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Choosing the right machine for proper soil compaction
Experience, type of soil, method specification and available equipment are all part of making this decision.
December 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
Wisconsin DOT to test reflective orange lane paint
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced that it will be the first DOT in the United States to test a reflective orange paint in an attempt to make construction work zones more visible to drivers passing by. WisDOT has applied the paint to three sections of pavement on Interstate 94, to the east and […]
December 10, 2014
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Roadbuilding
Alerting Congress: Most jobs created by transportation investment occur in non-construction sectors
If Congress somehow lacks the motivation needed to agree on a long-term Highway Trust Fund, a new report from IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight, may lead to some more serious discussions. “Congress has decided to leave town and leave behind a gaping policy hole that needs to be filled,” said […]
December 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
Senate panel approves Mark Rosekind to lead highway safety
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has approved President Obama’s nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA). Last month Obama announced National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Mark Rosekind as his nominee to lead the highway safety agency, which faced scrutiny following its handling of auto recalls by several car companies […]
December 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
$163 billion needed annually to fix aging surface transportation system
It’s being estimated that an investment of $163 billion per year is needed in order to fix the nation’s deteriorating surface transportation system, according to the “2015 Bottom Line Report” on transportation investment needs, released by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the American Public Transportation Association. Currently only $83 billion […]
December 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
Deteriorating roads cost Michigan drivers nearly $4 billion annually
Michigan drivers won’t be happy to hear that they’re losing $3.8 billion annually in the form of extra vehicle operating costs (VOC) as a result of driving on deteriorated roadways – an average of $539 per driver each year, and as much as $851 per driver in some areas. The extra vehicle operating costs are due […]
December 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
Joseph Weaver will lead TKDA’s Highway Group
Joseph Weaver, PE, has been promoted to Highway Group Manager in the Surface Transportation Division at TKDA. Weaver is more than qualified for the job after 30 years of experience in all phases of highway engineering and project management. In his 18 years at TKDA, he has provided key engineering expertise and led the design […]
December 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
North Carolina’s DOT adding signs for electric charging stations along the highways
It’s going to get a whole lot easier for drivers in North Carolina who operate some hybrid vehicle to find “refuelbing” stations. The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has agreed to include electric vehicle charging station signs along highways, according to a report in the Triangle Business Journal. Although there are more than 120 charging […]
December 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
Dissecting the Affordable Care Act
Beginning in 2015, employers with more than 50 employees are required to offer healthcare coverage to their full-time employees or otherwise be hit with a significant financial penalty under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). In 2016, this kicks in for smaller firms. A Willis Group Holdings P.L.C. survey found that 62 percent […]
December 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
What you need to know about the new public-private contract guidelines
The latest surface transportation bill, “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21)” required that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) develop public-private partnership (P3) transaction model contracts for the most popular type of P3s for transportation project. Q: When were public-private partnerships fist used in the United […]
December 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
Contractor’s claim against government for breach of implied covenant of good faith andfair dealing denied
In a recent case involving utility work on an Army base – Appeal of Tug Hill Construction, Inc. (Oct. 16, 2014) – the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) denied a contractor’s claim for $11.4 million based on an alleged breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing by the government. The […]
December 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
US toll road sector outlook remains stable in 2015
Continued traffic growth, rising toll revenue, and lower gasoline prices should extend the stable outlook in 2015 for the US toll road industry, according to “2015 Outlook – US Toll Roads: Slow and Steady Traffic Growth Supports Stable Outlook,” a new report from Moody’s Investors Service. According to the report, the recovery in traffic growth […]
December 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
Breakdown of $300 million worth of heavy equipment stolen in 2013
Nearly $300 million worth of construction and other heavy equipment was stolen in 2013 with only 21 percent of it recovered, according to the latest theft report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the National Equipment Register. The majority of thefts occurred during the spring and summer months with August topping all other months with 1,305 […]
December 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
Caterpillar 335F compact radius excavator for bridge, road work in tight spaces
Caterpillar’s 335F CR is the manufacturer’s largest compact radius excavator available. The reduced swing radius and heavy lifting capabilities suit this machine for rehabilitation work on roads and bridges where work space is at a premium. The machine is also equipped to work well in demolition applications because its cooling system can handle dust […]
December 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
PAVEMENT PRESERVATION: Highlight on high-volume
The Federal Highway Administration and its allies among the state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are leading a new emphasis on pavement preservation for high-volume, high-level highways like dual-lane federal routes and interstates. With a goal of extending service life of high-traffic volume highways, and identifying suitable techniques and methods – buttressed by active research from […]
December 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
Komatsu adds D155AX-8 crawler dozer to lineup
Komatsu has launched the latest addition to its lineup of crawler dozers with the new D155AX-8, touting increased performance thanks to a new blade along and Tier 4 Final engine. The new machine has an operating weight of 89,300 pounds and is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine. The Tier 4 Final engine integrates selective […]
December 5, 2014
Roadbuilding
SUV strikes and kills construction worker
A construction worker setting cones for a lane closure in North Coventry Township, Pennsylvania, was struck by an SUV Wednesday night and killed. According to a report from WPVI TV, 60-year-old Lee Boyer was setting cones around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday as part of a line painting project on Route 422 when he was struck by […]
December 5, 2014
Roadbuilding
Transportation sector gains more than 16,000 jobs in November
The transportation sector gained 16,700 jobs in November 2014 according to statistics released by the Department of Labor. According to the department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 4,684,600 transportation jobs in November, compared to 4,667,900 in October. The increase in transportation jobs was part of an increase of 321,000 overall jobs in November that resulted in the U.S. unemployment rate […]
December 5, 2014
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