Mar 15th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Adam Rollins
Metzenbaum Courthouse scaled 1 340x240 Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects
Photo courtesy of the U.S. General Services Administration.

Here’s a fact that may be surprising – it surely was to me. The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or […]

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Mar 13th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
636615423695930000 340x240 Water, water everywhere – Almost all of it will be upgraded soon
Photo courtesy of Sioux City.

In February of 2024, additional federal funding was announced for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The funding is part of the government’s effort to ensure reliable water resources and safe drinking water throughout America. Almost $6 billion is now available for every state and territory for water projects. As a result, contracting opportunities for private […]

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Mar 8th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Photo courtesy of Waldemar on Unsplash.

A federal program with a long name is in the process of allocating $5 billion to states for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI), administered by the Federal Highway Administration, is creating hundreds of contracting opportunities. The funding comes from the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill passed […]

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Mar 6th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
2041169 Guadalupe 340x240 Billions in savings possible with preemptive seismic upgrades to U.S. infrastructure
Photo courtesy of Santa Clara Valley Water.

Damage repairs from earthquakes in the U.S. typically cost taxpayers approximately $15 billion a year. Considering that, funding to stabilize or prevent as much damage as possible is a good and prudent effort. According to FEMA and a recent geological survey, the cost of post-earthquake repair can be as much as three times higher than […]

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Mar 1st 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
academy view 1 340x240 U.S. cities are investing heavily in public safety infrastructure renewal
Photo courtesy of the University of North Texas at Dallas.

America’s fire infrastructure is very old, and government leaders are trying to remedy that situation. Approximately 20,000 U.S. fire stations are over four decades old. That is an alarming statistic because the estimated useful life of a police or fire station is between 20 and 50 years. That means thousands of fire stations in America […]

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Feb 28th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
garrison dam spillway 340x240 No end in sight for water projects nearing the launch stage
The Garrison Dam Spillway. Courtesy of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

It is somewhat challenging to list all the components of water infrastructure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines the term as “all man-made and natural features that move and treat water.” And because it takes all types of systems and networks to deliver clean drinking water and preserve water resources, it is difficult to identify […]

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Feb 23rd 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
franklin 340x240 $122 billion school funding ignites public private construction boom
Rendering of Franklin High School. Courtesy of Macon County Schools.

Congress appropriated an extremely large amount of funding for school projects, and the final round allocations totaled $122 billion. That’s a huge amount – about $380 per person in the U.S. This revenue came through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief program and was delivered with a mandated deadline: It must be obligated by […]

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Feb 21st 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Photo courtesy of Dominik Vanyi on Unsplash.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided approximately $11.3 billion for projects designed to rehabilitate land where old coal mines were located. Since Congress passed the law, funding has been allocated through the Abandoned Mine Land reclamation programs – about $725 million annually. The objective is to support communities and encourage them to clean up dangerous environmental […]

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Feb 16th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Photo courtesy of Bao Menglong on Unsplash.

Following a near-total collapse of air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, early 2024 marks a significant milestone as North American air travel is finally returning to normal. Normal, however, may not be the appropriate word because many airports are experiencing significantly higher passenger demand. The demand is driving a huge need for expansion and renovation, […]

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Feb 14th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Photo courtesy of Gerd Altmann on Pixabay.

Federal research and development are critical to global competitiveness, so Congress is committed to supporting and encouraging both. Federal programs prioritize funding for almost every type of research. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated a little more than $20 billion through 61 research programs. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) dedicated another $2.5 billion […]

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Feb 9th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
Columbia Canal Power Plant and Canal Races 340x240 Open enrollments are currently available for renewable energy projects
The Columbia Canal Power Plant and Canal Races. Courtesy of Jack Boucher.

Demand for renewable energy resources has never been more robust, and billions of dollars in federal funding are now available to support projects designed to meet the demand. Projects that qualify for funding include ones designed to harness energy from water, wind or solar sources. Some technology projects are also eligible. The deployment of renewable […]

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Feb 7th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Photo courtesy of Maximillian Conacher on Unsplash.

Some people know about Public Facility Corporations (PFCs), but only a few, it seems. Public officials, however, are very familiar with PFCs because affordable housing and essential housing facilities are at the top of their priority list. PFCs are commonly involved in delivering housing options throughout the country. A PFC is a non-profit organization that […]

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Feb 2nd 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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There is no argument – everyone agrees technology is changing our world! Technological evolution and innovation trends are rampant. Changes are happening so fast that it’s simply not possible to keep up with everything. However, because taxpayer dollars fund much of what is happening in the government marketplace, the innovation is interesting to note. The […]

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Jan 31st 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
rendering of north canal project 340x240 Funding is available for projects that mitigate flooding risks and provide sustainable infrastructure
Rendering of the North Canal Project in Houston. Courtesy of the city of Houston.

Every $1 spent on flood mitigation before disaster strikes yields $6 to $7 in saved recovery costs, according to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA. Meanwhile, the number of properties in the U.S. that suffer from repeated flood damage is rising at a staggering rate, the Natural Resources Defense Council says. That’s surprising because abundant […]

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Jan 26th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Photo courtesy of Aaron Burden on Unsplash.

Aging tunnels in America, coupled with the country’s continued growth, have created an extremely high demand for attention. The imminent repair and replacement will result in significant growth in the tunnel construction market in North America over the next several years. Thousands of tunnels are in dire need of attention because every state has hundreds, […]

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Jan 24th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
rendering of mccain library 340x240 Local government officials will appreciate this funding
Rendering of the McCain National Library. Courtesy of Arizona State University.

There is a sector of a federally funded program that I fear is not getting enough attention. This program supports many of the local projects I know public officials want to launch. The Facilities Grant Program, administered through the Treasury Department, is awarding grant funding to support the expansion of broadband accessibility in public centers. […]

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Jan 19th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Photo courtesy of Cytonn Photography on Unsplash.

After working for the past 25-plus years to help companies be successful in selling to government, I get questions daily about what it takes to be successful in the public sector marketplace. This column’s objective is to provide some “Best Practices for Success” because I firmly believe it is in the best interest of all […]

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Jan 17th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
borman expressway 340x240 The abundance of upcoming surface transportation projects creates high demand for experienced contracting partners
The Borman Expressway. Courtesy of the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Large funding grants for surface transportation projects are available from the federal government’s Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program. This program, actively overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation, is especially focused on funding projects that hold regional or national significance. Applications that were approved in 2023 will provide between $5.45 billion and $5.58 billion for […]

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Jan 12th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
south bridge header 340x240 Hundreds of bridge repair and replacement projects will launch soon
The I-83 South Bridge in Pennsylvania. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

It is shocking to realize that more than 42% of America’s 617,000 bridges are more than half a century old, and one-third of them are in dire need of repair or replacement. Even more sobering is the fact that 46,000 U.S. bridges are considered structurally deficient or in poor condition, given that 178 million trips […]

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Jan 10th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Photo courtesy of Martha Dominguez de Gouveia on Unsplash.

In the United States, there are over 6,000 hospitals, approximately 1 million hospital beds and thousands of small clinics. The physical healthcare infrastructure includes buildings, research labs, costly mechanical systems, leading-edge technology and medical equipment of all types. America’s hospital infrastructure is designed and expected to function under a daunting array of circumstances, including providing […]

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Jan 5th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
nebraska memorial stadium 340x240 Large renovation projects will be abundant in 2024
The Nebraska Memorial Stadium, courtesy of the University of Nebraska.

In past years, it was likely more difficult for companies to categorize renovation and repair projects as highly attractive. That might not be the case anymore. Public entities throughout the U.S. are designing extremely large renovation projects, and without a doubt these upcoming projects will be attractive to firms of all types and sizes. Repair […]

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Jan 3rd 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
stationdesign 02 1024x512 1 340x240 Billions more are flowing for projects...don’t overlook this sector
Rendering of a Denver Colfax Corridor BRT station. Courtesy of Greater Denver Transit.

The Federal Transit Administration has about $4.5 billion available in 2024 for transit projects of all types. This includes bus rapid transit projects, light rail and commuter rail initiatives. While most of the projects involve state departments of transportation, the projects are local and require collaboration between the jurisdictions. The upcoming projects will all be […]

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Dec 27th 2023 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Here’s something that will be easily missed… but hopefully not by our readers. In December, the Federal Highway Administration announced $110 million in grant funding for 19 wildlife crossing projects in 17 states. That may sound like these projects will be small, but that is not the case. This funding is available now through a […]

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Dec 20th 2023 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
gordon chaffin 9RnsfefKdiY unsplash 340x240 America’s roadway fatality rates have resulted in millions to support safety projects throughout the country
Photo courtesy of Gordon Chaffin on Unsplash.

Here’s something that may surprise you! Statistics tell us that American roads are more dangerous than those of other developed countries. The U.S. roadway fatality rate has hovered around 12 deaths per 100,000 motorists for the past 15 years, while other developed countries have traffic fatality rates of under 5 per 100,000. U.S. roads are […]

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Dec 15th 2023 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
sewage 7948361 1280 340x240 Water infrastructure upgrades and expansion projects will likely reach historic numbers in 2024
Photo courtesy of jhenning on Pixabay.

When the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) went into effect in 2021, it included the largest funding allocation ever made for water infrastructure – $55 billion for projects to improve access to clean drinking water throughout the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was selected to allocate these funds to state and local governmental entities. […]

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