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USDOT Releases $3 Million For Roads Damaged in Hawaii Fire Disaster

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of the emergency relief funds, to help offset the costs related to infrastructure repairs and management services on the island.

August 22, 2023

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Ribbon-Cutting Event: Volvo Announces Electric Machine Developments & Opens New Training Center

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Among other achievements discussed during the event was an expected EPA grant to test the DD25 in California.

August 21, 2023

Taking a ride in the A45FS on the mine track behind the new training center

Road Construction Wages To Change Under New Labor Rules

Aided by labor groups, advocates, and other industry stakeholders’ comments, the Davis-Bacon Act sees the most comprehensive updates in 40 years. What immediate impacts will be felt by the road building and asphalt industry?

August 19, 2023

Aided by labor groups, advocates, and other industry stakeholders’ comments, the Davis-Bacon Act sees the most comprehensive updates in 40 years. What immediate impacts will be felt by the road building and asphalt industry?

NTI's New Program Aims to Grow Construction Workforce

National Technical Institute

National Technical Institute expands the trained trade workforce by initiating the Regional Immersion Program. The program will train prospective employees and then set them up for success with contractors of their trade.

August 18, 2023

The school’s courses are all available online and can be completed in as little as nine weeks with video instruction that introduces students to the fundamentals of each respective trade.

Final Ruling by Department of Labor Means Big Changes for Road Builders

Aided by labor groups, advocates, and other industry stakeholders’ comments, the Davis-Bacon Act sees the most comprehensive updates in 40 years. What immediate impacts will be felt by road builders?

August 17, 2023

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ForConstructionPros, IRONPROS Welcomes New Junior Editor

Merina Shriver was named new Junior Editor for ForConstructionPros and IRONPROS, tasked with writing fresh, quality content for print and digital, among other assignments.

August 1, 2023

Advancing Jobsite Safety with Machine Technology

Digging Deeper sits down with the experts at John Deere to discuss the ways they are using innovation to help keep construction workers out of harm's way.

July 31, 2023

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The Asphalt Industry Isn't A Solution To Our Waste Plastic Problem

A new study released by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examines potential uses for the growing waste plastic problem and casts some doubt on any potential role it can play in asphalt pavement mix designs.

July 21, 2023

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Registration Now Open for PAVE/X 2024

The inaugural event, held Jan 30 - Feb 1 in San Antonio, features over 60 hours of education, live equipment demonstrations and an expansive tradeshow floor

July 18, 2023

3 Biggest Takeaways from the 2023 NAPA Midyear Meeting

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

In review of the biggest topics, trends, and agendas coming out of the midyear meeting. What is on the horizon for the association? What are its priorities? How is the industry evolving into the future?

July 12, 2023

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House Transportation Committee Chair Criticizes “Buy American" Policy at NAPA Midyear

On the second day of the 2023 NAPA Midyear conference in Kansas City, MO, Congressman (R) Sam Graves came to the stage and had a live conversation with NAPA’s VP of Government Affairs Nile Elam. Graves is the chair of the House Transportation Committee.

July 11, 2023

(Left) VP of Government Affairs Niles Elam, (Right) Congressman Sam Graves.

Construction Technology

NAPA and XBE Launch AI Powered Tool For Asphalt Professionals

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

At the NAPA mid-year event in Kandas City, MO, the brand new resource for asphalt contractors was revealed to organization members, with the explicit goal of changing the way asphalt pros access and apply data.

July 10, 2023

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Summer Camp Introduces Girls To The Trades

For the past two summers in northeastern Ohio, this weeklong camp has partnered with unions and trade associations to teach young girls about the various career pathways available to them in the construction industry.

July 9, 2023

What The Rapid Repair of I-95 in Philadelphia Says About America's Infrastructure

When the section of highway collapsed on June 12, the news didn't look good, but in just two weeks time the repairs have been made and it's reopening. One perspective is that the much maligned state of U.S. infrastructure is a policy choice.

June 26, 2023

A photo taken from a helicopter by Editor Brandon Noel, riding courtesy of All-Out Parking Lots.

Collapse of I-95 Highlights Need for Alternative Transportation

A trucking tanker containing 8,500 gallons of gas caught fire and collapsed a portion of I-95 in northern Philadelphia, PA, one of the busiest urban corridors of the Northeast, revealing how fragile our system can really be.

June 12, 2023

This image provided by the Office of Emergency Management shows firefighters standing near the collapsed part of I-95 in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 11, 2023.

What Is Road Base?

Twisted Nail Sand & Gravel

Going back to basics, this article details the importance of the correct road base in the durability and life of roads.

June 7, 2023

Road base is typically introduced after the subgrade has been prepared and compacted to a stable and level surface.

Construction News

Highlights from the Celebration of Construction 2023

Clips and high points from around the National Mall as editor Brandon Noel stops and talks to some of the top brands and manufacturers in the industry about the first ever gathering of the construction industry in the nation's capitol.

June 1, 2023

What Contractors Really Think About EPDs

We spoke to five producers who have already completed Environmental Product Declarations, in an effort to gauge the truth about the process, benefits, and what it looks like from the other side.

May 18, 2023