John Hennessy III,
P.E.
America’s ports are responsible for approximately $2.9 trillion in GDP annually. They provide jobs for 21.8 million Americans and move more than 40% of the country’s goods. To say that the maritime industry is a critical component of America’s global competitive status is an understatement. Given the vital role ports play in sustaining economic stability […]
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that ensures individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and public facilities. Its core purpose is to guarantee equal rights and opportunities for all citizens. Public officials are acutely aware of ADA regulations as non-compliance […]
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Correctional facilities in many regions have been overlooked for decades, overshadowed by more pressing and immediate priorities. Most operate very inefficiently. Not only are they costly to maintain, most lack the modern technology needed to enhance security and very few provide rehabilitation and supportive services to help individuals reintegrate back into the community. Currently hundreds […]
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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has many large construction projects with launch dates planned for 2025. The projects will be federally funded and implemented in multiple states across the nation. Contractors from multiple specialties and industries will be essential for completion. A $13.8 million Department of Defense (DOD) project is being planned with the […]
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Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are revitalizing downtown areas, providing more housing, adding revenue generating attractions and repurposing other public areas. There are numerous drivers behind these types of focused projects, with population growth and the critical need for upgrades to aging facilities standing out as primary reasons. Visionary municipal leaders are planning for […]
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Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Texas, Florida and Arizona are among the fastest-growing states in America. In any rapidly growing state, booming population growth brings abundant opportunities. Six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the U.S are located in Texas. This surge in growth is particularly seen in the corridor between Austin and San Antonio as well […]
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The 4.2 million miles of roads and highways in the U.S. are critical components of the country’s economic vitality. The transportation infrastructure allows Americans to commute, connect and transport goods efficiently. Yet, many of the older roadways limit access between communities, negatively impacting citizens and businesses. Congress has appropriated an abundance of funding to remedy […]
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A new $4.2 billion funding allocation was announced this week, and the allocations will support the planning and pre-launch efforts of 44 new projects. This financial support comes from two major federal programs that provide MEGA and INFRA grants for infrastructure projects. The 44 projects that were selected primarily focus on bridge construction efforts, rail […]
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The historic effort that has been made to upgrade and stabilize America’s infrastructure over the past several years has moved the country into a safer and more resilient state. But there’s more that must be done. The effort is not ending, and new funding has just been announced for America’s power grid infrastructure. The U.S. […]
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Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are expanding and modernizing public safety facilities. Many are long overdue for upgrades. The urgency to upgrade is because well-maintained and strategically placed facilities contribute to lower response times by police, fire and EMS services. The U.S. has approximately 52,290 fire stations and 19,000 police stations, and their combined […]
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