infrastructure
AGC decries GOP whipping against infrastructure bill
Stephen Sandherr, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), calls the decision ‘unfortunate’ and says former President Trump would have been ‘proud’ to sign the bill. Keep Reading
Report: Workforce shortages reach pre-pandemic levels
COVID continues to impact projects and cause issues within the supply chain. A joint survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk offers some insights. Keep Reading
The pandemic and its effects on aggregate demand linger
The inability to fully shake COVID will result in minor impacts to aggregate demand, according to P&Q contributor David Chereb. Keep Reading
Canadian organization develops infrastructure campaign
The new 'Infrastructure: Prosperity by Design' campaign aims to emphasize how infrastructure is critical to Canada’s vision for the economy and environment. Keep Reading
AGC: Supply chain issues continue into midsummer
The rise in prices for construction materials and services continued in July, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), adding that contractors are still struggling with supply challenges. Keep Reading
The definition of ‘infrastructure’ somehow up for debate
Infrastructure has long been about things like roads and bridges. But the emergence of “human infrastructure” is now all the rage in Washington, where it's being pitted against "physical infrastructure." Keep Reading
TACA meeting draws producers to San Antonio
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) hosted its annual meeting this month, with TXP Inc.’s Jon Hockenyos presenting a state and national economic report. Keep Reading
Infrastructure framework set, but passage tied to reconciliation
A five-year, $953 billion infrastructure bill will be tied to a budget reconciliation package, with the president declaring he won’t sign one without the other. Keep Reading
Bipartisan surface transportation bill emerges from Senate
The Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021, crafted by the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, represents an increase of more than 34 percent from the FAST Act. Keep Reading
