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Roadbuilding

Modest growth forecast for 2018 transportation construction market

The U.S. transportation infrastructure market is anticipated to rebound slightly in 2018 after a 2.8-percent drop in 2017, according to the latest forecast from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Total domestic transportation construction and related-market activity is forecast to reach $255 billion in 2018. That’s a year-on-year increase of 3.2 percent […]

January 8, 2018

Workforce

Construction industry unites to launch Go Build America, a nationwide workforce initiative

Across the nation, employers need more than a million workers to meet construction industry demand – but the work force is shrinking, becoming older, and fewer young people are entering the trades. The average age of a tradesman today is 47, and only one out of 10 are women, according to Go Build America, a […]

January 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

New study shows technology, design can improve construction safety

A new study from Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) andUnited Rentals, reveals two critical trends for improving construction safety — jobsite technologies and the practice of Prevention through Design (PtD). The study, Safety Management in the Construction Industry 2017,is the third in a series of […]

January 5, 2018

Business

Construction spending up 0.8% in November

U.S. construction spending rose during November on gains from both the residential and nonresidential markets. Total spending rose 0.8 percent from October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.256 trillion. The total represents a 2.4-percent improvement over the November 2016 rate. Residential spending by private homebuilders rose 1 percent during November to a rate […]

January 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Ind. DOT app delivers real-time travel info

The Indiana Department of Transportation says it has designed its INDOT Mobile App for easier access to traffic information and news updates. It also allows motorists to contact INDOT to report concerns. The app features travel maps, social media feeds and notifications about weather, construction and emergency road closures. The INDOT Mobile App is available in the iTunes […]

January 4, 2018

Workforce

Contractors expect growth in 2018 – along with worsening labor shortage

Anticipating that the economy will be better than last year for the industry, a majority of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2018. But their optimism is tempered by concern over a growing shortage of skilled workers. That’s according to a survey released today by Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and […]

January 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

Partners sought for Va.’s Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion

The Virginia Department of Transportation is searching for private-sector partners to design and build the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion. The project is estimated to cost $3.3 billion to $3.8 billion. It involves building another bridge-tunnel and widening segments of Interstate 64 in Hampton and Norfolk, VDOT says. The project would eventually become part of a […]

January 3, 2018

Dealers

Volvo Financial appoints Carter VP for U.S. construction equipment sales

Charles Carter has been named vice president of Construction Equipment Sales for Volvo Financial Services USA. As of January 1, Carter is responsible for the construction equipment sales channel in the United States. He will work with Volvo Construction Equipment colleagues and the brand’s distribution network to provide finance solutions to construction equipment customers, the company […]

January 2, 2018

Roadbuilding

CoIo. I-25 interchange completed 7 months early

The Interstate 25 and Arapahoe Road Interchange Reconstruction project has been completed seven months ahead of schedule, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Construction began in May 2016 with the goal of completing the project by July 2018, CDOT says. “This project is helping to reduce congestion and improve traffic operations and safety,” said […]

January 2, 2018

Roadbuilding

Md. highway inspectors transition to e-construction

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has received a $100,000 federal grant to buy iPads to document construction projects, according to WCBC radio. The grant comes from the Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts program and is intended to help MDOT SHA transition from a paper-based process. The agency will buy 156 iPads […]

January 2, 2018

Workforce

Construction jobs reach 10-year high, yet contractors face increasing challenges filling openings

Construction employers added 24,000 jobs in November and 184,000 over the year – yet the need remains high for more workers to fill open positions, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Employment in construction jumped to 6.955 million jobs in November – the highest level since November 2008, according to an analysis of […]

January 1, 2018

Dealers

Lian named president, CEO, of H&R Construction Parts and Equipment

Aaron B. Lian has been named president and CEO of H&R Construction Parts and Equipment, succeeding Larry D. Mohr, who is retiring. Lian has been chief operating officer since September 2016.  He previously worked at Schwing America, as vice president and general manager in the St. Paul, Minnesota, area,  managing and leading the company’s ready-mix products […]

December 29, 2017