FHWA formula highway funds viewed as critically important part of surface transportation program.

Nonresidential specialty trade contractors gained the most jobs among construction segments, gaining 17,000 positions.

Biden signs the continuing resolution, but the measure only lasts until Dec. 20.

As construction groups and leaders look ahead, they see questions and uncertainty.

Presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have provided little information so far about what their infrastructure priorities would be if elected.

Prior to leading the federal highway agency, Bhatt had led three state DOTs and worked at AECOM.

The largest award in this round is $55.1 million to Tucson International Airport to shift or reconfigure a runway.

All construction industry segments added jobs, led by nonresidential specialty contractors.

Among the largest grants in current agency funding round are awards of $25 million each to Milwaukee and Long Beach, Calif.