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Priority on Bridges in Infrastructure Bill Aims to Improve Safety & Supply Chain Issues

The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act includes a total of $40 billion of new funding for bridge repair, replacement and rehabilitation, which is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system.

Lawmakers, including President Joe Biden, have pointed to the Brent Spence Bridge as a project that could benefit from the IIJA spending package.

EDC-6 to Impact Asphalt Production Facilities

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The Federal Highway Administration Every Day Counts initiative added e-ticketing to their innovation acceleration program

Gallagher Asphalt, Thornton, IL, uses a paperless process for truck planning, scheduling, e‐Ticketing, digital timecards and faster invoicing/payment

What Happens Now That Infrastructure Bill is Signed Into Law?

The White House says implementing the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act will be overseen by experts to ensure the plan creates good jobs, boosts US global competitiveness, strengthens supply chains and acts against inflation. How does it start?

President Biden signed into law the $1 trillion infrastructure bill during a ceremony at the White House. The president called it a “blue collar blueprint to rebuild America,” and praised Republicans and Democrats for the bipartisan nature of the bill. Vice President Harris, members of Congress, and labor leaders also spoke in front of the crowd gathered on the South Lawn of the White House.

Recycling 6 Million Tons of Power-Plant Coal Ash from Landfill

LafargeHolcim in the U.S., Geocycle, and CenterPoint Energy Inc. received the first barge shipment of power plant coal ash, part of a project aimed at the recovery and recycling of more than 6 million tons of coal ash for reuse in producing cement.

LafargeHolcim’s flagship cement plant in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.

Growth During Uncertain Times

C.W. Matthews partners with Astec for three new plants installs during the 2020 season

The new Savannah location was right at the approach of a major international airport so C.W. Matthews worked closely with Astec on the building of that plant to avoid any issues.

Consigli Project Exec Proves Women Have Growth Potential in Construction

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Jody Staruk, project executive, shares her experiences rising through the ranks at Consigli Construction, as well as discusses the various opportunities for other women to find fulfilling careers in the industry.

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Fecon Introduces QR Codes to Enhance Customer Experience

Each piece of equipment will be imprinted with a QR code unique to that particular item, allowing one-click access to parts and instructions.

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Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: OSHA’s COVID Vaccination Emergency Standard and its Court Battle

Also among the most-read stories: Wacker Neuson unveils its first mini skid steer, industry celebrates historic infrastructure bill, how to plan, pour, protect and place concrete in the cold, who’s the best US contractor?

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Next Gen Cat 966 and 972 Wheel Loader Series Makes Big Efficiency Strides with Technology

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The Whole Package: Payload Assist, Autodig and Auto Set Tires automate key bucket-filling segments of the duty cycle while the CVT models put more power on the ground with less fuel

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Hops & Highways S2 E6: Infrastructure Bill Passes, Importance of State Asphalt Pavement Associations

Asphalt Pavement Alliance

The IIJA finally passed! After Jess & Dormie talk about the benefits of joining your State Asphalt Pavement Association with Brandon Strand, they share details of the bill and how your company can find the workers you need to do the work.

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Top 4 Tips for Winterizing Your Equipment

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Do you work in an area where Old Man Winter rears his ugly head every year? These winterizing tips will help ensure your machines are ready to go when you need them.

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Ford Pro Offers Complimentary Services for Commercial Customers

Ford Motor Company

Telematics services allow commercial customers to access vehicle data that helps them manage their fleets and improve uptime.

As the only complimentary telematics service offering by an automaker for the life of a Ford vehicle, Ford Pro Telematics Essentials is not just making vehicle data more accessible – it also is providing new features to customers such as easy maintenance scheduling to help boost fleet uptime and productivity.

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