The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has released a draft of the 2026-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for public review and comment through Sept. 15.   The STIP is a four-year program of transportation improvements funded with federal highway and transit dollars. Improvements include projects on state and county highways, urban streets, roadway [...]

Maccaferri will be hosting a free webinar at 1 p.m. EDT August 28. Photo courtesy of Maccaferri. Deepen your understanding of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) systems to make informed decisions in design and construction. Learn how early coordination and proper system selection can streamline your projects and improve outcomes. Key takeaways: Understand different types of [...]

Image: SoftWear Automation SoftWear Automation, a sewing technology company, has announced the successful close of its $20 million Series B1 funding round. The funding round was led by a strategic investment from BESTSELLER, the Danish fashion company behind brands such as JACK & JONES, VERO MODA and ONLY. The investment was made through Invest FWD, [...]

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Aug. 19 that 407 product categories will be added to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 tariffs. The steel and aluminum content of these products will be subject to a duty rate of 50%. Product categories added include wind turbines and their parts [...]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced this week a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of over $146 billion. The plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest in local roads and major congestion relief projects to meet the demands of Texas' growing population and a thriving economy. “This more than $146 [...]

Image: Standard Textile Standard Textile Co. Inc., a provider of health care and hospitality reusable textiles, and Altex, a window covering solutions provider, have announced a manufacturing partnership to produce solar shades featuring Newton High-Speed Lite-Lift® Technology in the U.S. Production is occurring at Standard Textile’s Brownsville, Texas facility, enhancing domestic supply capabilities for the window [...]