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Roadbuilding: Page 320
Roadbuilding
Transportation leaders speak up at Senate EPW hearing on MAP-21
Several transportation leaders offered testimony about highway funding on Wednesday morning at a Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) hearing on MAP-21. The hearing, entitled “MAP-21 Reauthorization: The Economic Importance of Maintaining Federal Investments in our Transportation Infrastructure,” kicked off the committee’s work on a new highway funding bill, Politico reports. The hearing […]
February 13, 2014
Roadbuilding
7 Tips for Your First Week in Highway Construction
If you’re considering working in highway construction for the first time, you may be looking for some advice for your first few days on the job. You probably know it will be a lot of hard work and that hard hats are involved, but what else do you need to know? Our sister site, Equipment […]
February 13, 2014
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Roadbuilding
Winter storms back up Indiana roadways; Crews help southern states without power
During the rough winter weather storms caused by the polar vortex the week after the New Year holiday, snow and ice caused cars to slide off the road, semis to get stuck and some interstates to shut down for hours. According to a News-13 WTHR.com report, the roads were particularly difficult for large trucks because […]
February 13, 2014
Roadbuilding
Top Tips for Using LinkedIn for Your Highway Construction Company
LinkedIn, a professional networking site, is a great way to showcase projects your highway construction company has completed as well as connect with industry professionals. A well thought-out LinkedIn page could help you score that project bid you want simply by giving a good representation of your company. (While it’s not the only factor, it […]
February 12, 2014
Roadbuilding
Rhode Island transportation bill would raise $1 billion for highways, ban bridge tolls
A proposed bill to raise transportation for Rhode Island’s highways and infrastructure would also ban tolls on some bridges. The proposed legislation would raise more than $1 billion over the next 10 years, with those funds going to state transportation, WLNE reports. However, the report notes that the bill would also ban tolls on at […]
February 12, 2014
Roadbuilding
Transportation gains 9k jobs in January
The transportation sector gained 9,900 jobs in January, rising from 4.55 million jobs in December to 4.56 million jobs in January, according to statistics released Friday by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In comparison, overall employment in the U.S. increased by 113,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to […]
February 12, 2014
Roadbuilding
iPhone app helps Iowa DOT clear snow from roads
New technology could help could help one agency more effectively clear snow from roads. The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has been testing the use of cameras in snowplows to help the agency get a better idea of how much snow is covering the roads, The Gazette reports. The camera, an iPhone 4s mounted […]
February 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
Ford to offer snow plow prep option for 2015 F-150 4x4s
Ford is simplifying snow removal with its 2015 F-150. The manufacturer will offer a snow plow prep option for all all 2015 F-150 4x4s with a 5.0L V-8, our sister site, Hard Working Trucks, reports. The light-duty snow plow prep option will be available across all cab configurations – Regular, SuperCab and SuperCrew – plus […]
February 11, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Leading Edge Attachments to highlight 6 attachments at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Leading Edge Attachments (LEA) will feature six products at its booth at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 4-8. The six main products on display at booth #31040 will be the High-Cap Multi-Ripper Bucket, Multi-DigNRip Bucket, Stag Bucket, V-Raptor Bucket, Stumpiranha and Multi-Ripper Talon Bucket. The High-Cap Multi-Ripper Bucket uses “SHARC” (SHanks on an ARC) Technology […]
February 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
The Saga Continues: More readers share stories, opinions on ‘booth babes’
The “Booth babes and the S.T.E.A.M. professions” blog post I wrote last month is still generating many reader responses. I love it! I love that readers are taking time to read what I’ve written – and to comment back. Both men and women in the industry continue to write in. The influx of responses started […]
February 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
Wirtgen to debut W 250i cold milling machine with extra-large milling drum at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Wirtgen will debut the W 250i cold milling machine to the North American market at ConExpo-Con/Agg next month. The machine, which is the company’s largest cold milling machine, is equipped with an extra-large milling drum unit that offers a working width of 12 feet, 6 inches, as well as a camera system and a Vacuum Cutter […]
February 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
Federal, state, local officials join to open Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge
The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge is now open. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, and several local officials joined Saturday to open the $695 million bridge, KFVS reports. The bridge — its name, in particular — brought on a bit of controversy last […]
February 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
The 12 most interesting metro stations in Europe
For the original report from CNN on “Europe’s 12 most impressive metro stations,” click here. I have ridden Chicago’s El train and its suburban counterpart, the Metra, Boston’s T train, Washington, D.C.’s Metro, and have even braved New York City’s Subway system. Riding these transportation systems are always interesting, but there are some trains/metros that […]
February 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
A Penny for Your Transportation System
I’d love to hear what innovative (but legal!) ways your agencies or contracting business have funded projects.
February 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
New Road Products
Reversible plate compactors, wheel loaders, concrete adhesive and pavers from World of Concrete 2014 are among the products featured.
February 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
The Cheaper the Better?
Government awards contract to second lowest bidder based on ‘Best Value’ determination.
February 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
From the Roadologist: The Last Word
A call for winter weather war stories, how cool is a minivan and a truck constructed of ice are the featured stories.
February 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
Materials that Make a Difference
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 boasts innovative materials for roads and bridges that deserve a closer look.
February 10, 2014
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