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Roadworks
Political contributions by contractors, Intelligent Construction, construction employment and the Stimulus impact are among the industry issues featured.
June 3, 2011
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Roadbuilding
FHWA wants to help small businesses compete for federal highway contracts
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is trying to improve the ability of small businesses in the Atlanta area to compete for federal highway contracts and engage more minorities and women in construction careers. To help with this mission, FHWA held a workshop on May 11 in advance of advertising contracts for Atlanta’s $1 billion I-75/I-575 […]
May 19, 2011
Business
FHWA wants to help small businesses compete for federal highway contracts
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is trying to improve the ability of small businesses in the Atlanta area to compete for federal highway contracts and engage more minorities and women in construction careers.
May 19, 2011
Safety
Missouri to host 2012 National Work Zone Week event
On the heels of Work Zone Awareness Week, Missouri has been chosen from several other state nominees to host the national work zone kick-off event on Monday, April 23, 2012. “We wanted to select a state that’s doing something wonderful that could be shared with the rest of the nation,” said James Baron, director of […]
April 19, 2011
Roadbuilding
Federal judge upholds Caltrans program supporting minority, women-owned businesses
A U.S. District Court judge affirmed that the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program was “clearly constitutional” in a recent ruling. Caltrans implements a DBE Program as a condition of receiving $3 billion in federal transportation funding annually. The program ensures a level playing field for disadvantaged and small businesses competing […]
April 7, 2011
Business
Federal judge upholds Caltrans program supporting minority, women-owned businesses
A U.S. District Court judge affirmed that the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program was “clearly constitutional” in a recent ruling. Caltrans implements a DBE Program as a condition of receiving $3 billion in federal transportation funding annually. The program ensures a level playing field for disadvantaged and small businesses competing for public contracts. “This decision affirms that Caltrans' efforts to level the playing field are constitutionally sound and will ensure that billions of dollars in federal transportation funds continue flowing to California,” said Caltrans Director Cindy McKim in a written press statement. “We will continue to reach out to disadvantaged businesses and hope our program serves as a model for other states to follow.”
April 6, 2011
Roadbuilding
Financial District
Tweaking old-fashioned busy lanes could smooth flow, and productivity demands infrastructure upgrade.
April 1, 2011
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Roadbuilding
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Asphalt In Depth Conference
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) will hold an Asphalt In Depth Conference June 1–2, 2011 in Nashville. The conference is being co-sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and supported by local state associations. The conference will center on educational round table discussions lead by industry experts focusing on recycled materials, warm-mix asphalt, and […]
March 15, 2011
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National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Asphalt In Depth Conference
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) will hold an Asphalt In Depth Conference June 1–2, 2011 in Nashville. The conference is being co-sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and supported by local state associations.
March 15, 2011
Roadbuilding
Road Science Tutorial
Regional Partnerships Link State, Local Agencies with State-of-the-Art Pavement Preservation Practice.
March 1, 2011
Paths to Pavement Preservation --- Preservation Begins with Pavement Inventory, Management
Construction Equipment
New White Paper: Keys to Alternate Bidding
Alternate bidding is a complex subject, but a new white paper, Keys to a Successful Alternate Bidding Process, breaks it down for contractors and agencies. It outlines the procedures set up by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and covers the factors considered in alternate bids, such as initial cost, construction time, and future costs. Also […]
February 2, 2011
Roadbuilding
Understanding Pavement Type Selection
As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.,As agencies face dwindling resources and ongoing cost increases, new approaches to pavement type selection may provide a viable solution to the challenge. In the simplest terms, pavement type selection is the process by which pavement types or strategies are selected. The decision is a challenging one because it involves balancing short- and long-term performance with up-front and life-cycle costs.
January 18, 2011
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