Mary Scott Nabers Insights Archives

School construction projects boom as education systems address aging facilities and growth

School construction is rising to meet aging infrastructure, enrollment, and modern needs, with many projects planned in 2026.

Following months of speculation over federal funding, electrification projects are advancing nationwide, providing new opportunities.

Billions of dollars in new clean energy projects are launching across the U.S. with robust federal and state funding in place.

U.S. airports are modernizing to improve experiences, boost safety, increase efficiency and ensure sustainability.

Planners nationwide will launch events this year to increase tax revenue, create jobs, boost tourism and stimulate local economies.

Evolving trends in public funding will result in changes to procurement practices for large projects in 2026.

This week I wanted to know if there were commonalities in funding allocations resulting from state legislative sessions that had ended.

Without funding for infrastructure projects, private sector funding for large public projects may be the only option left.

The infrastructure projects outlined here showcase the growing urgency—and opportunity—surrounding water.

It is impossible for anyone to know what to expect from officials at the federal level of government. Big changes are happening.