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Roadbuilding
Firm blamed for deadly FIU pedestrian bridge collapse suspended from federal contracts
The FHWA has notified FIGG Bridge Engineers that it has been suspended and is being proposed for a 10-year debarment from federally funded projects.
August 17, 2020
Roadbuilding
Emergency federal money heading to states for road, bridge repairs after natural disasters
The Federal Highway Administration is set to infuse $653.2 million to states for emergency road and bridge repairs needed because of natural disasters. In all, 37 states, along with Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, will receive some portion of the funds. The funding includes the following: $229 million for California for continued repairs […]
March 6, 2020
Roadbuilding
Concrete industry champions Ed Denton, Peter Deem honored by ACPA
The American Concrete Pavement Association has announced the winners of its Distinguished Service Awards, which recognize contributions by people in the concrete industry and top projects.  Honorary Life Membership ACPA recast its honorary life membership and named it in honor of Leet “Ed” Denton, retired president of Denton Enterprises of St. Clair Shores, Michigan. […]
December 19, 2019
Roadbuilding
Feds propose rule to improve highway-rail crossings, issue update to crossing handbook
States would be required to develop and implement new or updated highway-rail grade crossing action plans, under a proposed rule by the Federal Railroad Administration. “Grade crossing collisions are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in America, but nearly every one of them is preventable,” says FRA Administrator Ronald L. Batory. “The action plans provide […]
December 11, 2019
Roadbuilding
Pa. bridge becomes first in U.S. for EIT corrosion-detection system
The Coplay-Northampton Bridge replacement will be the first to use an electrically isolated tendon system to detect corrosion on post-tension tendons.
July 22, 2019
Roadbuilding
FHWA and NAPA release online video series on asphalt pavement principles
The videos feature industry figures discussing best practices for pavement performance and highlight innovation and collaboration in modern asphalt works.
June 26, 2019
Roadbuilding
NAPA releases second book in sustainable asphalt pavements guide series
As part of the Sustainable Asphalt Pavements: A Practical Guide series, the National Asphalt Pavement Association released “Sustainability Specifics.”
June 6, 2019
Roadbuilding
Developed by Army Corps of Engineers, Cor-Tuf concrete offers 75-year lifecycle
The new ultra-high performance concrete was developed at the Corps' Geotechnical Structures Lab and exceeds Federal Highway Administration specifications.
May 21, 2019
Roadbuilding
Nason confirmed as FHWA administrator
The United States Senate has confirmed Nicole R. Nason as the administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. Read all about this on Equipment World.
April 11, 2019
Roadbuilding
Miss. DOT closes 61 unsafe bridges to prevent losing $530M
The FHA warned that Miss. would lose $530 million in federal transportation funding if all of the unsafe bridges were not closed immediately. More details here.
April 1, 2019
Roadbuilding
FHWA grants go to 7 states to test innovative infrastructure funding
The Federal Highway Administration has given millions in grants to several states to test new and innovative ways to finance highway and bridge projects.
February 26, 2019
Roadbuilding
TRB releases study on innovative materials, technologies for bridge construction
A study released by the Transportation Research Board says, innovative materials and technologies are reducing bridge maintenance. Read more on this.
February 20, 2019
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