ARTBA's other studies and reports, available to members and the news media, provide regular updates on current market conditions, economic and policy reports and other key economic indicators.

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Transportation Construction Employment Report

The Transportation Construction Employment Report is a monthly update on employment in the industry.  There were 204,500 workers employed by highway and bridge contractors in January 2010. In that month, employment in highway and bridge construction fell by 14.1 percent compared to January 2010, a decline equivalent to 33,500 workers.

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Construction Materials Cost

ARTBA tracks changes in material prices in the monthly Construction Material Cost Report.  The cost of highway and street construction materials was up 4.7 percent in January 2010 compared to the previous year. During the same time period, inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, was 2.6 percent.

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ARTBA State Gasoline Tax Report

The State Gasoline Tax Report provides an overview of which states have increased their state gas tax since 1997 as well as a list of current rates.

This report details the changes in state gas taxes between 1997 and 2009.

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ARTBA Annual Contractor Wages & Benefits Survey

ARTBA's 2009 annual Salary & Benefits Survey includes detailed salary information that helps contractors benchmark their company based on size and region.

Members have access to the Executive Summary. You may also visit the ARTBA Store to find out more about this product.

Click here to take the 2010 survey online, or download the form.

Responses are due 11/30/09.

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Annual Industry Forecast

Find out what ARTBA's economists see in their crystal ball for the transportation construction industry. The ARTBA annual forecast is published each December and will provide you with a national overview of the highway, bridge and transportation construction markets for the coming year.