News-worthy content related to the bridge, utility and infrastructure industries.
Let’s take a look at newsworthy bridges that recently made headlines. Light after darkness One of the top stories in the news last summer was the Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy. More than 40 people were killed in the tragedy. The Morandi Bridge before its collapse. Out of that dark chapter in the city’s […]
Many experts, after analyzing recent 2018 election polling data, have found that it’s becoming more likely that Democrats could win control over the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate after November’s election. They believe it could result in changes to key policies related to the healthcare system and immigration in the United States. Most […]
It’s more likely than you think. Have you seen the recent Domino’s commercials asking people to recommend damaged roads in their communities that are in need of repair? Perhaps you’ve even noticed one of their branded road repair crews working in your community. The campaign is centered around the simple concept that potholes and other […]
Are you planning to attend, speak at, or sponsor a booth at a bridge, highway, or construction industry conference? Of course, you’ll want to make the most of your investment in time and money by doing all you can to make new connections with potential clients, partners, and suppliers while also improving your current bridge […]
Congestion pricing has become a big topic in the news lately because more commuters are being affected by it. However, most people who manage bridges and do construction and repair work on them aren’t aware that it could significantly impact them over the next few years as more metro areas begin using it. At a […]
What happens when bridges reach the ultimate level of disrepair? With almost four out of 10 of the nation’s bridges reaching the end of their design lives, it’s a question that’s being addressed more often. Check out these three examples of bridges that have aged out and the impact it has on the communities around […]
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 […]
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 […]
Relax, grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit down for some industry news for the month of October! Watch an epic bridge demolition The final quarter of 2017 came in with a BANG — a really big one. An extremely unpopular bridge span in the New York City metro came down in an […]
Our industry is constantly changing and evolving. Here’s some newsworthy updates in the infrastructure world. A record-setting bridge opens in New York State It took almost 20 years of discussion and four years of almost super-human labor by more than 7,000 workers, but the new Tappan Zee Bridge, just north of New York City, has […]