Studies & Analyses

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 301,800 workers employed by highway and bridge contractors in June 2010.  Employment in highway and bridge construction fell by 4.6 percent compared to June 2009, a decline of 14,600 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 percent in June 2010 compared to June 2009. Over the same time period, inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, was 1.1 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.

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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.

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Economic Stimulus

ARTBA has prepared an series of reports monitoring implementation of the economic stimulus law known as the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.

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