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United States Of America - As the air rights fly off the shelf at a record pace both in space and on the ground all eyes will be on the rapid pace of corporations and the outcomes. As technology evolves and mentalities of industry continue with the same competitiveness of old will this result in another cluster f$*k? Highways, Bridges, Sidewalks…

Washington, D.C. - Asphalt and Concrete have some explaining to do as requests for alternatives are sought by the GSA. The General Services Administration (GSA) of the United States has officially announced actions to reduce emissions from building materials as part of a broader government-wide effort to strengthen American leadership in the field…

United States Of America - Supply chain issues have been a challenge for many industry sectors since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, the Port of Los Angeles had the highest traffic on record in 2021: 10.7 million 20-foot containers, which is 13% higher than the previous record set in 2018. However, this has taken the port’s…

United States Of America - The historic Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program), which was made possible by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was officially inaugurated today by the United States Department of Transportation. The program, which will be…

Cambridge, Massachusetts - Through research, education, and public discussion, the Roy and Lila Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation fosters excellence and innovation in governance and public policy. The Center's mission is to address the profound challenges confronting the world's citizens by developing the best leaders,…

The United States Department of Transportation has announced the first-ever INFRA Extra Project Designations, which will assist in funding dozens of priority projects in communities around the country. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. D.O.T. said today that the Biden-Harris Administration will designate 44 projects around the country as INFRA Extra,…

Shandong, China - Asphalt Bitumen continues to be a work around import in China. S&P Global reports Canadian "oil sands" are now a goto option of import to China. Sources from S&P state in August, Canadian oil sands were made available to independent refiners in order to economize on taxes and quotas. -Oil sands are imported as natural…

United States of America- So far this year, the Maine Department of Transportation has rejected bids on at least 15 projects because the contractors' bids were significantly higher than the department's budget. Maine DOT has canceled 17 percent of its paving projects for the year as inflation ate sustainability out of production to cost ratio.…

Baltimore, Maryland- Monday afternoon on July 12th, construction union members, workers, and business leaders congregated in Baltimore to rally for acceptance of the proposed high-speed train between Baltimore to D.C. Speakers at the gathering urged political leaders to authorize the creation of the Northeast Maglev train which is anticipated…

40 miles already paved with an expected 50 more miles to go for a combined 90 miles

A month has passed after the Biden Administration presented the American Jobs Plan, which seeks to invest $2.3 trillion in US infrastructure over 10 years. While Democrats and Republicans agree that infrastructure upgrades are necessary, they differ in two key areas: what counts as infrastructure, and how much should be invested. Republican…

Soybeans are being used in asphalt paving to insulation for homes. Soy has made its introduction into the construction industry. Major players have products readily available and that list has been growing by the day. Like all commodities this is another cherished one the U.S. is developing a strong demand for as well.

US ports have an economic contribution of $5.4 trillion per year, which represents 26% of national GDP, according to the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). The US has more than 300 ports, and they generate over 30 million jobs. However, their infrastructure is lagging behind globally, and major investments are required to remain…

Asphalt has been the most common pavement material for decades, but it has a significant environmental impact. Also known as bitumen, asphalt is a petroleum product that contains hazardous metals like lead, mercury, chromium and arsenic. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, pavement covers 30-45% of land in cities and other urban…

RAISE, formerly known as BUILD and TIGER, has awarded over $8.935 billion in grants to projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico since 2009.