Partial Collapse Shuts Down South Carolina Bridge Jim Parsons July 22, 2025 No Comments Witnesses reportedly saw concrete and dump trucks crossing the 10-span, 165-ft-long structure as the collapse began.Read More
Kiewit Seeks Millions in Added Connecticut Pier Renovation Costs Richard Korman July 22, 2025 No Comments A critical phase in the final part of a $274-million project.Read More
Government MassDOT's $327M Grant Among Rescinded Awards After 'Big Beautiful Bill' Congress' spending package claws back Neighborhood Access and Equity grants James Leggate July 21, 2025 No Comments An analysis found $2.4 billion may be rescinded from grants awarded under the Neighborhood Access and Equity program.Read More
Energy Former ComEd CEO Sentenced to Two Years for Bribery Scheme Former leader of Exelon and Illinois' largest utility, Commonwealth Edison, traded no-work jobs for favorable legislation Jeff Yoders July 21, 2025 No Comments There is also a $750,000 fine for bribery related to investigation of the former Illinois House Speaker. Read More
Transportation California Sues Trump Administration to Recover High-Speed Rail Funding Tim Newcomb July 21, 2025 No Comments Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority's complaint seeks to stop the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the project's federal funding.Read More
Bridge Conference Highlights Digital Delivery, Connecting Communities Aileen Cho July 20, 2025 No Comments Pennsylvania agencies at the International Bridge Conference in Pittsburgh discussed their goals for project delivery and asset management.Read More
Standards and Codes ACI 318-25 Structural Concrete Code Update Adds Sustainability Guide, Performance-based Wind Design New revision offers key clarifications, new frameworks for sustainable design Jeff Rubenstone July 18, 2025 No Comments The first update to the structural concrete standard since 2019 also builds on and clarifies the previous version's guidance on deep foundations and shear friction.Read More
Government Lawmakers Eye Cuts for Some Programs in Fiscal 2026 Spending Bills James Leggate Pam McFarland July 18, 2025 No Comments Overall, House Appropriations bills total $1.6 trillion, a $45 billion cut compared to 2025 enacted levels.Read More
What Makes a Safe Ready-Mixed Concrete Truck Driver? Ten minutes with Safety Training and DOT Director Lisa Lamons of Concrete Strategies Elaine Silver July 18, 2025 No Comments How to get buy-in from drivers on cameras and telematics.Read More
Restoration Pivot Louisiana Pulls Plug on $3B Sediment Diversion Project Coastal protection agency ends flagship diversion amid legal battles and suspended federal permit, but eyes medium‑scale alternative Bryan Gottlieb July 18, 2025 No Comments State officials cancel Mid‑Barataria Sediment Diversion after federal permit suspension, cost overruns and litigation.Read More