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1. Crowd-Sourcing Road Assessment is Possible, But Barriers Remain.

Author

Abaffy, Luke

Subjects
*DRIVER assistance systems, *AUTOMOTIVE electronics, *ENVIRONMENTAL engineering, *TECHNOLOGY
Abstract

The article describes the limitations and potentials of Microsoft Kinect, a device developed by civil and environmental engineering professor Sami Masri to gather data on the condition of roads. Topics covered the components of the device which are mounted beneath a vehicle to create a three-dimensional (3D) of the road as the vehicle drives and the barriers for the application to become a reality according to Masri.

Published
2015

2. Transport Funds Hunt Goes On.

Author

Ichniowski, Tom

Subjects
*TRANSPORTATION laws, *INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics), *LEGISLATORS, *EXECUTIVES, *PROGRESS
Abstract

House Chairman Shuster updates progress on new transportation bill. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2015

3. Nevada Paves Way For Life-Cycle Bids.

Author

Guzzon, John

Subjects
*HIGHWAY bypasses, *ASPHALT concrete
Abstract

Concrete wins contract for the Boulder City Bypass’ first phase, despite cheaper asphalt bid. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2015

4. new jerseyChristie OKs $1.3B for Water Infrastructure Work.

Subjects
*CONSTRUCTION industry, *TRANSPORTATION agencies
Abstract

The article offers news briefs related to the U.S. construction industry as of 2014. Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie has authorized 1.28 billion dollars in state financing for improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. New York City area transportation agencies have teamed up to meet U.S. state and federal requirements for participation of minority and women-owned firms. Israeli contractor Danya Cebus Ltd. has teamed with Hudson MeridianConstruction Group LLC on a project.

Published
2014

5. new jerseyChristie OKs $1.3B for Water Infrastructure Work.

Subjects
*CONSTRUCTION industry, *INFRASTRUCTURE financing, *DRINKING water, *DATA library design & construction, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

This section offers news briefs on the construction industry in New York and New Jersey as of August 2014. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has approved state financing for improvements to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure affected by Superstorm Sandy. A data center will be developed by investment management firm BlackRock. A judge has allowed Laquila Construction Group's suit against Barclays Center prime contractor Hunt Construction Group to proceed.

Published
2014

6. Bentley Launches Buried Utilities 3D Modeler.

Author

Sawyer, Tom

Subjects
*COMPUTER software
Abstract

The article offers information on subsurface utilities engineering (SUE) infrastructure design software from software company Bentley Systems.

Published
2014

7. Obama's FY15 Budget: Mixed.

Author

Ichniowski, Tom and Hunter, Pam

Subjects
*BUDGET, *ROADS, *TRANSPORTATION
Abstract

The article examines the proposed fiscal year 2015 budget that was submitted by U.S. President Barack Obama as of early March 2014. It claims that the proposal will bolster the federal highway and transit programs, as well as General Services Administration federal building accounts. The opinion of Department of Transportation (DoT) Secretary Anthony Fox on the developments is also cited.

Published
2014

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