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Dotted Line: Cultivating bid-winning relationships with public agencies
Construction Dive
APRIL 24, 2018
Effective communication and trust are keys to productive relationships with local and federal officials
DOT Related Topics 
DOT Releases $1.5B for 26 Infrastructure Projects
Construction Equipment
JUNE 7, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $1.5 billion in infrastructure funding on Wednesday which will be used to pay for 26 projects under the federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) program.
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DOT Drone TV
Construction Equipment
MARCH 28, 2016
. . American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) reports 33 state DOTs are involved in studying and testing drones for traffic and construction use, under the watchful eye of the FAA.
DOT Announces $677 Million in Airport Grants
Construction Equipment
JUNE 11, 2018
Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced on Friday the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $677 million in airport infrastructure grants, the first allotment of the total $3.18
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Oklahoma DOT installs railroad bridge built offsite
Construction Dive
JANUARY 31, 2018
By building the bridge offsite and then moving it into place, agency officials said they were able to complete the installation with fewer interstate closures
DOT Adds 4 More Drugs to Testing List
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Department of Transportation issued a final rule yesterday that expands DOT's current drug testing panel to include some semi-synthetic opioids; Hydrocodon - Trade names Norco, Vicodin, Lortab, Vicoprofen and Riboxen. The U.S.
EPA, DOT Toughen Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
ENR Construction
AUGUST 16, 2016
DOT's Foxx says regulation requires 10% greater emissons and fuel-use cuts than 2015 EPA-DOT proposal
EPA, DOT Toughen Trucks' Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards
ENR Construction
AUGUST 16, 2016
DOT's Foxx says regulation requires 10% greater emissons and fuel-use cuts than 2015 EPA-DOT proposal
Proposed Budget Cuts $2.4 Billion from DOT
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
The Budget request reflects a streamlined DOT that is focused on performing vital Federal safety oversight functions and investing in nationally and regionally significant transportation infrastructure projects," the budget document says
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Florida DOT plans $2.3B, 40-mile Interstate 4 'signature' corridor
Construction Dive
APRIL 12, 2018
Each of the expansion's current six segments is in various stages of planning, but the end result will expand the area's safety, mobility and connectivity
The Dotted Line: How to develop a collaborative team that wins bids
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2018
The most effective partners possess unique skill sets, have extensive lists of contacts and stay aligned with the project's overall goals
US DOT Picks 26 Projects for $1.5B in INFRA Grants
ENR Construction
JUNE 6, 2018
Largest proposed grants are for highway projects in Georgia, Wisconsin and North Carolina
The Dotted Line: How to make sure a contract protects your money
Construction Dive
JUNE 12, 2018
Contractors shouldn't hesitate to try to strike a better deal for things like change orders and retainage during contract negotiations
State DOTs Leading the Evolution of Drones: AASHTO
Construction Equipment
MARCH 28, 2018
The results were published in its March survey of state DOT's use of drones
EPA, DOT Toughen Trucks' Fuel-Use and Emissions Standards
ENR Construction
AUGUST 16, 2016
DOT's Foxx says regulation requires 10% greater emissons and fuel-use cuts than 2015 EPA-DOT proposal
Appropriators Press DOT's Chao to Fund Transit Projects
ENR Construction
APRIL 16, 2018
Appropriators zero in on transit capital grants, which got a 10% hike in the 2018 omnibus spending measure
Proceed Wisely, Ninja Contractor, Because Suing Your DOT May Have Limitations
Best Practices Construction Law
APRIL 14, 2016
For you Ninja contractors, it’s a good thing to fully understand your potential recovery before you spend countless months and thousands of dollars pursuing a claim against your state DOT for breach of contract, misrepresentation or other cause of action.
DOT-Approved Gas Cans For Landscapers
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 25, 2014
DOT-Approved Gas Cans For Landscapers
Florida DOT fighting to keep FIU bridge collapse records under wraps
Construction Dive
JUNE 8, 2018
A judge has given the agency two weeks to decide whether it will defend itself in court for refusing to hand over to the Miami Herald internal documents related to the structural failure
Arizona DOT Thwarts Graffiti Artists
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Spray paint used to tag the signs can make the words difficult to read at night, and cleaning and replacing the signs is a hazardous task for DOT workers. Graffiti is an ongoing threat to interstate freeway signs on Arizona overpasses. ADOT Interstate Signing Supervisor Dudley Heller developed a shield that makes it difficult for vandals to reach the sign.
State DOTs' Aerial Drone Use Is on the Rise
ENR Construction
APRIL 4, 2018
More state transportation agencies are using aerial drones, and overall commercial use of the devices is expected to continue to climb, though not as dramatically as predicted in 2017, recent reports say
DOT Announces $677 Million in in Airport Infrastructure Grants
Construction Equipment
JUNE 11, 2018
Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced on Friday the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $677 million in airport infrastructure grants, the first allotment of the total $3.18
The Dotted Line: How to prepare for a construction project audit
Construction Dive
JANUARY 25, 2018
Project finances might be the first thing that comes to mind when it's time for a project audit, but they only represent one element of a comprehensive review. Here's a look at the big picture
DOT's Pipeline Emergency Power Expanded
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Federal pipeline regulators issued a rule Tuesday to expand their agency’s power to regulate pipelines that pose an imminent threat to public safety or the environment.
Georgia DOT Steps Up to Meet Infrastructure Challenge
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
In multiple ways, the state transportation agency elevated its performance in 2017
The Dotted Line: Why is design-bid-build still the No. 1 process?
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Despite their benefits, collaborative project delivery methods haven't made a big impact on the use of the DBB process. Here are the reasons why
NJ Taps Veteran to Run DOT; Obituary: Architect-Developer John Portman
ENR Construction
JANUARY 10, 2018
Diane Gutierrez-Scacchetti returns to state from Florida DOT role; Maverick design-builder helped restore urban cores around the world
Wisconsin Construction Audit Leads to New DOT Budget Bill
Construction Equipment
APRIL 5, 2018
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed new legislation Wednesday that will clarify how major project cost estimates will be reported to the Transportation Projects Commission (TPC
DOT Test Program Could Widen Construction Drone Use
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Industry officials hope tests will lead to easing restrictions on flights beyond line of sight and over people
State DOTs Receive $3.1B in 'Bonus' Highway Funds
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
FHWA redistributes unused TIFIA, FAST Act grants' obligation authority
US DOT Revamps, Delays FAST Act Grants
ENR Construction
JULY 12, 2017
The U.S. of Transportation is revising a $4.5-billion grant program for highway and other freight-related projects
Utah DOT plans $275M spend to convert highway into 6-lane freeway
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2018
One group is already threatening a lawsuit to stop the project, citing poor planning by the department
Update: Colorado DOT Spends $1.5 Million To Recover from Ransomware
Construction Equipment
APRIL 11, 2018
StateScoop.com reports the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has spent up to $1.5 million to recover from February's ransomware attack by the SamSam virus
Edgewater Faucets win prestigious Red Dot Award for product design
Constructor Magazine
APRIL 7, 2016
The Edgewater collection of pull-down kitchen and bar faucets from American Standard was recognized with the Red Dot Award, an international price for excellence in design.
U.S. DOT Announces $1 Billion for Emergency Road & Bridge Repairs
Construction Equipment
APRIL 16, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Friday more than $1 billion in Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help 32 states, several U.S.
Is it Legal for Iowa's DOT to Write Tickets?
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Peyton Atzen, a 16-year old student at Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, decided to fight a speeding ticket he received from an Iowa DOT officer, citing a 70-year old Iowa Supreme Court case that said DOT officers have limited ticketing authority that does not include speeding or arrests
DOT Tries to Streamline Private Involvement in Transit Projects
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 3, 2017
The DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking this that would allow public transit projects to streamline some steps in the regulatory or permit approval process if they prove that it will attract more private investors
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