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Mich. DOT names Kratofil COO and chief engineer

The Michigan Dept. of Transportation has officially named its new chief operations officer and chief engineer. Get more details on the appointment here on EW.

October 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

Researchers create microscopic spheres that could lead to low-cost synthetic concrete

Rice University researchers have developed microscopic calcium silicate spheres to be used in creating a new low-cost synthetic concrete. Learn more here.

October 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

TFIC hosts tour for legislators to view transportation needs in Chicago

The Transportation for Illinois Coalition hosted another tour for several legislators to learn more about transportation infrastructure in the city of Chicago.

October 8, 2018

Roadbuilding

$26.3M in Sept. contracts for Illinois Tollway construction

The Illinois Tollway BoD approved two construction contracts and three professional engineering service contracts at a September meeting. Learn more here.

October 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

PennDOT: Most of rehab work on Pittsburgh’s Liberty Bridge complete

Pennsylvania DOT says most of the rehabilitation work of Liberty Bridge is finished, but improvements will still be made through January 2019. Learn more here.

October 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

Replacing sand with recycled plastic in concrete solves two problems in India

Researchers at a college in India have demonstrated that replacing sand in concrete with plastic waste can help reduce the plastic waste in the country.

October 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Longtime leader Ruane receives ARTBA’s highest honor

Peter Ruane has been officially announced as the 2018 recipient of the group’s highest honor: the “ARTBA Award.” Get more details here on Equipment World.

October 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

NRMCA announces 2018 Excellence in Quality Award winners

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association announced the winners of its 2018 Excellence in Quality Awards. Get more details right here on Equipment World.

October 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

Tymon takes helm at AASHTO

Jim Tymon joined AASHTO and will assume his new role when the current executive director retires. Get more details on the new executive director of AASHTO.

October 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

Foam injections help NCDOT reopen I-95 after flooding from Hurricane Florence

Watch as workers use foam injections to stabilize the ground underneath I-95 to help NCDOT reopen it after flooding from Hurricane Florence.

October 2, 2018

Roadbuilding

ACI launches series of seminars for concrete professionals

American Concrete Institute is launching a series of seminars that will take place at its HQs and will tackle a variety of topics for concrete professionals.

October 2, 2018

Roadbuilding

Contractors end lockout of Mich. union equipment operators

A lockout of union equipment operators and technicians by a contractors group in Michigan has ended -- so now work can resume on major road projects in the state.

October 1, 2018