Advocacy for the Industry
- Federal – D.C.
Involvement with ARTBA
- State - Springfield
- Local – Counties/Municipalities
Web-based Bid Letting Results
- Tollway
- IDOT
Labor Contract Negotiations, Current Labor Wage Rates, & Other Labor Updates
- Strong relationship with MARBA and local unions.
Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings
- In-person safety trainings offered a few times per year at no cost to members.
- Multiple Road Builder University webinars hosted every year on various industry topics at no cost to members.
Social Media Presence (Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn)
- Sharing industry news and developments.
- Promoting and supporting statewide and national Work Zone Safety initiatives.
Agency Partnerships
IDOT | Metra | DuPage County | McHenry County |
Tollway | CTA | Kane County | Will County |
CDOT | Cook County | Lake County | |
Affinity Partnership Programs
- Association Health Plan Offering (managed by Marsh McLennan Agency)
- Vehicle Savings Program (managed by Enterprise Fleet Management)
IRTBA Member-only Industry Events
- Golf Outing – largest in the Illinois transportation industry
- Annual Meeting & Holiday Party (preceded by the Contractor of the Year Awards Ceremony)
- General Membership Meetings (3/year)
- Annual Convention
- New Member Orientation
- Planning & Design Conference
- Sustainability Council Annual Meeting
IRTBA Committee Involvement
- Join member-led internal committees, agency cooperatives, and technical and research group.
Association Communications
- Weekly Newsletter
- Receive Friday Facts straight to your inbox featuring the latest industry updates, upcoming events, and more.
- Membership Directory (Print & Online)
- Member companies are listed in the annual print directory and buyer’s guide and receive ONE FREE copy per company per year.
- Member companies have access to the online print directory throughout the year and can access other member companies and individual member information as needed.
- Annual Road Builder Magazine
Prospective Member Packet
Join IRTBA - Online Application
Questions about IRTBA?
E: emailus@irtba.org | P: 630-773-1220