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Asphalt Industry Saves Taxpayers $2.2 Billion with Recycling, Energy Reduction

New NAPA/FHWA survey finds cost savings are making recycling, warm-mix energy reductions common practice in asphalt paving nationwide

Press Release • April 17th, 2013

ARTBA Participates in National Work Zone Awareness Week Kick Off Event

Annual, week-long event raises awareness of the need to drive cautiously in work zones and calls on drivers to help protect highway workers during the busy construction season

Press Release • April 16th, 2013

AGC: Immigration Cap on Construction Workers Would Undermine Economic Recovery

Association official warns severe limits on construction workers in immigration proposal will lead to worker shortages as demand rebounds

Press Release • April 16th, 2013

Brookfield Offers 2013 Spring/Summer Course Schedule

Two hands-on courses are designed to help users comprehend the functionality of their viscosity measurement and control instruments

Press Release • April 16th, 2013

Illinois Gov. Kicks Off Work Zone Awareness Week at Site of $93 Million Construction Project

There are an average of more than 7,000 work zone motor vehicle accidents in Illinois every year.

Press Release • April 16th, 2013

Study Finds 38% of Highway Contractors Had Vehicles Crash into Work Zones During Past Year

Vehicle drivers, passengers more likely to be killed or injured during a work zone crash than construction workers

Press Release • April 15th, 2013

VF 500 Screed

The new front-mount VF 500 screed from Vögele is designed for use with the 8-ft. tracked Vision 5100-2 and wheeled Vision 5103-2 pavers. With front-mount screeds, extensions are bolted onto the front of the screed, permitting screed extension and...

Product • April 15th, 2013

State Transportation Funding Proposals Detailed In New AASHTO Web Resource

The AASHTO Center for Excellence in Project Finance has complied a comprehensive listing of state transportation funding proposals that have been or are being considered

Press Release • April 15th, 2013

States Gear Up for National Work Zone Awareness Week

State transportation departments across the country are gearing up to commemorate National Work Zone Awareness Week, set to begin today

Press Release • April 15th, 2013

S600 Slipform Paver

The EGON networked controller system new for pavers in 2013 simplifies operation, onboard and remote monitoring, and diagnostic ability

Product • April 12th, 2013

"Near Failing" Is Not Acceptable

The ASCE's Report Card for America’s Infrastructure shows a shift in grade from a D to a D+. Yet, such incremental progress is not enough when it comes to maintaining vital infrastructure systems.

Article • April 12th, 2013

LaHood Announces Additional $76M in Hurricane Sandy Emergency Relief Funds

Federal highway support totals $224 million for repairs to New Jersey roads and bridges

Press Release • April 11th, 2013

Rep. Shuster: Obama Budget Missing Transportation Funding Source

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee member criticized president's will to address infrastructure needs by adding to the national debt

News • April 11th, 2013

ARTBA Forum Focuses on Emerging Legal & Regulatory Issues

Event will coincide with ARTBA’s Federal Issues Program and Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-in in Washington, D.C.

Press Release • April 9th, 2013

Call for Nominations: ARTBA Women Leaders in Transportation Design & Construction Awards

Nominations due by close of business July 12