For Construction Pros

AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson discusses his outlook on what's at stake as the construction industry and the U.S. wait for passage of a new highway bill.

Video • June 13th, 2012

Construction & Labor Groups Launch Ads Targeting Congressional Members Debating Highway Bill

New radio ads ask constituents to urge Congressmen Dave Camp (R-MI), James Lankford (R-OK), Steve Southerland (R-FL) and Pat Tiberi (R-OH) to pass transportation bill, help fix local roads and bridges.

Press Release • June 13th, 2012

First Project Certified Under Greenroads in Washington State

The certificate issued is for a project in Bellingham, which involved new streetlighting, stormwater management features, and improved walkways for pedestrians and cyclists.

News • June 13th, 2012

Meika Wahlstrom Wins Volvo's Working Iron: Asphalt - Road Institute Sweepstakes

M.C.E. Dirtworks Inc. won tuition for two at Volvo's Road Institute through Volvo's Working Iron: Asphalt - Road Institute Sweepstakes

Press Release • June 12th, 2012

First Rail Delivery of Asphalt Arrives at the Port of Palm Beach

South Florida Materials’ first delivery of liquid asphalt by railcar has arrived.

Press Release • June 11th, 2012

Political Posturing Steers Highway-Bill Negotiations Toward Stalemate

House Speaker John Boehner’s suggesting a tenth extension, majority leaders' finger pointing do not bode well for 11th-hour passage of transportation-spending reauthorization

News • June 11th, 2012

States Could Receive More Money from Federal Government

The House passed a motion on Wednesday to help states that routinely contribute more to the gas tax than they receive

News • June 8th, 2012

Paving of Vail Pass Results in High Incentive Dollars

Lafarge receives 80% of available smoothness

Article • June 7th, 2012

ARTBA-Foundation Hosts 17th Annual Young Executive Development Program

Thirty-four graduates advocate for passage of the highway/transit bill.

Press Release • June 6th, 2012

21st Century Asphalt Pavements Conference

Innovations and sustainable practices in asphalt pavements are helping states and municipalities make the best use of each dollar during a time of tight budgets and uncertain economic outlooks. The 21st Century Asphalt Pavements technical conference...

Event • June 19th, 2012

Innovations in Asphalt Help Stretch Paving Dollars

21st Century Asphalt Pavements Conference in Cincinnati will highlight experiences with pavement preservation, recycled materials and Perpetual Pavement.

Press Release • June 6th, 2012

WYDOT 6-Year Plan Shifts Away From Expensive Rebuilding

Cash-strapped agency has abandoned many costly construction projects in favor of pavement preservation work

News • June 6th, 2012

Lafarge Kicks Off 5th Annual Health & Safety Month

During the month of June, Lafarge plants and facilities across the U.S. will acknowledge their achievements and build health and safety awareness through a variety of programs and demonstrations.

Press Release • June 1st, 2012

AkzoNobel WMA Additive Gains Approval in Several States, Canadian Provinces

The number of states and provinces allowing the use of Rediset LQ liquid asphalt additive as a warm mix asphalt (WMA) additive or as a liquid anti-stripping agent continues to grow.

Press Release • May 30th, 2012

Pavement Recyclers/Bagela USA Receives 2012 Connecticut Green Business Awards - Green Business of the Year

The award is under the category of Industrial Recycling

Press Release • May 29th, 2012