Major repairs and upgrades to U.S. utility infrastructure scheduled to begin in 2019

by Mary Scott Nabers | Dec 12, 2018 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

2018 has been a year of devastation! Wildfires in California, hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes and gas line explosions were horrific.  The carnage was great and public infrastructure assets were significantly impacted. One infrastructure category that may have been...

‘Smart City’ projects – watch for them soon in a city near you!

by Mary Scott Nabers | Nov 30, 2018 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Recognizing that two heads really are better than one, governmental officials nationwide are taking the very old adage to the extreme as they work toward “smart city” status. In what is already a major trend, cities are partnering with private-sector businesses,...

U.S. airports – now responding aggressively to both domestic and foreign competition

by Mary Scott Nabers | Nov 16, 2018 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Almost every airport in the country will likely be expanded or upgraded over the next 24 months. Not a single airport in the U.S. is listed in the top 20 airports worldwide anymore.  Because of aging infrastructure, the lack of leading edge technology, transit options...

Interested in new contracting opportunities totaling almost $49 billion? Check it out …right here!

by Mary Scott Nabers | Nov 9, 2018 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Political candidates weren’t the only ones vying for the attention of voters this week. More than 508 bond issues totaling approximately $48.8 billion were decided in elections throughout the country. The bond issues that passed will result in millions of dollars...

Government leaders in Opportunity Zones are happy with a new federal program that incentivizes investments

by Mary Scott Nabers | Nov 2, 2018 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Tax breaks are universally coveted!  And, tax incentives attached to investments in government projects have attracted the attention of investors and developers. Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced eagerly awaited proposed regulations and...

Developers are in high demand!

by Mary Scott Nabers | Oct 26, 2018 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Visionary developers are being courted aggressively by city leaders throughout the country.  They are also in high demand by other public officials, including university planners, transit authorities, county officials, school administrators and public hospital...