Infrastructure

According to Hayfield, one of the most critical challenges affecting construction contractors this year is material inflation. This is being driven by potential tariffs, which will push up project costs for contractors and may lead to some projects being cancelled if costs become too high.
Business
Industry Analyst on 2025 Prospects and Market Conditions
Alastair Hayfield, vice president of commercial vehicles at Interact Analysis, taps into some of today's top challenges and where contractors can focus their efforts for success.
According to Simonson, although construction activity grew more slowly as the year progressed, contractors continue to cite difficulty in finding qualified workers as their greatest challenge.
AGC Chief Economist on Construction Challenges in 2025
February 21, 2025
According to Tanel, contractors already prioritize machine capability, efficiency and safety when purchasing equipment. Manufacturers are constantly innovating to meet these needs, with a strong focus on creating safer and more efficient machines.
What's Coming This Year? AEM President and CEO Offers Forecast
February 21, 2025
According to Fritz, in 2025, disparities in performance between contractors are set to widen as those associated with megaprojects, including manufacturing facilities, data centers and infrastructure, remain in high demand.
ABC Economist Shares 2025 Construction Outlook
February 21, 2025
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New Bill Won't Save Highway Trust Fund
February 20, 2025
After taking office in January, the Trump administration has taken over 30 steps to reverse the headway made by the administration prior.
The Impacts of Trump Ramping up Oil Production
February 14, 2025
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What The Rapid Repair of I-95 in Philadelphia Says About America's Infrastructure
Combined with existing funding, the IIJA will distribute $1.2 trillion during the next 10 years on projects such as roads, bridges, public transit, broadband and clean energy.
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When Will the IIJA Infrastructure Act Really Start to Impact the Market?
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ABC Economist Shares 2025 Construction Outlook
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
What are today's top challenges and opportunities for contractors today? Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Economist Zack Fritz offers professional insights on the year ahead.
According to Fritz, in 2025, disparities in performance between contractors are set to widen as those associated with megaprojects, including manufacturing facilities, data centers and infrastructure, remain in high demand.
Infrastructure
New Bill Won't Save Highway Trust Fund
While the HTF's solvency problems are very real, and we need to address the increased gap that EV and other alternative fuel vehicles have created, this legislation has just one problem: It won't work.
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The Impacts of Trump Ramping up Oil Production
Engine Technology Forum
The Trump administration is making sweeping changes that could have major impacts on the construction industry. These changes have the potential to improve certain areas and be detrimental to others.
After taking office in January, the Trump administration has taken over 30 steps to reverse the headway made by the administration prior.
Construction Safety
Worker Safety: Arizona Congressman Set To Abolish OSHA
Andy Biggs (AZ - R), who has served Arizona's fifth district since 2017, introduced a new bill that would abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ending more than 50 years of national progress for worker and jobsite safety.
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The Laws Of Motion in the Asphalt Industry
What stands true in physics, can also be true for the asphalt and road building industry. When it comes to policy, sometimes the best way forward is the way you're already going.
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Infrastructure
FHWA Tightens "Buy American" Rules for Federal Infrastructure Projects
American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
As one of the Biden's Administration's final acts, a long in-place waiver program was rescinded, which exempted a large selection of items and materials from the domestic manufacturing requirements.
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