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Where Does Surface Transportation Funding Stand?
With the latest coronavirus relief bill to the Senate, experts say infrastructure funding is the next item on the Congressional agenda
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 19: Rewarding Career Opportunities in the Asphalt Industry
Construction Technology
Louisiana Department of Transportation Sees Productivity Jump 28% with Photo-based Inspection Technology
Infrastructure
Federal Highway Bill Funded Nearly 110,000 U.S. Road and Bridge Improvements
Asphalt
Rural Communities in Indiana to Receive $100 Million for Infrastructure Improvements
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 18: What Does it Mean to be Raised on Blacktop?
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Asphalt
Where Does Surface Transportation Funding Stand?
With the latest coronavirus relief bill to the Senate, experts say infrastructure funding is the next item on the Congressional agenda
Labor & Workforce Development
What Workforce Challenges Are Ahead for Key Construction Industry Segments?
Where there is construction growth, there will be significant difficulties in meeting the demand for workers. Here is a look at what's ahead in 2021.
COVID-19
How New PPP Rules Make Free Money Available to the Smallest Businesses and Sole Proprietors
Biden Admin. focus on small businesses assures that sole proprietors and businesses with fewer than 20 employees have a great shot at getting a first or second forgivable PPP loan
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Infrastructure
Report: How to Advance US Infrastructure Investment
Eighty percent of Americans support rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure and it is also a bipartisan issue in Congress. This report provides recommendations on how to enact a comprehensive, cost-efficient and fiscally sustainable infrastructure program.
Infrastructure
300 Industry Groups Push Congress for Infrastructure Funding
While Biden met with labor leaders to discuss our failing infrastructure, another 300 groups sent a letter to Congress urging immediate action on the issue
Asphalt
Road Building Industry Fights for Surface Transportation Funding
Experts say the highway materials sectors need to push for higher amounts of funding for a robust surface transportation bill and to do that, Congress needs to enact a sustainable and equitable funding mechanism for the Highway Trust Fund
Asphalt
Technology Can Drive Business Growth in 2021
Companies in the construction industry that are slow to adopt technology will fall behind their competition
Asphalt
Legislators in 25 States Introduce Transportation Funding Increases
With the federal gas tax at 18.4 cents per gallon since 1993, states have had to raise revenues to cover a more-than-125% increase in construction costs. 61 transport-funding measures started making their way through legislatures in January
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 17: 10 Tips for Asphalt Roller Maintenance
Who won the first Hops & Highways Yeti can coozie? How many construction contractors plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine? What are the top maintenance items you should check on your asphalt roller? Answers to all these questions and more on Hops & Highways
Infrastructure
Biden Says Chinese Infrastructure Acceleration Threatens US Economic Competitiveness
President Joe Biden warned the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee that China will “eat our lunch” if America doesn’t “step up” its infrastructure spending.
Infrastructure
ASCE Gives Texas Infrastructure a Barely Passing Grade
The 2021 Texas Infrastructure Report Card was unveiled this week, indicating the state improved slightly since the 2017 Report Card with the grade of C
Infrastructure
Could Impeachment Delay Infrastructure Bill?
Congress may push an infrastructure financing bill into the second quarter as other priorities could impede on Biden's 100-day plan.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 16: Promoting Your Construction Business in the Digital World
This week, Jess & Dormie catch you up on the latest road bulding news and share a beer with Marvin Joles from Wis-Coat Maintenance. He talks to us about how to market your construction company using social media.
Infrastructure
Keystone XL Project Cancellation Leaves Pipeline Construction Workers' Future in Limbo
Workers in the pipeline construction industry face an uncertain future, not only on Keystone XL but longer term as jobs move to other energy sectors.
Business
Infrastructure Bill Would Have “Profound Effect” on Construction Activity, Building Materials
A multiyear federal infrastructure investment bill could boost construction spending by 2% and drive prices and volumes for cement and aggregates higher.
Asphalt
How the Buttigieg DOT Might Shape Infrastructure's Future
Here's how Pete Buttigieg's plan to address our nation's crumbling infrastructure, outlined in his presidential campaign, might shape his role and policy at the US DOT
Asphalt
Emery Sapp & Sons Navigates Massive I-44 Design Build Project
The Missouri-based company self-performs nearly 75% of the work, allowing the project to be completed ahead of schedule
Asphalt
Biden Prepares Infrastructure Pledge, Congress Argues How to Fund It
Former President Donald Trump promised major infrastructure spending, but it never happened. President Biden is making a similar promise with a soon-to-be-unveiled $2 trillion plan. Lawmakers however, offer competing priorities for infrastructure funding.
Infrastructure
Industry Applauds Pete Buttigieg's Confirmation as US Secretary of Transportation
Senate confirmed Buttigieg as President Biden's Transportation Secretary
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 15: Attracting Women to the Asphalt Industry
This week, Jess & Dormie talk to Laura Williams from Lakeland Asphalt who is also Vice-Chairwoman of the Michigan Branch of Women of Asphalt. We also discuss ways to attract more women to this male-dominated industry.
Pavement Maintenance
Apply Today for Pavement's 2021 Top Contractor Honors
You have until Friday, April 23rd 2021, to complete the Top Contractor Survey for consideration in the June/July issue of Pavement Magazine
Infrastructure
Biden's Buy American Executive Order Will Impact Construction, Manufacturing
The Biden Administration is going farther than the Trump Administration—at least when it comes to Buy American executive orders—to prioritize domestic industry in government procurement.
Asphalt
New USDOT Appointees from President Biden
The Biden-Harris administration has nominated a broad slate of appointees to take over crucial positions within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 14: Tips to Avoid OSHA Violations
OSHA-related content dominated the news this week as Biden announced his plans to increase enforcement of violations, especially those specific to COVID-19. We discuss the top 10 OSHA violations and how to avoid them.
Infrastructure
Biden Pressured to Reconsider Revoking Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
More than 1,000 primarily union jobs will be lost following the cancellation of the controversial pipeline project.
Business
How Biden’s Blizzard of Day 1 Orders Impact Construction
President Biden signed 17 executive actions on the afternoon of his inauguration moving urgently against ‘converging crises’: pandemic, struggling economy, immigration and diversity issues, and environment
Infrastructure
New Sources for Infrastructure Funding are Imperative
Newly appointed President of the United States, Joe Biden, plans to spend $2 trillion on infrastructure, including $50 billion on road and bridge repairs in his first year in office.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 13: Recruiting & Retaining the Construction Workforce
This week, Jess & Dormie talk about how recruiting workers to the industry has changed as a result of COVID and share tips on how to retain your best workers. We also catch you up on the latest news and share your hard work during Build America Friday.
Infrastructure
Biden Announces Plan for Economic Recovery, Promises Infrastructure Next Month
Biden's two-step plan for rescue and recovery in our nation includes presenting his "Build Back Better" plan to Congress in February. The plan includes $2 trillion in spending over four years for infrastructure.
Infrastructure
New York Governor Cuomo Announces $26 Billion Green Energy Initiative
The massive public-private partnership (P3) initiative includes wind and solar energy projects throughout the state.
Infrastructure
Campaign Urges Infrastructure Package by Fourth of July to Boost U.S. Economic Growth
“Build by the Fourth of July” campaign urges Congress to enact a fiscally and environmentally responsible infrastructure package by July 4th to encourage U.S. economic recovery.
Asphalt
Road Machinery & Supplies Expands Distribution with Roadtec and Peterson
Astec Industries announced that Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS), a trusted dealer for Astec brands KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens, has expanded its distribution to include Astec brands, Roadtec and Peterson, in certain territories and regions.
Infrastructure
Report: Infrastructure Investment Presents Opportunity to Energize U.S. Economy
The ASCE has released their 2021 Failure to Act Report which discusses how the nation’s failure to act to improve the condition of U.S. infrastructure systems affect the nation’s economic performance
