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Infrastructure Being Discussed as Part of Campaign Policy
Both major party presidential candidates are ramping up infrastructure rhetoric and making transportation a hot topic as the November election draws closer.
Report: Surprising Issues Impacting Heavy Construction During COVID-19
Skanska Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Project Team is First to Implement Contact Tracing Tech in LA
Dodge Momentum Index Loses Ground in June
AEM to Host Virtual Workforce Solution Summit
ASCE Releases COVID-19 Infrastructure Report Card
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Profit Matters
How to Choose the Right Incentive Program for Your Construction Company
Your bonus and incentive compensation program can be the key to improving your bottom line or can be a drain on cash flow and employee morale
COVID-19
New PPP Data Measures How Many Contractors and Construction Jobs the Loans Saved
Construction is among the industries that have so far claimed the largest amount of forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans. The extended program is still looking to disburse $130B in aid.
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COVID-19 Causing Faster Depletion of the Highway Trust Fund
Prior to the pandemic, the Congressional Budget Office projected the Highway Trust Fund would run out of money in mid-2021. Now, with Americans driving less, the Highway Trust Fund will reach insolvency far sooner than first predicted.
Federal Highway Administration Makes $60 Million Available for Advanced Transportation Technologies Grants
Grants promote the use of advanced technologies to address critical safety issues and efficiency throughout the nation’s transportation network.
How Inaction on Funding for Infrastructure Trickles Down to Impact Workers
The Brookings Institute says that 1 out of every 10 jobs in America is related to infrastructure. What happens to those workers if we don't get the funding needed to keep projects going? We don't want to find out.
Governors Discuss Private-Sector Partnerships to Advance Infrastructure Priorities
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam joined Maryland Governor Larry Hogan during the virtual meeting.
Construction Employment Rebounds in May
Although job numbers are still below what they were in 2019, new data for the entire construction market shows that overall the sector recovered some of the jobs lost in April.
20 Transportation Projects to Receive $906 Million in INFRA Grants
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced a $906 million investment to revitalize America’s infrastructure
Ensure Extra Safety Measures With Intelligent Dash Cams for Fleets
Samsara AI Dash Cams analyze the road and driver behavior in real-time, improving drive safety and reducing fleet costs.
Highways Drive America Campaign Launched to Raise Awareness for Infrastructure Funding
The Highway Materials Group launched the initiative which will bring awareness to how investment in our nation’s surface transportation can drive economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Surges in June
COVID-19 Impact Survey Data Revealed
Why Infrastructure Investment Can't Wait
At the end of September, the last surface-transportation reauthorization expires. New federal infrastructure legislation can be a path to addressing problems that will only get costlier and more cumbersome without a major bipartisan push now.
Trump Finally Plans His $1T Infrastructure Boost
The existing U.S. infrastructure funding law is up for renewal by Sept. 30, and the administration sees that as a possible vehicle to push through a broader package
Jumpstarting the COVID-19 Recovery: Infrastructure Plays Key Role
Equipment manufacturers, now more than ever, are doubling down on efforts to communicate to lawmakers about the important role federal infrastructure investment should play as part of our national economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Dems Say Infrastructure Package Coming Soon
The Invest in America Act will reach the House floor for debate this month, says Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-MD. The bill would allocate almost $500 billion for roads, bridges, public transportation and railroads and would improve access to broadband.
Why Contractors Should Attend the Ignite Construction Summit
The Ignite Construction Summit is the industry’s premier management-focused education and networking program, specifically designed for business owners and top-level managers who are dedicated to “lighting a fire” within their company.
APWA Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Infrastructure Funding in Future COVID-19 Aid Package
APWA along with 170 local partner organizations specifically called for $500 billion over two years of federal aid for local governments.
Rate of Decline in Used Equipment Pricing Moderates
Although used equipment values continued to be lower compared to the same time frame last year, the rate of decline has moderated, suggesting used equipment values are now trending higher again.
Construction Industry Against Proposed COVID-19 Protect Every Worker Act
The act would compel OSHA to issue an emergency temporary standard and subsequent permanent standard for infectious diseases.
Ironworker Falls 60 ft. To His Death At Rams/Chargers Stadium
Work at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., is temporarily halted.
Ensure Extra Safety Measures With Intelligent Dash Cams for Fleets
Samsara AI Dash Cams analyze the road and driver behavior in real-time, improving drive safety and reducing fleet costs.
Trump Executive Order Scales Back Environmental Reviews on Infrastructure Projects
The President has signed an executive order directing agencies to look for ways to speed up the building of highways and other major projects by scaling back environmental reviews, invoking special powers he has under the coronavirus emergency.
Husqvarna, LafargeHolcim Among Companies to Sign Net-Zero Recovery from COVID-19
More than 100 global companies have signed a statement asking governments to align recovery efforts with climate science.
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Deloitte Names US Best Managed Companies
Deloitte has named its US Best Managed Companies and a few construction companies made the list.
Road Workers at Higher Risk During Coronavirus Pandemic
While there may be fewer drivers on the road, states are seeing drivers being more reckless, putting road workers at an even greater risk than normal
Aquajet Launches Ecosilence 3.0 for Hydrodemolition
Sweden-based Aquajet today released its Ecosilence 3.0 power pack for hydrodemolition.
Mississippi Roadways Hit the Lotto
More than $47.2 million has been transferred from the state lottery corporation to the DOT for road repairs since the launch of the program on November 25, 2019.
2020 Construction Startup Competition Launched by Industry Heavyweights
CEMEX Ventures, Ferrovial, Hilti, VINCI Group’s Leonard, and NOVA by Saint-Gobain launch the 2020 Construction Startup Competition, seeking entrepreneurs and startups to drive innovation in the construction industry.
ACI Foundation Announces the Roger S. Johnston Memorial Scholarship
The $5,000 scholarship will be administered by the ACI Foundation and awarded annually to undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering or construction management.
The QUIKRETE Companies Celebrates 80 Years
The QUIKRETE Companies turns 80 on May 22.
Decorative Concrete a Prominent Feature of $11 Million Laguna Beach Project
Laguna Beach unveiled project on Friday, May 22 on Facebook Live.
