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Roadbuilding

Repeal of 103-year-old rule opens door to innovative road-safety devices

A 103-year-old federal procurement rule that road-industry advocates say stifled the use of road-safety products by state and local governments has been repealed by the Federal Highway Administration. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), which fought for repeal of the “proprietary products rule” for years, lauded the decision September 26, saying it will […]

September 30, 2019

Roadbuilding

ARTBA selects HCSS president Steve McGough as its new chairman

Steve McGough, president and CFO of construction-industry software firm HCSS, has been elected chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. McGough will serve as chairman for the 2019-2020 term for ARTBA. He was elected this week at the association’s national convention in Savannah and replaces outgoing chairman Bob Alger. Other newly elected officers are […]

September 30, 2019

Roadbuilding

EPA rolls back 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule; ARTBA says move will reduce roadbuilding delays

The Trump administration made good on a campaign promise Thursday, repealing an Obama-era rule that expanded protection of bodies of water in the U.S. The Waters of the U.S. rule, or WOTUS, expanded the definition of what constitutes a federally protected waterway in the U.S. to encompass small bodies like wetlands and streams, according to […]

September 13, 2019

Roadbuilding

ARTBA certification seeks to curb work-zone deaths, set industry standard

For the past three years, a safety certification program for the road construction industry has been quietly gaining momentum. The Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals began in 2016 as a response to the hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries that occur each year in road work zones. Since then, the program […]

August 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

As infrastructure talks fail, trade groups still hope for road, bridge funding

These groups are calling for a solution to fix the country’s crumbling roads, bridges and other infrastructure and hoefully as soon as possible. More here.

May 27, 2019

Roadbuilding

ARTBA challenges transportation contractors to enroll workers in SCTPP program

ARTBA is challenging workers to enroll in the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals program for the 2019 Construction Safety Week.

May 23, 2019

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ARTBA: Pace of bridge repairs slows as states struggle to keep up

According to the ARTBA’s bridge report, the number of bridges in poor condition has declined since 2014, but at a slower rate than in the past. Learn more.

April 8, 2019

Roadbuilding

ARTBA, APTA: Poll shows focus should shift from border wall to funding roads, bridges

A poll conducted by the ARTBA and APTA shows people believe political leaders should place emphasis on improving U.S. infrastructure. Learn more here.

February 5, 2019

Roadbuilding

ARTBA announces co-chairs for FAST Act Reauthorization Task Force

The task force will develop the association’s legislative blueprint for the next reauthorization of the nation’s federal highway and public transit programs.

February 3, 2019

Roadbuilding

Outgoing NAPA chairman Parker tells of changes and a battle to keep market share

Outgoing NAPA chairman, Craig Parker, discusses changes in the association and importance of protecting and retaining market share. Learn more here.

January 29, 2019

Roadbuilding

ARTBA to feds: End ‘regulatory roadblock’ to buying patented products

According to ARTBA, repealing a federal procurement rule would remove a regulatory roadblock and encourage investments in improving the nation's highways.

January 17, 2019

Roadbuilding

FHWA poised to amend “no proprietary product” rule

According to ARTBA, the FHWA says it will amend or repeal an old regulation that impeded innovation on American roads. Get more information on Equipment World.

November 21, 2018