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ASCE: Trump infrastructure EO may not protect environment, improve safety
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) President Norma Jean Mattei says in a statement it is unclear if President Trump’s executive order on streamlining the infrastructure-permitting process “will protect the environment and improve public safety.” “For decades, ASCE has advocated for public policies that reduce risk and hold paramount public safety and welfare,” Mattei […]
August 23, 2017
Roadbuilding
Trump ends White House infrastructure council plans
President Donald Trump has ended plans for creating a council on infrastructure issues including bridges and roads, according to a report by The Hill. Plans for an infrastructure task force were announced prior to Trump’s inauguration and would have focused on implementing the president’s plans for improvements and spending of $1 trillion. This council would […]
August 21, 2017
Construction Equipment
Cat, Ditch Witch machines visit White House as Trump promises ‘Made in America’ revival
Caterpillar and Ditch Witch kicked off a special week at the White House focusing on American manufacturing with two of the largest examples of “Made in America” goods the country has to offer. On Monday, the Trump administration held a “Made in America product showcase,” inviting one manufacturer from each of the 50 states to […]
July 18, 2017
Roadbuilding
Chao issues notice on federal regulatory reform for infrastructure projects
During President Trump’s closing “Infrastructure Week” remarks last Friday, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public input on ways to reduce regulatory obstacles the slow down infrastructure projects. “We are so fortunate because this President is a builder, he understands the challenges […]
June 14, 2017
Roadbuilding
Trump’s infrastructure plan outline touts permitting reform, private investment, workforce training
Brief details of President Donald Trump’s plan for improving the country’s infrastructure were made available June 8, with emphasis on themes that have been touted earlier—reducing project permitting timelines and making use of private investment. For the permitting process, the plan aims to reduce the average time for a permit approval to drop from 10 […]
June 9, 2017
Business
Can Trump’s wall be built? Will it be effective? Should you bid? No, no and no. Here’s why.
As of last week, more than 700 companies had responded to the Customs and Border Patrol agency’s request for proposals on building President Trump’s wall between Mexico and the United States. Early cost estimates for the 1,300 mile long wall run around $38 billion—the single most expensive infrastructure project ever undertaken in the U.S. The […]
April 12, 2017
Roadbuilding
Senate transportation committee approves Rosen for deputy secretary of transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation approved Jeffrey A. Rosen’s nomination as deputy secretary of transportation in a 15-12 vote. President Donald Trump nominated Rosen for the position, which is the second highest in the U.S. Department of Transportation, in early March. The deputy secretary oversees the daily operations of the department. Rosen […]
April 7, 2017
Roadbuilding
Trump stresses need for reduced regulatory steps for infrastructure projects
In two separate presentations April 4, President Donald Trump stressed the need for reduced regulatory steps required for infrastructure projects in order to fast track needed repairs to bridges and roads across the country. Speaking at the CEO Town Hall on Unleashing American Business, Trump revealed a chart his staff created showing the number of […]
April 6, 2017
Roadbuilding
Trump budget proposal slashes USDOT by 13%, recommends ending TIGER Grants
President Donald Trump’s “blueprint” budget proposal is requesting $16.2 billion for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s discretionary budget, which is a 13-percent cut from the 2017 annualized figures. “The Budget request reflects a streamlined DOT that is focused on performing vital Federal safety oversight functions and investing in nationally and regionally significant transportation infrastructure […]
March 16, 2017
Roadbuilding
Arizona governor sends Trump transportation wish list topping $500 million
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has submitted a “wish list” of priority transportation projects, valued at more than $500 million, to be considered as part of the Trump administration’s infrastructure improvement plans, according to a report by the Arizona Daily Star. The request was one of several recently sent to the president in the hopes of tapping into […]
March 6, 2017
Roadbuilding
S. Carolina governor asks Trump for $5.18 billion for infrastructure
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has requested about $5.18 billion to fund the state’s infrastructure needs in a letter sent to President Trump. The request was one of several recently sent to the president in the hopes of tapping into his promise of improving infrastructure throughout the country. “History shows that South Carolina has given […]
February 17, 2017
Roadbuilding
Oklahoma governor submits $1.3 billion infrastructure wish list as part of NGA submission
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin submitted a list of seven infrastructure projects estimated at $1.3 billion as part of the compilation of project requests from across the country sent to the Trump administration by the National Governors Association (NGA). A report by McClatchy lists four of the seven projects being interstate and highway reconstruction or expansion […]
February 13, 2017
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