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Labor Secretary Promotes Diversity with Infrastructure Bill Job Creation

In a Memorandum of Understanding, the Department of Labor said they will work to “ensure [IIJA] investments lead to good jobs and that workers have the training they need to access these jobs, especially women, people of color."

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Study: Qualifications, Experience Reduce Project Cost, Time

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)

ACEC Research Institute released a study on the use of Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) for engineering and design projects.

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The ‘Infrastructure Decade’ Won’t Happen Without Project Managers

Project Management Institute

To lead local, national, and global transformation efforts, the construction industry itself – as well as industry professionals – need to transform. Here’s how it can be done.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Hops & Highways S2 E15: Leaders Discuss the Changing Industry Image

Jess sits down with four industry leaders to discuss what we can do to help attract and retain workers in the asphalt industry. They share tips for finding and keeping workers by shining a positive light on what we do every day.

There's Never Been a Better Time to Celebrate Women in Construction

With an extreme lack of skilled workers in the construction industry, there's never been a more important time to build a diverse and inclusive workforce. Here are some tips to attract women to the industry, beyond one week a year.

Women represent a huge segment of workers that are largely untapped for careers in construction. Since over 80% of construction companies report not being able to find enough laborers for the work they have in their pipeline, we need to work together to encourage women to try these careers, not deter them with the usual stigmas.

Historic Level of Funding Dedicated to Strengthen Port Infrastructure and Supply Chain Resiliency

U.S. Department of Transportation

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Port Infrastructure Development Program Grants will receive $450 million, its largest investment ever.

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What Construction Contractors Need to Know About EV Infrastructure

Building a network of 500,000 electric vehicle charging station by 2030 across the U.S. is the goal set by President Biden. Delivering on that goal will be state agencies and contractors to bid, plan and complete the infrastructure work.

EV charging station at the Visitors Center in Palm Springs, CA.

Industry Fights Potential Federal Gas Tax Suspension

The potential Gas Prices Relief Act would undermine the recently enacted and bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Hops & Highways S2 E14: How to Apply for Asphalt Plant Permits & How to Stay Compliant

Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. (ADM)

Join Jess & Dormie as they dive in to the asphalt plant permitting process. Their guests this week are Mike Devine, President of Asphalt Drum Mixer & Jim Euler, President of DECA Environmental.

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Preparation "Key" to Runway Rehabilitation Project

Dunn Roadbuilders coordinates six mills and uses one paver to help reconstruct Key Field airport runway in Meridian, Mississippi

Technology & Services

Why Temperature in Concrete Infrastructure Matters

How concrete temperature monitoring technology can help our infrastructure to reach its 125-year life span.

How Technology Can Help Monitor Concrete Infrastructure

Improve Profitability with Easy, Accurate Job Costing

To some, job costing can sound tedious or difficult. And in the past perhaps it was. Fortunately, with the help of technology, it is easier than ever to incorporate consistent and effective job costing into your business. Learn more at this FREE webinar.

Sponsored By: Procru Software Company

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