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Resiliency
Hubbard Construction Wins Four Florida Road Contracts Worth $200 Million
Hubbard's slice of the $10 billion Florida Transportation Plan includes more than a million tons of asphalt for the I-4 Ultimate Improvement
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Resiliency
Concrete Expert to Head School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University
A leading researcher in the development of more durable and sustainable concrete has been named the head of the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University.
Infrastructure
Flood-Damaged Bridge Receives $2M in Emergency Relief Funds
California bridge collapsed Sunday due to flash floods caused by heavy rains.
Infrastructure
Top 10 Countries for LEED Green Building
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
US not officially named to the list but remains world’s largest market for green building
Infrastructure
NAPA to Hold Asphalt Sustainability Conference in Portland
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)
The conference is organized into three half-day themes where attendees will gain important knowledge on the economic, ecological, and social benefits of sustainability.
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Infrastructure
EPA Sues Navistar for Violation of Clean Air Act
Lawsuit claims Navistar sold over 7,000 diesel engines built in 2009 that violated 2010 EPA emissions standards
Safety
PA Considering Automated Speed Control for Road Construction Work Zones
Successful Maryland program has reduced vehicles speeding 12 mph above limit in work zones from 7% to 1%
Infrastructure
Move Illinois Program Seeks Bids for 9 New Contracts for 2016
Nine contracts worth an estimated $109 million include design and construction management services for 2016
Infrastructure
FHWA Provides $1M in Emergency Relief Funds for Flood-damaged Arkansas Roads
Emergency funds will be used on SH-41 and SH-71 to repair landslide damage, protect piers and bridge abutments, resurface damaged roads and repair embankments
Infrastructure
ARTBA Joins Lawsuit Challenging New EPA "Waters of the U.S." Rule
American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
New rule fails to categorically exempt roadside ditches from federal jurisdiction, resulting in a piecemeal approach that will add another layer of burdensome permitting requirements, says ARTBA
Infrastructure
NAPA Offers Sustainability Conference in October
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)
The 2015 Asphalt Sustainability Conference West! will be held at the Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront in Portland, OR.
Infrastructure
"Tipping Point for Climate" Claims Leading Academic at Construction Summit
Earth’s biophysical capacity is no long sufficient to support mankind’s actions, claimed Professor Johan Rockström, Stockholm Resilience Centre, at the inaugural Construction Climate Change summit
Professor Johan Rockström, executive director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre
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