Mary Scott Nabers Insights Archives

Public event venues are entering a new era of investment

Public agencies are advancing major arena, convention center and fairground projects.

Disaster recovery laws have changed. Now is the time to provide input as financial allocations are determined.

Cities are advancing major projects, creating new opportunities for architecture, engineering and construction firms.

Surging U.S. electricity demand from data centers, manufacturing and other loads is reshaping economic development.

Four universities are planning nearly $400 million in research, dentistry, nursing and STEM facility projects.

Cities in four states are advancing civic facility projects involving convention space, safety, police operations and municipal offices.

Public funding constraints and infrastructure needs are reshaping public and private partnership strategies.

Health care construction projects are expanding rural access, specialty care, medical education and hospital capacity.

State budgets are revealing a shift in public priorities, offering clues about taxpayer investment and future projects nationwide.

A new wave of public water projects is moving forward as cities plan upgrades to treatment capacity, reliability and quality.