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CBO Reports Highway Trust Fund Headed for Bankruptcy in 2014

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says President Obama has been right to call for increased funding for transportation projects.

News • February 1st, 2012

House GOP Unveils 5-Year, $260B Transportation Bill

Mica calls bill the “most important legislation to put Americans back to work”

News • February 1st, 2012

AGC: House Highway Bill Will Reform Federal Transport Program, Accelerate Projects, Boost Economy

'Chairman Mica has done tremendous work pulling together comprehensive reforms needed to restore Americans’ faith in the federal highway and transit program'

Press Release • February 1st, 2012

Shingle Grinder Selection Questions

There are many items to consider when deciding to purchase an asphalt shingle grinder for your operation. Here are three questions to keep in mind.

Article • January 31st, 2012

LaHood Announces Fourth Round of Funding Under TIGER Program

TIGER 2012 will make $500 million available for surface transportation projects having a significant impact on the nation, a metropolitan area or region.

Press Release • January 31st, 2012

Equipment Manufacturers Urge Committee Support for House Highway Bill

AEM: The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act will be an economic engine for job growth and global competitiveness

Press Release • January 31st, 2012

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

Vibratory Beveled Notch Edger

The Vibratory Beveled Notch Edger is available in 12 or 18 in. with a flat, bolt-on design. Can also be used as a full-depth safety edge bevel, berm compactor and for compacted Michigan safety joints Works on the left or right side of the screed

Product • January 30th, 2012

IRTBA Names New Chairman

In addition to her role as chairman of the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association, Jennifer Krug McNaughton is a vice president of K-Five Construction Corporation

Press Release • January 30th, 2012

Astec Warm Mix System Accepted by CalTrans

System is only water foaming technology for producing warm mix asphalt currently approved by CalTrans.

Press Release • January 30th, 2012

Boehner Wants to Link Keystone Pipeline to U.S.Highway Bill

Republican lawmakers will try to force the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline by attaching it to a highway bill that Congress will consider next month.

News • January 29th, 2012

Morgan State University Professor Honored with ARTBA Research & Education Division Award

Dr. Z. Andrew Farkas is a nationally-recognized expert.

Press Release • January 27th, 2012