Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost Louisiana motorists a total of $7.6 billion statewide annually – as much as $2,431 per driver in some areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could relieve traffic…
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White House Releases State Infrastructure Fact Sheets
The White House released state-by-state fact sheets that highlight the urgent need in every state across the country for the infrastructure investments proposed by President Biden in the American Jobs Plan.
Read MoreL.G. Everist Preps East Sioux Quarry
With one year of production and sales in the books, the L.G. Everist’s (LGE) East Sioux Quarry plant in South Dakota is going through some major repairs and improvements to its site, according to the company. LGE stated that 2020 was a year of learning how operations ran previously and implementing LGE production standards and procedures.
Read MoreCEMEX USA to Supply Material for Houston Loop
CEMEX USA announced that it is supplying more than 100,000 tons of high-quality cement and more than 200,000 cu. yd. of ready mix concrete for the latest phase of construction for the Grand Parkway, the planned 180-mile circumferential highway in Houston.
Read MoreGranite Construction’s Materials Segment Revenue Rises
Granite Construction announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2020. Fiscal year 2020 net loss totaled $145.1 million, or $3.18 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $60.2 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, in the prior year.
Read MoreHow Biden Plan Could Impact Manufacturers
President Biden released his much-anticipated American Jobs Plan during a speech in Pittsburgh. The massive $2.25 trillion economic package includes $1.3 trillion for infrastructure spending and another $980 billion in investments in R&D, workforce development, manufacturing and eldercare. A number of specific policy proposals included in the eight-year spending initiative could impact equipment manufacturers.
Read MoreNIOSH Announces Release of ErgoMine 2.0 App Update
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched version 2.0 of the ErgoMine app, an on-the-ground resource for mine workers and mine safety and health professionals. The auditing app helps to identify, record and track ergonomics and safety hazards that can lead to injuries, illnesses, and fatalities at the worksite.
Read MoreNorth Dakota’s Major Urban Roads in Poor Condition
While recent increases in state transportation funding have started to provide local governments in North Dakota some assistance in addressing their transportation needs, the state will face challenges in maintaining and improving road and bridge conditions, safety and reliability without additional transportation funding. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could improve road and bridge…
Read MoreKnife River Acquires Mt. Hood Rock
Knife River Corp. has acquired Mt. Hood Rock, further strengthening the company’s aggregate position in the growing Portland, Ore., metro area. Knife River is the construction materials subsidiary of MDU Resources Group Inc.
Read MoreNSSGA Applauds Representatives Asking for State DOT Relief
A bipartisan House Dear Colleague letter highlighting needed relief for state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and the related infrastructure projects they implement, was led by Rep. Connor Lamb (D-Pa.), Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio), Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) and Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) The letter included a total of 47 signatures.
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