September Employment Up Across Transportation Construction & Supply Industries
By Lital Shair Nada, market research associate, ARTBA Highway and bridge contractors added 7,500 workers to their payrolls in September 2018 compared to September 2017, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an increase of 2.1 percent. ...
ARTBA Supports National Industry for Construction Excellence Event
Nick Goldstein addresses National Industry for Construction Excellence (NICE) awards luncheon. By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA ARTBA Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Issue Nick Goldstein gave the keynote address at the 20th Annual National Industry for...
Congressional Report Underscores Difference in Federal and State Infrastructure Spending
By Dr. Alison Premo Black, chief economist, ARTBA An Oct. 15 Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report shows that while state and local spending on transportation and water infrastructure far outpaces that of the federal government, the priority for the two groups is...
Workforce Expert Details Recruitment and Retention Strategies
Laura Cataldo at the ARTBA National Convention in New York City. By Mark Holan, editorial director, ARTBA More than 80 percent of U.S. contractors are experiencing labor shortages, according to a recent industry survey. The problem is especially acute in the...
Highway & Bridge Construction Employment, Wages Continue to Grow
By Lital Shair Nada, market research associate, ARTBA Highway and bridge construction employment increased by 2.3 percent in August compared to the same month last year, according to monthly data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The increase represents...Advertisements:
