Astec Industries Reports Fourth Quarter And 2012 Results

February 28, 2013

The Contractors Best Friend Podcast S5E3: The Impact of Electric Machines – Part 1

Caterpillar's electric drive construction equipment is saving fuel and increasing component longevity.

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Time-Lapse Video: Crews Complete Rail Bridge Replacement

Construction crews recently completed a rail bridge replacement project in the United Kingdom.

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Hops & Highways Episode 22: Paving Season Start Up Tips

This week, Jess & Dormie have a lot of infrastructure news to share and also discuss the 10 things contractors can do to make the most out of these coming busy months

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Democratic Senator Says the Future of Infrastructure Investment is User Fees

"Regardless of whether you're driving a gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle or an electric-powered vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle, you're going to pay directly or indirectly for the construction of our roads, highways and bridges," the Sen. Carper said

Hillsborough County was recently awarded the BUILD grant, now called RAISE grants, to help improve the Big Bend Road corridor and make it safer for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists as well as parents and children getting to the two Hillsborough County schools on the corridor.

US DOT Rebrands BUILD Grants to RAISE Grants, Gives Notice of $1 Billion in Funding

The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE Discretionary Grant program, announced that $1 billion in funding is available for grants to support infrastructure projects.

Have You Made a Plan for National Work Zone Awareness Week?

NWZAW is set for April 26-30 and your company should plan to participate and raise awareness of how we can keep our workers safe while on the job

Why Being Certified for the Construction of 'Big Box' Stores Matters

Why Being Certified for the Construction of 'Big Box' Stores Matters

Many of the largest retailers in the U.S. have been specifying and/or will soon be specifying certified individuals on new construction projects, as good quality control can result in significant cost and time savings.

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Biden Suggests 14% Budget Increase for US DOT

Under the president’s budget blueprint, the U.S. Department of Transportation would receive an increase in discretionary funding, as well as an updated strategy for addressing concerns linked to climate change.

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Texas A&M Advances Study of Driverless, Connected Vehicles

The research facility is an open, scalable and flexible test site for new tolling and intelligent transportation system solutions for driverless and connected vehicles.

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Mobile Technology Improves Jobsite Productivity

As the industry evolves to do more work with fewer resources, technology is adapting to help achieve better results in less time

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BVLOS DJI Drone Flight Could be Game Changer for Construction

Anarky Labs is developing artificial reality software that could make Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flight more accessible.

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Global Crane Rental Market Anticipates Significant Gains Through 2026

Graphical Research forecasts a growth in the global crane rental market due to seven key trends, including the expansion on telecommunication in North America, rapid industrialization and increased adoption of mobile rental cranes in Europe among others.

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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Industry Reacts to Biden Infrastructure Plan

Most-read construction stories include how change orders hold back construction companies, corporations call tax hikes to pay for $2 trillion infrastructure plan 'dangerously misguided,' Sandvik acquires Allied

The KATO CL-35 has proven a poplar rental machine for Precise Rebuilders, maximizing uptime and proving popular with customers.

Precision Rebuilders Finds Success in Rental

Partner choice solidifies customer service reputation.

Mack Trucks added next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion to its Granite vocational truck line, improving safety for those on the road or traveling to a jobsite.

New Smart Truck Technology Minimizes Jobsite Collision Risks

Vocational trucks are adopting on-road truck safety technology to prevent jobsite collisions.

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Biden Pressures Lawmakers on Infrastructure Plan

The President indicates he wants significant progress made in Congress on the package by Memorial Day and said that inaction on his American Jobs Plan is "not an option."

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Nonresidential Building Projects in Planning Index Rises to Highest Level Since Summer 2018

Dodge Momentum Index rose 1.7% in March and is up 11% year-over-year as institutional projects in planning increase.

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How Democrats Could Use Reconciliation to Pass Infrastructure Bill

Senate parliamentarian has advised that a revised budget resolution can include reconciliation instructions, opening a path for Democrats to pass spending legislation, like an infrastructure bill with no Republican support, by a simple majority vote.

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February Construction Spending Dips Slightly for the Month But is Up 5.3% Year-over-year

Total construction spending was down 0.8% in February 2021 but has gained 5.3% compared to February 2020's pre-pandemic level, led by double-digit gains in residential construction.

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Construction Adds 110,000 Jobs in March

The industry has added 931,000 jobs since April 2020, recovering 83.6% of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Industry Responds to Biden Infrastructure Plan

The American Jobs Plan is a comprehensive infrastructure package that will create millions of good paying jobs and make America more competitive. Here's a breakdown of the proposed spending and potential issues with the plan.

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Biden's Plan Includes $621 Billion for Transportation Infrastructure

President Biden will unveil his full American Jobs Plan today that includes roughly $2 trillion in spending over eight years and would raise the corporate tax rate to 28% to fund it

Semi-autonomous functions can simplify many complex operations, such as trenching with an excavator.

Construction Equipment Machine Control Transforms Jobsite Intelligence

As machine control technology continues to evolve, real-time data and automation will transform the jobsite.

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6 Questions and Answers on Floor Sealers and Polishable Concrete Overlays

What the finished floor will look like tends to be important to the floor owner. Knowing the floor and your sealant will make all the difference.

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Republicans: Infrastructure Bill Means Funding for Roads, Bridges; Not Climate Change or Social Justice

Congressional Republicans are pushing back against the Biden's ambitious infrastructure proposal, warning that any plan that strays from core transportation priorities to one that tackles climate change and social justice won't get GOP support

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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: World of Concrete is On in June 2021

Most-read construction stories rounds up concrete crack repair options, next steps for Biden's infrastructure plan, Work Truck Show highlights, 5 tips for applying epoxy coatings in the cold, how to choose which pavement maintenance projects to bid

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Construction Saw Double-digit Declines in Hiring and Projects in Q4 and Full-year 2020

Viewpoint’s Quarterly Construction Metrics Index shows hiring was down 30% and contract values fell 25% in 2020 compared to 2019.