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. […] Read More
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 […] Read More
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 […] Read More
….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 […] Read More
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 […] Read More
Inflation isn’t just increasing the cost of everyday essentials. It’s also raising prices on most things that businesses in the bridge inspection, maintenance, and construction industries need to get the job done. It’s one thing when the price of your favorite brand of chips goes up. It’s another when the costs of steel, asphalt, fuel, […] Read More
…and the Implications for Infrastructure Spending The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has released a report about the condition of bridges in the United States at the beginning of 2022. It’s packed full of data that people in the bridge and road industry will find valuable. It provides a snapshot of the state […] Read More
Fast, cost-effective, and long-lasting bridge repair. Who could ask for more? The United States is facing an unprecedented challenge when it comes to maintaining and rehabilitating its aging bridges. State agencies across the country are constantly on the lookout for innovative and cost-effective ways to extend the lifespans of their bridges. Even though Congress recently […] Read More
A recent bridge failure in Pittsburgh revealed six truths about the current condition of bridges in the state of Pennsylvania and across the United States. Instead of trying to explain what went wrong, which is what almost everyone does after a bridge failure, let’s take a look at what people who manage, inspect, build, design […] Read More
Now that winter is here, it’s time to take special care of your equipment so it performs well throughout the whole season and makes it to spring. Our proven tips and techniques will help you do just that. Engine and hydraulic fluids Cold weather impacts fluids in a big way. Temperatures below freezing make them […] Read More
