Thu December 17, 2015
City Councilman Arrested at Jobsite Protest
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Officials say a Hartford city councilman was arrested along with four others protesting the lack of minority contractors working on the Dunkin’ Donuts Park site in Connecticut’s capital city....
Tue December 15, 2015
Dallas Passes Mandatory Breaks for Construction Workers
Local Texas news affiliate NBC DFW is reporting that in a vote of 10-5, Dallas city council members passed a proposal that requires rest breaks for construction workers Tuesday morning. The ordinance mandates a 10 minute break for every four hours worked....
Fri December 11, 2015
Commission Gives OK for Nine Projects Using Prop 1 Funding
The Texas Transportation Commission approved nine roadway improvement projects using Proposition 1 funding. The projects, totaling almost $437 million worth of roadway construction, rehabilitation and restoration, will enhance the safety, mobility and connectivity in Texas....
Mon December 14, 2015
Not in My Yard - Lawmaker Now Opposes High-Speed Rail
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Democratic state Assemblywoman Patty Lopez of San Fernando said she is withdrawing support for California’s high-speed rail project amid opposition in her district and that five other legislative Democrats are also reconsidering their support, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday....
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thu December 10, 2015
Telescope Foes Want Equipment Gone
HONOLULU (AP) Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope want construction equipment and vehicles removed from Mauna Kea now that the Hawaii Supreme Court has invalidated the project’s permit. In a Dec....
Thu December 10, 2015
New Highway Bill Will Have Cement Consumption on the Rise
With the passage of a five-year federal transportation bill, cement manufacturers will see a rise in consumption according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA). The Fixing America¹s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act will provide more than $305 billion to maintain and improve the nation¹s roads and bridges....
Fri December 11, 2015
AED: FAST Act Will Generate Billions in Equipment Market Activity
A new analysis by Associated Equipment Distributors shows the significant economic impact the recently enacted Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act or “FAST Act” will have on construction equipment distributors and manufacturers....
Joan Lowy - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed December 09, 2015
Obama Signs Five-Year Infrastructure Spending Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation’s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law Dec. 4 by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects....
Mon December 07, 2015
Court Voids $1.4B Telescope Construction Permit
HONOLULU (AP) - A long-awaited Hawaii Supreme Court ruling Wednesday invalidating a construction permit for what would be one of the world’s largest telescopes represents a major setback for the $1.4 billion project on a mountain astronomers tout for having perfect star-gazing conditions....
Fri December 04, 2015
Congress Overwhelmingly Backs Five Year Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After years of stymied efforts to address the nation’s aging and congested highways and transit systems, Congress found the sweet spot for passage on Thursday — a 5-year, $305 billion bill laden with enough industry favors, parochial projects, safety improvements and union demands to gain overwhelming support....
