and relayed to the Board of Directors for consideration.
Landscape & Erosion Control (former DCR subcommitee)
Design, Construction Research Committee (DCR)
The Design, Construction Research Committee (DCR) comprises the chairs of 10 subcommittees, which focus on various technical areas and are responsible for coordinating the interests of the Planning & Design Division of the Association with the general membership. The DCR Committee and its subcommittees provide specialized expertise in interpreting, making recommendations, and facilitating knowledge exchange on the industry's technical matters to individual stakeholders, state and local agencies, Association staff, or to the membership as a whole.
DCR Subcommittees:
- Bridges
- Contract Administration
- Contract Plan Quality
- Design-Build
- Electrical
- Industry Technology
- Paving
- Sewer & Water
- Traffic Control
- Utilities