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Amazon to Put 1,000 New Distribution Hubs in the Suburbs

Speculation about the ecommerce giant converting unused mall space likely underestimates how many will be new construction

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World of Concrete Schedules New 2021 Conference Dates

WOC 2021 will take place later in the year.

New Technology at Your Asphalt Plant Helps Increase Efficiency

New Technology at Your Asphalt Plant Helps Increase Efficiency

The wise use of energy and materials go a long way toward paving a better bottom line. Read on about emerging technology at the plant level.

Of the 97 million tons of RAP reclaimed, contractors reused 89.2 million tons in new asphalt pavements in 2019. This is a nearly 8.5 percent increase from the 2018 construction season and represents a nearly 59.3 percent increase from the total estimated tons of RAP used in 2009, when this annual survey was first conducted.

Asphalt Producers Recycle 97 Million Tons of Old Pavements

The National Asphalt Pavement Association and Federal Highway Administration release results of their latest industry survey

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Report: Failure to Fund Infrastructure Projects Detrimental to U.S. Economy

The ASCE says that if investment in highways, bridges and transit systems continues at current levels, businesses and households will incur about $2 trillion in extra costs over 20 years.

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US DOT Will Push Innovation with E-Ticketing, Digital As-Builts, Overlay Materials in New Round of EDC

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced seven innovations it will support in the sixth round of its "Every Day Counts" (EDC-6) collaboration with state, local and tribal transportation agencies.

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Infrastructure Inspections Help Ensure Quality Control Success on Jobsites

Professional inspection services are often hired to verify that all asphalt pavements have been properly placed and monitored which helps ensure the longevity of installed surface.

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Continuing Resolution Would Extend FAST Act Funding

The continuing resolution released by the House would authorize the transfer of $10.4 billion to the Highway Trust Fund from the general fund for highways and another $3.2 billion for transit.

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Extension Likely as FAST Act Deadline Looms

The industry is expecting Congressional leaders to kick the can down the road on a long-term funding plan for our roads and highways. The House is expected to consider legislation this week to avert a government shutdown.

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[NEWS TRACKER] What Will Happen With the Highway Trust Fund?

Eighty-eight construction oriented trade groups have signed a joint letter to Congress urging a one-year extension of the FAST Act; plus more on the September 17, 2020, edition of Construction News Tracker.

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Safety Coalition Updates COVID-19 Response Plan for the Construction Industry

Most states require such a plan, but even if yours does not, response plans are critical to ensure employee health, safety and well-being.

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United for Infrastructure Event Focusing on Awareness and Efforts to #RebuildBetter

This year's United for Infrastructure event (formerly known as Infrastructure Week), September 14-21, will bring together government officials, business leaders and other stakeholders to discuss issues surrounding our crumbling infrastructure

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Construction Industry Urges Congress to Pass One-year Extension of FAST Act

88 industry partners sent a letter to congressional leaders urging passage of a one-year extension of the current surface transportation law which expires September 30th 2020.

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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast: Should You Buy or Rent New Construction Equipment?

How can contractors determine if it's better to buy or rent their construction equipment?

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ARTBA Urges Federal Court to Uphold NEPA Modernization Reforms

Reforms bring “much-needed clarity after decades of conflict and confusion” that have needlessly delayed essential transportation projects, says ARTBA.

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CBO: Highway Trust Fund will be Exhausted in 2021

Without Congressional action the Highway Trust Fund, the mechanism for funding highway construction, will be exhausted next fiscal year

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[NEWS TRACKER] Construction Starts Dropped Again in July

New Dodge Data numbers reflect a number of impediments that have materialized for construction in the past few months that are likely to last for some time; plus more construction news on the Sept. 3, 2020, edition of Construction News Tracker.

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Oregon Prioritizing Work Zone Safety

The Oregon Department of Transportation has taken steps to make work zones safer, but an annual study found they could be doing more to prevent the 488 crashes and five deaths in road work zones that the state averages each year.

Continuing to go the easy route bidding any project against any competition at any price to any customer won’t improve your bottom-line.

Make the Right Construction Bids and Make More Money

Bidding more work, at low price, is never the answer to growing a successful construction business and making money.

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InstroTek to Distribute GSSI’s PaveScan Asphalt Density Gauge

Instrotek will exclusively represent the PaveScan to paving contractors, pavement management, materials test laboratories and municipalities in the United States, while GSSI will continue to work with Federal and State agencies.

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What's New with Pneumatic Rollers?

These versatile rubber-tired asphalt rollers have seen improvements over the years making them an ideal addition to any asphalt paving fleet

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Over $1.2 Billion in Infrastructure Grants to Airports

More than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants will be awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states and U.S. territories.

Airport Project Benefits from Stringless Asphalt Paving

The massive YVR expansion project required real-time precision measurements to ensure success within the tight six week timeframe

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States Eyeing Gas Tax Hikes Due to COVID-19

With revenue for roadways down due to more Americans working from home and Congress refusing to act to fund infrastructure, states are forced to take matters in to their own hands

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O&G Industries uses the power of the sun to run their quarry location in Southbury, CT

During Operation Hardhat, NY State Troopers dress as highway workers to crackdown on work zone violations and highlight the importance of safe driving through active construction and maintenance work zones.

Operation Hardhat Continues to Combat Reckless Driving in Work Zones

Governor Cuomo announces 1,222 tickets already issued by New York State Police in 2020 under "Operation Hardhat," exceeding totals for all of 2019

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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast: Getting the Most Out of Machine Features Part 2

How do contractors stay on top of the ever changing improvements and updates to construction equipment?

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Study Shows States Can Lease Toll Roads to Fund Infrastructure, Pay Off Debt

Amid recession and plummeting revenues, monetizing state-owned toll roads can fund needed transportation projects or pay off debt and other liabilities.

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U.S. Chamber Coalition Moves to Defend NEPA Reforms In Court

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Is COVID-19 “Work-Related,” Covered Under Insurance?

How do you know if an employee’s COVID-19 case considered recordable or reportable?

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Highway Trust Fund Tax Receipts Rebound in July, Extension Likely

The good news is revenue rebounded to slightly above July 2019 levels. That is coupled with some bad news that instead of a permanent HTF revenue solution, a highway and transit funding program extension is increasingly likely.

Why Your Construction Business Needs to Compete Online and How to Do It

In this Digging Deeper podcast Gearflow offers tips on online marketing for your business.

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Public and Private Sectors Working Together To Improve Texas Highway Project Safety

ARTBA and Texas transportation stakeholders work hand-in-hand through the COVID-19 pandemic to improve traffic safety and significantly reduce worker injuries.