USDOT will invest $3 billion to rebuild aging bridges
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Department of Transportation is moving quickly to make $3 billion available for states to invest in aging bridge infrastructure across the country. The Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program focuses on repairing bridges...
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NLC reports 2026 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Survey
The National League of Cities (NLC) released its 2026 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions (MIC) Survey, giving first-hand insight on how municipalities are facing infrastructure challenges. One important piece of this survey is the responses on infrastructure conditions across 11 categories and the impact of federal investments. Areas such as drinking water systems saw a significant decline, with A and B ratings at 39% down from 82% in 2022...
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ASCE releases statement on federal gas tax
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released a statement on May 12, 2026, opposing the proposition of suspending the federal gas tax. ASCE cites the loss of the current 18.4 cents-per-gallon federal gasoline tax would result in billions of loss for the Highway Trust Fund...
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Upgrading Century-Old Water Infrastructure
For over a century, the City of San Luis Obispo’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) played a vital role in protecting public health, promoting sustainability and preserving the local environment. The WRRF serves more than 47,000 residents and treats an average of 5 million gallons of wastewater daily...
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Hog Technologies
Hog Technologies is a  market leader worldwide with more water blasting units working around the globe than our 5 closest competitors combined. We will work tirelessly to maintain this position by always thinking “outside the box” and listening to our customers’ concerns.
HOG manufactures a variety of vehicles such as the Stripe HOG, Thermo HOG, Epoxy HOG, Rumble HOG, Grinder HOG, and Surface HOG. We have a wide array of options that are PTO engine-driven, auxiliary engine-driven, as well as non-CDL options for water blasting, pavement marking, and grinding/grooving.
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Best Management Products
The company’s original product, the SNOUT® Oil and Debris Separator, has become one of North America’s most popular stormwater quality products, with over 80,000 installations in the United States and Canada. BMP’s newest product is the Turbo Plate®, which reduces turbulence and increases sediment and T.S.S. capture in a sump structure.
www.bmpinc.com

HILL & SMITH
The Smart Cushion® crash attenuator is a revolutionary, speed-dependent product that varies stopping resistance during an impact. The Smart Cushion® crash attenuator allows lighter and slower-moving vehicles to have longer ride-down distances and lower ride-down g-forces. Unlike fixed-resistance attenuators, the Smart Cushion® attenuator does not reach maximum stopping resistance unless a vehicle is traveling at the maximum design speed.
www.hillandsmith.com

LiuGong North America
High-performance Compactor
The LiuGong 6612E is a high-performance compactor designed to deliver power and precision in every application. Powered by the Cummins QSB4.5 engine, this machine produces a net power of 155 hp, making it the perfect choice for demanding jobs that require both force and control. With its robust engine, the 6612E ensures consistent performance, whether you're tackling heavy-duty construction tasks, roadwork, or soil compaction.
www.liugongna.com

Thruway Authority announces $6.3 million bridge rehabilitation project
On May 14, 2026, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that the $6.3 million project to rehabilitate the NYS Route 7 bridge over the Thruway (I-90) (milepost 158.54) in Schenectady County is underway. The New York State Department of Transportation is a funding partner with the New York State Thruway Authority on the project...
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For the past 20 years, American Infrastructure and Builder Media have served municipal management, public works, water and wastewater and engineering professionals as a national B2B publication. We are expanding our social media presence, posting the latest industry news and featured content from our magazines on Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Facebook...
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DWR project allocation increases heading into summer
On May 15, 2026, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026. The allocation establishes how much water the state plans to deliver to the 29 public water agencies served by the SWP, which provides water to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland...
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Hydropower: A Sustainable Energy Solution
Hydropower is a renewable, sustainable energy source that generates electricity by using the natural flow of moving water to spin turbines, accounting for more than 14% of global electricity generation. The birth of the modern hydropower turbine began in the mid-1700s with the revolutionary Architecture Hydraulique, covering...
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Legislation aims to secure drinking water during extreme heat
U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced a bill to help protect drinking water infrastructure in the case of extreme heat or cold. The Protecting America’s Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act would make extreme temperatures, like extreme heat, an eligible condition for public water systems to apply for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Midsize and Large Drinking Water...
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