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Roadbuilding

USDOT Secretary Chao discusses drone regulations at TRB meeting in D.C.

Chao highlighted several drone-related regulatory efforts initiated by the FAA during a speech at the 2019 Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting.

January 28, 2019

Roadbuilding

New House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee members announced

Eight new Republicans and sixteen new Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives were appointed to the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. Learn more.

January 28, 2019

Roadbuilding

Amid many changes for NAPA, Copeland becomes president, CEO

The National Asphalt Pavement Association has named Audrey Copeland is the new president and CEO. She was took the lead at a ceremony at the NAPA’s 64th Annual Meeting.

January 25, 2019

Roadbuilding

NMDOT delaying bid lettings due to federal shutdown

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has delayed its bid letting scheduled for January due to the government shutdown. More details on Equipment World.

January 24, 2019

Roadbuilding

Ross Island closes concrete division, lays off employees

Ross Island Sand & Gravel out of Oregon laid off several of its employees due to unknown reasons. See the latest that has been reported on the lay offs here.

January 24, 2019

Recruiting & retention

Denver program connects workers with construction industry careers

A program in Denver helps employers in the construction industry find workers and is exceeding all expectations. Get more information here on Equipment World.

January 23, 2019

Roadbuilding

Workforce development is new NAPA Chairman John Harper’s top priority

John Harper was sworn in to serve as the 2019 chairman of the National Asphalt Pavement Association during its annual meeting. Get details on Equipment World.

January 23, 2019

Roadbuilding

Balderson tapped to serve on House T&I committee

Congressman Troy Balderson of Ohio was tapped by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

January 23, 2019

Roadbuilding

TxDOT crews making good progress on washed out Kingsland bridge

The Texas DOT deems the bridge project a top priority, which means construction workers receive incentives to work around the clock. Get more details here.

January 22, 2019

Roadbuilding

Report highlights 60 miles of unpaved neighborhood roads in Portland

Portland, reportedly, has almost 60 miles of unpaved gravel roads. Watch what it's like driving on some of the unpaved neighborhood streets here.

January 21, 2019

Workforce

AGC launches push to diversify construction workforce through high school training

AGC aims to diversify the construction industry workforce by launching a national campaign to increase vocational training available to high school students.

January 18, 2019

Roadbuilding

State Route 99 closed in Seattle for tunnel alignment; crews making good progress

With the closure of State Route 99 due to tunnel work, construction crews are on schedule with good weather, including unusually warm daytime temperatures.

January 18, 2019