John Hennessy III,
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There is an area for contracting that presents a prime opportunity for collaborative initiatives, even though it may not be the primary focus for most contracting firms. It’s worth noting due to the abundance of available opportunities. A recent announcement by the American Libraries Association points out that the country’s libraries are in dire need […]
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by Mary Scott Nabers Large funding grants for surface transportation projects are available from the federal government’s Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program. This program, actively overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation, is especially focused on funding projects that hold regional or national significance. Applications that were approved in 2023 will provide between $5.45 to $5.58 […]
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Dec 27th 2023 | by Mary Scott Nabers Here’s something that will be easily missed… but hopefully not by our readers. In December, the Federal Highway Administration announced $110 million in grant funding for 19 wildlife crossing projects in 17 states. That may sound like these projects will be small, but that is not the case. […]
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by Mary Scott Nabers In November, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced another $220 million in grant funding for upcoming ferry projects. The awards will support 13 projects in eight states and American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the U.S. This funding was allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress. The total allocation made […]
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by Mary Scott Nabers Several months ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrated its 33rd anniversary. The law, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, currently covers support and assistance for approximately 42 million people in America. Mandated compliance with ADA statutes creates a large marketplace for construction projects. 2024 will be a banner year […]
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All good things must come to an end, however, and many analysts say the economy hit its cyclical peak in 2018. On the other hand, the consensus is that the slowdown will be relatively mild and not enough to push the economy into recession.
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Now that the Trump infrastructure plan has been released, the question is, “Will it hold water?” That’s a question of high interest to people who deal with water issues on a daily basis. City, county and state officials who need financial assistance for projects related to water resources and water systems had hoped for some sort of timely help from Congress. It appears, however, that no immediate assistance will be forthcoming. Despite bipartisan support for infrastructure reform, there is no consensus on how to get started.
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Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) is the only organization that advocates for a modern, efficient and well-maintained system of inland waterways infrastructure. WCI educates policy-makers in the national’s capital and around the nation, in the news media, and the general public about the waterways systems’ critical importance. With aging locks and dams built in the 1920s and during […]
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