Hundreds of design-build projects are being launched to capture current available funding

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 15, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Project delivery methods have been debated for years. Which one is best? Which is most efficient? Which reduces risk? Which delivers a project the quickest? Some argue that infrastructure projects are delivered faster and with greater cost-effectiveness when the...

Airport expansions and renovations in 2023 will be robust

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 10, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Recent changes to federal funding programs are dramatically widening the scope of airport expansion plans throughout the U.S. In the fall of 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the availability of $1 billion during 2023 for airport expansion...

Technology purchases planned for upcoming public safety projects appear to be historic

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 8, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Public safety is front and center with public officials today. Big changes are coming as historic amounts of federal funding pour into cities, counties, states and special purpose districts for projects to improve public safety that will be launched in 2023. One...

New funding and tax incentives are available to ensure the preservation of America’s historic properties

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 3, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

The federal government is using an interesting combination of well-funded grant programs and attractive tax incentives to ensure that America’s historical legacy is preserved. The plan is working… and hundreds of historical renovation and enhancement projects are in...

Public-Private Partnership (P3) delivery models will be prolific in 2023

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 1, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Inflation fears linger, supply chain issues drag on, construction costs continue to rise… and those factors have created significant issues for public officials who were poised to launch new initiatives. Even bond packages that passed supporting local projects are now...

Protecting America’s water infrastructure – now a national priority with an abundance of funding

by Mary Scott Nabers | Jan 27, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rang in 2023 with a new program designed to provide funding for critical water infrastructure projects. Now, the EPA is providing loans to state financing authorities which are also known as state revolving fund programs....