Why Your Company Should Join IRTBA
Advocacy for the Industry
- IRTBA advocates at all levels of government to promote advancement of the industry and protection of its members:
- Federal – D.C.
- State - Springfield
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Local – Counties/Municipalities
Web-Based Bid Letting Results
- Tollway
- IDOT
Automatic Membership to ARTBA
- IRTBA annual dues include annual membership to ARTBA, opening up access to more resources and educational opportunities.
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 are offered a few times per year at no cost to members.
- Multiple Road Builder University webinars are hosted every year on various industry topics at no cost to members.
- Emerging Leaders Program
Social Media Presence
- Sharing industry news and developments.
- Promoting and supporting statewide and national Work Zone Safety initiatives.
- Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn
Agency Partnerships
| IDOT | Metra | Cook County | McHenry County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollway | CTA | Kane County | Will County |
| CDOT | CDA | Lake County | DuPage County |
Affinity Partnership Programs
- Association Health Plan Offering (managed by Marsh McLennan Agency)
- Vehicle Savings Program (managed by Enterprise Fleet Management)
Member-Only Industry Events
- Golf Outing
- 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
Committee-Driven
- IRTBA a committee-driven Association and values the involvement of its members.
- Join member-led internal committees, agency cooperatives, and technical and research groups.
Association Publications
- Friday Facts
- Weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox featuring the latest industry updates, upcoming events, and more.
- Membership Directory & Buyer's Guide (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.
- Road Builders Magazine
- Produced annually and distributed to members.
New Member Orientation
- Held once a year in the Summer for new member companies to learn more about the Association, how to make the most of their membership, and to network with fellow IRTBA members and leadership.
