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Contractor Disaster Resources

DOT gives states $20M for natural disaster repair

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday, May 7, announced $20 million for Oregon, Alabama and South Carolina to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic events. “The Obama administration is committed to helping communities return to normal after natural disasters – and that includes ensuring that […]

May 8, 2012

Roadbuilding

DOT gives states $20M for natural disaster repair

The DOT is giving Alabama, Oregon and South Carolina money to help cover costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by disasters.

May 8, 2012

Safety

Technology

Cracking the Service Code Companies are using QR codes for more than just marketing. By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Initially used by the automotive industry to track vehicle parts, quick response (QR) codes can now be seen everywhere from magazines to store signs. When scanned, these 2-D barcode patterns take smartphone users with the proper app […]

April 5, 2012

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

Two groups with deadly crashes, a trade show for construction pickups, and de-stressing inner-city parking are among the industry news items featured.

March 21, 2012

Roadbuilding

Financial District

A fiscal year 2012 transportation spending breakdown.

October 4, 2011

Roadbuilding

Financial District

A fiscal year 2012 transportation spending breakdown.

October 4, 2011

Roadbuilding

Financial District

A fiscal year 2012 transportation spending breakdown.

October 4, 2011

Roadbuilding

Financial District

A fiscal year 2012 transportation spending breakdown.

October 4, 2011

Roadbuilding

Road Science Tutorial

A strong foundation is the key to a strong pavement structure.

May 9, 2011

Construction Equipment

Safe digging is just a phone call away

Representatives from John Deere Construction & Forestry, the Common Ground Alliance and the Department of Transportation rang the ceremonial closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on August 20. They promoted awareness of underground utilities through using the national 811 call-before-you-dig phone number. Homeowners, farmers and contractors can call 811 to have crews mark […]

August 24, 2010

Home

Stimulus funds boost construction spending

Construction spending rose to $869 billion between March and April this year thanks to stimulus funds, according to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of the Census Bureau’s latest spending figures. Total construction spending rose by 2.7 percent, or $23 billion, over the month according to Census Bureau data released June 1, 2010. […]

June 16, 2010

Roadbuilding

Stimulus funds boost April’s construction spending numbers

Construction spending rose to $869 billion between March and April this year thanks to stimulus funds, according to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of the Census Bureau’s latest spending figures. Total construction spending rose by 2.7 percent, or $23 billion, over the month according to Census Bureau data released June 1, 2010. […]

June 15, 2010