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Roadbuilding
Billions in federal transportation funding saved just before cutoff
The day before the federal government was set to shut down, the Senate passed legislation to keep the government running for two more months while extending for another year the nation’s main funding source for highways, public transit and airports. The U.S. Senate voted 84-10 on September 30 to keep the government funded until December […]
October 1, 2020
Roadbuilding
PennDOT gearing up for 3D design, digital bids on construction projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans to allow 3D designs and digital bids on transportation construction projects by 2025. Details here.
August 27, 2020
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NAPA-led group seeks highway funding to end recession
The National Asphalt Pavement Association is leading a social media campaign to push for federal funding for highway construction to revive the economy.
June 24, 2020
Roadbuilding
Ohio DOT reports string of work-zone crashes despite less traffic
The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that five of its work areas have been crashed into by drivers within an eight-day period.
June 8, 2020
Roadbuilding
Contractors overcome challenges to keep roadwork going during coronavirus pandemic
Contractors with active projects are facing a host of new challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. See how to stay safe and plan ahead with Equipment World.
April 10, 2020
Roadbuilding
Alabama DOT plans bridges to replace slide-damaged U.S. 231 near Huntsville
The section of the road on US 231 was damaged by the heavy rains in February and will now be replaced by two low bridges. More information on Equipment World.
March 25, 2020
Business
As coronavirus shuts down construction in parts of U.S., others accelerate work
It’s a mixed, fast-evolving picture when it comes to construction project shutdowns throughout the U.S. due to the coronavirus threat. And even in areas where all-out construction bans have taken place – Pennsylvania and Boston in particular – exceptions are being made. In Pennsylvania, for example, where the governor decreed projects shut down this past […]
March 24, 2020
Construction Equipment
Case PT240D pneumatic tire roller made for large road projects
Case Construction Equipment’s new PT240D pneumatic tire roller is designed to require fewer passes and improve penetration and compaction density. It is built for sub-base and asphalt compaction on large road and highway projects, airport runways and commercial development. The compactor runs on a 100-horsepower, turbocharged, Tier 4 Final Deutz engine. The engine requires no […]
March 19, 2020
Roadbuilding
Contractors earn bonuses, explore new methods, achieve award-winning concrete roads
Winning a roadbuilding contract often comes down to who has the lowest bid. But achieving the kind of quality, innovation and ingenuity it takes to become an industry standout requires much more than the ability to shave costs. In speaking with some of the winners of the 2019 Excellence in Concrete Pavements Awards, we found […]
February 24, 2020
Roadbuilding
TxDOT district sets monthly record with $100M in road projects
The Amarillo District of the TxDOTÂ recorded its highest amount of monthly road contracts in the month of January. Check out the details here on Equipment World.
February 8, 2019
Roadbuilding
Connected vehicle technology could curtail work zone crashes
Learn more from Equipment World about connected vehicle (CV) technology & how it can be used to reduce work-zone related crashes caused by distracted driving.
November 16, 2018
Roadbuilding
County roads in Iowa affected by skyrocketing gravel prices
The 2 million tons of gravel needed to improve county roads in Woodbury County, Iowa, comes with a hefty $12 million price tag. Get the details here.
October 10, 2018
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