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Aging Infrastructure of US Transportation Systems Could Cause a Construction Boom

Construction Business Owner

Aging Infrastructure of US Transportation Systems Could Cause a Construction Boom ccapoccia Wed, 06/19/2024 - 14:25 The construction industry has faced many hurdles, including an ongoing labor shortage, rising cost of materials, supply chain disruptions and evolving technology that has made it difficult for contractors to keep up.

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DOT awards $1.8B in transportation infrastructure grants

Construction Dive

Nearly 150 road, rail, transit and port projects will receive discretionary grant funds from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, program.

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Smart Asphalt: Roads That Repair Themselves and Generate Power

The Constructor

As infrastructure demands grow worldwide, smart asphalt emerges as a crucial solution for reducing maintenance costs and creating sustainable transportation networks. This innovative material not only repairs minor damage autonomously but also converts vehicular movement into usable electricity. What […]

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3 Lessons From the West Virginia DOT on Developing a Drone Program

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State departments of transportation (DOTs) are responsible for building and maintaining critical infrastructure across the country and finding new and innovative ways to address the demands of future growth on the nation’s roads and bridges. And their jobs have only become more challenging.

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State transportation projects need better oversight: DOT audit

Construction Dive

Delays could increase the risk of infrastructure act funding not achieving its intended benefits, cautions the Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General.

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WSP names Shawn Wilson as transportation, infrastructure lead

Construction Dive

Wilson, who previously served as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, will help the firm find growth opportunities.

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DOT Announces $905m in INFRA Grant Awards

The Constructor

Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $905 million in grants through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program. On June 30, the U.S.

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