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Brooklyn Bridge Repairs Expected to Exceed Original Estimate by 60%

Nearly $303 million increase in costs since 2010 has been attributed to scope changes and unforeseen field conditions

The completion date for the Brooklyn Bridge repairs has also been pushed back a year to April 2017 — now four years later than the original completion date.

EPA Celebrates America Recycles Day and the 750,000 Jobs Supported by Recycling

America’s recycling and reuse activities accounted for 757,000 jobs, produced $36.6 billion in wages and generated $6.7 billion in tax revenues in 2007, based on the most recent census data. This equates to 1.57 jobs for every 1,000 tons of materials rec

NRMCA Introduces System Level EPD Program To Help Concrete Producers’ Green Building Efforts

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

The new program meets strict international standards for EPD verification, but streamlines the process to verify EPDs more efficiently.

Caterpillar Offers Ability to Bring a Tech Expert to Your Site Via Augmented Reality

Scope AR’s augmented-reality platform, available to Cat machinery users worldwide, will allow technicians to show equipment to remote Caterpillar experts and talk through problem solutions

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NRMCA Updates Environmental Impacts of Concrete To Support Green Building Efforts

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

The second version of the NRMCA Industry-Wide (IW) Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Benchmark (Industry Average) Report discloses the environmental impacts of concrete manufacturing for a wide range of concrete products.

Transportation Now Leading Cause of CO2 Emissions

Carbon dioxide emissions from America’s transportation sector now exceed those from the electric power sector for the first time in 38 years.

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Caterpillar Updates 992K Wheel Loader to Enhance Fuel and Operating Efficiency

Caterpillar - Cat

Updated loader features Economy Mode operation and a new On-Demand Throttle arrangement that automatically manages engine speed

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5 Ways to Improve Snow Removal Efficiency

To get the most out of seasonal services, construction contractors need to consider their equipment’s efficiency and ability to accurately and precisely clear their customer’s properties in as few passes as possible

To get the most out of seasonal services, construction contractors need to consider their equipment’s efficiency and ability to accurately and precisely clear their customer’s properties in as few passes as possible.

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[VIDEO] 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor: 450 hp and 510 lbs.-ft. from an EcoBoost V6

Thanks to a reduction of up to 500 lbs. in weight, the 450-hp V6 Raptor's EPA-rated combined fuel economy improved 23% compared to the previous generation

[VIDEO] 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor: 450 hp and 510 lb.-ft from an EcoBoost V6

Yellowstone’s Net Positive Future Holds Inspiration for the Construction Industry

Yellowstone National Park is tackling a new challenge to educate, engage and lead on sustainable building practices: seeking its first Living Building Challenge and LEEDv4 Platinum certified project

A new employee residence in the Old Faithful area has received a Platinum certification under the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification program with the U.S. Green Building Council. Employees will enjoy the benefits of living in state-of-the-art employee housing that used techniques and materials that support Yellowstone’s environmental mission. From modular construction techniques to Andersen 100 Series windows, every square inch of this new construction project was carefully considered to maximize the impact of the project on the park’s ambitious energy goals.

Navistar Says Its SuperTruck Doubles Department of Energy's Freight Efficiency Goal

Navistar International Corporation

Demonstration vehicle called CatalIST said to achieve freight-efficiency improvement of 104%, already sending technology to production trucks

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New PROSOCO Cleaner Earns EPA Safer Choice Label

PROSOCO has introduced a new product that meets the EPA's safer product standards. EK Select, a phosphate-free interior cleaner and degreaser for use on soiled stone, tile, masonry and metal panels, has now officially earned the EPA's Safer Choice label.

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