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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Revitalizing America’s cities: investment, innovation and contracting opportunities in 2025
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024Fast-growing cities are moving quickly to upgrade and expand infrastructure
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024Nevada, 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 […]
View this complete post...November bond elections provides millions in new funding for upcoming projects throughout Texas
Friday, November 8th, 2024Texas voters approved hundreds of millions of dollars in bond proposals on Election Day this past Tuesday. More than 50 cities, counties and school districts put measures before voters to fund projects such as road repairs, facility construction and renovations and public school campus improvements. The projects that will be funded are significant because Texas […]
View this complete post...Large, low visibility infrastructure projects are being planned throughout America
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024At-grade rail crossings – where roads intersect at the same level with railway tracks – are the second leading cause of rail-related fatalities in the U.S., with over 2,000 incidents and approximately 200 deaths annually. The existing technology for grade crossing warnings has largely remained unchanged since the 1960s and more is obviously needed. The […]
View this complete post...Hundreds of projects to reconnect communities separated by roadways will launch in 2025
Friday, November 1st, 2024The 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 […]
View this complete post...New Funding Fuels Acceleration of 44 Key Infrastructure Projects
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024A 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 […]
View this complete post...Power grid projects are abundant—and vital for American people and businesses
Friday, October 25th, 2024The 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. […]
View this complete post...Community parks, sports and recreation projects drawing newfound interest—and funding—from public officials
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024The attraction to and interest in parks, community centers and sports-related recreational facility projects has escalated significantly over the past several years. Public officials, especially at the municipal levels of government, are increasing their investments in these types of initiatives while federal funding programs are currently providing attractive financial support. There are numerous reasons for […]
View this complete post...Professional services contracts will launch in abundance throughout the U.S. for years to come
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024Officials at every level of government procure hundreds of professional services to meet specific needs. These types of contracting opportunities are abundant, and many industry sectors fall into a professional services category – planning, design, legal, consulting, engineering, etc. Some of the most commonly requested types of professional services include project management, legal services, feasibility […]
View this complete post...Transportation technology in high demand as roads, bridges, airports and public transit authorities are modernizing nationwide
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024Transportation systems nationwide are undergoing significant change. Emerging technologies and innovative mobility options are changing all modes of transportation, and soon both people and freight will be transported differently. Intelligent transportation systems use sensors to monitor vehicles, control traffic flow, reduce congestion and improve safety. Some types of technology provide real-time data that is used […]
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