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NEWS CATEGORY - ASSOCIATION
Nominations closed for PCA award    Jul 17, 08   Portland Cement Association
Honor will recognize local leaders for making sustainability concrete
2008 Conrete Bridge Award winners announced    Jul 14, 08   Portland Cement Association
Nine projects named in PCA's annual competition
ARTBA Transportation Development Foundation accepting nominations    Jul 1, 08   ARTBA
Roadway Work Zone Safety awards honor excellence in promoting roadway construction zone safety
U.S. Chamber, associations launch "FasterBetterSafer" campaign    Jun 24, 08   ARTBA
Traffic, crash-related costs taking toll on business productivity, ARTBA CEO says
ARTBA applauds Utah's request to assume authority for environmental review    Jun 10, 08   ARTBA
Move will help states expedite delivery of transportation improvement projects
Transportation projects honored by AAA, AASHTO and U.S. Chamber of Commerce    Jun 10, 08   AASHTO
Winners will compete for National America's Transportation Award
ARTBA says new bill offers opportunity to expand bridge construction and repair market    Jun 6, 08   ARTBA
Program would also fuel bridge growth
Construction industry braces for one of worst downturns in post-WWII era    May 13, 08   Portland Cement Association
Impact "will not be mild," says forecast
Woodrow Wilson bridge project wins the Oscar of Civil Engineering    May 1, 08   Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project
Highest civil engineering honor awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers
Transportation librarians roundtable set for April 10    Apr 4, 08   AASHTO
Webconference will focus on the Transportation Research Information Services database
Construction faces tumultuous year for projects, prices, labor, economist says    Mar 12, 08   Associated General Contractors of America
Power, energy segments will grow; lodging segment will slow
Major manufacturers book for International Rental Exhibition (IRE)    Mar 7, 08   IRE
Over 80 companies will participate in June 3-5 show
Foundation Software CEO/Chairman to present at AGC Annual Convention    Feb 29, 08   Foundation Software
Presentation to be held March 12 in Las Vegas
PCA to recognize public officials for sustainable concrete thinking and development    Feb 1, 08   Portland Cement Association
CONEXPO Asia 2007 a success    Jan 9, 08   Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Event sets records for exhibit space, attendance
Most pavements rated "excellent" in new PCA research    Jan 2, 08   Portland Cement Association
Study shows full-depth reclamation with cement extends pavement life
Concrete Industry Management program announces third annual auction    Nov 19, 07   CIM
Event to be held at World of Concrete Jan. 24
Kentucky presents three possibilities for Ky. 9 project    Oct 25, 07   The Kentucky Post
Affected residents given two weeks to comment on proposals
ARTBA Foundation recognizes transportation construction industry environmental excellence    Oct 16, 07   ARTBA
Highway and bridge improvement projects receive awards
ARTBA Foundation announces winners of 2007 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards    Oct 16, 07   ARTBA
Public and private transportation groups across the country recognized
ARTBA announces specialized programs    Oct 1, 07   American Road & Transportation Builders Association
Events geared toward meeting design and construction professionals' development needs
National Asphalt Pavement Association events announced    Sep 25, 07   National Asphalt Pavement Association
Dates set for three industry meetings
ARTBA-CNA Contractor Safety Awards program now accepting nominations    Jul 25, 07   ARTBA
Nominations must be completed by Aug. 24
ISEA challenges OSHA standards proposal    Jul 17, 07   ISEA
Offers alternative to protect workers
AGC, NE chapters oppose diesel retrofit mandate    Jul 13, 07   AGC Highway Facts Bulletin
Mandate would require contractors to retrofit or repower their equipment before bidding on work
AASHTO receives funding for Center for Environmental Excellence    Jun 22, 07   AASHTO
SAFETEA-LU awards AASHTO $3.1 million over next three years
ARTBA announces scholarships to children of fallen highway workers    Jun 21, 07   ARTBA-TDF
Recipients named for 2007
APWA awards 22 professionals with Fleet Professional Certification    Jun 8, 07   APWA
Credentialing program launched by APWA in September
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE exhibitor meeting attracts record number of attendees    Jun 8, 07   AEM
Technology connects online and onsite attendees
Holcim Awards competition accepting submissions    Jun 4, 07   Holcim Inc.
$2 million international competition recognizes sustainable construction projects
AEM equipment industry marketing award winners announced    May 31, 07   AEM
"Measures of Success" program promotes communications best practices
Transportation leaders gather to focus on new vision    May 31, 07   AASHTO
Results will help form vision to meet future transportation needs
HCEA and UW-Manitowoc announce scholarship program    May 29, 07   HCEA
Scholarship will benefit engineering students
AGC challenges proposal to rewrite emission standards for off-road diesel equipment    May 25, 07   AGC of America
Proposed targets would require $13 billion, 13-year effort
Call for nominations: 2007 ARTBA Foundation Globe Environmental Awards    May 24, 07   ARTBA
Annual awards honor environmental protection and mitigation
Call for nominations: 2007 ARTBA Foundation Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards    May 24, 07   ARTBA
Awards recognize excellence in promoting safety in work zones
Registration now open for 2007 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference    May 23, 07   ARTBA
Oct. 9-12 conference connects transportation leaders with government and private industry
ARTBA Foundation hosts 12th annual Young Executive Development Program    May 22, 07   ARTBA
Intensive program focused on federal government's impact on industry
APWA names Top 10 public works professionals in North America    May 21, 07   APWA
2007 marks 48th year of award
AASHTO proposes program to reduce highway fatalities by half over 20 years    May 21, 07   AASHTO Journal
Attainment of goal would save over 50,000 lives
Freight shipping and carrier concerns addressed at policy forum    May 21, 07   AASHTO Journal
Economic growth threatened by aging infrastructure and congestion
ARTBA foundation announces 2007 “PRIDE Award” winners    May 16, 07   ASTM
Program honors excellence in community relations and public education
World of Aggregates to join World of Asphalt in Orlando in 2009    May 15, 07   National Asphlt Pavement Association (NAPA)
2009 to mark inaugural World of Aggregates Forum & Expo
Gov. Schwarzenegger and Dave Watts awarded 2006 ARTBA Award    May 9, 07   ARTBA
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Granite Construction Co. Chairman Dave Watts awarded ARTBA's highest honor
IECA executive director to resign at end of June    Apr 30, 07   International Erosion Control Association
Executive Director Ben Northcutt will not seek renewal of his contract with IECA
NTEA announces upcoming seminar    Apr 13, 07   National Truck Equipment Association
NTEA's "Closing the Gap" seminar slated for May 23 in Kansas City, Mo.
NTEA publishes updated Application Market Area Report    Mar 28, 07   National Truck Equipment Association
Updated report provides users with helpful marketing resources
ATSSA president stresses low-cost safety solutions during Los Angeles hearing    Mar 22, 07   ATSSA
ATSSA President Peter Speer testified before the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission during a hearing in Los Angeles
APWA president testifies before National Surface Transportation Commission    Mar 20, 07   American Public Works Association
APWA President Bill Verkest testified before the National Surface Transportation Commission to discuss performance improvements of the nation's transportation system
ARTBA's "Federal Issues Program" scheduled for May 7-8 in the nation's capital    Mar 14, 07   ARTBA
Future of America's transportation network and meetings with federal policymakers the focus of 2007 ARTBA Federal Issues Program
ARTBA opposes EPA ozone proposal    Mar 8, 07   ARTBA
ARTBA voices opposition to EPA proposal on ozone standards
Ronald White elected chairman of NAPA    Mar 5, 07   National Asphalt Pavement Association
Ronald M. White, CEO of Superior Paving Corp., Gainesville, Va., elected NAPA's 2007 chairman of the board
Southeast Cement Association and PCA to host study in RCC    Feb 9, 07   Southeast Cement Association
Southeast Cement Association and PCA to host Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement: Design and Construction workshop in Nashville this May
NAPA renews work-zone safety alliance    Feb 5, 07   National Asphalt Pavement Association
NAPA renews work-zone safety alliance with government agencies, associations and unions
PTI to host Sixth Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in May    Feb 2, 07   Post-Tensioning Institute
The Post-Tensioning Institute will host its sixth-annual conference and exhibition May 6-8 in Miami
ARTBA, construction industry allies sign roadway work-zone safety agreement    Jan 31, 07   ARTBA
ARTBA, construction industry allies, federal government and labor groups sign roadway work-zone safety agreement
AMAP provides $17,000 to fund study on polymer-modified asphalts    Jan 31, 07   Association of Modified Asphalt Producers
Association of Modified Asphalt Producers provides $17,000 to help fund latest asphalt institute study
University of Virginia transportation educator honored with national award    Jan 29, 07   ARTBA
University of Virginia educator receives ARTBA’s S.S. Steinberg Award
NAPA updates popular guide to asphalt recycling    Jan 29, 07   National Asphalt Pavement Association
NAPA updates HMA recycling guide
ARTBA accepting applications for 2007 Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship    Jan 12, 07   ARTBA
Unique program provides financial assistance to help children of highway construction workers killed or permanently disabled on the job pursue post-high school education
ARTBA issues call for nominations for 12th Annual Young Executive Development Program    Jan 12, 07   ARTBA
ARTBA looking for future industry leaders, issues call for nominations for 12th Annual Young Executive Development Program
3M executive named ARTBA vice chairman at-large    Jan 11, 07   ARTBA
3M Executive Larry Lair appointed vice chairman at-large for ARTBA
Partnership provides for work-zone safety training in Md.    Jan 3, 07   ARTBA
Alliance between state agencies allows record number of Maryland transportation officials to receive roadway work-zone safety training
PCA seeks nominations for Education Foundation Research Fellowship    Dec 4, 06   Portland Cement Association
Education Foundation of PCA seeking nominations for outstanding graduate students in the fields of engineering and physical sciences
Transportation Contractors Wage and Benefits Survey now available    Oct 27, 06   ARTBA
New ARTBA-TDF publication provides data for 30 office and field positions found in a typical firm in the transportation construction industry
NAPA and partners receive FHWA safety-training grant    Oct 19, 06   National Asphalt Pavement Association
Roadway Safety Coalition receives four-year, $4.1 million grant for development of work-zone safety materials from FHWA
ARTBA and U.S. DOT boost efforts to improve roadway work-zone safety    Oct 18, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA awarded four-year contract to improve and expand operations of the National Work-Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse
ARTBA honors roadway work-zone safety    Oct 9, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA announces winners of 2006 Roadway Work-Zone Safety Awareness Awards
ARTBA honors 2006 Globe Award winners    Oct 5, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA recognizes transportation and construction industry environmental excellence
UT-Austin professor elected 2006-07 ARTBA chairman    Oct 3, 06   ARTBA
University of Texas Engineering Chair Mike Walton elected 2006-07 ARTBA chairman
ATSSA awarded grant to provide nationwide roadway safety training    Sep 29, 06   ATSSA
ATSSA awarded four-year, $11.9 million grant from the FHWA to provide roadway safety training nationwide for workers and others who make their livelihood on America's roadways
New training option offered for storm water professionals    Sep 19, 06   International Erosion Control Association
IECA webinars offer cost-effective, convenient training for erosion and storm water professionals
ATSSA supports Peters' nomination    Sep 6, 06   ATSSA
ATSSA announces strong support for nomination of Mary Peters as next Secretary of the U.S. DOT
ARTBA names recipients of traffic-safety award    Aug 25, 06   ARTBA
W. Va. contractor and Kan. DOT official named 2006 recipients of ARTBA's Traffic Safety Industry Division Award
IECA director killed in helicopter crash    Aug 16, 06   International Erosion Control Association
Carol Forrest, International Erosion Control Association board director, killed in helicopter crash
Portland Cement Association announces spring seminar schedule    Aug 15, 06   Portland Cement Association
Portland Cement Association's Education and Training Department's spring seminars address current industry concerns and challenges
ARTBA accepting nominations for environment and work-zone awards    Jul 12, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA accepting nominations for its annual Globe and Roadway Work-Zone Safety Awareness awards
Dallas High Five Interchange honored    Jun 30, 06   American Public Works Association
Dallas High Five Interchange honored as Public Works Project of the Year
Task force proposes reforms to National Environmental Policy Act    Jun 7, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA attorney highlights need for NEPA reforms at California meeting of American Bar Association
CONEXPO-CON/AGG earns honor as largest trade show in U.S.    May 26, 06   CONEXPO-CON/AGG
CONEXPO-CON/AGG has been recognized as the largest trade show in U.S.—again
ARTBA-TDF announces 2006 "PRIDE Award" winners    May 19, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA-TDF recently recognized outstanding efforts of state transportation departments and private sector firms with PRIDE Awards
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 chairman announced    May 17, 06   CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Chuck Martz of Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co. to head 2008 CONEXPO-CON/AGG management board
Dates, location announced for World of Asphalt 2007    May 5, 06   World of Asphalt
World of Asphalt 2007 to be held March 19-22, 2007 in Atlanta
FHWA accepting nominations for 2006 Excellence in Highway Design Awards    May 5, 06   FHWA
FHWA accepting nominations through June 23 for the 2006 Excellence in Highway Design Awards
ARTBA accepting Roadway Work Zone Awareness Awards applications    Apr 28, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA is accepting nominations for the 2006 "Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards," an annual awards competition recognizing specific programs, education campaigns or innovations in technology that demonstrate excellence in promoting safety in roadway-construction zones
AASHTO joins in urging general funds for highway safety    Apr 14, 06   AASHTO Journal
Transportation organizations urge House and Senate appropriations to fund operations, research and administrative expenses of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from general funds, not the Highway Trust Fund
AEM testifies at congressional hearing on visa approval delays    Apr 7, 06   Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Equipment manufacturers group offers processing recommendations
ARTBA offers transportation executives opportunity to lobby Congress on funding issues    Mar 8, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA is encouraging all transportation construction industry executives to participate in the “Federal Issues Program” and 2006 Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-in
ARTBA publishes book chronicling U.S. Interstate Highway System    Mar 1, 06   ARTBA
Newly published book chronicles building of world’s most complex public works project
Concrete bridge nominations now being accepted    Feb 20, 06   Roads & Bridges magazine
The Portland Cement Association has begun taking nominations for the 2006 Concrete Bridge Awards Competition
Roadway safety group to exhibit innovative products in Ft. Lauderdale    Jan 27, 06   ATSSA
ATSSA will be conducting their 36th Annual Convention and Traffic Expo in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., March 3 - 7
Oldcastle chief and HNTB executive to lead ARTBA’s SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Task Force    Jan 27, 06   ARTBA
Tom Hill of Oldcastle Materials Inc. and Paul A. Yarossi of HNTB have been named co-chairs of ARTBA’s SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Task Force
Better pavement performance focus of Modified Asphalt Producers’ Annual Meeting    Jan 16, 06   Association of Modified Asphalt Producers
Better pavement performance will be among the topics of discussion at the Association of Modified Asphalt Producers’ 7th Annual Meeting in Orlando, Feb. 13-15
Ingersoll Rand becomes sponsor of ARTBA’s Young Executive Development Program    Jan 16, 06   ARTBA
Ingersoll Rand demonstrates its commitment to developing industry leaders with a major financial contribution to ARTBA's Young Executive Development Program
ARTBA seeks future Industry leaders    Jan 11, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA looking for future Industry leaders for 11th annual Young Executive Development Program
ARTBA’s Brad Sant elected vice chairman of Safety Equipment Institute    Jan 9, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA Vice President of Safety & Education Brad Sant has recently been elected vice chairman of the Safety Equipment Institute
ARTBA issues call for award nomination    Jan 9, 06   ARTBA
ARTBA looking for outstanding programs that enhance image of the U.S. transportation construction industry, issues a call for award nomination
Stantec Transportation Project wins Public Works Project of the Year Award    Jan 9, 06   Stantec
APWA has selected the Route 104 reconstruction project in New York as its 2005 Project of the Year Award in the transportation category
Environmentally friendly facilities to be honored by NAPA    Dec 27, 05   NAPA
Duval Asphalt, Callanan Industries and Staker and Parson Cos. will be awarded the NAPA Ecological Award at the NAPA Convention in late January
Gen. Colin Powell headline speaker for ARTBA's Interstate 50th Anniversary dinner    Dec 14, 05   ARTBA
General Colin Powell will be the headline speaker at the ARTBA-TDF reception and dinner celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Highway System
ARTBA’s safety training program named to 2006 “Associations Advance America” honor roll    Dec 12, 05   ARTBA
ARTBA named to 2006 "Associations Advance America Honor Roll,” a national awards competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives
Call for entries: 2006 Concrete Bridge Awards    Nov 28, 05   PCA
PCA is seeking nominations for its tenth biennial Bridge Awards competition
ARTBA economist forecasts 5.4% growth in 2006 highway construction market    Nov 28, 05   ARTBA
Higher construction costs could absorb much of the economic gain, cautions ARTBA
ARTBA now accepting nominations for the 2006 “PRIDE Awards”    Nov 28, 05   ARTBA
ARTBA now accepting nominations for “PRIDE Awards,” honoring excellence in community relations and public education that enhance the image of the U.S. transportation construction industry
NAPA publishes history book, Paving the Way: Asphalt in America    Nov 11, 05   NAPA
New history book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Interstate System
Georgia DOT Commissioner Linnenkohl named AASHTO President    Oct 10, 05   AASHTO
Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Harold E. Linnenkohl was unanimously named the 96th President of AASHTO
ARTBA presents Leadership Award to national group promoting the advancement of women in construction    Sep 30, 05   ARTBA
ARTBA recently presented its Leadership Award to the National Association of Women in Construction in recognition of the association’s 50th anniversary
Illinois county official Jim Piekarczyk honored with national award    Sep 28, 05   ARTBA
James W. Piekarczyk, county engineer for Kankakee County, Ill., is the recipient of ARTBA's 2005 Bartelsmeyer Award
Oregon, Minnesota and New York receive AASHTO awards for best practice in context-sensitive solution    Sep 26, 05   AASHTO
Road projects and programs in Minnesota, New York and Oregon were honored recently for exemplary efforts in context-sensitive solutions at the AASHTO annual meeting
ARTBA elects 2005-2006 officers    Sep 26, 05   ARTBA
ARTBA recently announced the election of its 2005-2006 officers and directors
Record cement demand predicted after Hurricane Katrina    Sep 23, 05   Portland Cement Association
Decrease of imports is expected to be offset by Gulf Coast cleanup
ARTBA initiates task force to shape year 2009 Federal Highway program reauthorization bill    Sep 23, 05   ARTBA
ARTBA is forming a member task force to develop the group’s legislative agenda for reauthorization of the SAFETEA-LU, due in 2009
Grassley, Peters and Walker receive ARTBA’s highest honor    Sep 19, 05   ARTBA
Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), former Federal Highway Administrator Mary Peters and Wisconsin WTBA Executive Director Tom Walker are the recipients of the 2005 "ARTBA Award"
ARTBA recognizes state contractor affiliates in National Awards Program    Sep 19, 05   ARTBA
ARTBA honored a number of industry organizations with the 2005 “Chapter Excellence Awards"
American Concrete Pipe Association president retires, new president announced    Sep 9, 05   American Concrete Pipe Association
Matt Childs has been announced as the new ACPA president following the retirement of former President John Duffy
NSSGA warns cutting gasoline user fee will devastate highway and public transit funding    Sep 9, 05   NSSGA
NSSGA voiced concern over efforts by states and members of Congress repeal suspend the gasoline user fee, which will negatively impact funding for highways and public transit systems
AASHTO coordinates state DOT assistance    Sep 9, 05   AASHTO Journal
AASHTO launches effort to work with DOTs in aiding Hurricane Katrina victims
ASA hails Maryland high court decision safeguarding subcontractors’ payment bond rights    Aug 12, 05   American Subcontractors Association, Inc.
Maryland Court of Appeals handed victory to subcontractors and other construction firms that rely on payment surety bonds for assurance that they will be paid for their work
ARTBA earns another court victory    Aug 3, 05   AASHTO Journal
Association permitted to continue litigation against a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' proposal
2005 Transportation Officials and Engineers Directory now available    Jul 28, 05   ARTBA
ARTBA offers a new one-stop guide to reach key state or federal transportation agency officials
APA finds pedestrian-friendly streets are safer than conventionally-designed urban roads    Jul 22, 05   American Planning Association
A new article published in the summer 2005 edition of the Journal of the American Planning Association (JAPA) reports fewer crashes and injuries occur on pedestrian-friendly streets than on more conventionally-designed urban roads
APA finds pedestrian-friendly streets are safer than conventionally-designed urban roads    Jul 22, 05   American Planning Association
A new article published in the summer 2005 edition of the Journal of the American Planning Association (JAPA) reports fewer crashes and injuries occur on pedestrian-friendly streets than on more conventionally-designed urban roads
ARTBA awards 2005 traffic safety award    Jul 13, 05   ARTBA
Former FHWA Associate Safety Administrator George Ostensen named 2005 recipient of ARTBA’s traffic safety industry division award
Transportation contractors drive big-ticket construction equipment sales and rental market    Jun 27, 05   ARTBA
Annual construction equipment expenditures by transportation contractors outpace those of general building contractors, ARTBA analysis of U.S. Commerce Department data shows
AGC contractor first in the nation to complete OSHA challenge pilot program    Jun 27, 05   AGC
OSHA: The Weitz Co. of Des Moines, Iowa, is the first contractor in the U.S. to successfully complete the OSHA Challenge Pilot Program
Transportation contractors drive big-ticket construction equipment sales & rental market    Jun 24, 05   ARTBA
Annual construction equipment expenditures by highway, bridge and other transportation contractors far outpace those of general building contractors
Steel prices fall sharply reports American Institute of Steel Construction    Jun 17, 05   American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.
Structural steel prices have dropped more than $100 per ton since the beginning of 2005, reflecting a 20% decrease in the cost of material, according to the American Institute of Steel Construction
Intertraffic North America receives more support    Jun 16, 05   ARTBA
Council of University Transportation Centers and International Road Federation endorse show
Cement consumption expected to continue upward trend    Jun 2, 05   Portland Cement Association
Portland Cement Association's Spring Forecast