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Roadbuilding
$328M Sanibel Causeway Restoration Completed 3 Years After Hurricane Ian
The Florida island was cut off from the mainland in September 2022 after Hurricane Ian destroyed the causeway.
June 9, 2025
At the busiest point of the project, Superior-de Moya JV was coordinating 26 crews.
Business
ICE Immigration Raids Return to Construction Sites After 5-Year Halt
Construction sites around the country appear to be an increasing target for immigration raids, with more than 200 arrests in the past month.
June 6, 2025
ICE arrested more than 100 alleged illegal immigrants May 29 at construction sites in Tallahassee, Florida. This has been the largest so far in a series of raids occurring at construction sites around the country over the past month.
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Regulations
Former Michigan Paving Company President Gets 6 Months in Prison for Bid-Rigging
The former president of Asphalt Specialists in Pontiac must also pay a $500,000 fine for the five-year scheme.
June 6, 2025
Multiple Michigan asphalt executives and companies have been charged with similar bid rigging schemes.
Business
Save the Date: 2026 Construction Trade Shows and Conferences Set
Get a head start on planning with our list of next year's top events, including the return of ConExpo-Con/Agg, North America's largest construction trade show.
June 6, 2025
ConExpo-Con/Agg, North America’s largest construction trade show, returns to Las Vegas, in 2026. ConExpo-Con/Agg rotates years it is held with Intermat and Bauma.
Business
Arrests Made in Multi-State Equipment Theft Ring in Indiana
More than $500,000 worth of stolen construction equipment, trucks and trailers were found, with more victims and arrests expected.
June 5, 2025
“Detectives believe there are numerous other victims and counties affected by this criminal operation,” says the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office after finding more than $500,000 worth of stolen construction equipment, trucks and trailers.
Safety
Survey: 60% of Contractors Experienced a Highway Work Zone Crash in the Last 12 Months
Nearly one-third of contractors responding to the AGC survey said five or more crashes had occurred on their jobsites.
June 5, 2025
Only 13% of contractors felt the current penalties for moving violations in highway work zones were sufficient.
Contractor of the Year
How an Immigrant Worker Got NC Communications Started in Directional Drilling
NC Communications explains the history of how Efrain Rangel started its outdoor division.
June 4, 2025
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Business
LiuGong Group Chairman Zeng Guang’an Retires
Zeng Guang'an has stepped down after a 40-year career at LiuGong Group.
June 4, 2025
Zeng speaks at the 13th National People's Congress in Beijing, 2018.
Roadbuilding
Texas DOT Unearths Giant Sloth Tooth During Loop 88 Freeway Environmental Study
Large, prehistoric "megafauna" bones were located during an archeological survey for the planned 12-mile project.
June 3, 2025
TxDOT confirmed the remains of a giant ground sloth tooth had been found.
Market Pulse
New Holland Construction's New Head Aims for 100% Sales Growth, 30% More Locations by 2030
New Holland Construction has a new leader with big plans for the the dealer network.
June 3, 2025
Digital retailing will play a role in Weisbaum's plans to grow the New Holland dealer network.
Roadbuilding
Portland Cement Association Changes Its Name to American Cement Association
U.S. cement manufacturers have expanded the types of materials they produce beyond Portland cement, the group says in explaining new name.
June 2, 2025
Lower-emissions cement consumption now accounts for over 60% of total cement in the U.S., according to ACA
Roadbuilding
USDOT Lacks Authority to Freeze EV Charger NEVI Funds, Says GAO
The GAO did point out USDOT can find other ways to rescind the funds.
May 30, 2025
Since the NEVI program was enacted over three years ago, 84% of its funds remain unobligated, according to USDOT.
Safety & Compliance
Contractor, Excavator Operator Sentenced to Probation After Deadly Trench Collapse
The men pleaded guilty this month to second-degree manslaughter after their friend and co-worker was buried alive in 2022.
May 29, 2025
Trench boxes are viewed as the safest way to protect workers from cave-ins, but one was not in use in 2022 when 56-year-old Dennis Slater was buried alive in Vernon, Connecticut.
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Pavement Alliance Appoints New Executive Director
Professional engineer Mike Skinner has taken the helm of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance.
May 29, 2025
Skinner will oversee the APA’s technical director and deployment manager.
Roadbuilding
Rapid Replacement of Nashville Bridge Earns National Award for Kiewit Project Manager
The project to demolish and replace the busy downtown bridge – which would have taken four years with traditional methods – was completed in six weeks.
May 27, 2025
Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. Project Manager Mike Svoboda received the inaugural award for his leadership on the Broadway Bridge Replacement Project, which was completed in six weeks using innovative methods.
Roadbuilding
National Asphalt Group Announces 27 Winners for 2024 Perpetual Pavement Awards
See which projects won awards for long life, road rebuilding and best design from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance.
May 15, 2025
The APA gave out 27 Perpetual Pavement Awards for 2024.
Market Pulse
Poll: 65% of Contractors Supported Trump’s High Tariffs on China, While They Lasted
Just over 37% of contractors said tariffs were impacting their decision to purchase new equipment.
May 14, 2025
Contractors On Jobsite
Contractor of the Year
How This South Carolina Contractor Shifted Directions to Stay Competitive
Kershaw Builders hit a rough patch in 1999 and was about to close when Robin Blizzard stepped up with a new plan.
May 14, 2025
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