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Roadbuilding
Caterpillar brings its quick-heating screed system to two new pavers: the AP655F, AP600F
At the World of Asphalt show in Baltimore today, Caterpillar introduced two new pavers equipped with its quick-heating screed system that cuts heating times by more than half. New screed platforms are available for the pavers including the vibratory only SE50 V and SE60 V as well as the SE50 VT which offers vibration and tamper [âŚ]
March 17, 2015
Roadbuilding
Ground broken on Indianaâs $400 million âMajor Moves 2020â transportation projects
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence recently broke ground to symbolically begin work on the âMajor Moves 2020â construction program, representing a $400 million bump in funds to expand lanes on certain sections of the states interstates. âRoads mean jobs, and Major Moves 2020 will further enhance Indianaâs reputation as the âCrossroads of America,â â Pence said. âWhen [âŚ]
March 17, 2015
Roadbuilding
Mississippi DOT announces Pittman as new roadway design engineer
Richard Pittman is the new Roadway Design division engineer for the Mississippi Department of Transporation. MDOT announced the appointment, stating the Jackson native will work with a new assistant in parsing out responsibilities to employees in the Roadway Design division.  The division is responsible for âthe design and preparation of plans for construction of [âŚ]
March 16, 2015
Roadbuilding
As highway reauthorization hearing nears, ARTBA proposes 15-cent gas tax increase for 10-year funding
A proposal dubbed âGetting Beyond Gridlockâ by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) would raise $401 billion for highway and mass transit capital investments via a 15-cents-per-gallon increase in federal gas and diesel fuel taxes. The proposal comes less than a week before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee holds a hearing on âreauthorizingâ federal surface [âŚ]
March 13, 2015
Roadbuilding
TRB plans webinar covering pothole patching
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies will hold a webinar April 1 covering current practices for patching potholes, just in time for when many departments of transportation are beginning spring maintenance. The webinar, set for 1-2:30 p.m. ET, will cover: National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 463: Pavement Patching Practices. This covers [âŚ]
March 12, 2015
Roadbuilding
Los Angeles city engineer joins Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Board
The American Public Works Association (APWA) President Larry Stevens has appointed Gary Lee Moore, Los Angeles city engineer, to the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) board of directors for a three-year term. APWA co-established the ISI with the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Council of Engineering Companies. A non-profit group, ISI develops and maintains a [âŚ]
March 12, 2015
Roadbuilding
USDOT launches local hiring pilot program
The U.S. Department of Transportation is introducing a one-year pilot program through the Federal Highway Administration that allows local hiring provisions as part of contracting requirements. The program, called Local Hire, is a result of a clarification by the Department of Justice of FHWAâs bidding statute that will allow such a provision as long as [âŚ]
March 4, 2015
Roadbuilding
There are 90 transportation funding bills awaiting action across the U.S.
The American Road & Transportation Builderâs Association, through its Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (TIAC), reports that 26 state legislatures have a total of 90 introduced measures between them that would offer transportation project funding. ARTBAâs Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black said that state and local funding makes up slightly less than half of all [âŚ]
March 2, 2015
Roadbuilding
NAPA webinar to cover asphalt pavement outlook for 2015
The National Asphalt Pavement Associationâs (NAPA) Asphalt Pavement Industry 2015 Business Outlook webinar, set for March 2, will cover figures for asphalt pavement tonnages, the impact of low oil prices on asphalt pavement manufacturing, and other pertinent production figures in addition to the outlook for the asphalt pavement market. NAPA Executive Vice President Jay Hansen will make the outlook [âŚ]
February 24, 2015
Roadbuilding
The Vacuworx Octapad lifts slabs faster with 8 seal points that adapt to imperfections
Few concrete highway slabs slated for removal are pristine rectangles. Most are riddled with potholes, surface imperfections and of course, expansion joints, all of which make it hard to create a vacuum seal, decreasing the likelihood of using a vacuum lifting device with a rectangular pad. âThere are just too many places for the air [âŚ]
February 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
FHWA releases $232 million for emergency road and bridge repairs
Twenty-six states and Puerto Rico are set to receive $232 million in Emergency Relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration for road and bridge repairs for weather and âunexpected eventsâ damage, the Department of Transportation has announced. The Emergency Relief program funds are reimbursed to states to help pay for work on bridges and highways, including creating detours and [âŚ]
February 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
ACPA promotes Wathne to executive vice president
Leif Wathne has been promoted to executive vice president of the American Concrete Pavement Association, the group announced. Wathne has been with the group for 10 years and most recently served as its vice president for Highways and Federal Affairs. He began his work at the association as Director of Highways in 2005. His new role will require him to âThis promotion [âŚ]
February 19, 2015
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