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Roadbuilding
University of Ala. receives $8M DOT grant to fund traffic control technologies
The University of Alabama ATI grand funding from the USDOT will be used to improve traffic control systems in west-central Alabama. More details here.
April 25, 2019
Roadbuilding
Radios in Ala. traffic signals could prevent crashes, talk to vehicles
The University of Alabama has teamed up with the Alabama Department of Transportation to install communication radios in traffic signals to collect data that could help reduce crashes and prepare for self-driving vehicles. The project was inspired by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officialsâ national challenge to install 20 of the radios [âŚ]
October 27, 2017
Roadbuilding
Stronger, longer bridge girders the aim of research collaboration between University of Alabama, ALDOT
More durable and longer bridge girders could spell cheaper construction costs among other benefits, and a few engineering researchers at the University of Alabama are trying to make that a reality. According to a UA news release, researchers are testing longer, stronger giant concrete bridge girders in a lab at the University of Alabama. The [âŚ]
September 18, 2015
Construction Equipment
Alabama RB Derrick Henry pushes F-150s, flips giant truck tires to train for upcoming college football season
The donât call him âEl Tractorcitoâ for nothing. Despite his intimidating 6-foot-3, 242-pound frame, University of Alabama running back Derrick Henry didnât get his nickname for his size. He got it for the way he pushes through the line of scrimmage on the football field, his legs always churning. And now we have a much better idea [âŚ]
May 19, 2015
Business
Construction worker reportedly fired for flying Alabama football flag at Texas A&M stadium jobsite
If youâre unfamiliar with just how seriously folks down in the South take their college football, one construction worker has reportedly learned that lesson after being fired for hanging one teamâs colors at the wrong stadium. A massive, $450 million project is going on at Texas A&Mâs Kyle Field football stadium, according to the Dallas [âŚ]
July 15, 2014
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Who will win the BCS National Championship?
A showdown for the ages is fast approaching. On January 7, the undefeated no. 1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take on the 12-1, no. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS National Championship game.
January 2, 2013
Construction Equipment
Clement names sales, marketing vice president
Clement Industries has named Thomas Boler as the companyâs vice president of sales and marketing. Boler, an Alabama native, graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in marketing. He was a member of Alabamaâs national championship football teams in 1978 and 1979. At Clement, Boler succeeds William âBillâ Garrison, who spent 25 years [âŚ]
October 8, 2012
Roadbuilding
$2 million awarded for transportation research and education
The U.S. Department of Transportationâs Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) today awarded more than $2 million in grants to four University Transportation Centers (UTC) located throughout the United States to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges facing our nation. UTCs conduct research that directly support USDOT priorities and are a [âŚ]
January 26, 2010
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