Build America, Buy America
WEBINAR: May 31, 2023, 9:00AM - 11:00AM PT [CLOSED]
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) California Division will be sharing recent changes to Buy America requirements resulting from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) and Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act.
BABA basically requires that Buy America preferences on construction materials—like non-ferrous metals, plastic/polymer-based products, glass, lumber, and drywall—be permanently incorporated into all federal aid projects authorized as of November 10, 2022.
Our expert panel of presenters include:
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Lizmarie Gavillan, Construction Program Manager
FHWA California Division -
Girmay Beyene, Construction Oversight Program Manager
Caltrans Division of Local Assistance -
Ken Darby, Office of Contract Administration
Caltrans Division of Construction -
Maged Armanuse, Sr Bridge Engineer
Caltrans
Attendance is free to all but registration is required. For more information, please contact Caltrans.DLA@dot.ca.gov
Build America, Buy America
The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requires that all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in infrastructure projects be produced in the United States.
BABA builds upon previous Made in America policies to help bolster America's industrial base, protect our national security, and support high-paying jobs.
