Bridges in cities of all sizes across the United States are critical links in the transportation system. They carry millions of people to work, kids to school, goods to market, and customers and clients to businesses every day. Worn down by extremely heavy traffic, they are seriously at risk, as these vital connections could be […]
The last two years of record-high inflation have significantly impacted bridge maintenance and construction businesses. Even with the enormous infusion of cash from the recent infrastructure bill, many companies find it challenging to stay profitable because of rising costs. This article will examine inflation’s effect on bridge-related businesses and what they can do to limit […]
Bridge Masters Inc. Groundbreaking Ceremony & BridgeWalker/Machine Demonstration This article originally appeared in here in Cascade Business News Bridge Masters, Inc. is expanding/moving their corporate headquarters to Redmond, which will create an anticipated 30 jobs in the community. Those jobs will be a combination of manufacturing, construction, management and administrative positions. Bridge Masters has been […]
The equipment rental market in the United States has grown exponentially over the last several years, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most types of construction work benefit from using rental equipment, from completing small contracting projects to building major skyscrapers. One of the sectors that benefit the most is bridge development. However, the combination of […]
When is a bridge more than a bridge? It’s when bridge designers and developers take what could have been a dull viaduct and turn it into a symbol that unites a community. The new Third Street Bridge in Dayton, Ohio, is having a major impact on the city and its people. It’s helping to move […]
The recent bipartisan federal infrastructure funding bill promises to generate more bridge and road development and maintenance work in the years ahead than what has been done in more than half a century. It’s why the Biden administration released a new Permitting Action Plan to accelerate federal government building permit approvals and strengthen environmental reviews. […]
Are you still using paper checklists when inspecting bridges? Have you considered moving into the modern age and going digital? Find out what you need to know so you can decide if shifting to a checklist app is a smart move for you. What is a bridge inspection checklist? A checklist is a document or […]
Have you worked in the bridge industry for a long time? You may have forgotten a few of the inherent “truths” of bridge design, inspection, maintenance, and construction. Maybe you’re a newbie to the industry. If that’s the case, you may appreciate a cheat sheet to inform your everyday work. Either way, you’ll find value […]
….And What’s Next Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data conducted by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and published in its Federal Highway Investment Benefits by State dashboard reveals that state transportation departments undertook over 16,000 bridge and road improvement projects in 2021. ARTBA Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black compiled the report. By […]
It’s coming! After decades of delays, Congress has approved funding for significant bridge infrastructure upgrades across the United States. Are you ready? One of the weakest aspects of bridge construction and maintenance work has always been — and still is — the processes and systems that businesses use for: Planning and developing new bridges. Getting […]
