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Mica to Introduce House Highway/Energy Bill this Afternoon

American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act said to be a five-year transportation infrastructure program that also removes barriers to domestic energy production

Press Release • January 31st, 2012

C-68 Century Series Bridge Hanger

The C-68 Century Series bridge hangers are half hangers designed to support overhang formwork when stay-in-place metal decking is used on interior bays of a bridge deck. Laser cut, one piece design Available in hot-dipped galvanized or plain...

Product • January 18th, 2012

January 12, 2012 - Construction News Tracker

AEM Equipment Survey positive for the next three years, construction spending shows signs of improvement, and the DOT unveils new TIGER grants on this edition of the Construction News Tracker

Video • January 12th, 2012

Guidance Spurs Use of Innovative Products in Highway/Bridge Market

ARTBA applauds FHWA's guidance on use of innovative products aimed at increasing safety, durability of highways and bridges

Press Release • December 2nd, 2011

Hydra Platforms HP32 and HP35

The Hydra Platforms HP 32 and HP 35 trailer-mounted, under-bridge access platforms feature a three-axle configuration and 1,500-lb. tongue weight for easy towing by 1-ton pickup trucks. Standard 32- and 35-ft. platform lengths with a 1,000-lb...

Product • November 4th, 2011

Obama Urges Congress to Put Construction Workers Back on the Job

President Obama is urging Congress to pass the transportation piece of the American Jobs Act, which will make an immediate investment of $50 billion in our nation’s transportation infrastructure and a $10 billion investment to create a bipartisan...

Press Release • November 2nd, 2011

Webinar: BIM for Infrastructure, Civil Information Modeling (CIM)

December 6 AGC webinar will focus on use of BIM and 3D modeling in highway, bridge and civil construction

Press Release • November 1st, 2011

MoDOT Plans Two Major Bridge Projects in 2012

Replacing Daniel Boone Bridge with design-build contract to be awarded next summer

News • October 28th, 2011

Mexico Builds Bridges with Linden Comansa Cranes

Five Linden Comansa cranes help build high bridge pillars in a mountainous region of Mexico.

Article • September 26th, 2011

Engineers Test Effects of Fire on Steel Structures

Purdue University researchers have been working to make steel structures safer.

News • September 14th, 2011

EllisDon Buys Ontario Bridge Specialist Looby Construction

Press Release • August 25th, 2011

Bridge Destruction to Reveal Clues About Fracture-critical Spans

A Purdue civil engineer will purposely damage a bridge spanning the Ohio River to learn more about how bridges collapse.

Press Release • August 8th, 2011

Knickerbocker Bridge Replacement Becomes Largest Composite Bridge

Hybrid composite beams help a previously timber bridge withstand a harsh marine environment.

Article • July 25th, 2011

Secretary LaHood Announces Money for Bridge, Road Repairs in Alabama

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says the federal government will give $1.5 million in quick-release money to begin restoring bridges and roads in the state damaged by the April 27 tornadoes.

Press Release • June 8th, 2011

GFRP Rebar Plays Important Role in Weightman Bridge Reconstruction

Technical innovations including glass fiber reinforced polymer and special rebar splices were used to reconstruct the Weightman Bridge in the City of Niagara Falls.

Article • May 2nd, 2011