Wed March 01, 2017
Construction Spending Slips in January According to AGC
Construction spending slipped from December to January but increased modestly from a year ago, as private construction grew solidly but public infrastructure outlays tumbled, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America....
Wed March 01, 2017
ARTBA Statement on President Trump's Address to Congress
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President & CEO Pete Ruane issued the following statement:"When it comes to infrastructure, strategic focus should be the key. “The biggest return on investment would be found by modernizing America's Economic Expressway—the Interstate System and its connections to the nation's major ports, inland waterways, rail hubs, airports and pipelines....
Wed March 01, 2017
IBTTA Responds to President Trump's Address to Congress
On Feb. 28, President Donald Trump delivered his first speech to a joint session of Congress where he outlined his administration's priorities, including repairing and rebuilding America's transportation infrastructure....
Wed March 01, 2017
AED's McGuire: Invest in Infrastructure to Create Economic Prosperity, Jobs
Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump's address to a joint session of Congress. “With a new president and Congress, the bipartisan leadership failures of the past now present an opportunity for Democrats and Republicans to work together and provide long-term, robust investments to address the nation's infrastructure needs....
Tue February 28, 2017
ARTBA on Trump Executive Order on Waters of the U.S. Rule
President Trump's Feb. 28 executive order directing the withdrawal of the controversial “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule removes an unnecessary obstacle that would have delayed transportation improvement projects, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) says....
Mon February 27, 2017
South Carolina Gov. Seeks Billions for Road Repairs From Trump Admin
Gov. Henry McMaster is asking the Trump administration to give South Carolina another break from federal ID requirements and billions for road construction. South Carolina media outlets report McMaster met over the weekend with Cabinet leaders while in Washington for governors' associations....
Kyle Feldscher - Mon February 27, 2017
New Bill Targets Environmental Lawsuits That Hold up Infrastructure Projects
A Republican lawmaker wants to take lawsuits out of the arsenal of environmentalists who use the Clean Water Act to stop infrastructure projects, introducing a bill that could have major implications across the country....
Elliot Spagat - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Mon February 27, 2017
Construction Contracts for Mexico Border Wall Open in March
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Friday that it plans to start awarding contracts by mid-April for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall with Mexico, signaling that he is aggressively pursuing plans to erect “a great wall” along the 2,000-mile border....
Jacqueline L. Urgo - Wed February 22, 2017
New Jersey Asking for $2M in Boardwalk Bathroom Reconstruction Contract
They won't be gold-plated, but the new $2 million restrooms at historic Boardwalk Hall, approved unanimously Tuesday by the state Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, will be "timeless" in design and state-of-the-art in function....
Wed February 22, 2017
Prevailing Wage Cuts Could Cost Construction Jobs for Vets
The American Legion is warning Republicans that eliminating the prevailing wage on state projects could cost hundreds of veterans their jobs in the construction industry. The prevailing wage law sets minimum salaries for construction workers on public projects....
