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3 Million Job Losses Predicted Without Increased Infrastructure Funding
This recent ASCE report predicts millions of lost jobs and dollars if the U.S. continues to fall behind in infrastructure funding.
January 13, 2021
Roadbuilding
Hawaii infrastructure receives D+ grade from ASCE
The new 2019 Hawaii Infrastructure Report Card released by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Hawaii Section, gives the state’s infrastructure an overall “D+” in 11 categories, the Star Advertiser reports. Bridges received a C+, while roads received a D+. The report recommends an increase in the state gas tax, as well as additional […]
March 13, 2019
Roadbuilding
Miss. governor calls special session to discuss infrastructure funding solutions
Find out how Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant plans to move the state forward in terms of improving infrastructure funding on Equipment World.
September 3, 2018
Roadbuilding
ASCE: To fix U.S. infrastructure, fix the budget process
A broken budget process must be fixed if Congress is going to finally confront and fix the nation’s ailing infrastructure, according to a new statement released by the American Society of Civil Engineers. “For decades, Congress has repeatedly failed to pass a budget on time, speeding toward budget deadlines as if we have miles of […]
March 6, 2018
Roadbuilding
Minneapolis riders invited to hop autonomous shuttle for wintry tryout
The week before the city hosts Super Bowl LII, the public will be allowed to hop an autonomous shuttle in downtown Minneapolis as part of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s efforts to introduce self-driving vehicles. The EZ10 vehicle is manufactured by EasyMile and operated by First Transit. With no steering wheel, it operates on pre-mapped […]
January 9, 2018
Roadbuilding
ASCE offers study on causes of bridge failures between 1989 and 2000
A new technical paper, Analysis of Recent Bridge Failures in the United States, written by Kumalasari Wardhana and Fabian C. Hadipriono, P.E., F.ASCE, is now available at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Library. Data from more than 500 bridge failures in the United States occurring between 1989 and 2000 were studied and analyzed. The bridges ranged […]
December 15, 2017
Roadbuilding
ASCE: Trump infrastructure EO may not protect environment, improve safety
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) President Norma Jean Mattei says in a statement it is unclear if President Trump’s executive order on streamlining the infrastructure-permitting process “will protect the environment and improve public safety.” “For decades, ASCE has advocated for public policies that reduce risk and hold paramount public safety and welfare,” Mattei […]
August 23, 2017
Roadbuilding
Missouri S&T announces new professor of civil and environmental engineering
Dr. Magdy Abdelrahman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at North Dakota State University, has been named the Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) Endowed Professor in Flexible Pavements at Missouri University of Science and Technology beginning Aug. 1, Missouri S&T reports. His research is on infrastructure sustainability with a focus on applications of recycled materials […]
May 17, 2017
Roadbuilding
ASCE finds infrastructure underinvestment to cost U.S. families $3,400 a year
A new report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) says weak infrastructure investment in the U.S. will cost the nation’s families $3,400 per year for the next 10 years in lost time, inconveniences and repairs of homes and cars. “Poor infrastructure means more congestion on our roadways, broken water lines and power outages, […]
May 17, 2016
Roadbuilding
Los Angeles city engineer joins Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Board
The American Public Works Association (APWA) President Larry Stevens has appointed Gary Lee Moore, Los Angeles city engineer, to the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) board of directors for a three-year term. APWA co-established the ISI with the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Council of Engineering Companies. A non-profit group, ISI develops and maintains a […]
March 12, 2015
Roadbuilding
Civil engineers give Utah roads and bridges “B+” grade
In its “2015 Report Card for Utah’s Infrastructure” report, The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state a B+ grade for the condition of roads and bridges there. Roughly 83 percent of Utah’s interstates are in good condition, with only 1 percent being in poor condition, ASCE reports. While the roads received a decent grade, the ASCE […]
February 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Top 20 transportation challenges in Montana
It’s no surprise that Montana residents are suffering from the state’s deficient roads, highways and bridges due to congested roadways and vehicle operating costs. A new report released by TRIP identifies the state’s top 20 transportation challenges, including road and bridge deterioration, inadequate capacity and needed safety improvements. According to the report, “Montana’s Top 20 […]
January 16, 2015
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