Nov. 18, 2015 – The Conference Committee on surface transportation reauthorization holds its first public meeting today. Committee members will offer opening statements and, undoubtedly pledge to work collaboratively. Pam Whitted, senior vice president, legislative and regulatory affairs for the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, commented, “We are pleased that negotiations on a final bill are underway. With our Highway…
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House Appropriations Committee Unveils Transportation Bill
The House Appropriations Committee released the text of its draft appropriations bill for the U.S. DOT for fiscal year 2016, according to the National Stone Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). This legislation authorizes the highway program at $40.3 billion, the same amount as the last three years. Without more revenue going into the Highway Trust Fund, spending is limited to…
Read MoreDigital Innovation Slows Construction Forecast
FMI released its Q2-2014 Construction Outlook. The forecast shows cautiously optimistic growth, as the forecast has been lowered a percent since the Q1-2014 Outlook. Construction-put-in-place for 2014 is now predicted to increase 7 percent over 2013 levels. One reason for the prediction, is the growth of the digital world. With e-commerce becoming a larger market, especially in the retail and…
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