Tom Ichniowski

The awards announced include grants for road and rail construction, as well as airport work and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

All industry segments recorded jobs increases, some small.                        

Besides Corps funding, the legislation has sections dealing with non-Corps agencies, such as the Federal Highway Administration and the General Services Administration.

Incoming committee chairman sees choices for Transportation, Commerce departments as stellar nominees.

Which category of construction posted the best November gains?

The Biden administration is pushing to award grants and move funds to projects funded by signature infrastructure and climate measures before President-elect Donald Trump takes over.

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

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.

Many of the grants will go toward electrification plans for port infrastructure and vehicles.

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.

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.