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Roadbuilding

How to grow your paving business

Project referrals are like gold to a contractor. Who better than a satisfied customer to sell your capabilities to a new client? While no one can argue the benefit of word-of-mouth business, a paving company can only increase sales so far using this method before growth tapers off. “Businesses stop growing because contractors don’t master […]

September 3, 2015

Roadbuilding

August Texas Proposition 1 project approvals total $304 million for 22 projects

The Texas Transportation Commission has approved 22 projects valued at roughly $304 million as part of the sixth round of the state’s Proposition 1 transportation funding program. This brings the total number of projects approved to 115 out of the 200 planned. The fifth round included 17 projects at a value of $401.5 million. Proposition […]

September 3, 2015

Roadbuilding

Alaska names new Southcoast Region Director

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has named a new director to run the Southcoast Region of the department. According to a press release, Mike Coffey will take on the new role as Southcoast Region director, overseeing Southeast Alaska, Kodiak Island, the Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian Chain and the Pribilof Islands. ADOT & PF Commissioner […]

September 3, 2015

Roadbuilding

Alkali-resistant glass fibers used in slurry surfacing mixes on display at APWA Congress

Owens Corning’s Slurry-FIL alkali-resistant glass fibers are being used in road slurry surfacing mixes to act as a fine aggregate with the effect of creating a more flexible and crack-resistant surface. Owens Corning featured the product during the American Public Works Association’s International Public Works Congress (IPWC) and Exposition in Phoenix this week. The company says […]

September 2, 2015

Roadbuilding

Best booth displays and new products honored at APWA Congress

The American Public Works Association (APWA) honored three categories and an overall winner in booth displays during the 2015 International Public Works Congress (IPWC) and Exposition. Winning in both the Single Best Booth category and as the overall “Best in Show” was SMITH Manufacturing, which offers surface preparation equipment. Bergkamp Inc., which had its SP5 […]

September 2, 2015

Roadbuilding

APWA rebrands its annual conference and expo as PWX

The American Public Works Association’s annual conference will be back next year, but with a new name. The APWA announced at the conference on Tuesday that it was rebranding what was previously known as the International Public Works Congress and Exposition to PWX—from the 45 letter original title down to just three. PWX, which stands for […]

September 2, 2015

Roadbuilding

Rhode Island inspections reveal 28 bridges in critical condition

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation found 230 structurally deficient bridges in it’s inspections—28 of which were said to have “critical findings.” According to NBC 10, RIDOT began inspecting the state’s bridges back in May and discovered it would cost millions of dollars to temporarily fix the 28 bridges in critical condition. “We’re taking measures […]

September 2, 2015

Roadbuilding

APWA honors 23 Public Works Projects of the Year during congress and expo

The American Public Works Association recognized 23 projects as part of its 2015 Public Works Projects of the Year Award during the groups International Public Works Congress and Exposition in Phoenix. The awards each year celebrate “the alliance between the managing agency, the contractor, the consultant, and their cooperative achievements.” Awards are given in five […]

September 1, 2015

Roadbuilding

How in-motion, pre-scan weigh station technology could affect specialized and heavy equipment haulers

We all are aware of the “red light cameras” that have been around for some time. The technology works through a sensor embedded in the roadway with companion systems tracking the status of the light. A camera or cameras are positioned to take a picture(s) of the vehicle, license plate, and driver. This photographic evidence […]

August 31, 2015

Roadbuilding

APWA opens International Public Works Congress and Expo with new board, ‘Lone Survivor’ Marcus Luttrell

The American Public Works Association (APWA) opened its annual International Public Works Congress (IPWC) and Exposition in Phoenix announcing a new board of directors for 2015-2016, and by pumping up the crowd with an inspirational presentation from “Lone Survivor” Marcus Luttrell. Luttrell, who spoke at the end of the first general session, gave an hour-long discussion […]

August 31, 2015

Roadbuilding

Iowa DOT workers begin testing digital driver’s license app

Upwards of 100 workers from the Iowa Department of Transportation have become among the first in the nation to test out digital driver’s licenses. KCRG reported the workers will get a trial of the new app-based digital license on their state-issued smartphones over 90 days to see if they might be a viable replacement to the old […]

August 31, 2015

Roadbuilding

Louisiana DOTD discuss rebuilding parish roads, employee contributions in Katrina recovery

The final two Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) videos commemorating the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina highlight the road rebuilding efforts in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, and the hard work of department employees immediately following the storm. In “Paths to Progress Rebuilding Orleans and Jefferson Parishes,” LDOTD Secretary Sherri LeBas describes the improvements […]

August 31, 2015