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Roadbuilding
More than half of heavy/highway contractors see bid volume increase for private work, HCSS survey finds
HCSS, a construction estimating software developer, has released the findings from its “2015 Heavy Civil/Infrastructure Estimating Survey,” an annual review that looks at issues affecting the job estimating side the heavy/highway industry. The survey received responses from 359 companies from 51 states and provinces from the U.S. and Canada. Canada represented 7 percent of the […]
March 30, 2015
Roadbuilding
Texas awards first batch of Prop 1 contracts totaling more than $52 million
The Texas Transportation Commission awarded contracts for nine projects in seven Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) districts, representing more than $52 million in road project work. The funding comes from the state’s Proposition 1 funding program, approved by Texas voters last year, and representing $1.74 billion available for transportation projects in 2015. The seven districts […]
March 30, 2015
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High speed or just inching along, Komatsu’s new GD655-6 motor grader offers wealth of new features
Komatsu’s new GD655-6 motor grader, like a premium pickup truck, comes with just about every bell and whistle you could ask for. Where to start? The dual mode transmission combines a torque converter with a direct-drive lockup clutch. In lockup you get high travel speeds and lower fuel use. The torque converter improves tractive effort […]
March 27, 2015
Roadbuilding
Semi strikes I-35 overpass under construction in Texas, causing collapse and one death
An oversized tractor-trailer struck a support beam of the FM 2484 overpass currently under construction on Interstate 35 near Salado on Thursday, causing several beams to give way and fall on cars, killing one person, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Several others have been reported as seriously injured. TxDOT shut down the interstate […]
March 27, 2015
Roadbuilding
Illinois House “fund sweep” bill to pull from road, construction funds to balance state budget
In a 69-48 vote, the Illinois House passed HB 318, a measure that would draw money from several designated programs, including road and construction funds, to go toward balancing the state budget and making up a $1.3 billion deficit. The bill would specifically take $250 million from the Road Fund, $50 million from the Motor […]
March 27, 2015
Roadbuilding
Massachusetts House passes act financing municipal road and bridge improvements
The Massachusetts House passed H. 3187, a provision backed by Governor Charlie Baker, that provides for $200 million for financing municipal road and bridge projects in fiscal year 2016. The bill was passed by a 155-0 vote and is unique in that it provides for local municipalities and not the state broadly. According to a […]
March 27, 2015
Roadbuilding
Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio cities to receive Excellence in Snow and Ice Control awards
The American Public Works Association (APWA) will present three city public works agencies with its 2015 national Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Awards at the North American Snow Conference April 12-15 in Grand Rapids, Mich. The awards, established in 2008, promote “the best practices in snow and ice removal, while minimizing environmental impacts,” the association […]
March 27, 2015
Roadbuilding
Multiple states delaying or canceling transportation projects over highway funding uncertainty
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association reports that four states have canceled or delayed transportation improvement projects due to inaction by Congress in providing for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) beyond the current May 31 funding deadline. Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Wyoming have canceled or delayed roughly $780 million in projects. In addition to […]
March 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
Transportation funding solution still elusive during infrastructure forum
The need for updating and maintaining U.S. infrastructure work is a clear, agreed-upon issue, but the means of providing funds is still divisive, as evidenced by a recent infrastructure forum put on by the National Journal. During that forum last week, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) discussed […]
March 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
TRB to hold webinar on “creative ways” to fund transportation
The Transportation Research Board is planning a webinar April 15 to discuss potential new means for funding transportation infrastructure projects, such as cooperative ownership models, roadway usage charges, and transportation utility fees. Scheduled presenters for “Creative Ways to Consider Funding Future Transportation” include Carole Turley from the University of California at Los Angeles and David Ungemah […]
March 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
Silica/Asphalt Milling Machine Partnership officials release 2 new silica exposure control guides
Members of the Silica/Asphalt Milling Machine Partnership recognized the culmination of the group’s 10-year effort to improve worker safety with a ceremony during the World of Asphalt in Baltimore and releases of a best practices guide and a field guide. The partnership is made up of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), the National Institute […]
March 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
Senate rejects amendment seeking to fund infrastructure by closing corporate tax loophole
A $478 billion transportation funding amendment to the 2016 budget put forth by Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was struck down March 24, according to a report by The Hill. In a 52-45 vote, the Senate ended the amendment that would have pulled funds from a repatriation measure to collect tax dollars from overseas profits […]
March 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Pledging push for more funding, mayors group calls transportation key to fighting inequality
Members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Cities of Opportunity Task Force, have pledged to work together in urging Congress to pass a transportation bill not only for national infrastructure improvement, but also for funding programs needed in growing city populations. The task force was formed during USCM’s annual meeting in 2014 to “leverage the […]
March 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Charles Luck IV named NSSGA chairman
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) named Charles Luck IV, president and CEO of Luck Companies, as its chairman of the board during the group’s recent convention in Baltimore. The meeting was held concurrently with the World of Asphalt and AGG1. “Charlie’s insights into what the aggregates industry faces each day, coupled with […]
March 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Holcim-Lafarge merger back on track
The short-lived hold on the Holcim-Lafarge merger has ended, with the cement companies jointly stating they have “reached an agreement on revised terms for the merger of equals between both companies.” Holcim previously delayed the merger due to a disagreement of terms on the deal. The companies now expect it to close in July 2015 after […]
March 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
DRIVE Act aims to support Highway Trust Fund by limiting spending to roads and bridges
Five Republican congressmen have proposed a legislative effort to support the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) without increasing gas taxes primarily by limiting spending only to federal highway and bridge projects. Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Congressman Jim Jordon (R-Ohio), Congressman Justin Amash (R-Mich.), Congressman Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.), and Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) introduced the Developing Roadway […]
March 24, 2015
Roadbuilding
Move Seattle pushes for $900 million to fund city transportation projects
Move Seattle, a 10-year transportation plan encompassing transit, walking, biking, and freight, will require a $900 million levy paid through property taxes, according Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s “vision” proposal. “Move Seattle will help us meet current demands while working toward future needs as Seattle continues to grow,” the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) said. “Move […]
March 24, 2015
Roadbuilding
Colorado DOT sets strategic blueprint for the next 25 years
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) March 19 officially adopted the 2040 Statewide Transportation Plan (STP)—a plan officials say outlines the department’s “needs and strategic actions” during the next 10 and 25 years. “The 2040 Statewide Transportation Plan serves as an excellent starting point for moving CDOT into the position of becoming the best DOT in […]
March 24, 2015
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