Associated Press - Wed March 29, 2017
NY Construction Firms Rally for Infrastructure Spending
Construction contractors, engineers, architects and environmental advocates are expected to gather at New York's State Capitol to urge lawmakers to increase spending on new roads, bridges, hospitals, schools and water systems....
Fri March 17, 2017
ASLA Responds To Budget Cuts
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) released this statement in response to President Trump's 2018 budget proposal:“We are disappointed with President Trump's budget blueprint, which calls for dramatic cuts to many of the federal programs and resources for strengthening our nation's infrastructure and economic development....
Fri March 17, 2017
President's "Budget Blueprint" Is a Missed Opportunity to Offer Permanent Highway Trust Fund Solution
The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) released the following statement about the Trump administration budget proposal:"Encouraging as it is that the Trump administration's fiscal year 2018 Budget Blueprint includes a reference to the President's pending infrastructure package, it is disappointing that administration officials failed to include proposals to provide a permanent and sustainable solution for funding the Highway Trust Fund....
Thu March 16, 2017
Rugged Design, Integrated Technology Lowers Ownership Costs and Improves Drilling Efficiency for the New Cat MD6250 Blasthole Drill
The new Cat MD6250 blasthole drill delivers optimum drilling efficiency in single- and multi-pass applications for both rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) modes. Featuring automated operation, the drill runs within ideal operating parameters for maximum bit life, hole accuracy, and reduced total cost of ownership....
Kim Chandler - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed March 15, 2017
Lawmakers Cut Back Prison Construction Plan, Citing Debt
Alabama lawmakers dramatically scaled back a prison construction plan on March 14th after lawmakers expressed concerns about the state taking on so much debt. Sen. Cam Ward shelved a plan that had cleared committee, and introduced a new version that shifts the construction costs to local communities that want the prisons and related jobs....
Mon March 13, 2017
Fabick Cat Works Around the Clock to Prepare for Visit
Vice President Mike Pence visited the St. Louis headquarters of Fabick Cat on Feb. 22. He was joined by Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens as he participated in a round table discussion hosted by the company's CEO, Doug Fabick....
Mon March 13, 2017
Speculation Arises About Infrastructure Grant Programs Under Trump Admin.
Infrastructure grant programs are expected to be on the chopping block in the White House budget, according to one GOP senator, despite President Trump's promise to revitalize U.S. roads, bridges and airports....
Mon March 06, 2017
Fabick Cat Hosts Vice President Pence at Its Headquarters in St. Louis
Vice President Mike Pence visited the St. Louis headquarters of Fabick Cat on Feb. 22.He was joined by Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens as he participated in a round table discussion hosted by the company's CEO, Doug Fabick....
Wed March 08, 2017
Heroica Celebrates Raimondo's Plan to Advance RI MBEs
Heroica Construction president Jhonny Leyva was invited to speak alongside Gov. Gina Raimondo as she announced two new executive orders directed to support the state's minority-owned business community....
Wed March 08, 2017
Bipartisan 'Problem Solvers' Seek Meeting With Trump
Dozens of House members who said they are in the bipartisan “Problem Solvers Caucus” asked to meet with President Trump “to discuss areas where we can work together, including tax reform and infrastructure.”The news was another indication that interest remains strong in Congress in pursuing a major project investment program, as the Trump White House continues to advocate....
