AASHTO Journal - Thu February 14, 2019
Report: Maine Should Consider Transportation Overhaul
Clean-energy advocacy group Acadia Center released a report on in mid-December, dubbed the "Memo to the Next Governor of Maine," that claims modernizing the state's transportation system alone could produce more than $3.8 billion in new economic benefits, add 8,700 new jobs, and create $2.3 billion in public health and other benefits....
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Thu February 14, 2019
Lane Construction Seeks Corps Permit to Expand Rock Quarry
Lane Construction Corporation is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with the expansion of an existing rock quarry in Bangor, Maine....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Thu January 31, 2019
Maine Sets Out to Demolish, Replace Cummings Road Bridge Over Turnpike
The Maine Turnpike Authority will spend approximately $14 million to replace the Cummings Road Bridge over the Maine Turnpike (I-95) in Scarborough with a three-span steel girder bridge in a project that will demolish the existing bridge while maintaining traffic throughout the project....
Maine Turnpike - Wed November 21, 2018
Maine Awards York Toll Plaza Replacement to Reed & Reed
On Oct. 18, the Maine Turnpike Authority Board of Directors approved the award of the York Toll Plaza Replacement project to Maine contractor Reed & Reed of Woolwich. The competitively bid project came in at $39.5 million, just 2 percent over the engineer's prebid estimate....
Office of Sen. Susan Collins - Thu September 27, 2018
Military Construction Bill Includes $162M for PNSY Projects
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced that the Senate passed the fiscal year 2019 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, which included more than $162 million for three projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) that she championed....
Associated Press - Thu September 27, 2018
Portland Approves Parking Garage for Maine Medical Center
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Portland officials have approved a 2,450-space employee parking garage for Maine Medical Center. The Portland Press Herald reports the parking garage approved is part of the hospital's half a billion dollar expansion plan....
XL Specialized Trailers - Thu September 20, 2018
Solid Business Practices Over the Long Haul
Trailers are one of the most crucial products in the marketplace because of their ability to take anything from point A to point B, no matter the industry. They are largely underappreciated because they are simply the transportation vehicles, not the end product....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Wed September 12, 2018
Maine Landscape, Nursery Association Assists With Important Volunteer Job
A volunteer work project through the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association (MELNA) took place in August at Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS). The goal was to add improvements to some of the school's programs, including those involving culinary and landscaping skills....
University of Maine - Thu July 19, 2018
Engineers Unveil, Test University's Innovative Bridge Girder System
The University of Maine unveiled an innovative, rapidly deployable bridge system July 12 at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center. Engineers, Maine Department of Transportation officials, business leaders, investors, researchers, members from Advanced Infrastructure Technologies (UMaine's licensee for the original “Bridge-in-a-Backpack”) and staff attended the event, at which a bridge span was strength-tested in the laboratory using computer-controlled hydraulic equipment that simulates the heaviest highway truck loads....
Associated General Contractors of Maine - Thu July 19, 2018
AGC of Maine Introduces Shevenell as New Director
Tonya Shevenell is the new director of Member Engagement of the Associated General Contractors of Maine. She joined the association as AGC America celebrates its 100th Anniversary. “The history of construction in America and our home State of Maine is something we should continue to celebrate by building a stronger presence in our community....
