Transportation Builder

Transportation Builder is the main publication of the association, dedicated to sharing important information related to federal transportation development. Released six times a year, it stands out as a trusted resource for understanding key issues in the industry. Unlike other magazines, it offers a unique perspective with detailed insights on investment, policy, safety, economics, and environmental and regulatory matters that influence the transportation construction market.

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Worker Fatalities and Injuries Trending Downward, New Analysis Shows - ARTBA

1 month ago | artba.org | Beth McGinn

What happened: The highway and bridge construction sector is making measured progress in reducing worker deaths and injuries compared to the broader construction industry, according to ARTBA analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Between 2011 and 2023 (the most recent years data is available) fatal injuries in the Highway, Street, and Bridge (HSB) sector declined 15 percent, while fatal injuries for the rest of the construction sector jumped 41 percent.
ARTBA CEO Dave Bauer’s Statement on New WOTUS Guidance from EPA

1 month ago | artba.org | Beth McGinn

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Please attribute the following statement to American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer:“After years of WOTUS whiplash, EPA Administrator Zeldin and President Trump have taken a step in the right direction by paving the way for clearer federal water permitting requirements consistent with the Supreme Court’s unanimous Sackett decision.
ARTBA CEO Dave Bauer’s Statement on U.S. DOT Memo Rescinding Biden Funding Priorities

1 month ago | artba.org | Beth McGinn

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Please attribute the following statement to American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer:“The cornerstone of the federal-state partnership that began with the creation of the Interstate Highway System is the autonomy of state and local leaders to make project selection decisions consistent with national objectives.
ARTBA CEO Dave Bauer Congratulates Sean Duffy on Nomination for U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary

Nov 20, 2024 | artba.org | John Schneidawind

WASHINGTON – Please attribute the following statement to American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer:“ARTBA congratulates Rep. Sean Duffy on his pending nomination to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation. If confirmed, Rep.
Across the Political Divide, Voters Approve $41 Billion for State & Local Transportation Investment

Nov 6, 2024 | artba.org | John Schneidawind

WASHINGTON – Voters Nov. 5 approved 77 percent of 370 state and local ballot initiatives that are expected to generate $41.4 billion in new and renewed funding for roads, bridges, trails and rails, according to initial results compiled by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Some revenue will be available immediately through bond agreements, while most will be generated through sales, property, or other taxes collected gradually over as many as 30 years.
Arizona Transportation Builders Tap Hagins to Lead Association

Oct 29, 2024 | artba.org | Beth McGinn |John Schneidawind

by Beth McGinn vice president of communications, ARTBA After an extensive search, the Arizona Transportation Builders Association (ATB) announced Lisa Hagins as its new executive director. Hagins will lead the Tucson-based ARTBA state chapter affiliate, which represents infrastructure contractors, their suppliers and partners in southern Arizona. Born in England, Hagins and her husband settled in Arizona in 2009.
A Century of Building the Extraordinary: Celebrating 100 Years of Zachry

Oct 29, 2024 | artba.org | Beth McGinn |John Schneidawind

by Beth McGinn, vice president of communications, ARTBAThis year, San Antonio-based Zachry Corporation, one of America’s most respected construction firms, celebrates a milestone achievement—100 years of business. Over the last century, the company has grown from a one-man, start-up into a major player in the global construction, materials, and hospitality industries.
“From the Bronx to Buffalo”

Oct 29, 2024 | artba.org | John Schneidawind

by John Schneidawind, vice president of public affairs, ARTBA Marie Therese Dominguez has been New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner since June 2019, and has worked in the transportation, water and energy infrastructure, safety and logistics sectors for more than a quarter century, serving in numerous executive leadership positions with the federal government and private sector.
Aging Bridges Highlight the Need for Innovative 3D Technology That Delivers Construction-Ready Data

Oct 29, 2024 | artba.org | John Schneidawind

by Kevin Garcia, Trimble general manager, civil specialty solutions; Riley Smith, Trimble marketing director, monitoring and tunneling; and Doug Reichard, Trimble director, industry strategy – state/federal government The 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Infrastructure Report Card gave U.S. bridges an overall grade of “C” as the lifespans of these critical structures come to an end and prior performance standards prove inadequate due to increased traffic volumes and heavier...
After More Than a Century, A New Train Tunnel Under the Hudson River

Oct 29, 2024 | artba.org | John Schneidawind

by John Schneidawind, ARTBA vice president of public affairsJohn Schweppenheiser III, Naik Consulting Group senior vice president, has an apt name for the hole his team has begun excavating. “What you’re looking at now is the gateway to the Gateway,” he says, pointing to a muddy triangular-wide cavity under Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen, N.J.The dig heralds the birth of one of the biggest and most critical transportation improvement projects in the nation.