Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingASCE finds infrastructure underinvestment to cost U.S. families $3,400 a yearA new report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) says weak infrastructure investment in the U.S. will cost the nation’s families $3,400 per year for the next 10 years in lost time, inconveniences and repairs of homes and cars. “Poor infrastructure means more congestion on our roadways, broken water lines and power outages, […]May 17, 2016RoadbuildingDelaware DOT begins construction on state’s first diverging diamond interchangeThe Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has begun construction on the state’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) located at the junction of SR 1 and Route 72. Diamond Materials of Wilmington and JMT Construction of Newark are working on the $7 million design-build project. DDIs eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing traffic, a […]May 16, 2016RoadbuildingInfrastructure Week 2016 kicks off with ‘Infrastructure Matters’ themeThe 2016 Infrastructure Week kicks off today in Washington, D.C., with an event featuring business leaders as well as current and former leaders within the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal agencies discussing the importance of infrastructure strength to the U.S. economy, health and safety. Members of the Infrastructure Week Steering Committee also will […]May 16, 2016RoadbuildingARTBA-TDF graduates 32 construction execs from leadership programThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) recently graduated 32 construction executives from its Industry Leader Development Program (ILDP) held in Washington, D.C. The ILDP occurred during the association’s Federal Issues Program and the Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In. Program graduates went through what the association describes as an “intensive boot camp” […]May 16, 2016RoadbuildingARTBA-TDF awards 11 scholarships to children of highway workers killed on the jobThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) worker memorial fund has provided scholarships for 11 children of fallen highway workers in its most recent round. The Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship fund was created in 1999 with a gift from Stan Lanford of Lanford Brothers and Jack Lanford of Adams […]May 13, 2016RoadbuildingMissouri DOT adds projects to long-term plans due to improved funding outlookThe Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has added 855 projects to its 2017-2021 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) plan, citing increased state revenues and the assurance of long-term federal funding due to last year’s FAST Act. MoDOT recently presented its latest STIP to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC). “This year’s STIP allows us […]May 13, 2016RoadbuildingOregon DOT bathes bridges in orange light for work zone safety awarenessThe Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has been illuminating in orange the Morrison Bridge in Portland and Union Street Railroad Bridge in Salem as a way to raise awareness for road construction safety in work zones. The orange lighting will continue until May 14. “Work zone safety is a top priority for ODOT, our industry […]May 13, 2016RoadbuildingColorado House members “postpone indefinitely” $3.5 billion transportation bond billThe Colorado House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee put an end to Senate Bill 16-210 that would have put to public vote the authorization to bond $3.5 billion in funding for transportation projects in the state. Party-line votes, led by House Democrats, killed the bill. It had been previously approved May 6 by the […]May 12, 2016RoadbuildingARTBA recognizes Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Dave Gehr with Bartlett AwardThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) recognized Dave Gehr, senior vice president and highway market leader at Parsons Brinckerhoff, with the George S. Bartlett Award at its recent Federal Issues Program. In a career that spans more than 40 years, Gehr served in multiple roles at the Virginia Department of Transportation, ranging from […]May 12, 2016RoadbuildingLouisiana DOTD, Baton Rouge partner with Waze Connected Citizens ProgramThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (Louisiana DOTD) and Baton Rouge City-Parish have partnered with the crowdsourced navigation app Waze and will contribute to the company’s Connected Citizens Program. Louisiana DOTD and Baton Rouge join several state DOTs sharing data with Waze, including California, Nebraska, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. “This level of […]May 12, 2016Previous PagePage 144 of 225Next PageTop StoriesVideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Compact equipment from Kubota, Bobcat, Volvo, Sany got the most views, but larger – and some unusual – machines also made the cut.Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited Package
