How The Bridge Industry Can Beat Inflation

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Over the past few years, inflation has increased the price of everyday essentials and almost everything used in the bridge and building sectors. The skyrocketing prices shocked many manufacturers, resulting in cold feet and desperate attempts…

How Computational Design Helps the Bridge Industry

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Since being introduced to the workplace in the 1980s, computers have greatly altered the world including the construction industry. With time, computers and software began to improve the 2D drawing process, along with the ability to perform…

The Unique Features of the Moxahala Creek Bridge

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U.S. Bridge takes on plenty of unique projects. However, one of our most distinct builds was the bridge along County Road 41 over Moxahala Creek in 2018. Muskingum County Engineering carried out site plans while U.S. Bridge designed, contracted,…

U.S. Bridge Connects Marion and Wyandot County

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In 2021, U.S. Bridge designed, fabricated, and installed a bridge between Wyandot County and Marion County. This rural part of Route 68 straddles Salt Rock Township in Marion County and Pitt Township in Wyandot County and runs for over 20 miles.…

Replacing the Showman Arch Bridge in Newark, Ohio

This past month, the City of Newark, Ohio, shut down the deteriorating Showman Arch Bridge on Cherry Valley Road without notice, disrupting traffic flows and angering much of the community. As a result, the city plans to reopen the crossing…

Global Accelerated Bridge Construction

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In 2005, U.S. Bridge began to expand and provide accelerated bridge construction in international markets. Because of our ability to assemble our bridges here in the United States, we can containerize and transport them anywhere in the world.…
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How to Attract Top Talent to Your Construction Workforce

October marks the beginning of Careers in Construction Month, and we’re celebrating the men and women who make up the construction industry. Careers in Construction Month also raises awareness about the various career opportunities within…

U.S. Bridge Still Standing After Hurricane Fiona

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Just two days before the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico's southwest coast. Floodwaters rose swiftly, forcing evacuation and rescues across the island. The rushing water swallowed cars, flooded houses,…
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Top Emerging Technologies in Construction

New and emerging technologies in construction develop at a rapid pace, making for some major changes in bridge design. They offer engineers more accurate models and detailed analyses of bridges and other projects, making for more advanced construction…

U.S. Bridge is Ready to Respond to Yellowstone Flooding

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The recent events pertaining to the Yellowstone flooding have left all of us heartbroken. The devastating flooding that took place last month is the result of an extreme onset of spring rains combined with melting snow rushing down the Montana…

4 Summer Safety Tips for the Construction Site

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With the hot days of summer ahead of us, it is important to remember how to stay safe in the endless summer heat. Just bringing a water bottle with you will not protect you from the harsh summer elements. Safety is a constant concern while at…
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Liberty Bridge in Guatemala Reconnects Rural Community

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In November of 2020, a pair of tropical storms, Iota and Eta, swept through Central America. These two storms were the most powerful storms to hit Central America in decades. So when a bridge collapsed in the rural city of Gualán, Zacapa, Guatemala,…
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4 Tips on How to Stay Safe for Construction Safety Week

Every year in May the industry brings attention to different ways we can keep construction workers safe with Construction Safety Week. Although it often focuses on ways we can keep workers safe physically, it also covers mental health issues…
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Exploring the Exposed Steel at Globe Life Field

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The new home of the Texas Rangers, Globe Life Field, is an architectural masterpiece. Since its opening in 2020, the field has become an icon of downtown Arlington. Given the size, scope, and vision of the entire project, it is no surprise that…
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Avoid Rework in Construction by Eliminating Bad Data

Data is important in any job and naturally, it's important for construction. It supports and dictates the decision-making process. However, when that data is incorrect it can make for a costly rework budget. In 2016, data mistakes cost the…
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The Importance of Cyber Insurance for Construction Companies

Construction companies have adopted technology quickly, but because of this, they are more susceptible to cyberattacks. According to NordLocker, construction is at the top of the list of industries targeted by cyberattacks, specifically ransomware.…
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Celebrating Women in Construction Week

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Although it’s often viewed as a male-dominated industry, the number of women in construction continues to rise. This is due to the fact that the industry offers women a smaller gender pay gap and more opportunities for advancement.  In…

4 Tips on How to Manage Cash Flow in Construction Projects

Cash flow for a business indicates how much money they are spending and how much money they are making. A positive cash flow means that the business is earning more money than it is spending. A negative cash flow means the opposite and is a…

5 Ways to Stay Warm During Winter Construction

Even as temperatures drop, construction work continues. It's important for worker safety and health, and job productivity for all workers to stay warm as much as possible during winter construction. While job efficiency is important, an even…

Recycled Steel in Construction

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Steel is one of the most popular construction materials available. It's non-flammable and a better choice in areas that might be prone to earthquakes or other natural disasters as it is less likely to warp. It is also stable enough to sustain…