August 13, 2020 | Economics
By Dr. Alison Premo Black, chief economist, ARTBA Highway, street, and bridge contractors added 13,700 jobs to their payrolls in June compared to May as the summer construction season got underway. This was in line with job gains in June 2019. Employment data for...
August 6, 2020 | Economics
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...
July 24, 2020 | Economics
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...
July 17, 2020 | Economics
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,...
July 10, 2020 | Economics
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...