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BREAKING NEWS

August 08, 2008
Construction material costs up 19% in June
Economic report finds state transportation budgets getting "squeezed".  Full Story

August 08, 2008
Traffic cameras on Illinois interstates may be an "uphill battle"
Lawmakers wary of governor's program. Full Story


August 08, 2008
Missouri bridge program stalls
Any repairs announced in 2006 have yet to be made. Full Story


August 06, 2008
President Bush issues order to expedite Columbia River Crossing
Long-awaited project receives "high priority" status. Full Story


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Larry Caudle

LAW: The Contractor's Side

Mashing units - Renegotiating prices is a minor/major deal ...more


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Roads Report

The 100th edition - One hundred columns ago, we worried about Y2K, Elián González and gas prices topping $1.50 — oh, the good ol’ days ...more


Bill Wilson

Editorial

Mincing words - Not enough is said or done about aerial lift safety ...more


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The ability to perform storm water hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) tasks is crucial to civil and environmental engineers. Currently, most H&H tasks are accomplished using Microsoft® Excel® program, or other third-party applications, with no direct connection to civil engineering design and construction documentation software. As a result, engineers are forced to transfer data between various programs, which results in increased time, inefficiency, and a higher risk of error. To better accommodate engineers working on these tasks, Civil 3D subscribers now have access to Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension for AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2008 software....

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Traffic Management

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May 2008

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Caterpillar Inc. has added the AP600D Asphalt Paver (Circle 912) to its Paving Products machine family. The AP600D utilizes a wheel undercarriage that can be equipped with front-wheel assist or all-wh... more

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