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Bauma: A Shapshot
By Marcia Gruver Doyle, mgruver@randallreilly.com
Balmy weather helped give bauma, the world’s largest construction equipment show, a massive shot in the arm. A record 530,000 visitors from more than 200 countries made it to the Munich, Germany, show in mid April. ... Read More...
Beware Premature Aging of Binder
Take care with liquid asphalt binder to avoid thermal crack failure
Thermal cracking – also known as low temperature cracking – in bituminous pavements appears as a series of transverse cracks that extend across the pavement surface in response to cold ... Read More...
It’s a Forest/Trees Thing
It’s right in front of us in our everyday lives, but sometimes we don’t see it.
That’s our transportation infrastructure system out there, one we pay for. We value it, but largely we don’t know what comes out of our pockets ... Read More...
Robocops 2: Jury Still Out
A few years ago, I wrote a column for this space ridiculing the use of robotic enforcement of red-light violations after getting burned by one myself.
The point I raised was that the technology was being employed to create revenues, that ... Read More...
In Court: A Problem of Deviation
To be awarded a public contract, a contractor’s bid must be responsive to the material requirements of the invitation for bids (IFB). Minor deviations may be waived, though material deviations may not. The failure to properly complete a bid form ... Read More...
When the Cold Storms Come
Winter road maintenance gets ready for the toughest season
By John Latta
Winter work on our transportation infrastructure is (a) essential and (b) expensive. But just how much pressure does winter bring to bear on the people who care for our highways ... Read More...
Are You Poised to Fail?
Construction companies fail at a higher rate than other businesses. Learn what to look out for before it’s too late.
Know your Business series, Part II
He overinvested in equipment. He bought too many shiny new trucks. He borrowed a lot at ... Read More...
In Court: Contractor sues government, “act of God” defense boosts plaintiff’s case
Dismissed!
Contractor’s differing site conditions and delay claims proceed as government’s motion to dismiss denied
In a recent court decision involving a contractor’s request for equitable adjustment and lawsuit regarding Type I and II differing site conditions and government-caused delays regarding adverse ... Read More...
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In bridges, there’s American old and then there’s old.
The Pont Vieux and the Cathedral de Sainte Cecile.
You want old?
The Pont Vieux (literally “old bridge”) had been in use for 657 years when the oldest surviving roadway bridge in America, ... Read More...
Safer Road Construction Sites: Yes, we can.
By John Latta, jlatta@randallreilly.com
A whole lot of highway contractors who work on our roads want to see tougher laws, fines and legal penalties for moving violations in work zones and more frequent safety training for workers on these jobs.
This information ... Read More...
To Prevent Failure, Begin with Better Bases
Fatigue cracking usually links to inadequate road foundations
By Tom Kuennen, Contributing Editor
Fatigue cracking in bituminous pavements is experienced by the public so often that it is considered just part of driving. Motorists endure it and assume it’s just part of ... Read More...
Read All About It! Venice Roads Flooded!
Quick, what was the voter turnout for the Presidential election last year? The turnout for your latest Mayoral race or an election for another influential local official?
The exact number is not important. The fact that it was very low is ... Read More...
