Fighting for Transportation Reauthorization

Due to a shortfall in tax revenue, the solvency of the federal funding mechanism for our industry, the Highway Trust Fund, is very near a crisis situation. Just before the start of their August recess, it was necessary for both Houses of Congress to pass legislation to keep the Highway Trust Fund solvent through October 2009 with a $7 billion transfusion from the federal government's General Fund. MORE

Bridging the Clean Water Funding Gap

Funding shortfalls for clean, sustainable drinking water and efficient wastewater systems threaten Hoosier communities, the environment and the economy as antiquated systems deteriorate, sewers overflow and infrastructure needs mount. MORE

Welcome to the Build Indiana Council home page!

BIC was established in 1987 as a coalition representing the transportation construction industry. We represent over 500 companies statewide employing thousands of Hoosiers and supporting thousands of families.

While weare actively dealing with legislative issues concerning our members -including proactively seeking legislation to protect our members from silicosis litigation, as well as recognizing the need for additionalfunding for water and waste water infrastructure - our primary focus isthe continued development of Indiana's road and bridge network, and ensuring a long-term, dedicated and adequate source of funding.

In 2006, BIC was instrumental in helping to pass Governor Mitch Daniels' Major Moves legislation. With this bill, Indiana entered into an agreement to lease operation of the Indiana Toll Road for 75 years in exchange for an upfront payment equaling $3.8 billion. This disbursement is helping to fund the state's 10-year, $11.3 billion construction plan which includes more than 400 highway projectsthroughout its duration. Our current task is to prevent the diversion of these funds and promote the benefits of Major Moves to the public.

BIC's Primary Mission
 

To achieve long-term, dedicated, stable and adequate funding for our state system of
highways and bridges and our local system of roads, streets and bridges.