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Rail revolution – Unprecedented funding for projects continues nationwide

Friday, June 28th, 2024

Two months ago, the federal government announced that $2.4 billion is available to support rail infrastructure projects in America. Hundreds of public officials interested in rail projects have already submitted applications for funding, and decisions about the projects selected for funding will be announced soon. In December 2023, more than $9 billion was awarded for […]

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Transit-Oriented Development opportunities are abundant throughout the U.S.

Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

It is not a new concept, but transit-oriented development (TOD) has become a sweeping trend, as evidenced by new projects being launched throughout the United States. Congress has allocated billions to support the development of attractive residential and retail communities located near public transportation stations. The objective is to enhance the ease and convenience of […]

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Opportunities for critical deferred maintenance projects can be found nationwide

Monday, June 24th, 2024

The federal government allocates approximately $1.9 billion annually for maintenance projects related to buildings, roads on land owned by the federal government, parks and every other public asset. That may sound like a lot – until it is noted that a deferred maintenance study reported several years ago that $76 billion is needed immediately to […]

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A multi-billion-dollar water industry segment not to be overlooked

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

Water resources are a critical component of any region’s ecosystems. But, perhaps even more important is the realization that water is also essential for human survival. Its needs cannot be ignored. In 2023, the U.S. market for only drinking water treatment and wastewater systems was estimated to be $4.93 billion. This revelation also revealed that […]

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Hurricane season has started, but hundreds of weather-related projects are still in design phase

Friday, June 14th, 2024

The Atlantic hurricane season, which will continue until the end of November, officially began June 1. The season has started slower than usual, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast is ominous. The 2024 season is predicted to be unusually active, with 17 to 25 named storms and eight to 13 hurricanes. By […]

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Revamping America’s first responder infrastructure – An untapped market for contractors

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

The National Fire Department Registry lists more than 52,290 registered fire stations in America, which are managed by approximately 1.2 million career, volunteer and civilian personnel. A similar list of state police departments in the U.S. outlines more than 19,000 local police facilities, 11,788 local police departments and 2,889 sheriff’s offices –  this first-responder segment […]

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Best not to overlook Public Transit Authorities because upcoming projects are abundant

Friday, June 7th, 2024

Last week, the federal All-Stations Accessibility Program announced its third round of funding awards and another $343 million for transit infrastructure projects, and much-needed support will soon flow to upcoming transit projects.  Specifically, the revenue will focus on projects that increase accessibility, but the contracting opportunities will call for much more than just construction. This […]

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Universities with medical research, health services have millions to spend on upcoming projects

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

Medical schools represent billions in spending each year, and the federal government provides financial support throughout the U.S. They conduct incredible research and provide outstanding services to the general public at the institutions. There are currently 156 accredited medical schools in America, and the public and private institutions receive about $4 billion in funding and […]

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Millions in funding is available for Reservoir and Water Pipeline Projects – but the deadline to capture it ends in 2026

Friday, May 31st, 2024

There are significant opportunities on the horizon, with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding still available for reservoir and water pipeline projects. This funding, which must be claimed by 2026, is a testament to the commitment and support for these crucial projects. Conveyance programs have money waiting to support reservoir and pipeline projects, with […]

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Looking for particular types of projects? Here’s a way to find them

Friday, May 31st, 2024

Officials at all jurisdictional levels of government develop planning documents that outline upcoming initiatives. Additionally, upcoming projects are often listed in budgets, but large initiatives are usually in planning documents of some sort. The most common planning document is called a capital improvement plan (CIP). These documents list projects that officials want to launch along […]

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