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Mar 15th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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
waldemar rHfTdK9YU2Q unsplash 340x240 Private sector partners for installations of EV charging station infrastructure are in high demand
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
dominik vanyi Mk2ls9UBO2E unsplash 340x240 These projects are eligible for billions in federal funding
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
bao menglong FhoJYnw cg unsplash 340x240 Large airport projects move closer to launch stages
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
artificial intelligence 3382507 1280 340x240 Funding opportunities for research and development projects are open now
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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