Worse by degrees   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Al Karr
As climate changes, transportation planners will have to protect infrastructure from heat, heavier rainfall, stronger storms and higher storm surges

Public affection   Roads & Bridges June 2008   By Bill Wilson
Reaching out to the young creates love for the industry
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Onward sputtering soldier   Roads & Bridges January 2008   By Allen Zeyher
The economy struggles forward through tragedy and nagging pains

Home groan   Concrete Progress November 2007   By Roads & Bridges
Declining housing market will dampen cement industry; public construction will remain steady

Rich on Welfare   Roads & Bridges January 2007   By Bill Wilson and Stephanie Harris
Funding might be poor, but industry continues to boom

What the Future May Hold   Roads & Bridges December 2006   by Stephanie Harris, Associate Editor
Abstract: The future of transportation may be bleak without adequate funding and public support

Old enough to drive   Roads & Bridges September 2005   John A. Buchheit, P.E., Contributing Author

The old with the New   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Jo Sias Daniel
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of RAP on the volumetric properties and stiffness of HMA.

Ready with cold remedies   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Rodney Garrett
there are contractors specializing in cold (pavement) planning who collectively perform this service nationwide. Nevertheless, as with any other special services contractors, their workmanship quality, services and expertise can vary.

Indications point up   Roads & Bridges March 2005   Allen Zeyher, Associate Editor
The recovering economy sent demand for cement up in 2004. Unfortunately, imported supply was caught short, primarily because of availability of cargo ships to carry the cement.

Aggressively Pursuing   Roads & Bridges March 2002   Valentin J. Riva
In 1998, the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) initiated and led the most dramatic initiative in the history of the concrete pavement industry to reunite and revitalize. Since then, the association has broadened its offerings of products and services, now providing a greater range of both to more customers and stakeholders than ever before.

Recovery right on target?   Roads & Bridges February 2002   Allen Zeyher
The U.S. economy is moving toward economic recovery, with real gross domestic product rising by a projected 1.3% this year and climbing to 4.2% in 2003.” The Conference Board made the optimistic forecast, it said, based on a stabilizing job market, strong consumer spending and improving business balance sheets.

A shade lighter   Roads & Bridges September 2000   Bill Wilson
Everybody is aware of the physical capability of the machine, but there also was a time when the excavator market crumbled all financial forecasts. Sales were on the rise, which had to bode well with stockholders of the major manufacturers.