Articles by Tom Ichniowski

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.

Construction and transportation officials say implementing the new requirements could pose problems.

Report by transportation trade group ARTBA says the number of deficient bridges declined by 560, or 1.3%, over the past year.

Construction unions hailed the new rule, but some contractor groups have strongly criticized it, with the Associated Builders and Contractors already planning a legal challenge.

Residential specialty trade contractors segment posted the strongest July results, adding 13,300 positions.

Billions in aid from American Rescue Plan Act have had a major impact on the pension plans, which are used by tens of thousands of construction workers.