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Asphalt
Interstate System Showing Its Age at 65
Lack of maintenance has caused our Interstate system to deteriorate more rapidly than necessary according to the latest TRIP Report.
Infrastructure
Biden Yet to Endorse Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
Digging Deeper
Learn Valuable Tips to Improve Company Culture at Ignite
Construction Update
The Week’s Hottest 10 Construction Stories: Husqvarna Battery Cut-Off Saw Matches Gasoline Power
Construction News Tracker
Construction News Tracker: Biden Shifts Infrastructure Negotiations from Republicans to Bipartisan Senate Group
Asphalt
Thirty-Five Percent of Contractors Turning Down Work Due to Labor Shortage
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Rental
The Home Depot Launches Online Rental Reservations, Opens New Rental Locations
From demolition tools like breakers and concrete saws to landscaping tools like tillers and sod cutters to trailers and moving vehicles, customers can now reserve and rent equipment online up to 30 days in advance.
Forms
Concrete's Form Tie Shortage Estimated to Affect Residential Construction into 2022
While the shock of the shortage of steel form ties has worn off and contractors have adjusted to the supply, contractors must remain patient and diligent.
Sponsored
NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE
The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.
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Asphalt
Buy America Provisions Could Lead to Negative Impacts in Construction Industry
While the industry supports utilizing American labor and materials, these provisions would make it much more difficult for the construction industry to use basic construction materials not sourced in the USA, driving up cost and completion times
Infrastructure
Where Does Biden's Infrastructure Bill Stand?
The Memorial Day deadline for sweeping legislation to repair our crumbing infrastructure has passed. Democrats and Republicans are still working to reach an agreement. But big differences remain, and time is short.
Business
Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Ford Unveils Maverick Compact Pickup
Most-read construction stories include modest infrastructure investment could send commercial construction soaring, CA measures long-term performance of rapid-strength concrete pavement repairs, Biden concedes to 15% tax floor for infrastructure funding
Concrete
Concrete Monitoring, Software Companies Partner on Infrastructure Planning
Soracom and EXACT Technology are working together to ensure concrete used to build highways, bridges, dams, buildings and other large infrastructure projects cures properly and is built to last.
Business
Even Modest Infrastructure Investment Could Send Commercial Construction Outlook Soaring
Dodge Data & Analytics forecasts construction starts to rebound in 2021 and 2022, with the prospect of far greater gains if even a projected $550 billion “middle of the road” infrastructure spending plan is passed.
Business
Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Four Reasons for Runaway Steel Prices
Most-read construction stories include supply chain challenges pushing construction costs up, 5 strategies for building your construction company’s value, robots’ potential to improve construction production, efficiency and safety
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NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE
The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.
Construction News Tracker
Construction News Tracker: Will 25% Spending Cut Woo Republicans to Biden Infrastructure Plan?
Administration cuts total by $550B, icing spend on manufacturing, small business, supply chains and R&D, Senate committees take up reauthorization of FAST Act, industry employers kick back at COVID 19 compliance, housing starts plunge
Infrastructure
Q&A: Why Construction Companies Need to Plan Now for Influx of Infrastructure Projects
While the country anxiously awaits the passage of an infrastructure bill, the construction industry should start preparing their crews, equipment and technology today, before new work comes in
Asphalt
Using Technology to Improve Paving Results & Profits
The use of data during the paving process can help asphalt contractors build better roads more efficiently
Asphalt
Transportation Impacts of COVID-19
As vehicle travel has returned to near pre-pandemic patterns, transportation systems will require increased federal and state funding.
Asphalt
Asphalt Pump Systems Ready for Future Demands
With infrastructure proposals expected to increase demand for pump systems, mechanical engineers have developed innovative heat transfer technologies to ensure the systems operate reliably in extreme environments
Digging Deeper
Tips for Creating a Focused Business Strategy at Your Construction Company
Ignite Construction Summit speaker Dave Crenshaw offers tips to help avoid chaos in your construction business
Asphalt
Report: 60% of Road Workers Report Cars Crashing Into Jobsites
New AGC survey show over half of construction workers report vehicles have entered into their work zones.
Business
Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Neglect on Display in Mississippi-River-Crossing Closure
Most-read construction stories include a deep dive into the electric Ford Lightning Pickup’s performance, emerging concrete tech to reduce embodied carbon, 5 key questions to decide when to buy and when to rent
Business
Four Reasons Why Construction Steel Prices Are On the Rampage
Structural steel prices have risen 91% since Q4 2020. Gordian's data team shares four contributing factors behind the unprecedented price increases.
Infrastructure
Forward Progress for Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (STRA) of 2021 by a 20-0 vote.
Infrastructure
Why is $300+ Billion for Housing Part of Biden’s Massive Infrastructure Proposal?
President Biden's American Jobs Plan includes $318 billion for a surge in new housing spending. Here’s the White House's argument for why “housing is infrastructure”.
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NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE
The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.
Asphalt
Highway Funding Would Receive 34% Boost Under New Proposal
Federal highway investment would grow by $11.2 billion to $58.3 billion in FY 2022 under the $303.5 billion Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (STRA)
Infrastructure
GAO Issues Guidance on Building Resilient Roads & Highways
The report states the FHWA is encouraging states to enhance the climate resilience of federally funded roads by developing agency policy, providing technical assistance to states, and supporting climate resilience research
Labor & Workforce Development
Bentley Education Program Sets Students on the Path to Infrastructure Careers
Student and educator entitlements allow no-cost learning licenses for Bentley infrastructure engineering applications and proven learnings through the new Education portal.
Hops & Highways
Hops & Highways Episode 30: Season One Finale!
In this episode, Jess & Dormie talk about the latest news from Washington and also share tips with you on how to stay cool on the jobsite this summer.
Infrastructure
House Republicans Offer $400B Counter Offer on Infrastructure
In yet another effort to garner bipartisan support for an infrastructure proposal, House Republicans offer a potential third option for infrastructure funding, one that’s more narrowly focused than either the White House or Senate Republicans’ plan
Webinars
Wirtgen Slipform Pavers: Ride, Productivity & Utilization
June 16, 2021
Join us Wednesday, June 16 at 2 pm ET as Tim Nash, Wirtgen America’s Director of Concrete Products, gives an introduction of the SP 64i slipform paver series.
Asphalt
Capito: Surface Transportation Funding Bill Coming Soon
Ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works said the framework for the reauthorization should be unveiled in the next week
Infrastructure
I-40 Bridge Closure Puts the Cost of Doing Nothing to Repair Infrastructure on Display
A crack that was visible on the bridge back in 2016 but never repaired has now shut down a vital route for truckers, costing the industry $2.4 million a day in delays
Infrastructure
Civil Engineering Experts Offer Insight on How to Fix US Infrastructure's Fragile Foundation
The U.S. continually "fixes" its infrastructure systems, but fails to invest to bring them up to necessary standards. That needs to change, say civil engineering experts at Arizona State University.
Infrastructure
Congress Pushed to Find Both Short- & Long-Term Funding for Infrastructure
AASHTO President says Congress should consider a mix of new short- and long-term funding options to provide more fiscal support for transportation investments nationwide for both the immediate and future needs of our roadways
Asphalt
Roadtec to Expand Chattanooga Facility, Add Over 100 Jobs
The $6.2 million expansion will allow for relocation of Carlson Paving equipment from Tacoma, WA to the Tennessee location
