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Maine to borrow $105 million for transportation projects
Maine voters approved the issuance of $105 million worth of bonds in the November 7 election to pay for roads and bridges. The borrowing will match about $137 million in federal and other funding. The bulk of the money would be for secondary roads and bridges, and about $20 million would go toward rail, aviation, […]
November 9, 2017
Construction Equipment
Heavy equipment manufacturers release election-themed mobile game
Hoping to reach the electorate on issues related to manufacturing during this chaotic election cycle, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers have released a game for smartphones and tablets. The I Make America Game, named for the AEM campaign launched in 2010, first presents users with one of several construction and agricultural equipment-themed mini-games before testing their […]
April 25, 2016
Business
4 key post-election issues arise for construction industry
The elections have ended, and Congress is still divided while the United States races toward the fiscal cliff.  In light of this issue, SmartBlog spoke with members of the Associated General Contractors of America on four areas the construction industry should continue to watch over the next year: fiscal cliff and taxes, infrastructure investment, labor […]
November 26, 2012
Business
Yes, he built it himself
Josh Scheckel, the founder and owner of J.J. Scheckel Corp., was none too happy when the current president of the United States alleged that business owners didn't build their businesses themselves.
October 18, 2012
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What this election means to you
Elections have a huge impact on transportation funding issues. ARTBA has the scoop here on what the musical chairs game means in Washinton D.C.
January 5, 2010
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