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The American Society of Civil Engineers gives Missouri a C- for its bridges. Fortunately, the state agreed this year to a bond measure that will fund $301 million in repairs for more than 200 bridges across Missouri. Photo: iStock.com/tupungato

Nearly $1B in federal grants awarded for state DOT projects

June 19, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

The Trump administration intends to invest $906 million in infrastructure across 20 states through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America discretionary grant program.

ARTBA: Transportation infrastructure market to expand in 2020

December 5, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

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

Nearly $8B in federal highway funds saved

November 25, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

A planned funding cut to the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act was repealed, avoiding the loss of $7.6 billion for critical state highway projects.

Martin Marietta offers an early view of 2020

October 31, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

Martin Marietta expects the current construction cycle will continue for the foreseeable future and expand at a steady pace in 2020 for each of its three primary construction end-use markets.

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

Highways, bridges represent top 2019 construction opportunities

February 26, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

Dodge Data & Analytics says public works projects are in an advantageous position this year for all construction areas.

Much of the strength in the market can be attributed to improvements in single-family residential spending, up more than 20 percent over the last three years. Photo: iStock.com/halbergman

New dynamics at play for the aggregate industry

December 11, 2018 By Scott Duncan, George Reddin and Alexis Korczynski

2018 was the strongest year in a decade for construction materials firms, writes FMI’s George Reddin and Scott Duncan, and should offer additional growth.

Luck Stone looks back, ahead to 2019

December 10, 2018 By John Pullen

John Pullen, the chief growth officer at Luck Companies, shares his perspective on the year ahead for the aggregate industry.

Martin Marietta’s preliminary view of 2019

November 9, 2018 By Kevin Yanik

The company anticipates mid-single-digit growth in both aggregate pricing and shipments next year.

NSSGA develops award for infrastructure champions

August 23, 2018 By Kevin Yanik

Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) will receive the inaugural award from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).