Tom Ichniowski

Narrow majorities in Congress and bipartisan support for existing infrastructure spending may complicate any broad shift in policy, ARTBA's Dave Bauer says.

Focus is on funding from the infrastructure law and the Inflation Reduction Act.

In a major boost for railroad infrastructure, both passenger and freight, the Federal Railroad Administration is awarding $2.4 billion in grants to 122 rail projects that aim to improve rail safety, resilience and efficiency.

The funds will go toward efforts at 125 airports, with most of the projects located at or around terminals and related facilities.

DOT awarded 44 grants after receiving 200 applications.

ABC, AGC, ACEC contributions already top totals for the full 2020 election cycle, while labor union spending is steady or slightly up from past elections.

FHWA formula highway funds viewed as critically important part of surface transportation program.

Nonresidential specialty trade contractors gained the most jobs among construction segments, gaining 17,000 positions.

Biden signs the continuing resolution, but the measure only lasts until Dec. 20.

Presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have provided little information so far about what their infrastructure priorities would be if elected.

Presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have provided little information so far about what their infrastructure priorities would be if elected.

Prior to leading the federal highway agency, Bhatt had led three state DOTs and worked at AECOM.

Prior to leading FHWA, Bhatt had led three state DOTs, and also had worked at AECOM.

The largest award in this round is $55.1 million to Tucson International Airport to shift or reconfigure a runway.

All construction industry segments added jobs, led by nonresidential specialty contractors.

Among the largest grants in current agency funding round are awards of $25 million each to Milwaukee and Long Beach, Calif.

Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 380,100 increase in industry jobs in 2023-2033 period.

BLS projects 380,100 increase in jobs in 2023-2033 period.

Chiefs of Laborers and Electrical Workers unions addressed delegates in Chicago as Democrats released their party platform that emphasized infrastructure funding priorities.

Chiefs of Laborers and Electrical Workers unions addressed delegates in Chicago as Democrats released their party platform that emphasized infrastructure funding priorities.