Thu March 29, 2018
RIDOT Begins Repairs on Series of Bridges in East Providence
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced work began March 12, on a multi-bridge project in East Providence and Providence that will make repairs to five bridges, including replacement of two structurally deficient bridges....
Thu March 01, 2018
URI Engineering Students Make Case for Composite Use
You probably know that composite materials are used in bicycles, tennis rackets, hockey sticks and boats, but three University of Rhode Island graduate engineering students showed 40 government, research and industry leaders last week that they could be a remedy for Rhode Island's and the nation's deteriorating bridges....
Omaha Media Group - Wed February 28, 2018
Wednesday Wrap-Up : February 28, 2018
It's Wednesday Wrap-Up time and just in case you missed it, here is your recap of some of the most popular stories from our site over the past week:Deep Inside A Mountain, Construction Continues On 10,000-Year ClockThe founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, has been focused on choosing a location for the company's second headquarters, but has also been busy with a side project....
Thu February 15, 2018
Rhode Island Senate OKs Public Subsidies for PawSox Stadium
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island state Senate has approved a proposal to provide public subsidies to help fund a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox, but the legislation faces an uncertain future in the House....
Thu February 15, 2018
University of Rhode Island, Construction Crews Celebrate Completion of Steelwork
University of Rhode Island officials and contractors celebrated the installation of the final piece of structural steel at the University's new $150 million College of Engineering complex today during a topping out celebration....
Omaha Media Group - Wed February 07, 2018
Wednesday Wrap-Up : February 7, 2018
It's Wednesday Wrap-Up time and just in case you missed it, here is your recap of some of the most popular stories from our site over the past week:Lubbock's $153M Buddy Holly Hall Due To Open In 2020Named after the legendary singer-songwriter, the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences will serve as a part of the redevelopment project of downtown Lubbock, Texas, when it opens in 2020....
Thu February 01, 2018
Empire Crane Adds New Magni to Its Rental Fleet
Empire Crane Company has purchased two new 2018 Magni rotating telehandlers at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. The two newest models, RTH6.30SH and RTH6.35SH, are going to be added to Empire's New England rental fleet and will be available immediately....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Thu February 01, 2018
Former Interstate Ramp Makes Way for $158M 'Innovation Superhighway'
What was once a busy interstate highway ramp will soon be Rhode Island's newest technology-innovation complex with three major tenants, plus a hotel to come. “Wexford Science & Technology LLC are in Phase 1 of a $158 million commercial development project,” according to a press release from the Providence Innovation & Design District....
Tue January 30, 2018
Chadwick-BaRoss Acquires Southern Rhode Island Equipment Sales
Chadwick-BaRoss Inc. , (CBR) announced Jan. 30 that it had completed the acquisition of Southern Rhode Island Equipment Sales Ltd., (SRIES). The deal, which closed on Jan. 26, will result in the expansion of CBR's operations into the state of Rhode Island, starting with the former SRIES location in Warwick....
Thu January 18, 2018
Officials, RIDOT Kick Off Long-Awaited 6-10 Interchange
Gov. Gina Raimondo joined with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti to officially begin work on the 6-10 Interchange....
