Governors Applaud Senate Infrastructure Vote, Urge Swift Action in House
WASHINGTON – Today, National Governors Association (NGA) Chairman Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas and Vice Chairman Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey released the following statement as after the Senate voted 69-30 to advance the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: “On behalf of the National Governors Association, we commend senators of both parties for adopting key improvements to the bipartisan infrastructure package and voting to advance the legislation. “We now call...
RimRiser Bolt-adjusted Manhole Leveling Solutions Are Now Available Nationwide
RimRiser simplifies and streamlines the process of precision leveling for manholes and other surface-level infrastructure in paved surfaces Vancouver, Wash. – RimRiser, Inc. today announced that RimRiser™ adjust-to-grade systems for manholes, catch basins, and precast tops are now available from RimRiser and from foundries, precasters and civil infrastructure suppliers in major markets nationwide (and growing). RimRiser’s unique, bolt-adjusted riser technology makes the process of leveli...
ASCE Statement on Senate Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The following is a statement by Jean-Louis Briaud, President, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): WASHINGTON, DC. – The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) applauds the U.S. Senate for passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), proving once again that the strength and reliability of our nation’s infrastructure systems is an issue that unites us all. With this legislation, the federal government will restore their critical partnership with citi...
ARTBA CEO Dave Bauer Issues Statement on Senate Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
WASHINGTON — Please attribute the following statement to American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer: “The strong bipartisan spirit demonstrated in the Senate approval of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act sets the bar high. “The U.S. economy and transportation system users stand to benefit most from enactment of an infrastructure bill that combines historic investment levels with pragmatic policy reforms. “The Senate vote is a m...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $38 Million Funding Opportunity for Passenger Ferries & Facilities
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of up to $38 million in competitive grant funds through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FTA's Passenger Ferry Grant Program. The Passenger Ferry Grant Program funds capital projects that help eligible project sponsors support existing passenger ferry service, establish new ferry service, and repair and modernize ferry boats, terminals, and related facilities and e...
Support Builds For Senate’s $1.2T Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Following the release of the full legislative text of the $1.2 trillion “Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act” or IIJA in the Senate on August 1 – a bill clocking in at 2,702 pages – a large number of transportation industry organizations sent a letter to Congress calling for its passage. [Above photo by the Architect of the Capitol] That August 3 letter – spearheaded by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, American Road and Transportation...
AISC, ASCE Team Up for Student Steel Bridge Competition, Starting in 2021-2022
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today announced a renewed partnership for the Student Steel Bridge Competition, starting with the 2021-2022 school year. The annual Student Steel Bridge Competition, which began in 1987, challenges student teams to develop a scale-model steel bridge to fit a given hypothetical environment. Each team must determine how to design and fabricate a bridge and then plan for an efficient...
Skanska invests EUR 69M, about SEK 700M, in a new office project in Warsaw, Poland
Skanska invests EUR 69M, about SEK 700M, in the first phase of Studio, an office complex in Warsaw, Poland. The first building will offer a total leasable area of 17,600 square meters and will be 14 stories high. The office complex Studio consists of two buildings and will be delivered in two phases. The total project will offer a total leasable area of approximately 43,000 square meters as well as 286 underground parking places for cars and 285 for bicycles. It will be located between Prosta...
Simpson Strong-Tie Announces 2021–2022 Scholarship Winners
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the recipients of its Student Scholarship for the 2021–2022 academic year. Recipients are undergraduates in their junior and senior years, majoring in architecture, civil/structural engineering or construction management from over 100 eligible schools. One hundred scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded to students across the country. The Simpson Strong-Tie® Student Sch...
Gov. Pritzker Signs Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission Bill as Congress Debates Infrastructure Deal
Commission’s Creation Comes as Congress Debates Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal CHICAGO -- Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed HB399 on Friday, a bill authorizing the formation of the Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission. The commission will be responsible for creating a statewide plan for a high-speed line and feeder network connecting Chicago to St. Louis. It will be integrated with existing Amtrak and Metra services, intercity bus service and connect the Illinois cities of Rockford, Moline, Pe...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
June Issue 2026
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