Category: Mary Scott Nabers’ Insights

With activities at the federal level of government currently in a state of flux, many public officials and non-profit organizations appear to be somewhat concerned about the future of longstanding grant programs that are vital to local initiatives and community development programs. While it is not possible to predict what may happen in the future, […]

Across the nation, public safety infrastructure is undergoing a significant transformation. Public officials in cities and counties are investing in new facilities to enhance emergency response capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and support growing communities. From modernized police headquarters to consolidated fire and law enforcement facilities, these projects are addressing critical challenges related to citizen services. […]

With many of the nation’s critical systems struggling to meet demand, ensure safety, and comply with regulations, sustainability and resilience have become top priorities for public officials nationwide. The following projects highlight key infrastructure projects that will launch soon and while each is designed to remedy different challenges, the underlying objective is to ensure that […]

The issue of homelessness is at the very top of priority lists for every mid-size and large city in the U.S. The costs associated with large communities of unhoused individuals are daunting. Different types of remedies exist, and hundreds of cities are planning projects to address the problem of homelessness. Some of the more common […]

The needs for healthcare services throughout the U.S. continue to escalate and the efforts to meet them are creating high demand for construction, engineering, and technology expertise. Multi-million-dollar projects will soon launch in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Kansas and Florida but many more are planned. An academic teaching hospital in Washington D.C. will soon be replaced […]

Across the U.S., major investments are being made to enhance parks, outdoor recreation areas, and essential infrastructure. From zoo expansions to shoreline protection and utility systems upgrades, these projects represent significant economic activity and will create demand for specialized expertise. A $100 million Seneca Park Zoo upgrade project is planned for Rochester, New York. Project […]

Large projects, some requiring billions in funding for a single project, are currently in required planning and design stages throughout the country. The push to modernize and expand public transportation infrastructure is especially rampant. America cannot remain globally competitive without world-class infrastructure and there appears to be a sustained commitment to addressing current critical needs […]

The railroad industry is undergoing significant upgrades across the U.S. and a slew of new projects are being planned to improve safety, reduce congestion, and streamline transportation. These initiatives open a wealth of opportunities for contractors in various fields including engineering, construction, environmental services, professional services, and technology. This article explores five major railroad infrastructure […]

Higher education institutions across the United States are investing in transformative infrastructure projects to advance academic excellence, research capabilities and student experience. These multi-million-dollar initiatives create significant opportunities for collaboration between public and private partners. Officials at Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture will soon begin overseeing a $63 million project to deliver two new […]

America’s ports are responsible for approximately $2.9 trillion in GDP annually. They provide jobs for 21.8 million Americans and move more than 40% of the country’s goods. To say that the maritime industry is a critical component of America’s global competitive status is an understatement. Given the vital role ports play in sustaining economic stability […]

Water resource issues are of high concern throughout America. A research report presented recently to member of Congress urged immediate attention to America’s critical water issues. The report outlined states with the greatest immediate concerns. Not surprisingly, California and Texas topped the list. Idaho, Arizona, Utah, and Mississippi were next in line followed by Kansas, […]

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that ensures individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and public facilities. Its core purpose is to guarantee equal rights and opportunities for all citizens. Public officials are acutely aware of ADA regulations as non-compliance […]

Airport officials across the U.S. will be busy during 2025, not only with airlines and the passengers they serve, but also because hundreds of large construction projects are currently in the planning phases, with many set to launch this year. These include terminal expansions, security upgrades, modernized baggage handling systems, runway renovations and new technology […]

It is becoming increasingly common for public safety, law enforcement, fire departments and other first responders to consolidate their operations in locations that feature leading edge technology and more efficient equipment. Many are situated in locations where training facilities are available, and some have detention centers and healthcare facilities located nearby. For the same reasons, […]

Correctional facilities in many regions have been overlooked for decades, overshadowed by more pressing and immediate priorities. Most operate very inefficiently. Not only are they costly to maintain, most lack the modern technology needed to enhance security and very few provide rehabilitation and supportive services to help individuals reintegrate back into the community. Currently hundreds […]

Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are launching or planning new cultural arts centers. Many of them have plans to partner with universities, local foundations or non-profits. Others may have leveraged state or federal funds. No matter how it is obtained, funding does not seem to be a major hurdle. That’s because cultural centers generate […]

Countries throughout the world are currently spending billions on rail infrastructure. America faces ongoing struggles in staying competitive, a task that is far from simple. Vietnam’s National Assembly recently approved construction of a $67 billion high speed railway. Canadian officials have also recently announced a new high-speed rail project that will connect Quebec City and […]

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has many large construction projects with launch dates planned for 2025. The projects will be federally funded and implemented in multiple states across the nation. Contractors from multiple specialties and industries will be essential for completion. A $13.8 million Department of Defense (DOD) project is being planned with the […]

As the demand for modernized and expanded infrastructure surges, one sector stands out with unprecedented momentum: healthcare facilities. Healthcare facilities are critical components of the nation’s infrastructure and from what can be seen in planning documents, it appears that almost every state and/or region in America is evaluating some type of healthcare-related-upgrade. The obvious needs […]

Technology is changing every industry, and the architecture, engineering and construction sectors have been impacted significantly over the past decade and a half. The use of technology such as digital twins, building information modeling, and generative design would have been completely foreign years ago. Yet, project requirements today commonly call for many of these types […]

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 […]

Nevada, 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 […]

Texas 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 […]

At-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 […]