PROCUREMENT

A month has passed after the Biden Administration presented the American Jobs Plan, which seeks to invest $2.3 trillion in US infrastructure over 10 years. While Democrats and Republicans agree that infrastructure upgrades are necessary, they differ in two key areas: what counts as infrastructure, and how much should be invested. Republican…

Soybeans are being used in asphalt paving to insulation for homes. Soy has made its introduction into the construction industry. Major players have products readily available and that list has been growing by the day. Like all commodities this is another cherished one the U.S. is developing a strong demand for as well.

US ports have an economic contribution of $5.4 trillion per year, which represents 26% of national GDP, according to the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). The US has more than 300 ports, and they generate over 30 million jobs. However, their infrastructure is lagging behind globally, and major investments are required to remain…

Asphalt has been the most common pavement material for decades, but it has a significant environmental impact. Also known as bitumen, asphalt is a petroleum product that contains hazardous metals like lead, mercury, chromium and arsenic. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, pavement covers 30-45% of land in cities and other urban…

RAISE, formerly known as BUILD and TIGER, has awarded over $8.935 billion in grants to projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico since 2009.

AGGRECOST ASPHALT FUTURE RELATED CONTRACTS data tracks: Paving, Oil & Stone, Chip Sealing, Sealing, Modified Mix, WMA, HMA, Polymers & cold placed contracts.

International female entrepreneurs and businesswomen will be introduced to the realm of the U.S. market through the utilization of counseling services and training sessions. Applications for mentors and mentees are now open and available.

Ushering In A New Era For The American Construction Industry Construction Jobs Job reports just released this morning show excellent progress for the American worker and other industries as well. From this time last year initial claims have decreased by just about a million down to 719,000 for week ending March 26, 2020. What seems…

During his visit to Pittsburgh on March 31, President Biden presented the American Jobs Plan, often referred to as the infrastructure plan. He had already discussed the general aspects during the March 25 press conference, but now the plan has been presented in greater detail, and the White House published a detailed fact sheet. The American…

President Biden held his first press conference on Thursday 25, announcing that the $3-trillion infrastructure plan will be unveiled next week during his visit to Pittsburgh. However, he hinted at what the plan will contain, and transportation infrastructure will have high priority, especially roads and bridges. Mr. Biden also mentioned plans to…

The US economy is recovering quicker than expected, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, but he believes there is still a long way to go. Unemployment is one of the main challenges, and there are 10 million jobs less than before the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to stimulate the US economy, the Federal Reserve decided to leave the…

2021 U.S. DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) PROCUREMENT FORECAST FOR ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING PROJECTS From the Bylt Team: Upcoming to be released invitations to bid, request for proposals and qualifications for offices nationwide under the U.S. Department Of Transportation. This data provides the estimated release quarter, and…

On Wednesday March 10, the House of Representatives approved the American Rescue Act of 2021, which is also known as the COVID-19 relief package. The bill has many measures that will help the American economy recover from the pandemic, which include employment incentives and a dedicated budget for the construction industry. The Covid-19 relief…

ALERT: Construction remains in the ring regardless of Corona shutdowns as unemployment ticks down to 6.7%. Construction gained 27,000 jobs in November but still shy of its 279,000 February level. Residential specialty trade contractors added 14,000 jobs while heavy and civil engineering saw an additional 10,000 jobs. Signs point to…