For decades, there has been no direct freeway connection from I-95 to the Quonset Business Park. An incomplete interchange loop between …
Across all businesses and industries, funding is the lifeblood of an organization’s mission. This is especially true in heavy and highway construction. In recent years, however, some of our state’s key funding …
Maintaining steady progress across multiple projects and initiatives, while dealing with the sudden closure of the Washington Bridge, RIDOT was able to report a …
During the 2024 General Assembly, the CIRI Legislative Committee has again monitored all submitted bills – while making our views known on issues of importance to our members through …
A value-added member benefit introduced last year, CIRI again sponsored a series of four FMI executive training sessions. A leading consulting firm serving …
The RhodeWorks program continues to generate an unprecedented level of infrastructure activity across the state. As the 2024 season began, 63 active RIDOT …
The 2024 General Assembly is in full swing. The election-year fundraising season is also up and running. It’s a particularly important time …
In mid-April, implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) reached its midpoint. Also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the …
In November 2023, the Heavy Civil competition team from Roger Williams University earned second-place honors at the 34th annual Associated Schools of Construction …
We are pleased to announce Senator Jack Reed as the keynote speaker for the annual CIRI Spring Dinner Meeting, Wednesday, May 29 at …
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The biannual CIRI dinner meetings are a valuable opportunity to review recent industry progress and discuss …
Managing Underground Safety Training (MUST) seminars are a key component for educating construction professionals across New England on best practices and preventive measures for working on …
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) conducts a series of annual regional meetings, which are valuable opportunities for transportation construction professionals to network and learn …
Enabling member companies of all sizes to keep personnel up to date with certifications and safety awareness/knowledge, CIRI-sponsored initiatives include a series of toolbox talks …
CIRI is looking to expand its members emailing list to increase the digital circulation of the Rhodework Review and other general communications about progress, news and events. If there’s anyone you’d …
CIRI will again award Henry J. Sherlock Scholarships in 2024 to graduating seniors. As the program enters its thirteenth year, a total of six scholarships will …
The past nine years have been a period of outstanding progress for heavy and highway construction in Rhode Island. During that time, our organization benefited greatly from …
After three very productive prior quarters, RIDOT is looking to wrap up the 2023 construction season in an equally effective and efficient manner. The …
Since 1975, CIRI has always looked for ways to anticipate and serve the evolving needs of its members. Especially today, this is a multifaceted challenge. On one hand, we need to …
