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Tornado damage at the Breckenridge Village shopping center in Little Rock on March 31, 2023
Construction / Insurance / Real Estate

After Tornado, Builders Rethink Rules for Shelters

As Little Rock recovers from the tornado that destroyed at least 2,000 structures, builders and engineers are reviving a long discussion about whether there should be regulations requiring safe rooms or shelters in residential and commercial properties. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services / Construction

U.S. Infrastructure Showing Its Age

As of early last week, President Joe Biden’s eight-year, $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal appeared to be holding, but polarization in Washington makes the deal fragile. read more >
More than 30% of the state’s roads are rated in poor condition, which costs each Arkansas driver about $671 a year in maintenance and repairs, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Construction / Government & Politics / Transportation

Politics Aside, U.S. Must Invest in Infrastructure

The American Society of Civil Engineers points to three trends in the nation’s infrastructure mostly responsible for an overall grade of C-. read more >
John Edwards, economic development director of the Helena Harbor: “We’ve overcome what I call the most serious infrastructure challenges that we’ve faced.”
Construction / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

Rail Infrastructure a Key Connector for Helena Harbor (John Edwards Commentary)

Freight railroads, often-overlooked workhorses for American industry, are self-sustaining examples of how private sector investments pay public dividends. read more >
Construction / Energy / Government & Politics

ATRI Weighs In on Infrastructure

There were few surprises among the recommendations in a recent report by the American Transportation Research Institute. read more >