Inspecting and maintaining bridges and the structures related to them is big business. It can also be a relatively dangerous field to work in, unless steps are taken to protect workers on job sites. Currently, more than 600,000 bridges across the United States are required to be monitored, inspected, and maintained on an ongoing basis. […] Read More
Concerns about damaged and deteriorating bridges and the harm that they could cause to the people who cross them and their surrounding communities are top of mind for everyone working in the bridge industry today. Inadequate government funding to maintain the nation’s bridges and roads has left many in dangerous conditions. This has forced more […] Read More
Learn the latest about the future of bridge-related work and how it could impact your business. Many people think that sustainable bridge design and construction is all about being green, meaning that the primary — or only — focus is on environmental factors. The truth is that there’s much more to it than that. A […] Read More
It is expected that in the next few weeks, the new Biden-Harris administration will release a multi-trillion-dollar economic recovery plan. Much of it will be centered on an investment in the country’s infrastructure with an eye to stimulating the economy. A big reason for the added government spending is to relieve the relatively high level […] Read More
Top Bridge Design Software for 2021 Are you looking for better ways to design and develop bridges? Who isn’t during these challenging and competitive times? If you haven’t checked out the bridge design software packages available today, you might be surprised at how good some of the newer ones are and how much better some […] Read More
The good news: Budget cuts and work reductions won’t be as big as in 2020. The economic decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, government budget cuts from reduced tax and other types of revenue, and increases in healthcare spending will reduce the amount of bridge, road, and tunnel construction work planned for 2021. The good […] Read More
The $227-million improvement effort is one of the largest infrastructure projects in National Park Service history. The United States National Park Service (NPS) recently reopened the Arlington Memorial Bridge, a Washington, D.C., landmark that crosses the Potomac River, to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. This is after the historic structure underwent a $227-million rehabilitation effort. It is […] Read More
The long presidential election cycle has finally come to an end. Joe Biden will be sworn in as president and Kamala Harris as vice president on January 20, 2021. So, what kind of impact will this have on bridge construction and repair projects? Based on promises made by the Biden campaign, it could be a […] Read More
Want to improve your financial position now and in the new year? Most owners of businesses that do bridge and road work would say “Yes!” after the challenging year that most have just experienced. Why not take advantage of the tax strategies available to businesses like yours that could help limit the taxes you pay […] Read More
“Bridge-spiration” proves what humans are capable of. During the current global health crisis, few people are thinking big. It’s a time when most are worried about simply making it through the day. However, it’s important during times like these to think about what’s possible. That’s why we’re sharing our list of the world’s longest and […] Read More
