Written by Mary Scott Nabers President and CEO, Strategic Partnerships Inc. Government funding is tight at every jurisdictional level, but there is a huge disconnect between available funding at the state level compared to the local levels of government. That disparity is causing strains that may soon play out in ways that are negative for […]
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A storm is brewing – it should be carefully monitored
Tuesday, September 4th, 2018ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Addressing the Challenges of New Technologies
Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
In some areas, it’s not the latest technology but the everyday needs that face the biggest hurdles. U.S. infrastructure remains in dire straits, with about $150 billion annually needed to repair highways and bridges, $100 billion for airports, $25 billion for public transit and $25 billion for water and wastewater, according to Kothari.
View this complete post...Aging U.S. Infrastructure Needs New Blood
Tuesday, August 21st, 2018
Aging U.S. infrastructure is threatening our economy and our future. Around the country, bridges are falling apart, water pipes are blowing and aviation transportation infrastructure is not keeping up with demand. With a new workforce preparing to take over the reins, will infra get the new blood it needs?
View this complete post...Guest on The Infra Blog: Chris Ward, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive of Metro New York at AECOM
Thursday, August 16th, 2018
I think there are a variety of very seismic forces that have been occurring in the American economy and America culturally which are driving to questions about cities. Historically, America has always understood itself and its future somewhat within the model of moving away from town, moving away from cities. That all has now flipped itself on its head in that more and more people are now moving back into cities. They’re staying in cities and cities are growing in ways that we probably didn’t expect 20-25 years ago when the suburban model or the exurban model was where we thought our future was going to be. That is a huge cultural shift for the United States.
View this complete post...Chairman Shuster’s Vision Statement: Infrastructure Discussion Draft
Thursday, August 9th, 2018
Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) unveils his vision statement and infrastructure discussion draft, “intended to further the national conversation about the current state of America’s infrastructure and highlight some of the major roadblocks to funding and improving our transportation network. “
View this complete post...Our American Infrastructure: America’s Leaders in Their Own Words
Tuesday, August 7th, 2018
Our infrastructure is the backbone of our economy. In this video, Chairman Shuster welcomes luminaries from the past who were instrumental in championing infrastructure investment. Watch Adam Smith, President Lincoln, President Eisenhower and President Reagan explain in their own words why investments in infrastructure were just as important in their time, as they are today.
View this complete post...Senate provides infrastructure funding in new minibus appropriations bill
Monday, August 6th, 2018Although there is no compromise in sight on an omnibus spending bill, House members left the Capitol for a month-long August break. However, members of the Senate stayed behind and just passed a “minibus” appropriations package. The package includes allocations to several federal agencies, including billions of dollars in funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
View this complete post...Deal or No Deal: Prospects for Airport Privatization in the United States
Thursday, August 2nd, 2018
There are more than 3,330 publicly owned airports as part of the national system in the United States today. These airports move more than 2.5 million passengers each day safely and effectively, and they contribute $76 billion in total output to the American economy. There is also substantial evidence that airports play a major role in regional economies.
View this complete post...Asset recycling – a trend that is becoming common
Monday, July 23rd, 2018Written by Mary Scott Nabers President and CEO, Strategic Partnerships Inc. Since the release of President Trump’s infrastructure plan earlier this year, not a lot has happened…at least not much related to funding. And, there are few signs that anything will happen anytime soon. The idea of infusing $200 billion in federal funds to spur […]
View this complete post...No question about the need for water…but where is the funding?
Wednesday, July 18th, 2018
Legislation for water infrastructure funding is already moving through Congress. The House passed its Energy & Water Appropriation Bill prior to the July 4 recess and the Senate approved a bill that includes $43.8 billion for energy and water programs.
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