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Roadbuilding
Government shutdown suspends certain DOT activities
The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m., and today 18,481 U.S. Department of Transportation employees aren’t at work because of the shutdown. Obviously, the furloughs are affecting federally-funded programs, with many operations shutting down until the government is back to business as usual. Here’s a breakdown of how the shutdown is impacting DOT activities: […]
October 1, 2013
Roadbuilding
18,481 DOT positions would be furloughed with government shutdown
Better Roads reported Friday that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) would remain operational if the federal government shuts down Tuesday. However, if a government shutdown occurs, about one in three USDOT employees would face furloughs. According to a plan released Friday by USDOT, the agency employs 55,468 people, 18,481 of which could be furloughed […]
September 30, 2013
Technology
Aiming to transform surveying, Drone makers and pilots wait for FAA approval
Crain’s Detroit Business has an interesting read on the state of the burgeoning drone industry, outlining the ways it could make surveying faster and cheaper while pointing out the hurdles it faces from the Federal Aviation Administration. Back in November, we reported on the Gatewing X100, a UAV or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (this is the […]
July 11, 2013
Roadbuilding
DOT spokeswoman moves to FAA chief of staff
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Public Affairs Director Sasha Johnson is set to become chief of staff for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the end May, The Hill reported. Johnson has worked with the DOT since 2009, and Friday will be her last day at the DOT. The Hill reported that Meghan Keck will […]
May 7, 2013
Roadbuilding
Mix Optimization
A formula for greenbacks and green roads.
May 6, 2013
Roadbuilding
A Base Stacked for Strength
Highway Contractor takes a look at four big projects — an airport runway, a highway widening, a 10-mile highway section paving, removal and paving of highway lanes.
April 3, 2013
Contractor Disaster Resources
Federal partners continue to support Joplin tornado recovery
Recovery from any disaster is a team effort and a disaster the size of the one in Joplin, Mo. requires all hands on deck. Federal, state, and local agencies, numerous faith-based and voluntary organizations, and people from all walks of life have joined with The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The combined efforts to help Joplin recover after an EF5 tornado tore through the city more than three weeks ago. To date, 36 recovery missions have been assigned to 17 federal agencies with anticipated costs of $250 million.
June 20, 2011
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