Building Resilience: How Modern Bridges Are Engineered to Withstand Natural Disasters

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Building Resilience: How Modern Bridges Are Engineered to Withstand Natural Disasters Natural disasters like tsunamis, hurricanes, and earthquakes pose a serious threat to critical infrastructure, especially bridges. As vital links in transportation…

Major Bridge Repair and Construction Projects Across the U.S. for 2025

The U.S. continues to invest heavily in bridge construction and infrastructure repair, with billions of dollars allocated to modernizing the nation’s transportation network. As bridges age and traffic demands increase, significant projects…

Top Construction Industry Trends in 2025

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The construction industry is constantly evolving, driven by new technologies, sustainability goals, and efficiency demands. As 2025 has unfolded, new trends are transforming the construction industry—driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.…

$16.6 Million Awarded to Eight States for Advanced Digital Construction Technologies

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The federal government is heavily investing in new digital construction technologies. Recently, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded $16.6 million in grants to eight states through their Advanced Digital Construction Management…

Hurricane Helene Bridge and Road Repairs

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This past fall, Hurricane Helene devastated communities in the Southern US, with states like North Carolina and Tennessee bearing the brunt of the damages. This storm has ominously been deemed the “Katrina of the Mountains,” to describe…

Let it snow: How winter weather impacts construction

If you live in a climate with harsh winters, you’ll probably notice less construction happening during those cold, snowy months. But does all construction halt at the drop of a snowflake? Here are some dangers of working winter construction…
5 Tips for Health and Safety on Construction Sites

5 Tips for Health and Safety on Construction Sites

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Construction sites can be incredibly dangerous, if there are not strict and effective safety protocols in place. In 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the construction industry accounted for nearly 20% of workplace deaths,…
5 Best Practices for Construction Project Management 

5 Best Practices for Construction Project Management 

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Starting a new construction project can be incredibly daunting: how can you ensure that you account for all external factors, stay organized, manage expectations, AND complete your project on time? Here are some best practices to employ in construction…

Toll Roads and Bridges: Where do our toll dollars go? 

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Have you ever wondered why you have to pay a toll to drive on some roads? More importantly, where do those toll dollars even go? Traveling on toll roads and bridges is often considered more convenient because these routes are regularly maintained…

Constructing bridges over Water vs. Land

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Constructing bridges over different terrains, whether river deep or mountain high, requires different building techniques. There are specific challenges and strategies for construction bridges over land and water, such as specific foundation…

Current Market Trends in the Construction Industry

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Young people have always been told that earning a four-year college degree is the only way to get a high paying job and achieve success. But the narrative is changing; college enrollment rates are dropping, while trade/vocational school enrollment…

Benefits of Solar Energy in Construction

Green energy practices are becoming the norm across all industries and sectors; and construction is no exception. As technology becomes more and more advanced, green energy practices like solar energy are now easier to install and more frequently…

The History of Bridges

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From the ancient Roman arches to modern steel suspension bridges, builders have been perfecting materials and techniques used for construction, throughout the history of bridges. In some cases, modern innovations are heavily inspired by ancient…

How Construction Managers Can Invest in Employee Health and Morale

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the global workforce was turned on its head and every aspect of the workplace was being critically examined. Specifically, employers' methods of supporting the morale and mental health of their employees were put…
Francis Scott Key Bridge Baltimore Collapse

The Francis Scott Key Baltimore Bridge Collapse Tragedy: A Devastating Collision and Its Aftermath

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This is an ongoing story and we'll update as facts come out about the story. In the predawn hours of a fateful Tuesday morning, the city of Baltimore was thrust into turmoil as a colossal container ship, adrift and powerless, careened towards…

Celebrating Women in Construction Week

This year, the week of March 3rd, The National Association of Women in Construction is celebrating “Women in Construction Week”, which recognizes the hardworking and underrepresented community of women working in construction. In recognition…

5 Tips for Starting a New Building Project

Seasoned builders know the importance of getting their ducks in a row before starting a new building project. But crossing your ts and dotting your is can be even more important if you are newer to managing construction projects; one misstep…

Abandoned Public Infrastructure as Parks

Have you ever passed by an abandoned structure that’s fallen into disarray and thought, “What a waste?" Luckily, many of these eyesores have been turned into beautiful, green spaces for public recreation. Here are some examples of neglected…

Top 10 Structural Steel Marvels Around the World

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October was last month, and the construction sector had a lot to celebrate with SteelDays (October 17–20) and World Architecture Day (October 2)! To commemorate the hard working people in the steel industry and the incredible structures they…

Reconnecting Communities in Puerto Rico

U.S. Bridge has partnered with Puerto Rico in the past few years to create some incredible structures on the island. But in recent years, a number of devastating hurricanes have hit the region and caused significant damage; in fact, NOAA estimates…