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24 contractors earn ACPA awards for outstanding concrete pavement
The American Concrete Paving Association presented its 31st annual Excellence in Concrete Pavements Awards for pavements constructed in the U.S. and Canada.
December 25, 2020
Roadbuilding
Paul intros Senate bill to redirect 1% of federal spending to infrastructure
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ken.) has introduced a bill to Congress called the Penny Plan to Enhance Infrastructure Act that would redirect 1 percent of the federal government’s non-infrastructure spending, estimated to be $12.3 billion in 2020, to infrastructure projects across the United States, the Courier Journal reports. The 1 percent would go toward improving highways, […]
November 22, 2019
Construction Equipment
Aquajet intros Rotolance hydrodemolition attachment for hard-to-reach concrete
The new Rotolance 1000 and the Rotolance 2500 attachments can clean, remove or roughen concrete surfaces with the Aquajet system. Details on Equipment World.
October 18, 2019
Roadbuilding
RAND report: U.S. infrastructure not as bad as some politicians say
U.S. infrastructure definitely needs attention but political alarms about crumbling demise are overblown, according to a new study by the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit policy research organization. Concerns about transportation and other infrastructure – roads, bridges, airports, water systems – have led some politicians to call for large spending increases, but the RAND study says “much of […]
December 13, 2017
Roadbuilding
Congress urged to provide long-term, consistent funding for transportation infrastructure
Long-term, consistent revenue is needed for developing a new transportation infrastructure package. That was the message from Patrick McKenna, director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, when testifying October 11 before the U.S. House’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. The committee wanted to hear views from transportation stakeholders on improving the country’s infrastructure. McKenna, who […]
October 13, 2017
Roadbuilding
USDOT, FAA to award $162.3 million in airport infrastructure grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to award $162.4 million in airport infrastructure grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The grants will affect 72 airports in 31 states. “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements,” says Transportation […]
August 16, 2017
Roadbuilding
E-Z Drill launches new parapet wall drill; slab-rider assists in 50,000-hole job at Atlanta airport runway project
E-Z Drill has introduced a new 3-parapet wall drill that uses new technology. The pneumatic 210 3-parapet wall drill provides continuous operations for drilling vertical holes for projects like securing temporary protective walls and temporary traffic barriers. According to E-Z Drill, the new product drills up to 2.5 inches in diameter and as deep as […]
May 7, 2015
Roadbuilding
How two men avoided travel fees by outsmarting airlines
I had to laugh when I saw this article about how some folks were able to get around the carry-on baggage fees on the airports. I understand reasonable charges, but I think charging a person to carry on his or her own bag is ridiculous. If I’m going to pay for a carry-on, someone better […]
August 19, 2014
Roadbuilding
Poll: Americans want good roads & bridges, disagree on how
The majority of Americans understand the importance of good highways and bridges, and they understand the benefits of good transportation outweigh the cost to taxpayers. However, not many Americans can agree on how to pay for new roads and repairs. According to a new Associated Press-GfK poll six in 10 people surveyed say the benefits of […]
August 7, 2014
Business
When you’re in those airport security lines over this holiday season, remember: Everyone’s got a job to do
Shuffling through the airport security line a few weeks back I had the strange sensation I’d been here before—years ago. Get in line, get eyeballed by grim faced government people, then the hollering, “put this here, put that there, stand like this, stand like that, next!” Noise, consternation, grumbling under the breath. Then I remembered: […]
November 15, 2013
Roadbuilding
It’ll Cost How Much?
We know the current, lack of adequate investment in infrastructure will cost us. But just how much?
February 19, 2013
Roadbuilding
It’ll Cost How Much?
We know the current, lack of adequate investment in infrastructure will cost us. But just how much?
February 19, 2013
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