A new public affairs campaign kicked off by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is aiming to put infrastructure issues on the front burner with President Trump and a new Congress.
Read MoreDay: December 3, 2018
Construction Spending Down Slightly in October
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that construction spending during October 2018 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,308.8 billion, 0.1 percent (±1.5 percent) below the revised September estimate of $1,310.8 billion. The October figure is 4.9 percent (±1.6 percent) above the October 2017 estimate of $1,247.5 billion.
Read MoreCat Tricone Drill Bits Designed to Lower Drilling Costs
Cat Tricone Drill Bits are designed for the most severe rotary blasthole applications, yet are cost effective for a wide range of drilling needs. The new bit line includes six diameters ranging from 171 mm (6 ¾ in.) to 311 mm (12 ¼ in.). Their carbide shapes and cutting face arrangements are optimized for high wear resistance and improved rock…
Read MorePennDOT Project Replaces More Than 500 Bridges
A significant project to replace 558 poor-condition bridges statewide is nearly complete, with 511 completed and open to traffic in the state’s public-private partnership (P3) for bridges, the Rapid Bridge Replacement project, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards.
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