$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.

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