The funding is EPA's largest recycling investment in 30 years, a top official says.

Michael Whitaker's wide background also includes stints at United Airlines and TWA.

The total is a record amount for FHWA's annual August funding redistribution.

The trade dispute has gone on for many years, with the latest move spurred by the U.S. revising the duty on Canadian softwood lumber in July.

While the number of construction jobs increased in August, so did the industry's jobless rate compared to July and year-earlier levels.

ACEC business survey sees brightest picture for roads and bridges and water/wastewater sectors.

The agency picked 273 projects to share in the grants, which are not generally greater than $50 million.

The proposal would affect more than two million miles of gas distribution lines in the U.S. It was spurred by a fatal 2018 gas explosion in Massachusetts.

Firms specializing in commercial and industrial projects report upbeat results; multifamily residential firms see a downturn. 

Grants went to 10 projects in eight states and the District of Columbia.