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Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained

Viewpoint Construction Technology

To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International University (FIU) have promoted a new construction method called Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).

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Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips Modestly in May, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Among the 16 nonresidential construction spending categories tracked by the Census Bureau, five experienced increases in monthly spending, including transportation (4%), communication (1.3%) and public safety (1.2%). The post Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips Modestly in May, Says ABC appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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Business Group Says $50 Billion Needed for Boston Infrastructure

Construction Equipment

A nonprofit group of Boston businesses called "A Better City" says $50 billion is needed to fund investments in transportation infrastructure. Saying that the city is in the middle of a "transportation crisis," the business leaders released a 16-page report, according to Boston's ABC affiliate,…

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Iowa DOT Uses Modular Construction to Replace Bridge in 3 Weeks

Construction Equipment

The Iowa Department of Transportation is using accelerated bridge construction (ABC) to replace the Little Silver Creek Bridge in 21 days.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) : A trade association based on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably. American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). WTS International, formerly called Women’s Transportation Seminar.

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Highway/Heavy Best Project - Tennessee DOT Fast Fix 8

ENR Construction

of Transportation (TDOT) awarded Kiewit Infrastructure South a $62-million contract for accelerated bridge construction, or ABC, involving the demolition and reconstruction of eight bridges along Interstate 40 in Nashville. The Tennessee Dept.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

ABC Convention (San Antonio, TX). The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) next convention is coming to San Antonio, TX. The website reads, “ABC Convention 2022 is back and bigger than ever. Enjoy the celebrations and networking that ABC Convention is known for. ABC Convention (Orlando, FL). Get more details.