Numerous projects ramping up and coming to fruition.

RIDOT and CIRI members making substantial progress statewide.

During the third and fourth quarters of FFY 2025, covering April through September of this year, RIDOT advanced numerous projects throughout the state. A …

Annual RI Transportation Forum held at URI on October 24.

CIRI served again as co-sponsor for prestigious industry event.

The University of Rhode Island has hosted the annual RI Transportation Forum as a technology transfer platform for construction industries for …

Keeping an intense focus on IIJA reauthorization.

ARTBA blueprint provides vision with detailed recommendations.

On September 30, 2026, the highly successful Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) is set to expire. In May, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association …

US Rep. Gabe Amo delivers keynote at CIRI Spring Dinner.

Infrastructure-focused address set the tone at May 28 event.

The semi-annual CIRI dinner meetings are a valuable opportunity to review our industry’s recent progress, along with current challenges on the …

2025 Henry J. Sherlock Scholarships awarded.

CIRI provides six students with $5K grants toward college studies.

Marking the 14th year of its scholarship program, CIRI has awarded $5,000 to each of six students to apply to their college studies. Since …

Congressman Amo to address CIRI Spring Dinner.

Event scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 28.

The annual CIRI Spring Dinner Meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 28 at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick. We are pleased to …

RIDOT and CIRI members carrying out diverse projects statewide.

Including long-needed upgrades for major thoroughfares.

During the first and second quarters of FFY 2025 — covering October 2024 through March 2025 — RIDOT advanced a number of sizable projects toward …

IIJA priorities subject to reshaping as program moves forward.

ARTBA intensifying advocacy for designated funding in final two years.

In his first appearance before the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee April 2, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared …

Forging ahead together to meet new challenges.

Before the creation of the landmark RhodeWorks initiative, Rhode Island was subjected to sporadic and inconsistent periods of funding for infrastructure projects. As a result, our roads and bridges deteriorated badly over the …

Legislative Watch

Issues on the horizon in the RI General Assembly.

During the 2025 General Assembly, the CIRI Legislative Committee has again monitored all submitted bills – while actively making our views known on issues of importance to our members. …

A relentless advocate for our industry.

Donations to the CIRI PAC are more critical than ever.

The CIRI Political Action Committee (PAC) is a broad-based, year-round effort to promote positive relationships with federal, state and local government officials.

As always, …

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CIRI 2025 Scholarships to be awarded at Spring Dinner.

Presentations to be made at May 28 dinner.

At press time, the CIRI Scholarship Committee was in the final stages of selecting the winning students for this year’s Henry J. Sherlock …

T&I Committee exploring multitude of tech possibilities.

Including AI-powered applications and related devices.

As in many fields, today’s proliferation of leading-edge technologies for construction management is both inspirational and overwhelming. The CIRI Technology & Innovation (T&I) Committee, which meets next …

Key industry relationships and initiatives highlighted at CIRI Fall Dinner Meeting.

RIDOT Director Alviti delivered keynote address at November 20 event.

The semi-annual CIRI dinner meetings are a valuable opportunity to review recent industry progress and discuss current issues on …

Field leadership was new focus for 2025 FMI training.

Free courses well attended by member-company employees.

A free value-added member benefit introduced in 2023, CIRI again offered set of training sessions conducted by FMI, a leading consulting firm serving construction …

2025 winter safety training featured varied offering.

Free CIRI-sponsored programs included crucial certifications.

Enabling companies of all sizes to keep personnel up to date with certifications and safety awareness/knowledge, our winter offering of safety training programs is one of CIRI’s …

RWU Heavy Civil team takes first place in ASC competition.

CIRI supported team adds to string of success in its category.

In mid-November, the Roger Williams University Heavy Civil team was awarded first place in the 2024 Associated Schools of …

Field visits offer URI juniors real-world perspectives.

D’Ambra plant tour is latest in annual CIRI tradition.

For students engaged in Civil Engineering (CVE), the opportunity to see working operations firsthand is a valuable addition to the curriculum. On April 30, …

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