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Equipment Catches Fire on Texas Roadway

A paint striping machine caught fire on a Texas road, causing a shutdown of the road Oct. 2. Twenty-three police units were called to the scene on Northwest Loop 820 around 4:15 a.m. where the burning machine sat in the westbound lane, the Star-Telegram reported....


Statue of Liberty Evacuated Due to Construction Fire

A fire at a construction site caused the Statue of Liberty to be evacuated on Aug. 27. Firefighters worked for two hours to put out a blaze after a propane tank caught fire at a construction site on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, CBS News reported....


Fire Breaks Out at Building Site of New Egyptian Museum

CAIRO (AP) — A fire broke out on April 29 at the building site of the new Egyptian museum — the future site of some of the country's most unique and precious artifacts — but caused no significant damage or injuries, Egypt's Antiquities Ministry said....


Oregon Plans to Cut Trees Due to 2015 Forest Fire

In an announcement that indicates how a natural disaster can affect roadways for years, the Oregon Department of Transportation told the public to be ready for two weeks of delays on U.S. 395 south of Canyon City for special tree-clearing work....


Industry Leaders Pull Together in the Face of 2017's Worst Natural Disasters

When disaster strikes, the construction industry is notorious for pulling together and helping communities get back on their feet. Among hurricanes, floods and wildfires alone, 2017 saw more than its share of natural disasters....


FHWA Grants $1M for Repairs to Roads, Bridges Following Wildfires

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials announced the immediate availability of $1 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help begin repairs on roads and bridges in Oregon damaged by wildfires that began last July....


FHWA Announces Quick Release Emergency Relief Grant for Wildfire Repairs

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials today announced the immediate availability of $1 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help begin repairs on roads and bridges in Oregon damaged by wildfires that began last July....


Iron Helps Quench Western Fires

As 51 wildland fires burn in the western United States, heavy equipment is playing a big role in helping fire fighters contain the flames. “The biggest fires are in Oregon, Washington and Montana,” said Jessica Gardetto, spokesman for the National Interagency Fire Center, headquartered in Idaho and a former wildland firefighter....


Build With Strength: Waltham, Mass., City Council Votes 14-0 for Safer Codes

On July 31, Waltham city councilors voted unanimously to call on the state of Massachusetts to implement tighter restrictions on the size of wood-frame residential buildings after a massive ten-alarm fire destroyed a wooden apartment complex under construction in late July....


UPDATE: Gas Explosion at Minnesota School Injures 5; Investigation Underway

A natural gas explosion Aug. 2, rocked Minnehaha Academy's upper school in Minneapolis, causing a partial building collapse, injuring five people and killing two fire and school officials said. A person believed to be missing was found uninjured at about noon....


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  2. Hurricane-Damaged I-40 Through N.C.'s Mountains to Be Reopened to Traffic March 1  →
  3. CDOT Updates Eisenhower Tunnel Leaks Investigation  →
  4. Charlotte's $700M Uptown Project Hits Key Milestone; Airport to Build New Taxiway  →
  5. DEVELON Expands U.S. Presence With Six New Dealer Locations  →
  6. Stardust Power Breaks Ground in Oklahoma On $1.2B Lithium Refinery  →
  7. Cemen Tech Partners With McCoy Construction, Forestry to Expand Concrete Solutions  →
  8. Terex MP to Showcase Digital Innovations in Parts, Support at AGG1 2025  →
  9. Massive I-16, I-75 Interchange Project Moves Closer to Completion  →
  10. SEMA Construction's $562M Upgrade of I-25 On Track  →
  11. RCTC, Caltrans Expect 71/91 Interchange Finish in 2025  →
  12. Acumatica Teams with JobPlanner and STACK to Deliver End-to-End Construction Project Lifecycle Support  →
  13. New Tadano AC 5.250L-2 All-Terrain Crane Boasts 259.2 Ft. Main Boom  →
  14. PennDOT Making Fast Progress On New Scranton to NYC-Penn Station Rail Corridor Project  →
  15. Turner Selected for $158 Million Emergency Operations Center  →
  16. Yoder & Frey Holds Annual Florida Auctions in Kissimmee  →
  17. Carolina Cat Parent Company Names Amanda Weisiger Cornelson New President  →
  18. NMDOT Opens Bridge Over Railroad Tracks in Jarales  →
  19. Ironmark Earthworks Begins Collegiate Sports Project  →
  20. Stargate Artificial Intelligence Data Center Under Way in Texas  →