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ARTBA Forecasts Modest 2015 Growth for Transportation Construction Market

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transportation construction market will grow 3.1 billion in 2015, according to a forecast released by American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black. percent from $185.9 billion in 2014 to $191.7 This is slightly above anticipated growth in the overall economy—U.S.

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Transportation Construction Coalition Warns of Trust Fund Crisis

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With October 1 marking the beginning of fiscal year 2015, the 31-member organization Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) urged Congress to find a way to pay for, and pass, a new long-term surface transportation measure as soon as possible.

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TxDOT Budgets $800M for Road Projects

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will allocate approximately $800 million to fund major transportation projects, according to Roads & Bridges. Construction is expected to start in early 2015. Source: Roads & Bridges.' Projects include expansions of I-10, U.S. 281 and Loop 1604.

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Slight Growth Expected for 2016 Transportation Construction Market

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transportation construction market is expected to hit $208.3 billion in 2015, according to the American Road & Transportation Association’s (ARTBA) chief economist. transportation construction market. transportation construction market. In 2016, the U.S. billion, up from $200.5

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ARTBA Seeks 2015 Hall of Fame Nominees

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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2015 Transportation Development Hall of Fame. transportation development or demonstrated exceptional leadership over their lifetime.

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Piezoelectric hits the road

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Recent efforts in piezoelectric research have focused on converting mass friction from roads and highways into an alternative energy source. In December 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation awarded the University of Texas at San Antonio a $1.32

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Piezoelectric hits the road

BD+C

Recent efforts in piezoelectric research have focused on converting mass friction from roads and highways into an alternative energy source. In December 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation awarded the University of Texas at San Antonio a $1.32

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