$1.2B in road and bridge work planned for Northeast Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's District 4 will see 52 new transportation projects this year alone, totaling over $300 million.
Suggestions
California invests $170M to combat wildfires, fast-track projects
New legislation is intended to cut the red tape to ensure neighborhoods are protected from destructive wildfires.
New York opens applications for $644M in broadband funding
The funding will be available through the federal BEAD program and distributed by New York’s ConnectALL office.
Urban parks can support both visitors and biodiversity, study finds
Seeking a balance between public benefit and biodiversity, the study mapped and analyzed 639 greenspaces surrounded by urban development.
$120M project to transform Lincoln’s railway infrastructure
The project will enhance safety by removing conflict points between trains and vehicles, reduce delays and alleviate traffic congestion.
Opportunities
Coordinated approach targets New England energy bottlenecks
These parallel initiatives form the next step in addressing New England's aging transmission infrastructure.
$143.7M overhaul coming to LA’s busiest freeway corridor
The improvements are meant to enhance roadway safety, extend pavement life and modernize infrastructure to meet current standards.
Wisconsin distributes $108M for local transportation
Local governments are slated to receive more than $540 million to support transportation-related projects this year.
New campus stadiums evolve beyond sports into community assets
Multi-purpose facilities with high end features are being designed to attract large sports events of various types, concerts and other university functions.
Contracting landscape grows as community projects are launched
Most of the projects are quite large and they are all moving rapidly—creating a dynamic environment for contractors.
Funding support for public projects is showing no slowdown
The likelihood that private sector investments in future public projects will increase is almost a certainty.
Latest
Coal power gets regulatory relief under new White House plan
The compliance delay will benefit nearly 70 coal-fired power plant facilities and stationary sources around the nation.
DOGE reportedly takes reins of $500B grants.gov platform
The platform provides funding opportunities for municipalities, organizations and entities.
Rural North Carolina faces $180M recovery bill in Hurricane Helene’s wake
The governor is seeking $19 billion in additional federal assistance to address nearly $60 billion in damages statewide.
Texas projects dominate Smart 20 Awards at global conference
The Smart 20 Awards honor projects that demonstrate visionary planning and implementation of forward-thinking technologies.
