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2009 Urban Congestion Trends:...
The U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Operations has released a brochure that highlights examples of how transportation agencies are helping to reduce congestion through enhanced highway system operations. The report also explores trends in congestion and reliability ... Read More...
Advice from the Top Winter...
The economy is still faltering. Cutbacks are the norm. And that may mean no — or very little — new equipment is being purchased. That means you need to know to hold on it, when to let it ... Read More...
Sustainability Tip of the...
Editor's Note: This is the second in a monthly series of short articles from John Deere that highlight emissions and sustainability topics, providing information and tips for contractors to help them best manage their fleets.
During the last several ... Read More...
JCB shows latest backhoe...
At Bauma 2010 in Munich, Germany, JCB showcased its latest 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders.
The company claims that the equipment can save a potential 16 percent in fuel consumption, according to the April 19 edition of the Bauma ... Read More...
TRB Watch: Construction...
by Russell Houston
Here's the latest research from the Transportation Research Board (TRB):
Construction Manager-at-Risk Project Delivery for Highway Programs
http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/ 162916.aspx
Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) project delivery (also called Construction Manager/ General Contractor or CM/GC) is an integrated team approach to the ... Read More...
Proper road salt and sand storage is crucial to municipalities and businesses, and for the Township of ... Read More...
After a 120-mph tornado ripped apart a wood-and-shingle facility just before winter, a fast-tracked replacement had ... Read More...
Soft, compressible soils provide special challenges to the construction of transportation infrastructure projects. Geofoam and ... Read More...
Hybrid Electrification: Basic...
As construction equipment owners seek lower operating costs, lower emissions and better returns on their machine investments, hybrid technologies like electrification are rapidly progressing from theory to reality.
But the terms used to describe this technology are often used ... Read More...
Sustainability tip: Where...
Emissions regulations are a complex and dynamic subject. Between federal and state regulations, contractors can feel like they’re chasing a moving target.
To help gain a little perspective, let’s quickly review how emission tiers for new diesel engines and ... Read More...
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