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City leaders are replacing or renovating city halls throughout the U.S.

Trend is likely being driven by availability of funding, but it could also result from critical infrastructure that is no longer effective and too costly to maintain

Gracie Warhurst

Two years of IIJA: How smaller communities can compete for federal funds

IIJA has potential to bring significant improvements, but also faces challenges to implement, particularly for smaller and resource-limited communities

Mary Scott Nabers

Upcoming transportation projects are outlined in planning documents throughout America

Increase in traffic on state roads creates greater needs for repair and expansion, and tolled lanes are also critically important for emergencies.

Mary Scott Nabers

Public safety projects with billions in projected costs planned in 2024 and 2025

Projects will require construction, engineering, technology, security systems, training space, parking options and equipment

Mary Scott Nabers

Regional competition for tourism, funding has created collaborative opportunities

Cities and counties are launching, or preparing to launch, new entertainment venues, convention centers, sports complexes, racetracks, parks with camping facilities and other types of attractions. Federal programs are supporting these types of initiatives

Gracie Warhurst

Companies should ‘prepare for all outcomes’ when government shutdowns loom

For businesses that already have federal contracts and loans, a shutdown means timelines and funding could be delayed.

Mary Scott Nabers

Port infrastructure upgrades, expansions receiving billions

Projects to deepen port channels are underway or have recently been completed. Funding is available for upgrading the nation’s port infrastructure.

Mary Scott Nabers

This problem provides thousands of opportunities for collaboration

Waste management costs are significant because many types of facilities are required. But innovative solutions have come from managing waste.

Mary Scott Nabers

How billions in funding is fueling shift to electric school buses

$5 billion is available now for school districts to convert buses to electric power. Transit buses are also eligible for funding

Mary Scott Nabers

U.S. has new funding for projects that provide energy resiliency

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will oversee the $10.5 billion program, and the first round of funding has now been allocated.

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