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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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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Industry Reacts to Biden Infrastructure Plan
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[VIDEO]The Week's Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories: Industry Reacts to Biden Infrastructure Plan
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Biden Pressures Lawmakers on Infrastructure Plan
Infrastructure
Industry Groups Urge User-Based Fee to Pay for Infrastructure
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[VIDEO]The Week's Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories: Industry Reacts to Biden Infrastructure Plan
Why these are construction’s most-read stories: how change orders hold back construction companies, corporations call tax hikes to pay for $2 trillion infrastructure plan 'dangerously misguided,' Sandvik acquires Allied and more
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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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Service Techs Compete in Cat Trial 10: Test Tech
Check out the new Cat Trial 10 that showcases the skills of Cat service technicians as they tackle an intense obstacle & skills course.
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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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Construction News Tracker: Biden’s $2.3T Infrastructure Bills Make Their Way to Congress
Administration splits infrastructure program into two bills, housing construction tumbles 10.3% in harsh February, volatile materials costs could dampen construction's 2021 rebound, spending is up in 9 of 16 nonresidential construction sectors
Infrastructure
Interior Invests $1.6 Billion in Infrastructure Improvements on Public Lands and Tribal Schools
Historic infrastructure investment in public lands will create nearly 19,000 jobs and contribute $2 billion to GDP, the Department of the Interior states.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 23: Tips for Hiring New Workers
As the industry adds workers, you may find yourself like many other companies, struggling to find employees to fill your open jobs. Today we have some hiring and retention mistakes construction companies make and ways to fix them.
Asphalt
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.
Infrastructure
How Cyber Hygiene Can Prevent Data Security Threats
Cybersecurity threats are evolving and so should your training strategy for employees handling information technology.
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JekkoUSA introduces new lithium ion-powered SPX532 minicrane
With a 3.5-ton lifting capacity, and a vertical reach of 56 feet, the electric SPX532 brings versatility to any indoor or outdoor project.
Infrastructure
$2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Welcomed But Tax Hikes to Pay for It Called 'Dangerously Misguided'
The multi-trillion dollar plan would dramatically boost infrastructure spending, but concerns have emerged over federal requirements, such as project labor agreements, and the proposed corporate tax increases to pay for it
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Using Hamm Intelligent Technology to Advance Compaction
April 21, 2021
New roller technology available today is engineered to help operators achieve more precise and consistent rolling patterns and density results.
Infrastructure
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
Infrastructure
First Infrastructure Bill to Address Roads, Bridges; Second to Focus on Social Issues
White House confirms that the first proposal will likely address physical infrastructure such as roads, bridges and efforts to expand rural broadband access…the second will cover issues such as child care and health care.
Infrastructure
State Governors Take Bipartisan Stance on Need to Rev Up Momentum on Infrastructure
Governors meet to discuss infrastructure and long-term reauthorization of surface transportation funding -- key to the federal-state partnership on highways, mass transit and other ground transportation.
Asphalt
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
Infrastructure
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
Infrastructure
Study: COVID-19 Cost Illinois Over $1 Billion in Transportation Infrastructure Revenues
One year in, gas tax revenues and transit ridership continue to lag pre-pandemic levels
Infrastructure
AASHTO Report Highlights How Infrastructure Investment Benefits States
State DOT projects provide both quality of life and economic benefits to American communities large and small
Infrastructure
Over One-Third of U.S. Bridges in Need of Replacement
According to the annual bridge report from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, there are 175 million daily crossings on over 45,000 structurally deficient U.S. bridges in poor condition.
Infrastructure
Next Steps for Biden's Infrastructure Plan
President Biden’s economic advisers are pulling together a sweeping $4 trillion package to boost the economy, reduce carbon emissions and narrow economic inequality, beginning with a giant infrastructure plan
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JekkoUSA introduces new lithium ion-powered SPX532 minicrane
With a 3.5-ton lifting capacity, and a vertical reach of 56 feet, the electric SPX532 brings versatility to any indoor or outdoor project.
Infrastructure
RoadBotics Ranks Roads in 20 Cities Based on Objective Measures
Company's 2021 U.S. Cities Road Report assessed 75 miles of roadway in 20 cities to demonstrate smartphone app that analyzes condition based on road images. Results give measure how poor road networks really are to drive infrastructure investments
Construction Technology
Photo-based Inspections Capture Data and Cut Disputes on Public Infrastructure Projects
Learn how HeadLight’s photo-based inspection technology can efficiently capture project data, encourage greater collaboration between stakeholders, quickly resolve problem areas and minimize disputes on public infrastructure projects.
Asphalt
87% of Contractors Predict Steady Revenue Streams for 2021
Concerns about finding skilled workers, material costs and steel tariffs still linger for construction business owners though according to the latest data released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Federal Investment Helped Advance 22,000 Highway Improvement Projects in 2020
State governments leveraged $29 billion in federal funds to advance $70 billion in highway improvements during fiscal year 2020.
Infrastructure
Eight States Testing User-Based Mechanisms for Highway Funding
The FHWA has awarded $18.7 million in “Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives” grants to multiple projects that will test new user-based funding methods for highways and bridges
Infrastructure
13 Infrastructure Projects & Technologies Changing the Construction Industry
The American Society of Civil Engineers has unveiled 13 groundbreaking infrastructure projects and programs that are transforming the way engineers plan, build and adapt to the nation’s infrastructure needs
Infrastructure
Republicans Leery of "Catch-All" Infrastructure Bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called on Democratic committee chairs in Congress to begin crafting a "big, bold and transformational infrastructure package" but Republicans say a multi-trillion dollar "catch-all" bill could lose Republican support
Digging Deeper
Dodge Data: Infrastructure Investment Plan Would be “Game Changer” for Construction Outlook
Richard Branch, chief economist, Dodge Data & Analytics, shares the current construction outlook and how a major infrastructure investment plan could become a “game changer” for the industry.
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Hops & Highways Episode 21: Celebrating Women in Construction Week
We're closing out Women in Construction Week by having a conversation with the ladies of A&A Paving Join us for a beer as we learn about what brought them to the industry and how we can work to attract more women to these rewarding careers.
Infrastructure
What Does the $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package Hold for Infrastructure?
The American Rescue Plan signed in to law by President Biden includes $10 billion in new funding for infrastructure projects.
Asphalt
10 Things to do Before the Paving Season Starts
As a large portion of the country is starting to defrost from the winter, it’s time to look ahead to the warmer months. Make sure your construction business is ready for the busy season with these tips.
