Nov 13th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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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 […]

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Nov 8th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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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 […]

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Nov 6th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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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 […]

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Nov 1st 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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The 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 […]

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Oct 30th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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A 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 […]

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Oct 25th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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The 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. […]

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Oct 23rd 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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The 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 […]

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Oct 18th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Public-private partnerships (P3s) of all sizes and types are becoming more common throughout America and this type of project delivery model is being use for all types of initiatives. Many federal funding programs now require some amount of private-sector investment, and public officials, eager to launch critical projects, are routinely reaching out to contractors, developers […]

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Oct 16th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Officials 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 […]

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Oct 11th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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America has water problems. Water stress can be found in almost every state. New Mexico falls into the category of extremely high ‘water stress’ for multiple reasons, including climate change, limited rainfall and reduced volume of water in both the Rio Grande and Colorado rivers, which are major water resources for the state. Arizona, California, […]

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Oct 9th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Transportation 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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Oct 4th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights by Mary Scott Nabers
Crisfield, Maryland, suffered major flooding during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Photo by The National Guard

In 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) responded to 100 disasters, provided approximately $12 billion to communities and states for disaster recovery and $1.3 billion to survivors of disasters. With three months remaining in 2024, 150 disasters have already been declared in the U.S., and more are anticipated. Recently FEMA received $20.3 billion for […]

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Oct 2nd 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are benefitting from funding that is readily available for transit-oriented development (TOD). Economic development teams have seen the boost of economic vitality that this type of initiative brings to local communities, and the result is that private sector developers and public officials nationwide will be delivering housing, retail and […]

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Sep 27th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are expanding and modernizing public safety facilities. Many are long overdue for upgrades. The urgency to upgrade is because well-maintained and strategically placed facilities contribute to lower response times by police, fire and EMS services. The U.S. has approximately 52,290 fire stations and 19,000 police stations, and their combined […]

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Sep 25th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
Vallejo Ferry Terminal in California. Photo by Pi.1415926535

The U.S. Federal Transit Administration recently awarded $300 million for upcoming projects designed to expand and modernize the nation’s ferry systems. Specifically, the funding will support 18 new projects in 14 states, including replacing old vessels with electric ships, upgrading the waterfront facilities and modernizing the systems with technology. Alaska’s Department of Transportation was recently […]

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Sep 20th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Just over a decade ago, a sweeping trend was very noticeable as state agencies, cities, counties, transit authorities and higher education institutions added Innovation Officers at the executive levels of organizational charts. These individuals were hired to play a strategic role – one that would incorporate new thinking into operations. The primary objective in adding […]

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Sep 18th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Rarely does Congress pass a bill that allocates $50 billion to cities and counties to support water infrastructure projects. But that happened when the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed by Congress several years ago. That funding was made available because of the critical need to protect and expand water infrastructure throughout America. As of May […]

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Sep 13th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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A brownfield property is an abandoned site that has been contaminated by previous industrial use. Many brownfield properties are the former sites of dry-cleaning firms, manufacturing plants or gas stations. To be used, the site must be remediated and made safe. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has funded remediation projects for years and recently announced […]

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Sep 11th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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The U.S. is experiencing a significant surge in population growth in certain regions, increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure. Public officials in high–growth regions struggle to expand housing, water, roadways, education facilities, healthcare and public safety. Southern states, including South Carolina, Florida and Texas, increased their populations about four times faster than […]

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Sep 6th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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The sustainable construction market in the U.S. was valued at $99.8 billion in 2023, and that number has continued to grow in 2024. Billions in funding are currently available in 2024 for these types of projects, and more could be allocated soon because Congress is focused on maintaining public assets. Sustainable building practices provide a […]

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Sep 4th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over the next few decades. Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which […]

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Aug 30th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers

School district construction throughout the U.S. is rampant currently, and it promises to be the same in 2025. That’s probably because a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office noted that 54% of all schools in America were in dire need of updates or complete building replacements as long ago as 2020. In fact, the […]

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Aug 28th 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities by Mary Scott Nabers
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At a time when project needs are so great throughout America, it is hard to understand why some cities and states have not endorsed public-private partnerships (P3s). Billions of funding support is available for critically needed efforts, but many of the federal funding programs require some percentage of private sector investment, so the projects become […]

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Aug 23rd 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights by Mary Scott Nabers
Children’s Hospital Oakland. Photo by Mx. Granger

Throughout America, healthcare facilities have been aging for years. Most are long overdue for modernization, and many need to be replaced because they can no longer meet the needs of the communities they serve. Public healthcare infrastructure is funded through a combination of federal, state and local government sources. In recent years, the federal government […]

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Aug 21st 2024 | Posted in Mary Scott Nabers' Insights by Mary Scott Nabers
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Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $1.7 billion in funding for upcoming projects at airports in America. The budget was allocated several years ago when Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The recent allocation is significant, but there’s more to come. A total of $3.35 billion will be awarded in 2024 for airport projects. […]

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