Tag: American Road and Transportation Builders Association

With five of the nation’s 13 most populous cities residing in Texas, demand for construction materials in the Lone Star State is, not surprisingly, very high. Photo: Art Wager/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Which states have the worst bridges?

April 22, 2020By

An American Road & Transportation Builders Association analysis of national data offers insights on the bridges that need major repairs or replacements the most across the United States.

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ARTBA: Transportation construction continues in most states

April 7, 2020By

A late March survey initiated by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) shows that many of the companies that build and maintain the nation’s transportation infrastructure continue to work.

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NSSGA president, CEO discusses presidential race, infrastructure

April 6, 2020By

At the 2020 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association reflected on 2019, looked ahead to the production season and offered insights on the 2020 presidential election.

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ARTBA: Transportation infrastructure market to expand in 2020

December 5, 2019By

Total domestic transportation construction and related market activity should reach $300 billion, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).

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The forecast for public works construction remains positive, especially when compared to other construction segments. Photo: iStock.com/Jens_Lambert_Photography

Strong public support for infrastructure investment continues

December 2, 2019By

Voters approved nearly 90 percent of transportation investment ballot measures this year, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association reports.

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ARTBA report: Bridge repair pace slowing, deficiencies worsening

April 23, 2019By

More than 47,000 of the nation’s bridges are now classified as structurally deficient and in poor condition.

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Report: Nearly 80 percent of state, local infrastructure measures approved on Election Day

November 22, 2018By

Voters have reportedly approved 78 percent of nearly 1,700 transportation investment ballot measures since 2009.

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P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: C. Howard ‘Ward’ Nye

February 21, 2018By

In addition to leading one of the nation’s top producers, Martin Marietta Materials, Ward Nye has served as a tireless advocate for the aggregate industry.

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ARTBA: US transportation infrastructure market to rebound in 2018

December 1, 2017By

The U.S. transportation infrastructure market is anticipated to rebound slightly next year, following a 2.8 percent drop in 2017, reports ARTBA.

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