We Encourage Work IN Roads
The purpose of the Work IN Roads campaign is to create a collaborative effort of industry partners that educates the public, students, educators and parents about the numerous career paths available in road construction.
In other words, as a business in the construction industry, this initiative is for you! We know many of you struggle to hire the right talent–that’s why this is all about creating awareness for the jobs available, and connecting you to the next generation of construction professionals.
Learn more about our Foundation and how you can help make a difference to the future of the construction industry.
$8.2 billion in wages
Construction wages and salaries in 2017 totaled $436 billion in the United States, including $8.2 billion in Indiana.
$13.4 billion dollars
In Indiana, construction contributed $13.4 billion (3.8%) of the state’s GDP of $352.3 billion, less than the industry’s 4% share of U.S. GDP.
12,900 construction firms
Indiana had 12,900 construction firms in 2015, 91% of which were small.
$4.7 billion dollars
Gov. Eric Holcomb launched a five-year $4.7 billion road maintenance and construction plan in 2017. The Indiana Department of Transportation plans $150 million of work on our state’s highways this year.
10,000 miles of roadway
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to resurface nearly 10,000 miles of roadway.
1,300 bridges
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to repair or replace about 1,300 bridges.
Our Partners
The following organizations are all joining forces to take part in and support this initiative:
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Fill out the form below to become an active participant in the Work in Roads initiative. We can’t make progress without your help!