SPI Insights

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, […]