Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Second delayed infrastructure vote causing industry angst
Frustration is growing in construction materials industry circles as the U.S. House of Representatives, for a second time, delayed a vote on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Keep Reading
Infrastructure bill unnecessarily on life support
U.S. infrastructure has decayed dramatically, and yet elected officials won't do anything about it. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik sounds off on the state of affairs in Washington, arguing the time has long since passed to make a historic investment in infrastructure. Keep Reading
Report: Equipment rental revenue, investments expected to rise
The American Rental Association is forecasting significant increases in equipment rental revenue for 2021 and beyond. Keep Reading
Congress extends surface transportation program funding
The 30-day extension comes while the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which received bipartisan support in the Senate, is still awaiting a vote in the House. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta’s Nye named ARTBA chair
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, was elected chair of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association at the organization’s national convention. Keep Reading
AGC economist offers perspective on the infrastructure bill
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shares his expectations for the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that’s already passed the Senate. Keep Reading
