Water infrastructure construction optimism outweighs tariff uncertainties

While tariff policies have created some uncertainties in the water construction market, Garney Construction CEO David Burkhart shares optimism for his business and water sector growth.

Bob Crossen

May 9, 2025

Within the first 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump issued and walked back a handful of tariff announcements aimed at bolstering U.S. manufacturing and trade. These on-again-off-again announcements created an uncertain future for David Burkhart, CEO of Garney Construction, as he strategized business opportunities for 2025. Despite that uncertainty, he also recognizes opportunities for construction in the #water and #wastewater markets.

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About the Author

Bob Crossen

Bob Crossen is the editorial director for the Endeavor Business Media Water Group, which publishes WaterWorld, Wastewater Digest and Stormwater Solutions. Crossen graduated from Illinois State University in Dec. 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He worked for Campbell Publications, a weekly newspaper company in rural Illinois outside St. Louis for four years as a reporter and regional editor.