Courthouses and other municipal buildings are being renovated and upgraded throughout the U.S. That’s because funding for them continues to be available, and that is good news. But even better is the fact that many upcoming projects carry projected costs representing hundreds of millions in contracting opportunities. While the federal government supports local municipal and […]
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Projects to build, renovate courthouses, municipal buildings take center stage again
Wednesday, July 10th, 2024Bridge, multi-modal transportation projects among those receiving $1.8 billion in federal funds
Friday, July 5th, 2024The most notable recent news in American infrastructure broke last week when the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $1.8 billion in new funding for 148 infrastructure projects. My previous column covered many of the projects already selected for that funding. Today’s column focuses on more projects chosen for this new funding. The upcoming projects described in today’s […]
View this complete post...Rail revolution – Unprecedented funding for projects continues nationwide
Friday, June 28th, 2024Two 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 […]
View this complete post...A multi-billion-dollar water industry segment not to be overlooked
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024Water 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 […]
View this complete post...Hurricane season has started, but hundreds of weather-related projects are still in design phase
Friday, June 14th, 2024The 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 […]
View this complete post...Multi-Billion Dollar Investments Propel Bridge Repair and Replacement Projects Nationwide
Friday, May 3rd, 2024Approximately $14.4 billion is spent yearly to repair, rehabilitate or replace bridges in America. However, that yearly amount has increased and will continue to increase because the backlog of critically needed bridge repairs is estimated to be $125 billion. With about 50,000 bridges with very significant issues awaiting attention, an estimated 40% of them can […]
View this complete post...Hundreds of Bridge Repair and Replacement Projects Will Launch Soon
Friday, January 12th, 2024by Mary Scott Nabers It is shocking to realize that more than 42% of America’s 617,000 bridges are more than half a century old, and one-third of them are in dire need of repair or replacement. Even more sobering is the fact that 46,000 U.S. bridges are considered structurally deficient or in poor condition, given that […]
View this complete post...Water infrastructure upgrades and expansion projects will likely reach historic numbers in 2024
Monday, December 18th, 2023by Mary Scott Nabers When the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) went into effect in 2021, it included the largest funding allocation ever made for water infrastructure – $55 billion for projects to improve access to clean drinking water throughout the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was selected to allocate these funds to state and […]
View this complete post...Recent $8.1 billion allocation for rail projects should stir some interest in 2024
Monday, December 18th, 2023by Mary Scott Nabers Last week, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced $8.1 billion in funding for passenger rail projects. The funding is a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act that Congress passed several years ago, but the funding now is flowing aggressively. This type of historic support is facilitating an abundance of rail projects […]
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