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Recession Causing Dramatic Slowdown in Water Project Spending
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| Seeking Alpha (November 25, 2008) - Will the economic recession lead to a major worldwide decline in the water project spending worldwide? Quite possibly, according to the latest ChangeWave survey on water industry trends, which shows tough financial times are causing a dramatic slowdown in planned water project expenditures.
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by Chuck Frey on 12/1/2008 |
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Economic Recovery Path to be Paved
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| ForConstructionPros (November 19, 2008) - Barack Obama says a fiscal stimulus will be the top priority of his administration. The initial offer is $500 billion, 4 percent of U.S. gross domestic product. It will include billions for construction projects as the country tries to claw its way back to economic growth one road, flyover and bridge at a time. |
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by Chuck Frey on 11/24/2008 |
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NCGA: Time to invest in inland waterways
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| AgProfessional.com (November 20, 2008) - In newly released testimony, National Corn Growers Association President Bob Dickey called on Congress to act quickly to fund important waterway projects as a means for creating jobs and providing economic stimulus for the Midwest. The testimony was offered as part of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Oct. 28 hearing "Investing in Infrastructure: The Road to Recovery." |
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by Chuck Frey on 11/21/2008 |
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ICUEE Adds Industrial Vehicle Pavilion
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| Diesel Progress (November 21, 2008) - The 2009 ICUEE - International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition has announced the co-location of an educational conference and exhibits pavilion targeting components for the industrial vehicle and mobile equipment markets. |
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by Chuck Frey on 11/21/2008 |
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FHWA supports innovative state transportation projects
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| Roads & Bridges (November 18, 2008) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the new Office of Innovative Program Delivery, which will provide states with stronger and more effective federal support to deliver transportation projects. The office will work with state departments of transportation to help them explore opportunities with innovative financing and congestion pricing and tap into the $400 billion in private funds available world wide for investment in transportation infrastructure.
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by Chuck Frey on 11/19/2008 |
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Bridge Managers Optimistic about Improving Bridge Conditions
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| Construction Equipment (November 11, 2008) - For the first time since 2005, highway engineers are optimistic about reducing the number of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges. The information comes from an annual survey of highway professionals in 50 state Departments of Transportation and the District of Columbia conducted by Better Roads magazine and sponsored by Contech Bridge Solutions, Inc.
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by Chuck Frey on 11/17/2008 |
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PCA revises cement forecast downward
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| Roads & Bridges (November 11, 2008) - The weak economy and tight credit conditions, coupled with severe job losses and the resulting decline in state government revenues, will translate into significant weakness for the construction industry through 2010, leading the Portland Cement Association (PCA) to again adjust its cement consumption forecast. |
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by Chuck Frey on 11/12/2008 |
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ARTBA election report says outlook for infrastructure investment is uncertain right now
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| ForConstructionPros (November 10, 2008) - It is difficult to discern, at this point, the specific impact of the 2008 elections on efforts to boost federal transportation infrastructure investment. It should be noted, however, Senator Obama and the bicameral congressional Democratic leadership have frequently discussed the need to rebuild the nation's infrastructure systems. What can be determined right now is the election's impact on the control of Congress and the make-up of key congressional committees.
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by Chuck Frey on 11/10/2008 |
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As a road to a better economy, an old idea gains ground
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| Los Angeles Times (November 9, 2008) - As recently as a few months ago, the idea of trying to bolster the troubled economy by pumping money into public works projects such as roads and bridges was dismissed as too slow - not the quick pick-me-up that was needed. But today, economists and policymakers are beginning to change their minds.
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by Chuck Frey on 11/10/2008 |
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Vulcan Materials net sales increase 13% in 3rd quarter
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| Vulcan Materials (November 5, 2008) - Vulcan Materials Company announced results today for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. |
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by Chuck Frey on 11/7/2008 |
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