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Florida Legislators Pass Law to Allow Radioactive Waste in Road Pavement

The Republican controlled legislature in the state of Florida challenged a 30 year rule kept by the EPA that disallows phosphogypsum, a radioactive byproduct of the fertilizer industry, as a material for road pavement mixes.

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When Will the IIJA Infrastructure Act Really Start to Impact the Market?

RDO Equipment Co.

It's a good time to talk about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), its available funds for projects and how contractors can position themselves to take advantage of these new jobs by leveraging technology.

Combined with existing funding, the IIJA will distribute $1.2 trillion during the next 10 years on projects such as roads, bridges, public transit, broadband and clean energy.

An Argument for Increased RAP Percentages Nationwide

While the demand for stricter environmental standards grows, piles of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) do too. Policy changes are needed before state and federal projects can accept the higher mix percentages.

The Controversy Over Building Bike Lanes Isn't What You Think

In a conversation about a recent infrastructure clash in Washington, D.C., Bill Klehm, CEO of e-mobility company "ebliss", talks about the realities driving changes in the market, this history of consumer demand and why it's better to be forward thinking.

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How To Make Pavement Cooler Through Reflectivity

BioSpan Technologies Inc.

Conventional dark pavements contribute to urban heat islands as they absorb 80–95% of sunlight and warm the local air. Cool pavements are made with different materials to increase albedo, thereby reducing heat transfer to the surface.

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Battery Metal Prices and Their Impact on Material Handling Industry Electrification Trends

Demand continues to accelerate for advanced lithium batteries in electric vehicles, off-highway vehicles, material handling and other industrial equipment, stemming from the need to move away from diesel and propane fuels, and to replace lead-acid batteri

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How Traffic Congestion and Urban Labor Shortages Are Connected

A new report released by TRIP, a national transportation research non-profit, focused on traffic conditions and their impacts on the Maryland cities of Baltimore and the surrounding D.C. area, revealed an unexpected connection to labor shortfalls.

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Key Partnerships Improve Worksite Safety for the Roadbuilding Industry

Between 2021-2023 driving related fatalities increased. Traffic collisions are happening more frequently, and with more severe results. How can contractors, roadway workers stay safe and protect themselves better?

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The Invisible Work: How Pavement Striping Impacts the Community

A group of everyday citizens in Los Angeles saw how local politics and bureaucratic red-tape made pedestrian safety a secondary priority. In response, the Crosswalk Collective fought to keep their community safe where city officials failed to take action.

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Using Construction Data to Reduce Fuel Waste

Due to the industry's reliance on heavy equipment such as trucks, cranes, and yellow iron, 98% of all energy use across the industry comes from diesel.

Stringent government regulations and hefty fines (including those for heavy equipment) are being introduced to minimize the industry's overall carbon footprint.

How Topcon Helps Enhance Efficiencies During the Paving Process

Topcon Positioning Systems

Topcon is working hard to simplify the paving process for contractors. Their technology is helping from start to finish to provide the data needed to improve results and efficiencies.

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Propane Now Reducing Emissions Through Recharging Infrastructure

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

The dual-purpose standalone fueling system from Propane Fueling Solutions provides fleets with reliable solutions.

The new portable dual-purpose standalone fueling system from Propane Fueling Solutions allows fleets with various alternative fuel vehicles to refuel with propane autogas or recharge with DC level 3 fast chargers independent of the grid.

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