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States Committed Nearly $120 Billion for Transportation Improvement Projects in 2012

Despite a 1% increase, real transportation construction activity fell well short of its 2010 peak

News • February 11th, 2013

Terex Enters Into Agreement to Divest Certain Roadbuilding Assets and Operations

Terex will exit the asphalt paver, reclaimer stabilizer and material transfer product lines to focus on improving its Construction segment

Press Release • February 11th, 2013

Highway Trust Fund to Remain Solvent until 2015, Says CBO

The Congressional Budget Office released its latest forecast showing that the Highway Trust Fund will be able to fulfill its obligations through 2014

Press Release • February 8th, 2013

NAPA Environmental, Health & Safety Conference to be Held Prior to World of Asphalt 2013

'Beyond Compliance' fosters world-class safety culture at asphalt plant and paving sites

Press Release • February 7th, 2013

Governor Announces Completion of NY Works Paving Projects With Over 2,000 Miles of Roads Repaired

Approximately 2,157 miles of road repair finished on time and within budget

Press Release • February 7th, 2013

Video: IGGA's Terry Kraemer & John Roberts Live at World of Concrete 2013

IGGA is celebrating its 40th anniversary and discussing how to repair America's infrastructure.

Video • February 6th, 2013

FDOT Gets Approval for $2.1B I-4 Project

Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature gave the Florida Department of Transportation authority to move forward with the procurement process on the remaking 21 miles of Interstate 4 through downtown Orlando

Press Release • February 5th, 2013

Texas Transportation Institute Releases Traffic Congestion Study

Study analyzes the nation’s urban congestion problem and offers solutions

Press Release • February 5th, 2013

KPI-JCI Equipment Featured on ‘Gold Rush’

This year's gold miners are using a Cascade incline vibrating screen and Kolberg conveyors.

Press Release • February 4th, 2013

Hot Mix Materials Focuses on Production

Over the course of the past several years, asphalt plants were faced with challenges brought on by the economy. As customers maintained tighter budgets, contractors were left with fewer projects resulting in lower production by asphalt plants. Despite...

Article • February 4th, 2013

Johnson Crushers Int'l (KPI-JCI) Earns Award for Best Safety Record from Astec

Acknowledgement signifies the best safety record over the past three years for all Astec subsidiaries.

Press Release • February 4th, 2013

New Study Examines Fuel Efficiency Impact On Gas Tax Receipts, Projects $365B Highway Fund Shortfall

As automobile fuel economy increases, the federal highway program's fiscal position will become ever more precarious, a new study by researchers at the College of William and Mary finds

Press Release • February 4th, 2013

Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill Signed into Law, $13 Billion to Go to Transportation

President Obama signed the $50.5 billion Hurricane Sandy Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill into law last week after the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 62-36.

Press Release • February 1st, 2013

ISSA Wraps Up 2013 Slurry Systems Workshop in Vegas

The four-day gathering included speakers discussing topics ranging from Marketing for Pavement Preservation Contractors and Getting Started with Social Media to hands on sessions covering Micro Surfacing Hand Mixes and Slurry/Micro Calibration.

Press Release • January 31st, 2013

3D-Technology Enables Iowa-Based Contractor to Earn Smoothness Bonuses

Manatts earns 70% to 95% of the available smoothness incentives on concrete paving projects, thanks in large part to PaveSmart 3D

Press Release • January 31st, 2013