In recent years, economists have recognized three key things bridges do that propel economic activity. #1 – Bridges are a critical component of a nation’s infrastructure, making it possible to ship raw materials and finished goods to factories, warehouses, suppliers, distributors, stores, and end-consumers. Bridges also facilitate travel so consumers can purchase goods and services […] Read More
Companies and municipal agencies often question the value of offering training to employees. Developing (or purchasing) and delivering educational programs and materials can be time consuming and costly. Plus, taking employees away from their everyday tasks for learning opportunities can seem like a drain on an organization’s resources. However, employee training shouldn’t be thought of […] Read More
Older U.S. cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington are known for their landmark bridges. However, over the years, Bridge Masters has worked on a number of notable structures in newer cities in the western United States. Check out some of the more interesting, historic, and picturesque ones. Burnside Bridge – Portland, Oregon This […] Read More
Municipalities and other bridge managers: Are you concerned about finding contractors, repair people, equipment suppliers, and other services when you need them, especially in an emergency? Do you have a cumbersome procurement process that makes it impossible to get quick access to vendors? Are you looking for ways to gain control over your budget and […] Read More
Who could have seen it coming? The on-again, off-again infrastructure funding bill may be on again in 2018. Possibly. What’s the issue? In today’s heated political climate, it will be challenging for Republicans, Democrats, and the President to align on a single plan, especially one as complex as a $1 trillion, cross-country infrastructure bill. In […] Read More
From large-scale bridge construction projects to epic weather events to major tax changes, 2017 was a big year for bridge developers and contractors. See how many of these stories from 2017 you remember. How many of them impacted your business in the past year? Wildfires damage California bridges One story about the record-breaking wildfires all […] Read More
Over the last decade, lights on bridges have become a trend not only for traffic safety, but to enhance their architecture. This is especially wonderful during the holidays, a time when everything seems to sparkle just a little brighter. Lights are a great way to turn something utilitarian, like a bridge, into an asset that can […] Read More
It takes a village to build, develop, or renovate even the simplest bridge. For more complex projects, it requires an army of highly specialized people working individually and for a variety of firms to get the job done. In this article, we’ll introduce the key players in bridge development and rehabilitation projects and the roles […] Read More
Thousands of years ago, pre-humans built the first bridge. It was a simple log or boulder placed over a small stream or ravine. It would have helped keep the feet of nomads dry while traveling from one location to another. Bridges have gotten much more complicated since then. That’s why we’ve compiled this glossary of […] Read More
It can be a challenge keeping up with all the changes in the bridge design, construction, and maintenance industries. That’s why we created this “cheat sheet” of industry-related terms you may not be familiar with. Some are new, others are related to timely topics or issues currently in the news. Take a few minutes to […] Read More