Government data centers may become extinct

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 27, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Government data centers reached a tipping point some time ago and now big changes are occurring.  A recent Gartner report explained that traditional (and older) data centers, which are exactly what most governmental entities rely on, are being relegated to legacy...

Addressing critical needs at lower levels of government will result in thousands of collaboration initiatives

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 22, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

A number of national issues which were previously relegated to “back burner” status in Congress are now front and center.  This is a result of public awareness, citizen concern and media reports outlining the danger and the cost of doing nothing. Renewable energy,...

Alternative funding sources of all types – readily available for capital projects

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 20, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Most elected officials, especially at the local levels of government, desperately need more revenue. There are critical needs in their communities but they have no funds to address the problems. Although alternative funding is available, government leaders in many...

Smaller projects in rural and mid-size regions are attracting funding from new sources

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 15, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Cities and counties have common problems throughout the U.S. And, these common issues are opening up a new marketplace that is catching the attention of investors and contractors.  There’s definitely a trend developing here. Public officials at the state and local...

Charter schools – offering up a brand new marketplace in the U.S.

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 13, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

A new U.S. marketplace is growing so fast many have not noticed it – the charter school network.  It is already extremely large and it touches almost every region of this country. Contractors of all types and sizes should take notice of the abundance of upcoming...

Water projects get funding boosts nationwide

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 8, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

After a long period of totally inadequate funding for critical water projects, the tide appears to be turning and funding is becoming more readily available. Late in 2018, authorization was given for almost $6 billion in funding for water infrastructure projects. The...