Tag: Infrastructure: Page 2

Roadbuilding

Barrett to head up AGC’s congressional advocacy efforts for infrastructure

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) announced the hiring of Murphie Barrett as its new Vice President of Congressional Relations for Infrastructure Advancement. In her new role, Barrett will oversee the association’s infrastructure advocacy efforts, including working to encourage the passage of new federal surface transportation, aviation, and water infrastructure bills. She will also […]

December 2, 2019

Business

My Epiroc system tracks fleets by mobile device, computer

Epiroc has developed a new system and app for tracking equipment fleets via computer and mobile devices. The company says the My Epiroc digital system improves fleet efficiency, with a focus on increasing uptime for mining and infrastructure operations. The system tracks fleet status in the production process, providing alerts and updates, and highlights items […]

November 18, 2019

Construction Equipment

Sales flat, earnings down for Astec in 3Q

Continuing to navigate softer market conditions, Astec reported flat sales for the third quarter. The owner of Carlson Paving and Roadtec reported revenues dropping 0.3 percent from the three months ending September 30 compared to the same period last year. Net sales were $255.8 million compared to $256.6 million. The bulk of the revenue drop […]

November 1, 2019

Roadbuilding

Report ranks five states as having worst infrastructure in U.S.

The 2017 American Society of Civil Engineers report card states that the United States needs to spend approximately $4.5 trillion over the next five years to fix the country’s roads, bridges, dams, and other infrastructure, CNBC reports. However, some states are in much worse shape than others. The following five states are considered to be the […]

July 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

Ill. doubles gas tax to fund $45 billion infrastructure, capital plan

Illinois is the fourth state this year to have increased gas taxes to address road and bridge needs. More information here on Equipment World.

July 8, 2019

Roadbuilding

Bipartisan Congressional caucus pushes plan to fund infrastructure work

The Problem Solvers Caucus is a bipartisan group pushing its Rebuilding America's Infrastructure plan forward on Capitol Hill. Details here on Equipment World.

June 14, 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

Minn. governor proposes 20-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase

Minnesota’s new Governor, Tim Walz, is proposing to increase Minnesota’s gas tax by 20 cents per gallon to pay for road and bridge projects. Under Walz’s budget proposal, the state’s gas tax would increase to 48.6 cents from 28.6 cents, a 70-percent jump, KSTP TV reports. That would make Minnesota’s tax the fourth-highest in the […]

March 20, 2019

Roadbuilding

Hawaii infrastructure receives D+ grade from ASCE

The new 2019 Hawaii Infrastructure Report Card released by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Hawaii Section, gives the state’s infrastructure an overall “D+” in 11 categories, the Star Advertiser reports. Bridges received a C+, while roads received a D+. The report recommends an increase in the state gas tax, as well as additional […]

March 13, 2019

Roadbuilding

USDOT Sec. Chao says red tape, not budget, to blame for road project delays

Federal red tape negatively affected construction projects, and the U.S. Department of Transportation is paying attention. Making infrastructure construction more productive by cutting “red tape” at the federal level remains one of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s overarching goals, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in the AASHTO Journal. The report says that during the […]

March 6, 2019

Roadbuilding

New segment of I-75 freeway widening near Detroit set to begin

According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, bad weather delayed the original start date for the second segment of the freeway revamp. Details here.

March 4, 2019

Roadbuilding

Report: 30% of Ala. roads in rough shape, 7% of bridges deficient; funds lacking

A large portion of major roads and highways in Alabama are in poor or mediocre condition. Funds are lacking to address the issue. Read more on Equipment World.

March 1, 2019