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Roadbuilding
AIT says its new composite girder will yield ‘72-hour bridge’
AIT Bridges has developed a new composite tub girder that could make it possible to replace a bridge within 72 hours, the Maine-based engineering firm says. The new AIT CT Girder can be used on about 80 percent of bridges in the United States, according to the company. AIT touts the tub girder as low-cost, […]
August 12, 2019
Roadbuilding
Most expensive Nev. public works project, Las Vegas Project Neon, nearly finished
The three-year, $1 billion widening of Interstate 15 in Las Vegas and the addition of 20 miles of HOV lanes is almost completed, with a grand finale ribbon-cutting planned for August 8 to wrap up the most expensive public works project in Nevada history. Project Neon, as it has been dubbed, consists of 63 lane […]
July 29, 2019
Roadbuilding
Vandals leave equipment damage—and note—for road crew
A note was left by a vandal complaining of noise construction at early hours of the morning. The road crew eventually noticed damage to their heavy equipment.
April 15, 2019
Roadbuilding
CEMEX USA to provide materials for new Sixth Street Viaduct Bridge in L.A.
CEMEX USA says it will provide construction materials for the replacement of the Sixth Street Viaduct Bridge in Los Angeles. Learn more about the project here.
April 10, 2019
Roadbuilding
Nashville gets ready for $152M makeover of I-440
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says heavy construction work is scheduled to begin March 1 on I-440 in Nashville. Get more info on Equipment World.
February 6, 2019
Business
PCA construction industry forecast: Main Street rock solid despite issues elsewhere
PCA executive vice president and chief economist says construction industry is doing well despite uncertainty amidst government shutdown. Details here.
January 24, 2019
Roadbuilding
Ross Island closes concrete division, lays off employees
Ross Island Sand & Gravel out of Oregon laid off several of its employees due to unknown reasons. See the latest that has been reported on the lay offs here.
January 24, 2019
Roadbuilding
New Outer Banks bridge to be N.C.’s first with stainless reinforcing steel
It has an expected life of 100 years, according to N.C. Department of Transportation and is designed to withstand salt water erosion and hurricanes. More here.
January 8, 2019
Roadbuilding
Tests begin on concrete infused with wood nanoparticles
Wood nanoparticle concrete is being tested alongside regular concrete in a parking log in Greenville, South Carolina. Get the details here on Equipment World.
January 8, 2019
Roadbuilding
LSU scientists readying to bring ‘bendable’ concrete to market
Engineered Cementitious Composite is cost-effective, has about 300 times more deformation capacity, more than two times the flexural strength, and more.
December 20, 2018
Roadbuilding
Road Dryer RD-1200XT gets road crews back to work faster
Road Dryer’s RD-1200XT can dry asphalt and concrete pavement in one pass, allowing crews to quickly begin applying surface treatments or striping.
November 27, 2018
Roadbuilding
Concrete made from industrial waste rather than cement could be more durable
Researchers work on making concrete with industrial waste instead of cement. Not only will this reduce the carbon footprint but the durability as well.
November 23, 2018
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