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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.

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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Construction News

How to Maintain Safer Work Zones

Crystal May, vice president of Safety and Environmental Operations at CRH Americas Materials, offers these tips for contractors looking to help improve worker safety both inside and outside of the work zone

To optimize safety in work zones, CRH supplies every worker with high-vis PPE and a Halo Safety Light for their hard hat.

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

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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.

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Construction News

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

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

State governments leveraged $29 billion in federal funds to advance $70 billion in highway improvements during fiscal year 2020.

An interactive dashboard created by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association provides a clear look at how and where all 50 states use their federal highway program funds.

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

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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

NDDOT's first autonomous vehicle will be used in the workplace to enhance safety by removing workers from hazardous areas and using the driverless vehicle intead.

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

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Dodge Data: Infrastructure Investment Plan Would be “Game Changer” for Construction Outlook

Dodge Construction Network

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.

Labor & Workforce Development

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.

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