... reached agreement on fiscal 2018 federal appropriations, which provide additional funding for several public works programs, especially those that are transportation-related. Greater funding continues ...
... power, and highway and street, all three of which were down through 2017.
Federalfunding for Highway and Street is expected to remain flat. Positive indicators include the fact that states are successfull ...
On April 9, federal agency heads signed the One Federal Decision Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will further implement the administration's executive order to streamline the federal permittin ...
... areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays.
Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could relieve ...
... es to spend $200 billion in federal money to generate $1.5 trillion from private investors, and state and local governments. But the plan has gone nowhere in Congress.
Five of Trump's Cabinet members appe ...
... of the new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America, association officials noted that public construction dropped sharply in February and urged federal agencies to move promptly ...
... Murray continued. “Material prices have risen over the past year, and the tariffs on steel and aluminum announced by the Trump Administration will lead to further price hikes. The Federal Reserve is tightening ...
... in infrastructure spending with $200 billion from the federal government.
Shorten the permitting process.
Invest in rural infrastructure.
Improve training to attract qualified workers.
Chairman ...
... more expensive, forcing federal, state and local officials to cut back on projects they can fund. And the likely trade war these new tariffs prompt will diminish demand for private investment in infra ...
... program at the federal level could be a plus for public works, although the impact at the construction site is likely to be felt more in 2019 than in 2018, as the program would feature incentives to boost ...
... fuel and labor costs, rising healthcare and insurance.”
Equipment Capitalization
With an eye on a new federal infrastructure bill, producers plan to spend some money in 2018, building on 2017. About ...
... quite agreeable.
Trump’s plan, as reported in the run-up to the official announcement, calls for $200 billion in federal funds to spur at least $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investment with partners ...
... Taking a long-run view while evaluating infrastructure projects could save significant sums of money both at the federal and local levels during the life of a project.
The best procurement practices ...
... for Ph.D. employees; and a desire for more federal research funding opportunities.
The addition will also develop stronger collaborations between the earth systems programs at Mines – geology, geological ...
... the growing residential communities we serve.
“Within our public markets, we anticipate the impact of recently passed state funding measures, coupled with continued federal investment in transportation ...
... billion in federal funds to spur at least $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investments with partners at the state, local, tribal, and private level.
New investments will be made in rural America, whic ...
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, brought up the importance of raising the federal user fee on gasoline at a recent GOP retreat in West Virginia. ...
... percent, water supply dropped 10.3 percent, and conservation and development notched a 5.8 percent decline.
AGC officials called on federal, state and local officials to boost funding and shorten the ...
... Funding support for institutional building will come from the state and local bond measures passed in recent years. Passage of a new infrastructure program at the federal level could be a plus for public ...
... details were being leaked.
The White House plan calls for allocating at least $200 billion in federal funds over 10 years and counts on states, localities and the private sector to kick in $800 billion ...
... mentioning the 500-lb. gorilla in the room: A new federal infrastructure plan. When it happens that changes everything.
At press time, there were rumblings that the long-rumored Trump infrastructure ...
... an infrastructure package include:
Increasing the federal fuel user fee by 25 cents.
Implementing a multi-faceted approach for leveraging more public and private resources.
Streamlining the permitting ...
... ion and investment through public private partnerships, making smarter investments with limited federal dollars, and increasing accountability to taxpayers, this taskforce believes we can build a 21st cen ...
... estate.
Also, Congress continues to address the impending deadline to fund the federal government. Lawmakers are expected to include $1.4 billion to address all current damages to federal highways as ...
... and local bond measures. Two areas of uncertainty relate to whether tax reform and a federal infrastructure program get passed, with their potential to lift investment. Overall, the year 2018 is likely ...
... question whether a Republican-led Congress will be able to pass a spending plan with enough federalfunding if it’s already approved a tax measure that official estimates say would bloat the budget deficit. ...
... levels, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said federal, state and local officials should address the growing shortfall in transportation, water and wastewater ...
... Dr. Alison Premo Black. "There are a lot of things going on that could help support growth in the coming years, including the local and federal investment part of it. It really depends on where you a ...
... that are not administratively burdensome or costly, while tackling inefficiency in federal transportation programs to ensure that every dollar gets the most ‘bang for the buck.’
MCLAUGHLIN: Visiting ...
... s and any benefit from a potential increase in federal infrastructure spending.
"Looking ahead, our leading positions in many of the nation's most attractive and otherwise vibrant markets should allo ...
... from state and local bond measures. Two areas of uncertainty relate to whether tax reform and a federal infrastructure program get passed, with their potential to lift investment. Overall, the year 2018 ...
... legal grounds.
The rule would have dramatically expanded federal jurisdiction over dry streambeds and isolated wetlands. Such a jurisdictional overreach would have impacted the permitting process for ...
... America, McGuire informed lawmakers that the federal highway program is at a breaking point as the Highway Trust Fund races toward insolvency. He also highlighted the fact that many states have raised ...
... updates on active federal rule-making issues and how NSSGA is working to advance our industry’s interests on Capitol Hill.
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... $1 trillion in new spending on infrastructure, and often cited transportation investment needs, his administration has so far said it wants to use $200 billion in direct federalfunding over a decade t ...
... to increase public infrastructure investment significantly, and more projects supported by federal FAST Act funding have moved further toward the active construction stage.
Broad pricing momentum ...
... and Adjusted EBITDA,” stated Tom Hill, CEO of Summit Materials. “Demand within our core early-cycle residential and commercial construction markets continues to accelerate, while a combination of federal ...
... infrastructure investment shortfalls include water and wastewater ($105 billion), electricity ($177 billion), aviation ($42 billion), and ports and inland waterways ($15 billion).
Federal highway spending ...
President Donald Trump will not move forward with a planned Advisory Council on Infrastructure, according to a report on Bloomberg.com.
The council, which was still being formed, would have advised ...
... sent your operation in the best possible light.
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... al spending, nonresidential investment and federal government spending. These underlying positive trends continue to support the growth in our backlog and drive increased bidding activity in our marke ...
... research firm.
Gains will be boosted by:
Favorable federal highway funding environment.
Legislative pressure to repair the nation’s infrastructure.
Rising office and commercial construction spending. ...
... D.C., would spur confidence in federalfunding among state and local transportation directors as well among others who purchase construction services. Instead, public construction spending is on the declin ...
... governments have continued to pass funding measures to increase public infrastructure investment significantly, and more projects supported by federal FAST Act funding have moved further toward the active ...
According to a report in The Hiil, a Senate panel has rejected President Trump’s effort to eliminate Obama-era transportation grants, instead opting to provide a funding boost for the program.
By voice ...
... the state and local bond measures passed in recent years. At the same time, it’s become apparent that any impact from a new federal infrastructure program, should one get passed during the latter half ...
... project.
Lawmakers praised the House DOT spending bill, however, for ensuring that federal dollars will flow toward the program. While congressional earmarks are banned, appropriators can still get creative ...
... and impact the quality of rural life. Securing the appropriate resources at the local, state and federal levels will allow for the improvements needed to provide a rural transportation system that will ...
... markets continues to accelerate, while a combination of federal and state level funding for critical infrastructure projects remains a significant opportunity for us, particularly in Texas where a combination ...
... c that included a "by the numbers" section on the still-to-come Trump infrastructure plan. It repeated the administration's proposal to invest $200 billion in direct federalfunding over 10 years, but prov ...