June Value of Highway & Pavement Construction Work Up 8%
By Dr. Alison Premo Black, chief economist, ARTBA Transportation construction contractors performed $15.8 billion in work in June, up 4 percent from $15.2 billion in June 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Construction activity in June averaged $14.1 billion...
How Investment in New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure Would Yield Major Benefits
By John Schneidawind, vice president of public affairs, ARTBA Investing in New Jersey’s drinking water, wastewater and storm-water infrastructure provides an immediate economic boost while creating long-lasting benefits for businesses and residents, ARTBA Chief...
States Obligating Federal Funds On Pace with Last Year
By Dr. Alison Premo Black, chief economist, ARTBA States obligated a total of $3.5 billion in federal-aid highway construction funds in June, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. With three months left in the federal fiscal year,...
ARTBA Cited in Coverage of State DOT Funding Shortfalls
By John Schneidawind, vice president of public affairs, ARTBA State transportation department leaders say the coronavirus pandemic has left them facing an estimated $50 billion shortfall in funding for roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. ARTBA Chief Economist...
Highway Construction Employment Holds Steady As Work Continues
By Dr. Alison Premo Black, chief economist, ARTBA Highway, street and bridge contractors added 47,900 jobs between April and May, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Total industry employment was 372,900, an increase of 0.6 percent...Advertisements:
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