According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on May 8, the construction industry shed 784,000 jobs between March and April. Despite the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and work … [Read more...] about Highway & Bridge Construction Employment Grew in March; General Construction Unemployment Hit Record 16.6 Percent in April
COVID-19
ARTBA Tracks Coronavirus Impacts on State Transportation Projects
Many state transportation departments have accelerated road and bridge projects due to substantially reduced work zone traffic volumes from COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. But there is also growing … [Read more...] about ARTBA Tracks Coronavirus Impacts on State Transportation Projects
Let ARTBA Help Build Your COVID-19 Safety Toolbox
ARTBA’s safety team, in collaboration with the construction industry partners, has developed a toolbox of resources to help keep your workforce safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources are … [Read more...] about Let ARTBA Help Build Your COVID-19 Safety Toolbox
Respiratory Protection During COVID-19 for Road Construction Workers
Developed through a partnership between ARTBA and the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), this document provides guidance regarding the use of masks and face coverings when N-95 respirators … [Read more...] about Respiratory Protection During COVID-19 for Road Construction Workers
Whitmer Administration Clarifies “Essential” Construction Projects
The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) asked Governor Gretchen Whitmer to deem all construction field operations as non-essential. The Governor’s decision is to continue … [Read more...] about Whitmer Administration Clarifies “Essential” Construction Projects
Key Federal Agency Revises Guidance on Essential Infrastructure Workers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a revised version of its Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers during COVID-19 Response. The … [Read more...] about Key Federal Agency Revises Guidance on Essential Infrastructure Workers