Earlier this month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $1 billion for 656 new climate resiliency projects. The capital was awarded to support projects that address infrastructure risks and prepare for future natural disasters, including flooding, drought, earthquakes and extreme heat. Approximately $395 million will be invested in 28 flood-control projects designed to eliminate […]
Roundabouts have significantly decreased serious injuries from vehicle crashes throughout North Dakota, according to a recently published study from the state’s Department of Transportation (NDDOT). The findings align with other nationwide studies on the effects of roundabouts on fatal and serious crashes. According to the NDDOT report, severe injury and fatal crashes have decreased by […]
A new funding opportunity that makes more than $153 million in grants available to cover operating costs associated with passenger rail services will be available soon. The funding will be awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration’s Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program. The program covers an array of expenses up to the […]
In a sweeping initiative to increase battery recycling, the U.S. Department of Energy is pouring $14 million into creating a nationwide network of over 1,000 sites where used batteries can be dropped off. The project seeks to transform how Americans dispose of their spent batteries, from AA and AAA batteries to defunct power packs for […]
Job Title: Content Specialist Company: Government Market News, Strategic Partnerships Inc. Job Type: Full-Time About Us: Strategic Partnerships Inc., (SPI), a Texas-based procurement consulting and research firm has developed a national and international reputation for connecting public- and private-sector entities. As part of its mission to remain thought leader in government procurement, SPI has launched […]
Earlier this month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $1 billion for 656 new climate resiliency projects. The capital was awarded to support projects that address infrastructure risks and prepare for future natural disasters, including flooding, drought, earthquakes and extreme heat. Approximately $395 million will be invested in 28 flood-control projects designed to eliminate […]
Courthouses and other municipal buildings are being renovated and upgraded throughout the U.S. That’s because funding for them continues to be available, and that is good news. But even better is the fact that many upcoming projects carry projected costs representing hundreds of millions in contracting opportunities. While the federal government supports local municipal and […]