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Roadbuilding
21 ways to protect highway crews from the sun
As the highway construction season rolls on, the workload isn’t the only thing that increases. The amount of hours crews put into a day extends throughout the hotter months, but with longer hours comes the inevitable exposure to UV rays. Time and time again the topic of sun exposure is addressed nationwide, but the question […]
May 23, 2014
Roadbuilding
3 Ways to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
With the long deep freezes all around the country this winter, most of us have been looking forward to lots of sunshine and warmer weather. For those who work outside though, keeping cool is a must as the temperature climbs. Heat stress can result in heat rashes, cramps, exhaustion, and in the most severe instances, […]
April 18, 2014
Roadbuilding
Spring is here, but effects of winter weather linger
Today marks the first day of spring, but that doesn’t mean transportation agencies are done battling winter’s harsh effects on the roads. The past few months brought freeze-thaw cycles that scarred roads with potholes and winter storms that called for more salt, sand, fuel and other snow removal resources than many agencies had prepared to […]
March 20, 2014
Roadbuilding
What your agency needs to know about how this year’s cold and snow might affect spring weather
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for spring weather. Sure, I love winter sports and playing in the snow with my kids, but this winter has been particularly rough with extreme winter weather. It has certainly done a number on our roads, too. Related: Michigan DOT, local agencies could receive $100 million for highway […]
March 10, 2014
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