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Mining Electrical Maintenance & Safety Association Annual Technical Symposium
The Mining Electrical Maintenance & Safety Association (MEMSA) Annual Technical Symposium will be held Sept. 7-9 in Clearwater, Fla. For more information on the conference and trade show, go to http://www.miningelectrical.org/.
February 3, 2011
Construction Equipment
Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) names strategic operations manager
Victoria Cross Kelly has been named strategic operations manager for the Northeast Region at Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering, and program/construction management organization. In her new position, Kelly will be responsible for managing the development, coordination and pursuit of strategic interests to PB in the Northeast Region. Kelly comes to PB […]
February 3, 2011
Victoria Cross Kelly
Construction Equipment
New White Paper: Keys to Alternate Bidding
Alternate bidding is a complex subject, but a new white paper, Keys to a Successful Alternate Bidding Process, breaks it down for contractors and agencies. It outlines the procedures set up by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and covers the factors considered in alternate bids, such as initial cost, construction time, and future costs. Also […]
February 2, 2011
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Pa. Senator backs expiration for highway earmarks
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey wants to put an expiration date on unspent highway “earmarks” through two bills he introduced in late January that would fix “orphan earmarks,” USA Today reports. “Open earmarks” occur when money Congress sets aside for pet projects do not get spent. Casey, a Democrat, has introduced two bills last week: the […]
February 1, 2011
Roadbuilding
Mike Anderson’s American Iron
The U.S. market alone was on target to finance close to 1,200 tracked and rubber-tired asphalt pavers in 2010. That’s essentially the same as 2009.
February 1, 2011
Mike Anderson
Business
TRIP: 44 percent of Md.’s major roads need repair
A new report examining Maryland’s transportation system finds that roads that are congested, deteriorated and not as safe as they could be cost the average Baltimore area motorist $2,226 each year, while Washington, D.C., drivers lose $2,296 annually — a total of $7 billion statewide. The report, released Feb. 1 by TRIP, a Washington, D.C.,- […]
January 31, 2011
Roadbuilding
PTH crusher – The Future in Mobile Rock Crushing
The new PTH rock crusher was built for the most demanding conditions in gravel road maintenance and many other applications. By crushing the rocks on the job site in-place it produces durable gravel roads and sustainable surfaces. Crushing rock in place is a fast, environmentally friendly and cost saving way to maintain gravel roads. In […]
January 31, 2011
Business
APWA lauds Obama’s increased investment in infrastructure
The American Public Works Association (APWA) applauds President Obama’s support in his State of the Union (SOTU) address for increased federal investment in public infrastructure.
January 28, 2011
Business
Holcim acquires remaining interest in Lattimore Materials
Holcim Participations (US), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holcim Ltd, has entered into a nonbinding letter of intent to acquire the remaining interest in Lattimore Materials Company, a Texas-based aggregates and ready-mix concrete producer, Holcim (US) Inc. Holcim is currently a 49 percent limited partner of Lattimore Materials Company and will acquire the remaining 51 percent […]
January 28, 2011
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ARTBA exec earns Certified Association Executive credential
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Vice President for Federal & State Relations Richard A. Juliano has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) announced. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Less than five percent of all association professionals have achieved this distinction.
January 27, 2011
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